Andrews County War Effort urged as labor turnover rises
Editor notes wartime sacrifice and asks residents to stay steadfast on the home front. He cites rampant labor turnover among drillers and tool pushers in Andrews County, warns of possible labor freezes, and mentions plans for a local employment office. Major topics include bank charter prospects, highway extensions to Eunice and Big Spring, and land sales to returning soldiers.
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Andrews County
War Labor Board
Austin
Jameson
Andrews
Greer
State Highway Department
Eunice
Big Spring
Governor Champions Statewide Crippled Children Concert Drive
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson endorses a plan with Dr. L. A. Woods and the Texas Music Educators Association to raise one million dollars for crippled children via statewide school concerts. The Warm Springs Foundation at Gonzales hosts the drive, with polio treatment and hospital care highlighted.
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Coke R. Stevenson
L. A. Woods
Texas Music Educator’s Association
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Texas
Dr. Woods
Raymond T. Byrum
Abilene
TMEA
Gerald McGuire
Wink
Charles S. Eskridge
Foundation
H. H. Weinert
Nell Parmely
State Department of Education
Warm Springs Foundation For Crippled Children
Stevenson
Harold Michelson
Warm Springs Hospital
Palmetto State Park
Gonzales
Allie Thomas
Lorraine Millican
Ross Boothe
Warm Springs Foundation
Es Rt
Fullerton Camp News Deer Hunt Plans and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Clyde Waugaman left Thursday morning for a planned deer hunt in New Mexico. The Hughen party followed in the afternoon for hunting in the mountains. D F Hicks shopped in Hobbs New Mexico last week. Mrs O R Gober and two sons of Seminole visited Mr and Mrs M D Farris Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs W W McCune from Los Angeles stayed three days with Mr and Mrs W R Wright. Mrs McCune is Wrights sister. Curtis Dunn and family visited Andrews Tuesday afternoon. Fred Warren and daughter shopped in Seminole and Andrews last week.
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Clyde Waugaman
W. Hughen’s
N. M
D. F. Hicks
Hobbs
N. Mexico
O. R. Gober
Seminole
M. D. Farris
W. W. McCune
Los Angeles
Calif
W. R. Wright
McCune
Wright
Curtis Dunn
Andrews
Fred Warren
Rentz's Cafe Reopens After Redesign
Rentz's Cafe opens after several days of closure for enlarging and redecorating. A U shaped counter and new tables raise capacity to twice the former, inviting patrons to enjoy the refreshed dining space.
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Rentz
Furhman-Masco Happenings in Local Notes
Mr and Mrs J W Lowther and their boys spent last weekend with relatives in Iraan Mrs Sadie Meynig Lowthers mother joined them and will stay two weeks Mrs Frank J Rutledge heads to Lubbock on a shopping trip Jimmie Lowther missed Thursday school due to a tummy ache Doctor Woods treated him and promised a return to school Monday
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J. W. Lowther
Iraan
Sadie Meynig
Frank J. Rutledge
Lubbock
Odessa
Jimmie Lowther
Jimmie
Doctor Woods
Double Wedding Ties Couples From Shreveport and Oklahoma
Miss Louise Robinson and Jean Dyer of Shreveport Louisiana wed this past week. Miss Christine Etter daughter of Chester Etter and V N Chambers of Oklahoma also married. The two couples plan to live in Andrews.
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Louise Robinson
Jean Dyer
Shreveport
Christine Etter
Chester Etter
V. N. Chambers
Oklahoma
Andrews
Reed Drug Store Moves into Denver City Building
Vergil Reed, owner of Reed Drug, has moved into a building south of McGill and Stilwell's Grocery in Denver City. The structure will be repaired with fixtures added to house the Reed Drug Store and is expected to be ready for occupancy by January 1.
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Kacisas City
Skeeter
Ray Gene Cinnamon
Garber
Okla
Allen Eatherton
American Meat Co
Father Flannigan
Boy’s Town
Father Flanagan
Boys’ Town
Clinton K. Tomson
The
American Shorthorn Breeders
Cinnamon
Alex Edgar
University of Ilinois
Vergil Reed
Reed Drug
Denver City
McGill and Stilwell’s
Reed Drug Store
Do Not Double Deck Jars For Home Canned Goods
Authorities warn against stacking glass jars in home canning. The best method uses properly spaced shelves with two inches of ventilation space for handling. For full storage guidance, obtain the bulletin Pantry Suggestions from the county home demonstration agent.
