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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
1
Fire department members appeal for broken toys to be repaired for a Christmas toy drive. Residents with items to donate should call 10 or 129 to arrange pickup.
Miss Willie Mae Parsons of Silvester Texas was visiting Monahans when Mrs Lee Carter died from a severe pneumonia on the way to hospital. Parsons operated a beauty shop in Abilene and planned to return home. She is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Jim Parsons of Silvester two brothers Fred Parsons and IC B Parsons and three sisters Neddie Parsons Elizabeth Parsons and Mrs Lee Carter.
The Dick Lewis property adjoined City Hall on the west has been acquired by Knox Brothers realtors. The 65 by 100 foot lot sits at the corner of Pacific and League streets. R. E. Knox said there are no immediate plans for construction but the house on the property will be moved after January 1.
Funeral services were held in Gordon for J. W. McKinney 66 found dead with a bullet wound in the right temple on the east side. Coroner A. G. Burton ruled the death a self inflicted gunshot amid reports he had purchased a rifle and warned others. A West Texan pioneer long residing in the Monahans area with son Lee, an employee of Independent Eastern Torpedo Company, mourns his loss.
A fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gillette 700 South Minor Tuesday noon was confined to one room by the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department. The blaze destroyed bedroom furniture and damaged a wall. no one was home at the time.
Mona Hans Elementary School Chorus with 65 voices directed by Nadine Woodlock will perform likely on radio station KIM before the 18th, arrangements announced today.
Police hunted yesterday for J P Britton alleged to have absconded with a 2400.60 payroll check given by Joe Asbury and S Caprito of Breckenridge for pipeline work. The check, expected to be deposited in First State Bank here, bounced due to insufficient funds and Britton fled. Authorities had not located him by press time Thursday afternoon.
Claud Thompson took over as clerk at the postoffice effective December 1 after a transfer from Lake Andes South Dakota where Jay Benn is now assigned. He came with his wife and two children Jeanette 16 and Norman 11 and they are now living on North Minor Street.
The Home Appliance Company relocates to the Tubb building opposite the Texas Electric Service Co. Owner R. B. Nelson cites need for more display space and invites residents of Monahans and nearby areas to the formal opening tomorrow night.
The local Post Office will remain open until 6 P M on Saturday December 17 and December 24 for Parcel Post rather than the 1 o'clock closing. Postmaster Earl Estes announced the request for early Christmas mailing and securely wrapped, plainly addressed packages to ensure safe, prompt delivery.
Monahans Wickett school band awaits delivery of 2600 dollars worth of new green and white uniforms by December 22. The outfits use West Point styling in whip cord with green coats white trousers white webb belts and gold buckles. Shakos with white plumes will replace old caps as director Charles G Walker notes.
Otis Ramsey is confined to his home this week due to a severe case of the flu. He is receiving rest and care at home while his condition is monitored by a physician.
The Liquor Store began business this week in a remodeled building one door west of Eva's Cafe on Sealy Avenue, operated by Miss Beth Williams.
Monday night the Monehans Volunteer Fire Department re elected Carl D Estes as chief J O Donaldson as assistant chief Haydon Yarbrough as first captain Deb Childress as second captain to succeed Leo Hayes Hank Doty appointed secretary treasurer and Son Estes as fire marshal A finance committee named consisting of J O Donaldson Bill Thompson and Hank Doty
William L. Weems 21 and two others arrested in Fort Worth face robbery and kidnapping charges. A former Monahans worker for Magnolia Company and Sid Richardson Oils, Weems was injured in a 1936 well explosion near Wicket and previously jailed for car theft. The trio, all ex Austin taxi drivers, confessed to robberies in Austin Georgetown Waco and Hillsboro, often leaving victims nude.
A report by Comptroller George H. Sheppard details eight Permian Basin counties led by Ward Winkler and Ector in tax valuations, with Ward estimated at about 20 million and Winkler rising to 28.25 million. The article notes increases in oil production and school-age population, citing 1935 to 1938 growth and total regional output near four and a half million barrels if not for weekend shutdowns.
Monahans-Wickett school district received a $2.80 per capita scholastic apportionment last week totaling $3,721.20 for 1,329 students. The first installment of a $22 per student allowance, deductions include 20 cents for county administration and 15 cents for county supervision pending.
D F Hickey of Monahans finished first in the Welder Month contest sponsored by the O K Rubber Welding System of Denver. Over 500 shop operators participated. Hickey says he is now equipped to handle tractor tire work in addition to auto and truck tire repairs.
Hank Doty announced his resignation as local manager of the Southern Union Utilities Company this week. G. D. Webb of the McCamey office will oversee operations here for the time being, according to Doty.
The article notes the Appeals Court will hear Ward County cases on February 2. It also reports that about 59 percent of this year's school taxes have been collected and that January 31 is the deadline after which penalties and interest accrue. Tax payments may be made at the old city hall opposite the Monahans News.
Marvin Hall Texas Fire Insurance Commissioner announced a four cent reduction in the fire insurance key rate for Monehans. The decrease takes effect on policies written December 1 and after, per Austin report. Hall credited local officials and the fire department for the improvement enabling the cut.
Ward county first full time county agent John L. Mogford moved Ward and Reeves records from Pecos and set up his office on the second floor of Barstow's old courthouse. A Texas A&M graduate, he previously handled farm programs in Midland and Mitchell counties.
Tom Neel Ward County attorney was elected one of four new directors of the Four-County Bar Association, serving Midland Ector Crane and Ward counties. Other directors include John Watts Crane county John Perkins Midland county and John Fowler Ector county. Paul Moss of Odessa was elected president for 1939.
Mrs. C. Woodall and her young son David from Fort Worth visit the Hutchisons at their home, staying as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hutchison.
The Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso advanced the Ward County Courthouse Bond case and two Ward County seat election contests to February 2, 1939. Monahans attorneys E F Cameron and John B Howard welcomed the date, noting regular procedure would have delayed action to June. Robert Miller and Charlie Miller of Bartsow are appellants.
H. T. Cunningham, Monahans engineer, reports sidewalk and curb surveys are nearly finished for the city’s WPA project. Final steps require property owner approval and consent to pay for materials. With potential funds later this year, work could start soon after January.
Bettie J Dyer 88 a pioneer resident of Ward County died Thursday December 1 at her daughter’s home in San Antonio after a two month illness. Funeral services were held at Barstow as Rev F B Faust and Rev Fred B Tyler led the rites with obituaries by Rev D E Adams Sr. Plants and flowers from across the state honored the deceased. Active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were named. She was born March 10 1850 in Batesville Mississippi daughter of Col and Mrs F Barley.
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