Opening of Stanolind plant draws Andrews residents
The formal opening of Stanolind South Fullerton asoline plant drew a large Andrews crowd. Visitors toured the plant admiring machinery and operations while locals expressed pride in the facility. A separate note recalls royalty interests and a bold Oklahoma City visitor with questions. The piece also urges community cleanup on June 20 to curb polio and emphasizes honesty and credit as guiding truths.
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Stanolind
South Fullerton
Andrews
Oklahoma City
Dollarhide
William Cullen Bryant
Martin
Thirty Seven Seniors Receive Degrees at Andrews High
Thirty seven seniors were awarded diplomas at Andrews High School Tuesday night in the school auditorium. Superintendent L. L. Martin of Crane public schools delivered a sparkling commencement address that captivated the full audience with his warm melodious delivery.
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Andrews High School
L. L. Martin
Crane Public Schools
Martin
Raymond van Zandt
A. L Rhodes
Millie Ree Nix
Phyllis Cercy
M. O. Woolam
Crane
Drotzman Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon at Graduation
Seniors heard Rev. Ray W. Drotzman deliver the baccalaureate sermon urging a vision for graduates. The service included invocations by Rev. Mack Stirman and Rev. Eugene Brand and listed 37 graduates with awards for citizenship, perfect attendance, and high scholastic honors.
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Ray W. Protzman
Henry van Dyke
Gord
Heaven
Mack Stirman
Church of Christ
Eugene Brand
First Baptist Church
Millie Ree Nix
Berry Neal Nixon
Katherine Kodes
Eugene Stephenson
Billye June Stewart
Royce Stewart
James Russell Strickland
Dixie Strong
Bobby Thrower
Bettie Jean Thomas
Susan Wynelle Tinsley
John Tripplehorn
Johnny Walker
Mona Beth Williams
Sharon Wood
Clean Up Drive Slated by Lions Club
Lions Club plans a June 20 clean up and paint up campaign modeled on last year. Members will wear work clothes to luncheon then load trucks to collect trash around homes and in the business district. Spearheads include Pinky Peoples James Reed and H G Lindsey.
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Lions
Lions Club
Pinky” Peoples
James Reed
H. G. Lindsey
Six Injured In Head On Collision Near Odessa
A Andrews family of six sustained injuries in a head on crash eight miles north of Odessa on the Andrews highway. Marvin Smith of Levelland, driver of the other car, was jailed on charges of driving while intoxicated and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle. The Arnolds were en route to a drive in theater when the collision occurred.
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Andrews
Odessa
Andrews Highway
Marvin Smith
Levelland
John W. Arnold
Swift
Arnold Sr
Arnolds
Rix Funeral Home
Arnold
Arnold Jr
Ector County
John Jr
Martin Chevrolet Motor Company
Fort Sumner
N. M
Marvin Swift
John W. Arnold, Jr
Lions Plan Big Barbecue and Officers Installation
The Lions host a combined event with a barbecue, ladies night, and installation of officers on June 12. Roy Cocanougher of Lubbock will prepare the barbecue, B. B. Rovers now in Crane will install new officers, with Guy McGill heading the food committee and James Roberts, Charles Dean, and E. Ludurley steering the program committee.
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Roy Cocanougher
Lubbock
B. B. Rovers
Crane
Guy McGill
James Roberts
Charles Dean
E. Lidurley
Ogden Wins Hospital Remodel Bid in Andrews County
Otis Ogden was the low bidder with a $3715.20 bid to remodel and repair the old portion of the Andrews Hospital. Judge Ramsey announced the result late Thursday. Next bids were Bert Goodman 4069 and Ulmer Bros. of Midland 4211.57 with other offers up to 6309.00 by Ray Givens.
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Otis Ogden
Andrews Hospital
Ramsey
Bert Goodman
Ulmer Bros
Midland
George A. Bishop
Ray Givens
Houston Hill
Tubbs To Make Street Survey For Andrews Paving
C. A. Tubb of Lubbock has been employed to conduct the preliminary survey of Andrews for a paving project. The survey will cover the entire city and the collected data will be used to design drainage and prepare paving specifications.
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C. A. Tubb
Lubbock
Andrews
J. A. Ulmer
Huckabee Seeks Precinct Two Commissioner Seat
O D Huckabee owner of the Fashion Shoppe announced candidacy for precinct two commissioner. He cites five years in the Texas Highway Department and one year in a public construction firm, pledging to use his road experience to serve the county and offer equal representation. He plans to campaign across the precinct ahead of the July primaries.
