The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 89, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 24, 1974 Page: 4 of 16
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Town & Country Review
Copyrighted by Connie Logan Advertising Co.) Inc*_____
Page 4, Sec. 1
The Winkler County News, Kermit, Texas
Thursday, January 24,1974
Andrews Bowlarama
Bowlers throughout this
entire area enjoy bowling to
the fullest at Andrews
Bowlarama, located on the
Odessa Highway in Andrews,
phone 523-4590. These lanes
are of the finest construction
and kept in tip-top shape,
ready for the enjoyment of
bowlers in this area. Also for
the convenience of bowlers and
bowling fans sports items may
be purchased here of the
highest quality at reasonable
prices. Bring your friends and
come on out to Andrews
Bowlarama today for real
' enjoyment where the entire
family can participate or spend
a pleasant evening as
spectators. Refreshments are
available in their dining room.
They also feature pool and
Phoose ball. We commend the
management for this
exceptional sports
establishment and recommend
it to all our readers. Owned
and operated by Eileen Antle.
El Charrito Restaurant
When in Andrews may we
suggest that you dine at El
Charrito Restaurant, located
1309 West Broadway, phone
523-5384. They know that
there is nothing to equal a
well-prepared, hot and tasty
meal. They offer you a wide
variety of selections including
steaks, Mexican food, fish,
hamburgers and salads. The
employees are well-trained and
know how to efficiently serve
you. You don’t have to sit and
wait a long time. If you don’t
want a complete meal you will
find El Charrito Restaurant has
a wide variety of short orders
to tempt your appetite. We are
fortunate to have in this
section such an immaculate,
modern and efficient cafe.
Dine here and we know that
you will want to go back. We
highly recommend them.
Start early in life with
savings at Odessa Savings &
Loan Association, located
Texas at 7th in Odessa, phone
333-3181, and Grandview
branch office at 2514 North
Grandview, phone 332-2574.
Saving is no different than any
other good habit and assures
Odessa Savings & Loan Assn.
you of security. Your savings
earn current dividends at
Odessa Savings & Loan
Association. We are proud that
citizens of our area put their
trust in them. In all their
history, each account has been
held in sacred trust and these
folk know that this is the right
place for the careful investor to
find good earnings and safety.
We list the highly esteemed
Odessa Savings & Loan
Association among the leaders
in this area. If you have money
to save or invest, contact them.
Honda Of Odessa
One of America’s favorite
forms of outdoor recreation
and gaining thousands of new
fans every year is cycle riding.
A Honda motorcycle gives the
rider a thrill that no other form
of transportation can give.
There are many famous names
in the cycle industry but the
thousands of satisfied owners
of this dependable and
powerful cycle praise its
performance, reliability,
economy and ease of
operation. They also carry trail
bikes, dirt bikes and road
bikes. Honda of Odessa is
located at 3807 Kermit
Highway in Odessa, phone
337-1241. They also operate a
completely modern service
department with factory
trained mechanics and carry a
complete line of accessories
and parts. For a new thrill in
transportation ride one of
these exciting cycles. We highly
recommend Honda of Odessa.
Anchor Bolt & Screw Co.
When in need of bolts or
screws contact Anchor Bolt &
Screw Co., located at 722 West
2nd in Odessa, phone
337-7305. They feature a
complete line of cap screws,
studs, machine bolts, nuts,
socket products, sheet metal
and wood screws for 24-hour
service for Industrial Threaded
Fasteners.
This firm is recognized by
the people of this section as a
real friend to all who trade
there. Think of this reliable
firm first whenever you are in
need of bolts and screws. In all
their business dealings, they
have proven themselves
completely competent and
dependable.
You may not often need the
services rendered by Anchor
Bolt & Screw Co. but they will
remember you once you do
business with them. We
recommend them to our readers.
Marks Crane & Rigging Co.
Marks Crane & Rigging Co.
is located four miles east of
Odessa on East Interstate 20,
Phone 337-1538, with a yard
in Monahans, phone 943-3651.
They feature renting by the
hour or month and up to
90-ton motor cranes with
complete rigging service.
A business of this type is
essential to the entire section
of the country. By fair and
honest methods, this concern
has gained the confidence and
patronage of the people in our
area. A fine spirit of
cooperation has always
prevailed in every transaction
and we in this Town and
Country Review wish to
recommend this firm to our
readers.