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Pontry
Fitzgeralds Update on Move to Arizona
Mr and Mrs L C Fitzgerald received word that Jean and Dahl are in Denver Colorado and soon to be transferred to Tucson Arizona Their note confirms the forthcoming relocation. Mr and Mrs C F Barnett and their children spent several days in Cisco with Mrs Barnetts parents A family reunion was held and reports say everyone had a large scrumptious time.
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L. C. Fitzgerald
Jean
Dahl
Denver
Colo
Tucson
Ariz
C. F. Barnett
Cisco
Local Legionaires Place Wreath On Veterans Grave
The American Legion leads with the Andrews Mus tang Band to Andrews Cemetery to lay a wreath on the grave of Spanish American War veteran D. M. Tinnell. The band plays The Star Spangled Banner at attention as Thos. D. Hamilton offers prayer, and Taps is played by Kenneth St Clair. Milton Ramsey places the wreath.
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American Legionaires
Andrews Mustang
Andrews Cemetery
D. M. Tinnell
D. Hamilton
Legion
Taps
Kenneth St Clair
Milton Ramsey
West Virginia Hospital Notes Sees Several Surgeries
Miss Zula Boyd had a tonsillectomy November 7 and was dismissed November 8. Miss Ruthie Williams, a ten day patient, is recovering rapidly. Mrs. Bill Phariss underwent a major operation November 8. Grandmother Heath remains cheerful after about 13 months as a patient. Mr. C. C. Oliver from Humble Camp injured his right foot and was admitted November 4, dismissed November 5. Mrs. Billie Joe McDonald had an appendectomy November 6 and is progressing well. J. B. Ward from Humble Camp has been a patient since November 4 with a broken arm.
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Zula Boyd
Ruthie Williams
Bill Phariss
Grandmother Heath
C. C. Oliver
Billie Joe McDonald
J. B. Ward
Humble Camp
C. Oliver
Andrews Hospital
Chester
J. B
Soldiers Home Passages From Front Lines Highlight Local Families
Semmy Ray, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Ray, is home on furlough from Fairfield California. James Reed Camp Barkley and Merkel visit homefolks this week. Ray Turnbow’s son, with word of serving in the Southwest Pacific. J W Williamson, son of Mrs. George McLaughlin, on furlough from Hamilton Field California. his wife with him. Junior Pace, son of Mrs. Mary Pace, returns from Camp in California. Red Stovall, son of Mr. and Mrs. F E Stovall, in the Philippines. he left Harold Roberts and W Embree in New Guinea, expecting them to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semmy Ray
S. H. Ray
Fairfield
Calif
James Reed
Democrats Win In Andrews Urges Broad Support In General Election
Democrats won a majority of votes in last Tuesday's General Election. The tally showed 329 for Democrats, 48 for Republicans, and 21 for Regulars with amendments passing by large margins. Mrs. Joe Blake of Odessa, formerly from Andrews, was in town visiting Monday.
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Joe Blake
Odessa
Andrews
Seminole Indians Defeat Andrews Mustang In Close Game
The Seminole Indians edged the Andrews Mustangs 6 to 0 after a hard fought clash. Key plays featured a blocked punt and a goal line stand as Howell and Lee Howell anchored the defense while Sutphen Sneed and Clack led the Mustang attack.
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Seminole Indians
Andrews Mustangs
Andrews Mustang
Seminole India
Howell
Indians
Lee Howell
Sha
Givi Mustangs
Clack
Young
Mustangs
Sutphen
India Line
Mustang
Hudson
Bur
Walker
Federal Trailer Camp Now Open
The Deep Pay Trailer camp operated by the Federal Housing Authority opened and is expected to fill soon. It houses 107 three room trailers with modern features.
New Teacher Joins Facus Mary Beth Johns Named Lubbock Faculty
Miss Mary Beth Johns was added to the Public Schools faculty in Lubbock Texas Thos D ton announced on Thursday Johnston formerly taught in Sweetwater Texas and will teach in the Third Grade Mr and Mrs Carl Beten conducted business in M Wednesday
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Mary Beth Johns
Lubbock
Texas
Thos. D. Ton
Johnson
Sweetwater
Land Office Visit Highlights Local Safety Meeting
Mr B L Smith attended a safety session Thursday afternoon from 4 30 to 5 30 with many employees present. Jefferson Davis Crane, recently transferred to the District, returned for a day or this week and sparked questions about his future in farming or Bany duties.
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Mr. B. L. Smith
Jefferson Davis Crane
Jeff
Bany
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