Health Association Plans for Ward County Children
The Ward County Health Association adopted a constitution and by laws and outlined a county wide educational program to improve future health. Representatives from all sections will report on health problems and a county plan, with pamphlets distributed county wide. Parents urged to obtain birth certificates to aid health efforts. a dental and preschool health survey is planned. The next meeting set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the old Methodist church on South Minor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County’ Health Association
Ward County
Carrol Kemp
Old Methodist Church
South Minor Street
Court Upholds Red Bluff Recreational Policy
The Red Bluff Power Control District sustains its policy for fishing and boating on the lake. The case involves funding by Bill Spearse and mentions charges and reserved uses. An appeal report lists Rex Keelin as the reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bluff
Bill Spearse
Robert
Friends At Rites In Andenridge Sunday
funeral services for Paul Pellizarri of Monahans who died in a local hospital were held Sunday at 7:00 PM at the Catholic Church in Breckenridge. Interment followed in Breckenridge Cemetery with survivors including his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs John Pellizarri of Monahans and his parents and another brother of Breckenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Pel
Monahans
Breckenridge
John Pellizarri
Frank Pellizarri
Frank, Jr
Grand Jury Returns Only 2 Indictments
The grand jury returned two indictments Wednesday. L. M. Thomas faced adultery charges while E. E. Ray was set for theft by bailee. J. P. Britton, arrested in December for conversion by bailee, was no-billed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Thomas
E. E. Ray
J. P. Britton
Joe Asbury
S. Caprito
Pounds Of Air Mail For First Run
The first air mail service from Monahans began at 12 51 p m on Wednesday. Postmaster Earl Estes delivered six pounds of air mail to the bus driver and was photographed with city officials and businessmen before the bus departed to meet the mail plane at Big Spring. A motor caravan of about six cars from Monahans Odessa Midland and Stanton accompanied the event to Big Spring for the inaugural run. Monahans marks the start of the first star air mail route in the United States according to Postmaster Estes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl] Estes
Big Spring
Monahans
Odessa
Midland
Stanton
Earl Estes
Greyhound
American Airlines
Bio
New Chevrolet Home Opens in Monahans
The Bankhead Motor Company moved to a larger tile and white stucco building across from its former site in Monahans. The front showroom features eight plate glass windows and a modern layout with offices and parts department, while the back houses mechanical and body shop. Manager J. E. Middleton leads fifteen employees in the new facility inviting public inspection.
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Bankhead Motor Company
Chevrolet
Monahans
Kent Moore
J. E. Middleton
Mary E. Cummings Named Grandfalls Postmaster
Mary E. Cummings of Grandfalls was confirmed as postmaster in Texas along with 10 other appointees by the Senate. Eight of the chosen postmasters were women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Cummings
Grandfalls
Texas
Senate
Washington
County Adds Test Producer Last Week
Ward county added one producer and one test location last week. The report shows nine producers completed in Ector and seven in Winkler, with several counties recording field test actions and well deepening activity across West Texas.
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Ward
West Texas
Ector
Winkler
Pecos
Yoakum
Andrews
Gaines
Upton
Crane
Schleicher
Yoakum County
Pecos County
Howard
Hockley
Yozikum
Ector Trion
Runnels
Mrs. Whitehead and Bryant Visit in Goldsmith
Mrs. Larry Whitehead and her son Bryant of Goldsmith are visiting this week with Mrs. Whitehead’s mother, Mrs. C. F. Trammel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Whitehead
Bryant
Goldsmith
Estes Hosts Midland Pair Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Toon Estes entertained Mr and Mrs Aldridge Estes of Midland at their home Saturday evening in a social gathering reflecting local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toon Estes
Mrs. Aldridge Estes
Midland
Monahans Wickett Names Green Wave Coaches
Roger F. Cundiff and Haven H. Hanscom were elected head coach and assistant at a special board meeting of the Monahans Wickett School District. Cundiff, praised for a strong Kentucky coaching record, received six of seven ballots. Hanscom, with nine years as head coach, comes from South Dakota and currently works for Permian Chemical. Cundiff to begin duties April 1 and will join Hanscom and Segrest to start spring training.