We take pleasure in
commending the management
for their part in forwarding the
development and progress of
Odessa and surrounding area,
E. & D.
Electric Co.
Industrial, commercial and
residential wiring are a
specialty with the E. & D.
Electric Co., located 1604
South Betty in Monahans,
phone 943-3181.
This firm is well known in
this territory for fast and
dependable wiring service.
Experience does make a
difference in the electric
contracting field. Reasonable
bids can only be made when
the contractor you call is
familiar with the problems
involved. You can rest assured
that E. & D. Electric Co. will
be reasonable and fair in all
dealings. They are fully
insured, licensed and bonded.
Economy
Floor
Covering
This firm is one of the
largest and certainly the finest
in the floor covering business.
Economy Floor Covering is
located at 913 East 4th in
Monahans, phone 943-4511.
Select your floor coverings
from the most comprehensive
display of styles and colors in
carpeting including Armstrong
Carpets and Linoleum,
manufactured by the world’s
leading carpet mills.
Economy Floor Covering
has carpets to blend with any
decor. What a winderful
different new floor covering
makes, especially when the
styles and colors are as lovely
as you can find here. We
recommend them.
B&B
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Sportsman
Center, Inc.
D & L Sports
Center, Inc.
For all sports and other
award events, make sure you
get personally engraved
trophies from D & L Sports
Center, Inc., located at 815
North Grant in Odessa, phone
332-0804.
Whether awards are to be
presented to the leading
bowling league or any sports
events this firm can supply the
proper trophy. Choose the
particular figure you want then
have it mounted on the base of
your choice. All trophies are
interchangeable for any sports
figure. Engraving is done here,
satisfaction guaranteed.
Kirkland
Nursery
Kirkland Nursery, located at
701 South Main in Monahans,
phone 943-5301, has taken its
place as a leader in the
agricultural progress of this
area. They offer a complete
line of fertilizers for all
agricultural purposes.
Customers of this firm have
learned that they can depend
upon the fertilizers and nursery
plants distributed by this
company. They have geared
their production according to
soil conditions in this area and
are constantly striving to serve
the farmer better with the best
fertilizers. They offer fertilizers
of guaranteed analysis. We
highly recommend them.
Sunshine Store
The Sunshine Store, located
at 821 Stockton in Monahans,
phone 943-9154, features a
complete line of nutritional
natural health foods. Through
their know edge and
experience, they are well
qualified to help you. They
feature Grade A raw milk,
sugar free, salt free, allergy
foods, whole grain cereals,
flour, raw sugar, natural honey,
vitamins and. minerals. Also a
complete line of non-allergenic
cosmetics that are PH
balanced. GiTane French
bicycles, sales and service.
Mode O’Day
“Where Smart Women
Shop,” one of the more
renowned firms in the field of
ladies ready-to-wear is Mode
O’Day, located 107 South
Main in Monahans, phone
943-2371. Here you will find a
variety of ladies wearing
apparel suited to every taste.
Featuring sportswear, dresses,
lingerie, blouses, hosiery and
handbags and junior, misses
and half sizes. In this Review,
we take pleasure in directing
the attention of our readers to
The Mode O’Day and suggest
that you drop in to see them
for anything in the ladies
clothing line.
Texas Savings
& Loan Association
One of the cornerstones of
the financial structure of this
community is Texas Savings &
Loan Association, located at
301 South Main in Monahans,
phone 943-2753.
You should investigate the
advantages offered by this
savings and loan association if
you have money to save or
invest. Savings accounts aife
insured up to $20,000. A*
reliable person can secure a loan
here in a very businesslike
manner. If you plan to build or,
rebuild, contact them. For'
your building, savings oi^
investing needs, see the Texas
Savings & Loan Association irr
Monahans.
SMC
SMC Inc. is located at 3409
Kermit Highway in Odessa,
phone 337-4613. They
maintain a machine shop that
is unsurpassed in service and
workmanship. The SMC Inc. is
headquarters in this section for
machine work and all kinds of
welding. They employ
machinists and welders of
outstanding accuracy and
I
ability. This shop is noted fW
prompt and efficient service
and in having work ready when!
promised.
They feature heliarc and
metallizing, pump repair, water
flood and brine, portable bar
tapping service and dynamic
balancing.
For honest and dependable
workman ship, call this firm.
