Baylor Promising Backfield and Oil Find Highlight Local Notes
The Baylor backfield shows promising players Sheets Blackwood Hall Painter Mott and a fast Oklahoma City recruit Boynton. Oil found below 11,000 feet at Fosner well hints at growth potential in Andrews area as town plans more theaters and schools. Local weather and farming reports note light rain and limited planting between Waco and Brownwood Edwards.
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Waco
Greens
Golds
Woodruff
Big Andrews
Ferrel Nixon
Jack Young
Baylor
Waco Tan
McGregor
Gatesville
Brownwood
Angelo
Coleman
Sheets
Blackwood
Hall
Painter
Mott
Oklahoma City
Boynton
Sammy Pierce
Hayden Fry
Odessa
Guy Boyd
Magnolia
Arkansas
McAlister Company
Andrews
Jeffrey's Cafe to Reopen Monday May 10
Jeffrey's Cafe, closed for two weeks, plans to reopen Monday May 10 as announced on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Jeffrey's recently took a two week vacation including a Temple clinic stop. Duane G Har nin and his wife from Beeville Texas visit Aldrews and stop en route to Sullivan Missouri.
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Jeffrey
Jeffrey’s
Temple
Duane G. Harnin
Beeville
Texas
Aldriws
Sullivan
Missouri
Louise Downing
Mra
Vout Downing
Andrews
Baby Boys Born to Harlin and Taylor Families
Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Harlin welcomed a baby boy named Gordon Wayne born May 2 weighing seven pounds four ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Taylor welcomed a baby boy named Robert Junior born April 26 weighing nine pounds and a half.
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H. V. Harlin
Gordon Wayne
Robert W. Taylor
Robert Junior
Lions Amateur Show Plans Set For May Tenth
Arndhews Independent School Board reorganized at a meeting held in the school cafeteria Tuesday with officers J I Roach president Aul Biodes vice president Knox rvs secretary and several members present. A next board meeting is set for June 2 at 6 00 p m.
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Arndhews
Ssceroo
Echool
Ne Follow Ng
J. I. Roach
Peosprert
Aul Biodes Vivescent
Knox Rvs
Secre
A. Doxley
K.P. Bretterton
Clyde Beam
A. L. Rbde
J. P L. Roach
You May Be Wealthy And Don't Know It
Texas holds diverse natural deposits with large potential value in ceramic materials. Bentonite, kaolin, and other clays span bands from the Rio Grande Valley to Texarkana, with uses in industry and pottery. Local events note residents visiting and Lions Club plans for a May 10 Amateur Show and Jamboree with substantial prizes.
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Lions
Texas
F. K. Pence
University of Texas Ceramic Engineering Department
Rio Grande Valley
Newton County
Pence
Wilcox
San Antonio
Texarkana
North Central
Llano
Mason
Burnet
Jeff Davis County
Tubb
Andrews
Do Not Underestimate Light Childhood Illnesses
Dr. Geo W Cox Texas State Health Officer warns that mild cases of chickenpox measles mumps scarlet fever and whooping cough can spark serious outbreaks. Isolation is essential until the doctor says otherwise and the family physician should judge seriousness to protect other children.
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Austin
Geo. W. Cox
Board of Equalization to Meet in Andrews Texas
The Board of Equalization will convene at 9:00 a.m. in the courthouse at Andrews in Andrews County Texas on the uth day of May 1948 to determine fix and equalize the value of taxable property in the Andrews Independent School District for 1948. Members Jack McCarley W L Blair and Claude Sutphen preside and invite all interested parties to attend.
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Board of Equalization
Andrews
Andrewse County
Texas
Andrews Independent
Andrews County
Jack McCarley
W. L. Blair
Claude Sutphen
Doctor Hutcheson Visits Friends in Bolivar Missouri
Dr Z W Hutcheson is visiting his friends and relatives in Bolivar Missouri this week to renew ties and discuss local matters with residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. W. Hutcheson
Bolivar, Missouri
Lions elect new officers at Tuesday luncheon
J Lee Smith and Charles M avens were elected President and Secretary of the Lions Club, with J A Limer as first vice president S N Galloway as second and B T Rogers as third. Virgil Lasater named Lion Tanner and Robert Wheeley Tail Twister. Directors chosen were F P Reach U O Weatherby L D Fargrove and F H Tubb.
