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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1935
Page
3
Ern O Thompson, chairman of the Gas Railroad Commission, said on Wednesday an advance of as much as 35 cents per barrel may be approved. He outlined steps toward adjusting pricing and potential impacts on the industry and consumers.
Thompson notes rumors of immediate crude price increases with no definite source but believes they may align with current conditions in the Southwestern oil sector. He praises East Texas activity, credits Texas oil conservation laws, and lauds honest advertising as essential. Sally Rand endorsement added.
Mrs. M. T. Yarbrough and her daughter Elizabeth spent last week in El Paso visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Yarbrough and their baby.
The Baptist W M A circle met with Mrs Buster Bailey Monday afternoon at 2 30. Attending were Mrs Oris Coats Mrs Orvin Pigman Mrs Dunn Mrs J B Adkins and Mrs Buster Bailey. Devotional read by Mrs Coats and Bible Study led by Mrs Adkins in Mrs Jones absence. The group voted not to hold the December 23 meeting. The Lord's Prayer closed the session.
Lucille Reagan circle met at Mrs. Fred Landers home Monday at 2 30. Bible Study teacher Mrs. Lynn Hatcher led a discussion on Genesis. President Mrs. Leon Frazier attended. Members were asked to donate clothing for Buckner's Orphanage by next Monday. Royal Service Program for WMS is scheduled at the church next Monday at 2 30.
The Anna B Hartwell circle of the Baptist W M S met at Mrs. J S Boone’s home Monday at 2 pm. Mrs. E O Hartwell led a Bible study from Matthew chapters 6 through 10 and discussed a quill for the needy. Attendees included Mrs. J I Boone, Mrs. Fred Page, Mrs. A Mahon, Mrs. Garrett, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. B R Smith, Mrs. A M Crowson, and several Crowsons. next meeting is at the church on Monday December 16.
American Legion and Lions Club committees decided to bring Santa to the local school next week. Under school supervision children in grades will receive Christmas candy fruits and small gifts funded by both organizations before the holiday break.
The Corner Drug Store doll contest names Bettie Joe Taylor and Letty Jo Taylor as leaders with Helen Dyer and others following. Displayed dolls and a voting board are in the window, with one vote per penny spent. entries include Jay Frances Lancaster, Sue Jean Stevens, Mary Yolinda Scroggin and many more with awards to be given at Christmas.
Monahans bowlers edged Fort Stockton by 115 pins in a three game match last Monday night. Fort Stockton won the opening game, while Monahans captured the second and third games. High team score in a single game went to Monahans with 906 in the second contest. Players for Monahans included Clyde House Melton Hill Jimmy Fox Tommy Thompson Z L Brown and Stubby Stubblefield. Wink and Fort Stockton clash here next Sunday with Monahans aiming to repeat the earlier victory.
Two acre block joins Mona Hans city limits ideal location for a tourist park on Highway. J EB Jordan Red Bluff Texas offers half acre tracts with favorable terms. Also listing 50 tons of maize and 60 000 bundles of good Nigeria. Jones Brothers Filling Station opposite Worth Hotel Mona Hans. Also a house car for sale at Tom Place Pyote Texas.
Rev. Leon Frazier, a local Baptist pastor, invites all business men and women to attend Sunday morning service at 11 o clock. A special message for the business community will be delivered and a large attendance is anticipated. Public is welcome to attend.
W M S met at the church on Monday with Mrs. Monroe teaching the Bible lesson. Six ladies attended the gathering.
The Pals club for Fifty-Texee boys met at First Christian church last Saturday night with fifty three boys present. Songs were sung and games played included Grab the Knife Square Knot Relay and volleyball. New members joining that Saturday were Sammie Grant Ben Grant Rex Baird Sam Burk Charles Ellsthorpe Jimmie Hogan George Horton Jim Horton Charles Margette Fetcher Massey Bobby Nelson Charles Nelson Billy Parker Rex Lipgman Leland Robinson Jerry Sherman and Stanley Wright. For sale items included a Smokeater Majestic two oven range and a Seegar refrigerator. W. J. Beck Pecos Texas.
George Bentley, a county commissioner from the Grandfalls precinct, spent Monday night in Monahans and stopped by the News office.
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