First National Bank
Monahans Convalescent Center
Monahans Convalescent
Center is located at 509 South
Ike in Monahans, phone
943-4185. We are fortunate to
have in our area this nursing
home where the best of care is
given to the elderly, aged and
convalescent. This home is
under the direction of people
who have made this service
their life’s work. There are
several reasons why this home
has been the choice of so many
people: the surroundings are
ideal, they accept both male
and female patients, 24-hour
licensed nurses are on duty and
a healthy diet is assured for all
patients including special diets.
Indeed, this is a home for the
aged and convalescent, where
your loved ones can reside in
comfortable, safe and pleasant
surroundings. We recommend
them. Owned and opeated by
R. S. and Lucy Smith.
Rachel’s Work Shop
Artistic work appeals to
most people some time in their
lifetime. Developing the finer
instincts and cultivating use of
one’s hands in materializing an
idea of the mind is a real
achievement. Creative work in
ceramics can result in beautiful
gift items such as lamps,
figurines, trays, dishes, wall
plaques and many others. At
Rachel’s Work Shop, located
219 West Sealy in Monahans,
phone 943-4847, you will find
complete instruction in
ceramic work as well as
supplies such as molds, stains,
glazes, kilns, tools, brushes,
chemicals, and all ceramic
accessories. We know that this
ceramic supplier merits the
support and appreciation of
the entire area. Open
Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. until 8
p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. until 6
p.m. Be sure to visit them
Soon. Owner Rachel Martinez.
B. & B. Sportsman Center,
Inc., located at 200 East
Broadway in Andrews, phone
523-4889, is the authorized
sales and service for the
well-known Honda
Motorcycles. These
motorcycles cannot be
matched for their fine
performance and low operation
cost. Whether you want one of
these motorcycles for pleasure
or business, you can’t go wrong
by selecting this famous brand.
This firm has first class
mechanics that give you
prompt and dependable service
for any make of Honda
Motorcycles. If you are in the
market for a motorcycle, we
recommend them.
Reeves
Pest Control
This well known firm,
Reeves Pest Control, is located
at 603 Brady in Wickett, phone
943-3911. Right here in our
community termites are doing
thousands of dollars worth of
damage each year. Don’t be
one of those people who still
has termites after inefficient
methods are tried. Have the job
done right the first time, by
calling the Termite Specialists,
Reeves Pest Control. All their
work is guaranteed. By past
’ experiences, we know that this
firm is reliable and will do
exactly what they say they
will. They also feature lawn
and garden spraying.
Kirby Vacuum
Cleaners Co.
Your factory authorized
distributor of the famous
Kirby Classic Vacuum Cleaner
is Kirby Vacuum Cleaners Co.,
located 606 Brady in Wickett,
phone 943-5049. Call for a free
home demonstration and you
will be amazed at the many
merits of the Kirby Classic. It
is not only a vacuum cleaner, it
will shampoo your carpets, can
be used as a waxer and
polisher, or buffer, some of its
many uses in the home.'Kirby
is the vacuum made for shag
carpet. Protect your guarantee
with genuine Kirby parts. See
their rebuilt models.
Arco
Truck Stop
For good eating, the
favorite spot of the over the
road truckers has built a fine
reputation for Arco Truck
Stop in Pyote, phone 7171.
They feature 24-hour service
for truckers including gas, oil,
diesel fuel, truck and auto
parts, tires and batteries. The
savor of home Cooked meals
which comes from this clean,
well equipped kitchen will
linger long in your memory,
every meal an enjoyment. Get
your car or truck serviced at
Arco Truck Stop in Pyote and
enjoy a delicious meal at the
same time.
Oil industry, farmers and
town residents throughout the
trade area have learned over
the years to depend on the
First National Bank in
Andrews as the strong financial
right arm of the growth and
development of the territory.
New depositors or loan
applicants can assure
themselves of the soundness of
the bank when they stop at the
modern facilities at First
National Bank, located at 109
Northwest 1st in Andrews,
phone 523-2006. A wide range
of services is offered including
safe deposit boxes, savings and
checking accounts, farm, home
and livestock loans and
assistance in making
investments. Each account up
to $20,000 is insured by the
FDIC. May we suggest
whatever your financial needs,
you consult the friendly
personnel at the First National
Bank in Andrews.
White House Lumber
Company, Inc.