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Huckabee
Precinct
O. D. Huckabee
Texas Highway Department
Andrews
Commissioner's Court
Cancer deaths rise sharply since 1900 say ACS
The American Cancer Society notes cancer deaths reaching about 200000 this year, up from roughly 41000 in 1900, signaling a dramatic increase in mortality over the century.
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American Cancer Society
Open House At South Fullerton Gas Plant Draws 1000
Stanolind Oil and Gas hosts about 1000 Permian Basin residents for a Sunday open house at the South Fullerton gas plant in Andrews County. The event included guided tours, refreshments, and staff explanations as officials from Fort Worth and Midland attended. The plant, 17 miles northwest of Andrews, operates at full crew with a capacity plan of 99 million cubic feet per day and is one of three facilities in the area with another under construction in Dollarhide.
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Stanolird Oil and. Gas Company
New South Fullerton
Andrews
Permian Basin
Snoon
C. J. Tighe
C. M. Wright
Fort Worth
C. F. Bedford
J. W. Roach
Stanolind
North Texas-New Mexico
Midland
Fred Beleau
George Wight
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Texas Pacific Coal and Oil Company
Superior Oil Company
Gulf Oil Corporation
Texas Company
Anderson-Prichard Oil Corporation
Elizabeth F. Frankel
British American Oil Producing Company
Bay Petroleum Corporation
Pearl Frankel
Champlin Refining Company
Paul F. Barnhart
Donald Frankel
Harding
Odessa
South Fullerton
Andrews County
Philips Petroleum Company
Dollarhide
Guided tours at Stanolind Open House in South Fullerton Plant
A portion of Sunday guided tours toured Stanolind's new South Fullerton Plant during the open house event. The visit highlighted the facility's features and operations for attendees.
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Stanolind
New South Fullerton
Engineer Struck Caliche Pile On New Andrews Road
Texas Highway Department engineer Bin Sides was blinded by a sandstorm last Saturday on the Andrews Lamesa road when his pick-up struck a pile of caliche. His truck was damaged and he cited a sudden gust of sand as the cause.
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bin Sides
Texas Highway Department
Andrews- Lamesa
Sides
Stalled Truck Collision Ties Up San Antonio Route
A stalled produce truck driven by Adan Salazar of 3665 Houston St San Antonio and a McAlester truck hooked with a wench line attempted pull out, causing a car to rear end another. No injuries, two cars damaged. Driver identities other than Salazar and Willie Fred Frazie not learned.
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Adan Salazar
Houston St
San Antonio
McAlester
Salazar
Willie Fred Frazie
McAllister
Last Call for PMA Deferred Grazing Payments 1950
Ranchers seeking PMA payment for deferred grazing in 1950 must obtain an approval before June 1. The June list marks the latest day to begin deferring for payment.
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PMA
Oil Wildcat Recoveries Highlight Texas Company No 1 X State Test
Oil production tests in Northwest Martin County show 4 004 feet of 47 8 gravity oil and 270 feet of drilling mud from Ellenburger at 13 112 33 feet with a subsequent test to 13 342 feet. A light air blow surfaced with 20 feet of mud but no oil gas or water. Top Ellenburger at 13 260 feet minus 10 216 feet. Devonian zone yielded oil and water but water washed out commercial quantities. Nearby No 1 Nick Alley in Gaines County plugged back to 4 800 feet in San Andres with no shows. No 1 Wolcott in Martin County drilling below 8 950 feet with plan to reach 13 000 feet to test Ellenburger. Pure Oil No 63 Cowden in Dollarhide field to run to 8605 feet tapping Devonian and Silurian pays. (Continued on back page)
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Texas Company
Wildcat
Martin County
Andrews
University Survey
Mabee Pool
Standlard Oil & Gas Company
Nick Alley
Gaines County
Spartan Drilling Company
Ida Wolcott
Dollarhide
Andrews Co
Pure Oil Company
DSA E. P. Cowden
Cowden
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Drotzman
Bobby Joe Barnes
Evelyn Chesney
Harlon Huddleston
Juanita Hudson
Clarence Lindsey
G. I. Madison, Jr
Wade Mitchell
Millie Reenix
Katherine Rhodes
Progressive Study Club
Charlene Goodall
Sada Cn Se
Ogden
Tubbs
Fullerton Plant
Martin Wildcat
F. C. Bealeau
G. C. Wright
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