Andrews News Highlights Growth and Local Politics
The issue marks the First State Bank opening era and the South Fullerton gasoline plant debut. It notes Stanolind’s large facility boosting county buying power and social life, plus three Andrews residents entering county offices, signaling a heated spring campaign. A reader letter criticizes gar bage disposal and calls for more frequent trash collection to meet health standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank
South Fullertor
Andrews
Stanolind
South Fullerton
Paul Smith Dies From Injuries in West Texas Accident
Paul Smith a former Andrews resident died in Lubbock Hospital Monday from injuries suffered in the Snyder oil fields. He passed away one week after the accident and his body was sent to Alabama for burial where his parents reside. Friends in Andrews mourn his untimely death.
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Paul Smith
Andrews
Lubbock Hospital
Snyder
Alabama
Smith
Stanolind Women Prepare to Welcome Plant Guests
About thirty Stanolind Gasoline Plant wives will serve as hostesses for the plant's formal Sunday opening. Dressed in Sunday best, they will welcome and register visitors and wear badges, guiding guests and assisting with safety measures during the plant tour. The company will provide corsages and tokens of appreciation for their efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanolind Gasoline Plant
Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Taxable Values For School Set At S47 Million
The Andrews Independent School District tax values for 1950 were set at 47 million dollars after a meeting with oil company representatives and Superintendent Hamilton. The board, consisting of Guy McGill W L Blair and Jack McCarley, noted an increase of about 3 million from the prior year’s 43.5 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Independent School District
Hamilton
Andrews County
Guy McGill
W. L. Blair
Jack McCarley
Hot Check Artist Nabs in West Texas Arrest
Sheriff Floyd Peacock captured Cornelious Cook at a local hotel on Wednesday. Cook, wanted for hot checks and burglary across Levelland Brownfield Lamesa Odessa Stanton and other towns, drove a new Marcon Chevrolet with bronze horse hood symbols. The car bore 1941 plates registered to a Snyder Latino owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Peacock
Cornelious Cook
West Texas
Peacock
Jim McCoy
Martin County
Cook
Levelland
Brownfield
Lamesa
Odessa
Stanton
Snyder
Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honor in Legion Hut
Tuesday court of honor honors two Andrews troops at the American Legion hut. Tenderfoot awards are given to 18 scouts from Troops 56 and 156, second class to several from both troops, star awards to six from Troop 56, and merit badges to multiple scouts from both Troops 56 and 156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
American Legion
Lewis Wood
Billy Roberts
Wendell Boyer
Carlos Davis
Derrell Brown
J. D. Whitmar
Milton
Melvin Boyer
Douglas Taylor
Gerald Robinson
Orvis Smith
Clyde Silvey
Laddie Brooks
Joe Hughes
Doylye Parker
Charles Brewer
Billy Rusler
Larry Robertson
Sammy Galloway
R. S. Vaughn
Wayne Beshears
Richard Price
Ray Lively
Troop
Darrell Farris
Mac Stewart
Jimmy Wilson
R. B. Vaughn
Jerry Duggan
Drexell Nix
Johnny Reese
Billy Rushler
Bobby Reese
Donald Nichols
Census Findings Shock Guessers In Andrews County
Andrews County and city population estimates stunned readers as unofficial figures put the county at 5014 and the city at 3232. Officials warned the numbers are incomplete and urged uncounted residents to contact the Seminole census office or the City Hall district office in Lubbock for inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duey Braswell
Post Office
Shelton
Seminole
Bureau of Census District
City Hall
Lubbock
Texas
Rhodes Announces Candidacy For County Judge
A L Rhodes announces his bid for county judge in Andrews. Rhodes, manager of Rhodes Home and Auto and president of the school board, pledges service and equal representation, aiming to meet voters before the July primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Rhodes
Rhodes Home
School Board of Trustees
Larg
Camp families adjust to Andrews County life
A group of women and families from Tulsa and Kansas have settled in five camp houses on a private half moon drive near a plant in Andrews County. They weather a sandy storm, stock up on groceries, and share varied entertainment from cookouts to formal teas while forming a close community. Occupants include C. J. Tighe, Claude Wright, Art Denny, Arch Barnard, and Francis Williams.
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Andrews County
Mesdames
C. J. Tighe
Claude Wright
Art Denny
Arch Barnard
Francis Williams
Wrights
Dennys
Tulsa
Kansas
McGills Return From Colton West Coast Trip
Mr and Mrs Guy McGill return Sunday from a two week visit to Colton California where they stayed with Mr and Mrs W F McGill. R T Dry of Odessa takes a fresh manager post with Andrews Gas Company, previously with Jones and Laughlin. Mrs Helen Roberts of Welch Texas visited her son Charles W Roberts and daughter Mrs Frank Mears and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy McGill
Colton
California
Mr. McGill
W .F. McGill
West Coast
R. T. Dry
Odessa
Andrews Gas Company
Mr. Dry
Jones and Laughlin
Helen Roberts
Welch
Texas
Charles W. Roberts
Frank Mears
Open House Set For Art's Cafe
Art Hollenbeck announces an open house for Art’s Cafe to be held Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm with free coffee and doughnuts. The cafe located near Rose theatre will open officially Wednesday morning with hours 6 am to 9 pm and features a rebuilt rear addition and new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art
Art Hollenbeck
Rose Theatre
Hollenbeck
Mack's Cafe
Miles Motor Company
Andrews Girl Scouts Rummage Sale Thursday
The Andrews girl scouts hold a rummage sale all day tomorrow in the Thompson Variety building. Every garment for sale. Proceeds go to the summer camp fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Girl Scouts
Thompson Variety
Gooch Awarded 60000 in Suit by Pecos Jury
A federal court jury in Pecos awarded Paul Gooch of Andrews $60,000 in a personal injury suit against Phillips Petroleum. Gooch, 42, claimed severe brain concussion and neck injuries from a dump truck bed overturning while employed by L. O Stocker construction in Andrews on October 15, 1947. He sought $100,000 in damages plus $98,400 for lost income.