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White House Lumber
Company, Inc., located 1222
North Grant in Odessa, phone
332-9177, has a complete line
of builders’ supplies and
lumber in stock at all times.
Above all, a firm must give the
people what they want, when
they need it. That is the
reputation that this firm has
built in this area. They are
famous for providing for the
public the best in building
materials.
Here you can obtain quality
lumber, rig timbers, wallpaper,
builders hardware, doors,
carpenter tools, windows,
roofing materials and free
estimates on any job.
E. L. Hooper Dirt & Paving Contractor
The E. L. Hooper Dirt &
Paving Contractor is located on
the southeast butane route in
Andrews, phone 523-5377.
They are equipped with the
best mechanical devices for all
classes of work consisting of
asphalt paving, road building,
land clearing, land leveling,
trenching, streets and all kinds
of ditch work. Anyone needing
work done of this nature can
do no better than call this firm.
They have had years of
experience, which is very
important in this line of work,
i Call them and they will gladly
give you any information and
estimates on your^
requirements. For reasonable
prices and for getting work
done when promised, we
highly recommend the E. L.
Hooper Dirt & Paving
Contractor in Andrews to all
our many readers, phone
523-5377.
Thrasher Trucking Co.
Transportation is a factor
that looms large in our
complex, modern life, and this
is especially true in an
important, oil-producing area
such as this area.
Transportation specialists are
required to serve the oil
industry. In this regard, we give
prominent mention to
Thrasher Trucking Co. in
Monahans, located on West
Highway 80, phone 943-3266.
This firm is well acquainted
with the oilfield hauling line,
and their trucks are designed
specifically for oilfield hauling.
Skilled operators are on every
truck. We are pleased to give
commendable mention to this
firm and to the owners-
managers of Thrasher Trucking
Co. Not only does this oilfield
trucking company offer
outstanding transportation
service, but also excels in civic
leadership forwarding th£
progress and development o'f
our area. 7,
Western Production Credit Association
Bonine Lumber Co.
Santos Gonzales Cafe
The Santos Gonzales Cafe is
located on East Highway 80 in
Monahans, phone 943-9222. It
is noted throughout this area
for a fine selection of
delicious Mexican dishes. They
feature the best in Tacos,
Enchiladas, as well as the
delicious Guacamole Salad.
The Mexican decor and
atmosphere of this fine
restaurant will put you in just
the right mood for a dish with
that “South of the Border”
flavor. Service and good food
are assured you at this
excellent dining establishment.
We commend the management
upon the supremacy presented
the public here, and suggest
that all our readers visit them
regularly. Take your family,
your friends, or business
acquaintances to this fine
restaurant for a real treat.
Phone 943-9222 for
reservations for parties and
banquets. Owners — Santos &
Mary Gonzales.
Bonine Lumber Co. is
located at 201 South Faye in
Monahans, phone 943-5491.
Here they feature building
materials of every description
and of the highest quality at
reasonable prices. This popular
lumber concern carries a
complete line of grade A
building materials and through
their fair methods of doing
business they have won a fine
reputation throughout this
section. It may be truly said
that this firm is a valued asset
to the community. They
feature hardware, glass, paint,
pipe and fittings, siding and
roofing materials. We highly
recommend Bonine Lumber
Co.
The central office for the reasonable rates of interest.
Western Production Credit As it is our purpose in this
Association is located at 307 issue to give our readers
West St. Anna in Stanton, throughout this district a list of
phone 756-3376, with field prominent firms in our trade
offices in Pecos at 5th and territory, we wish to bring to .......... ....... ...... r------,,-
Cypress, phone 4454965, and your attention this leading among the people of this ar§a
in El Paso. They loan money to firm, the Western Production is evidence of well-placed
farmers and stockmen for Credit Association. confidence
The management has la
reputation far and wide as
business people of ability arid
straight-forwardness and ar;e
anxious to please every
customer alike. Their positioji
agricultural purposes at
Equipment Service Co.
Russell’s Greenhouse, Inc.
Sandhills Flight Service
The Sandhills Flight Service
is located at 900 South Maple
in Monahans, phone 943-4123,
provides a highly trained and
experienced private instructor
who guarantees to teach you to
fly with the maximum of
safety. Flying is fast becoming
one of the essentials of our
Serving this area since 1969,
Gandy’s Dairies are located at
1 208 South James in
Monahans, phone 943-4769.