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J. Lee Smith
Charles M. 'Avens
Lions Club
J. A. Limer
S. N. Galloway
B. T Rogers
Virgil Lasater
Rober. Wheeley
C'Sen
FP. Reach
UO. G. Weatherby
L. D. Rargrove
F. H. Tubb
Citywide power outage in Andrews prompts lawn watering ban
Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, electricity will be off in Andrews. Authorities urge residents not to water lawns since pumps will be off and no water will be pumped into the tanks. Cooperation is appreciated.
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Andrews
Highway 51 Group Reorganized For Tourism Push
Seminole hosts 24 delegates from Sheffield to Vega and beyond as the Highway 51 group reshapes to attract federal funds for a cross country all paved route. New directors named include Dr E V Headree Charles Roberts Gene Day and Dr Tomb. Next meeting set for May 27 in Littlefield with support from State Senator Gralg Hazlewood.
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Seminole
Highway Association
Sheffield
Dalhart
Andrew S. Tomb
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Swanson
Vega
Association
T. A. Singer
Dimmitt
Dimmit
Iraan
Fort Stockton
Sanderson
Littlefield
Levelland
Seagraves
Eunice
N. M
E. V. Headree
Odessa
Charles Roberts
Andrews
Gene Day
Dr. Tomb
Littlefiell
Gralg Hazlewood
Amarillo
Students Entertain Lions Club at Tuesday Luncheon
Miss Elizabeth Meachum's music pupils rendered four songs including Bells of St Marys and three spirituals. Governor Woolam announced the choir would sing at the Lions Convention in Fort Stockton. An octet from the group won first in the Interscholastic league at Odessa.
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Elizabeth Meachum
Lions
St. Mary's
Rhodes
Patsey Fulbright
Bobbie Brumley
Clara Lee
Jackie Hadderton
Janie Jackson
Linda Heath
Mary Deaton
Betty Gooch
Laveda Alldredge
Irene Sewell
Neil Longley
Geraldine Brown
Joy Sue Stell
Governor Woolam
Fort Stockton
Odessa
Barbara Taylor
Bobby Brumley
Jan
Irrigation Discussed At AAA Meeting In Andrews
A May 15 meeting of Andrews farmers and ranchmen, led by AAA Administrator Maxine Moan, featured Jim Bird of the Soil Conservation Service and H L Atkins Jr of the Extension Service. They outlined irrigation possibilities, soil and water conservation practices, deferred grazing, and payment rates for 1948 AAA programs in Andrews and Odessa.
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Andrews Farmers and Ranchmen
Maxine Moan
AAA
Jim Bird
Soil Conservation Service
H. L. Atkins, Jr
Extension Service
Atkins
Maxine Moon
Andrews
Odessa
Texas Tourist Trade Enormous Report Details 1947 Tourists
The Andrews County News summarizes a 1947 Texas tourism report by State Highway Engineer DeWitt Greer. Out-of-state visitors totaled 3,859,157 with expenditures of 178,562,365 dollars. Cars carried 2.78 visitors daily across 3,803 trips per day, traveling 662 miles per vehicle and 5.3 days per trip, totaling 18,979,182 miles and 61,265,275 gallons of petrol. Forty-eight percent had visited Texas before. 52 percent were first-time visitors. Vacation was the primary motive at 58 percent, personal visits 25 percent, and business 17 percent. The study breaks down spending by category, including lodging, car expenses, and miscellaneous, and highlights lodging, food, and travel costs as major cash crops dispersed through Texas trade networks.
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Andrews County News
Texas
DeWitt Greer
Bureau of Business Research
College of Business Administration
University of Texas
Lone Star State
City Water Main Break Affects Andrews Residents
An eight inch water main broke Tuesday in front of the Coca Nougher residence, leaving portions of Andrews without water. The line was repaired the following night, water superintendent Opal Nix announced Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Norman Thompson of Lubbock were visiting Mrs Thompson's parents, Mr and Mrs Dr Greer.