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Pecos
Paul Gooch
Andrews
Phillips Petroleum Company
Gooch
L. O Stocker Construction Company
Phillips
Student Flight School Attendee Mentioned in Report
The text notes that an individual named Thom as Elder attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa. It places him on the return journey home after an unspecified event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Elder
Spartan School of Aeronautics
Tulsa
Seniors End School Year With 1950 Commencement
The Crane public schools joyfully close the 1949 50 year as 27 seniors graduate at 8 30 PM in the high school auditorium. L L Martin delivers the commencement address and Millie Ree Nix gives the salutatory while Phyllis Corey presents the valedictory. Rev Raymond Van Zandt offers the invocation and A L Rhodes gives the benediction. The program includes band pieces and diploma presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Martin
Crane Public Schools
Millie Ree Nix
Phyllis Cercy
Raymond van Zandt
Means Memorial Methodist Church
A. L. Rhodes
Rev Protzman To Speak At 1950 Baccalaureate
The 1950 senior class baccalaureate will be Sunday at 11 15 in the high school auditorium. Rev Ray W Protzman of Andrews First Christian Church will deliver the sermon with a piano prelude by Mrs Betty Griffin and a chorus performance directed by Dorothy Post. The invocation will be by Brother Mack Stirman Church of Christ pastor. Supt Hamilton and Principal Woolam will read scripture, followed by benediction from Rev Eugene Brand First Baptist Church. Recessional again by Mrs Griffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray W. Protzman
First Christian Church of Andrews
Betty Griffin
Mack Stirman
Church of Christ
Dorothy Post
Jesus
Hamilton
M. O. Woolam
Protzman
Eugene Brand
First Baptist Church
Normal Operations Open House At West Texas Gas Plant
The South Fullerton gasoline plant near Andrews will hold an open house Sunday May 21 from 2 to 6 p m. Guides will show visitors through the facility and explain its operation. The plant is operated by Stanolind Oil and Gas for 15 owners and processes casing head gas from the Fullerton field with a designed capacity of about 55 million cubic feet daily. Refreshments will be served after tours.
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South Fullerton
Andrews
C. J. Tighe
Stanolind Oil and Gas Company
Ranch Ranch 7
Fullerton Field
West Texas
Six New Wallace Blankenship Drive-ins Awarded Contracts
Wallace Blankenship and sons owner of the Wallace Theaters Circuit in Lubbock Texas announced contracts for six 350 car drive-in theatres to Drive In Theatre Equipment and Construction Company Abilene Texas led by W W Cochrane and Geo H Linkins. The project includes turn key work auto voice in a car speakers large timber structures prefabricated screen towers playground modern concession and refinements. The Golden Horseshoe plot design and leveled parking aim to reduce ramp slippage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Blankenship and Sons
Wallace
Lubbock
Texas
Drive In Theatre Equipment and Construction Company
Abilene
W. W. Cochrane
Geo. H. Linkins
Blankenship
Morton and
Andrews
Messecar Enters County Judge Race in Andrews County
E G Messecar announces candidacy for County Judge of Andrews County. He details placing his 45 years, education, 15 years teaching, and roles from teacher to superintendent. He cites community ties, business ownership, and promises faithful service and cooperation if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick" Messecar
Mick" Messeecar
Andrews County
Masonic Lodge
Oklahoma
Andrews Softball League Sets Rules For Six-Team Summer League
League managers publish 30 game schedule with 8 p.m. start times and a five minute grace period before forfeiture. Umpires have full control and are paid five dollars nightly. Rosters capped at 16 per team and players must reside in Andrews county. Ham Pinnell named official announcer. Ground rules specify home runs for cars over the left center or right field and two base hits for rolled or bouncing balls under cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews Softball League
Walkers
Phillips
Ham Pinnell
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Cora Heath
E. G
Mick Messecar
Drifting Sands
Nan Morrison
Fullerton
Fullerton Gasoline
Boy Scouts
Howard Boothe
el Royale Hotel
Jeffrey’s Cafe
Braswell
Commissioner’s Court
Sam M. Smith
Thomas Elder Smith
Knight Engineering School
Homestead
Florida
Martin
M O. Woolam
Thos, D. Hamilton
Phyllis Corey
Self
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company
Superior Oil Company
Gulf Oil Corporation
the Texas Company
Anderson-Prichard Oil Corporation
Elizabeth Frankel
British-American Oil Company
the Bay Petroleum Corporation
Pearl Frankel
Champlin Refining Company
Paul F. Barnhart
Donald Frankel
Harding Frankel
Adkar
Wisconsin
American Automobile Association
M & O Furniture Co
E. G. Messecar
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