They are known throughout
our area as producers and
distributors of the finest in
; dairy products. Their milk,
cream, ice cream and other
dairy products are tops in
time, not merely a hobby, and
has found an outstanding place"
in the business world. Farmers,
ranchers, oilmen, industrialists,
and many others are looking to
the airways more and more in
their business. They feature
rentals and sales. You can save
many hours of time and money
Gandy’s Dairies
quality, meriting your
patronage. They feature home
delivery or you may purchase
Gandy’s Dairy Products at
your grocer. These healthful
products are rushed daily to
your local grocer or food
dealer, assuring you of
freshness and the best in
wholesome food value. In
by flying. Let this experienced
instructor take you up for a
free volunteer check flight and
you will receive a courtesy
Safety Proficiency Pin. Safety
Counselor for FAA and
owner-operator — E. R. Ray
Anderson.
Russell’s Greenhouse Inc. is
located 1104 West Sealy in
Monahans, phone 943-5291.
For prompt and satisfactory
service at reasonable prices
always order your nursery
stock from this reliable firm
and remember, they offer
choice selections of seeds,
bulbs, roses, rose bushes,
bedding plants and plants in
plantable containers. Russell’s
Greenhouse Inc. has a very
complete stock which is
adapted to this climate and
their experience as growers of
nursery stock enables them
always to serve you best.
All orders for nursery stock
placed with them receive the
most careful attention.
Where there are so many repair or overhaul their diesel
diesel engines used on trucks, equipment,
farms and oil field equipment, The night phone at
it is no wonder diesel owners Equipment Service Co. is
are happy to learn of 445-2158 and they maintain a
Equipment Service Co., located machine and welding shop that
2000 Balmorhea Highway, is unsurpassed in service. They
phone 447-2101, and the have excellent facilities for
trained mechanics available to manufacturing any type
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equipment for the oil industry^
mining industry or farming
equipment. Bring or mail your
blueprints or ideas and they
will manufacture any item you
need. They are alwa>*&
courteous and accommodating.
Open 24 hours a day and
offering tow-in service.
Odessa Trade School, Inc.
Bill Murphree Service
Learn an excellent motor rebuilding. Enrolling in community and surrounding
nrnfpssinn at Odessa Trade either of these fine schools will areas. By attending Odessa
Schc^of Inc.,located 2731 East help you find employment — ««•“' -■
Highway 80 in Odessa, phone They have just invested
332-0109. They feature a $70,000 in a larger new
welding school, GI approved, automotive school, enabling to other people by repairnjg
with day and night classes, them to properly take care of a many broken items Jor thenj.
Also an excellent automotive great number of students. They
school featuring complete believe in the future of this
Trade School Inc. you wifi
improve your earning ability
and you will be of great service
Enroll now! Write RR 1 Box
204F. Owner - M. H. Terrejj.
referring to this distributor of
top quality Gandy’s Dairy
products, we feel that we
cannot too highly recommend
their products to both dealer
and consumer. They invite
you, too, to become a regular
customer! Owner and
Distributor - Wayne Pinkston.
The bringing in of oil wells
and keeping them in
prpduction often requires the
services of a well servicing
company with modern
scientific chemical services and
kindred services as well.
Bill Murphree Service is
located on the Grandfalls
Highway in Monahans, phone
943-5711, open 24 hours. The
company offers the oil
producer their years of
experience, their constant
touch with the newer
developments, and a crew of
experts in their respective lines
of work. They feature
acidizing, fracturing, cementing,
wire line trailer, fracturing
fluids and all types of pumping
services needed to maintain
production in your oil
properties. Their equipment is
the very latest.
Texas Industrial Services
This firm is known
throughout this area as being
able to provide all types of
industrial services. Merchants
and trademen in this area are
invited to rely on them for all
needed janitor supplies. They
are as modern as tomorrow.
The Texas Industrial
Services, located 1520 South
Crane in Odessa, phone
332-0548, has built a fine
reputation among the
merchants and tradesmen of
this area. They have learned to
depend on them for everything
in this line. They feature shop
towels, fender covers, rental
uniforms, synthetic, cotton,
executive, treated and du$t
covers, wipers, mops anjl
treated door mats. We aQe
happy to recommend tfp
supplies and services offered by
Texas Industrial Services an$l
suggest that if you aren’t op
their list of satisfied customer?,
call them today. Sf
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