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Andrews
Cocanougher
Norman Thompson
Lubbock
Two Wildcats May Make Oil Producers
James C. Watson reports on Andrews County wildcats McAlester Fuel Co No 1 M M Fisher near Shafter Lakes area drilling at 11,105 feet in Devonian lime and Woodford shale and Stanolind Ga Co near central-south Andrews drilling to 11,522 feet in Ellenburger with a Fullerton zone test. other wildcats include University survey test at 4,750 feet and Gulf Oil State School Board test aiming for Devonian tests.
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Andrews County
McAlester Fuel Company No. 1
M. M. Fisher
Shatter Lake
Syea
Andrews
Oock Aou
Psl
Woodford
Shafter Lake
Stanolind
Ga. Company
Miles Seatiss
Fullerton Lower Permain
Ellenburger
Fullerton
Fullerton Pay
Continental Oil Company No
University
Wildcat
University Survey
Sinclair Prairie Oil Company No
Stevenson
Gulf Oil Corporation No. 1 State School Board
Bennett Seeks Andrews County Judge Post
Bennett announces his candidacy for county judge in Andrews County. He highlights two years of study at Central States Teachers College majoring in history and government, business ownership, prior work at Mercury Oil Refining in Oklahoma City, and a commitment to growth, honesty, and diligent administration if elected.
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Andrews County
Central States Teachers College
Mercury Oil Refining Company
Oklahoma City
Seniors Need 400 For Trip Box Supper Prompts Fund Drive
The senior class of 42 students plans a trip from Andrews to San Antonio Brackenridge Park Corpus Christi Kings Ranch Galveston Houston and Austin returning May 26. With 1200 already, they need 400 more and host a box supper at the Junior High Gym May 15 at 8 p.m. to raise funds. Ferrel Nixon announces the effort urging attendees to bring a box or pay the price.
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Ferrel Nixon
Andrews
San Antonio
Brackenridge
Tent Revival Opens At Oneness Pentecost Church
The Oneness Pentecost Church in the southern city area hosts an Old Time Tent Meeting each night at 8:00 p.m. across the highway from Thames Garage. Evangelist T. W. Burks from the Odesst church leads the revival services.
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Oneness Pentecost
Thames Garage
T. W. Burks
Odesst Church
Frances Tubb to Operate Andrews County Pool
Coach Frances Tubb was awarded the contract to operate the Andrews County Swimming Pool by the Commissioners court at a recent meeting. It is planned to open the pool about the 1st of June, Coach Tubb said.
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Frances Tubb
Andrews County
Commissioners Court
Tubb
Midland Studio Hosts Local Boys and Girls Dance Acts
The Midland High School Gym hosted a Midlands junior high tumbling group led by Miss Rosie Oakley and a square dance team directed by Miss Beck. Participants included Delores For B , Billie Jean Huffstrt, Joe Ann Theen ginia Robinson, and Walker with a list of seniors Bobby Er'ic Grover, Lew Cherter, Karner Helvey, Barbara Stri 'kiana, TC Ray Maynole, Pat Al'e Charlene McNeil.
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Drews
Rosie Oakley
High Square
Mises Rove Beck
Ben
Midland
Big Sprite
Delores
Billie Jean Huffstrt
Walker
Joe Ann Theenginia Robinson
Square Dane
Bobby Er'ic
PB Grover
Lew Cherter
Karner Helvey
Barbara Stri
Kiana TC
Ray Maynole
Pat Al'e
Charlene McNeil
Students to Compete in State League Meet at Austin
Two teachers and four students will travel Thursday to contest in the State Intere math League at Austin this Friday and Saturday. Participants include Floyd Roberts 97 Rosie May Stewart and Nixon, with Miss Lyda Kelly and Frances Tubb as chaperones. Floyd Roberts wins entry in number sense and Rosie Meg Stewart in Shorthand. Nixon to enter track events.
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Austin Frider
Ferret Nixon
Floyd Roberts
Rosie May Stewer
Lyda Kelly
Cor Frances Tubb
Rosie Meg Stewart
Young
Nixon
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Jeffry
Berlin
Germany
U.S
Mrs. T. O. Hamilton
Raby Jeanes
R. L. Bland
Abilene
Rosemary Beck
Highway 51 Group
City Water
James C. Watson
Bennett
Charles Roberts, Jr
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