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Roger F. Cundiff
I Ft
Haven H. Hanscom
Monahans- Wickett
Cundiff
Kentucky
Monahans Athletic Council
South Dakota
Permian Chemical Company
Hanscom
Segrest
Stockmen Favor Repeal of 7000-pound Load Law at Pecos Meeting
Jim Thornton Pat Wilson and John Edwards were elected Ward County directors of the Pecos Valley Livestock Protective Association. Ranchers favored repealing the 7000 pound load law while urging safety factors be used in any regulation. They petition Congress and Agriculture to reinstate well drilling in the 1939 range conservation program and urged funds for the Texas Livestock Sanitary Commission. The next quarterly meeting will be in Monahans.
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Jim Thornton
Pat Wilson
John Edwards
Pecos
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Teaas Livestock Sanitary Commission
Texas
Monahans
Revival at Pentecostal Church This Week
Rev. J. E. Pippin conducts a revival this week at the Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ Church one block east and south of the Coca Cola plant. Pippin is an experienced minister and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Pippin
Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ Church
Pippin
Father Yannes Assigned Local Catholic Church
Father Victor Yannes, pastor of the Pecos Catholic Church, will hold regular services in Mona for Sunday mornings. Arrangements for mid week services and announcements will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Yannes
Pecos Catholic Church
Monahans
Dunlap Buyer Attends Fort Worth Style Show
Mrs. Roy Smith attended the Fort Worth Market and Style Show representing the Dunlap Company. Purchases for ladies and children's spring merchandise were made for the Dunlap store, with buyers from other Dunlap stores and R. R. Martin, the general manager, joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunlap Buyer
Ft. Worth
Roy Smith
Fort Worth
District Court in Session Targets Civil Compensation Cases
District Judge J. A. Crane and Attorney William Kerr preside over a docket filled with civil suits and compensation claims as the 109th judicial district court opens session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crane
William Kerr
109Th Judicial District Court
Mrs Jack Edwards and Baby Ellen Home From Hospital
Mrs Jack Edwards and her infant daughter Ellen returned to their Steeples Ranch home this week after a hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Edwards
Ellen
Steeples Ranch
Correction on Coach Haven H. Hanscom Spelling
The News corrects last week’s report to show assistant football coach Haven H. Hanscom spelled with two s at the end of Hanscom rather than Hans comb.
Man Convicted of Fraud in Bridge Tournament Deal
E. R. Rhinehart of Fort Worth was convicted of fraud in a J. P. court here on a complaint by Royal Neighbors lodge members. He disappeared after selling tickets and collecting money for a bridge tournament he was to manage for the local judge. He was arrested in Midland on Monahans officers’ advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Rhinehart
Fort Worth
J. P
Royal Neighbors Lodge
Rhinehart
Midland
Monahans
Food Handlers Protest High Cost of Examinations
About 50 businessmen and employees affected by the city food handler ordinance protested the $5 periodical examination fee. They endorse the law's spirit but call the charge too steep, noting Big Spring charges $2 and Lubbock has no fee. A council member said the points would be reviewed at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Spring
Lubbock
South Section Votes In By 75 to 58 Tally
The south and southeast sections of Monahans known as the Wildman addition voted 75 to 58 to join the city limits at last Saturday’s election. Council will act to include these sections after the official report is delivered at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Wildman
County Seat Issue Heads to Appeals Court
The Ward county seat dispute was set before the Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso with no immediate decision expected. The ruling is anticipated to take several days as the case proceeds through the appellate process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
Air Mail Route Inaugurated From Monahans via Star Bus Link
The Texas and Pacific Railroad area gains an air mail feeder with a Monahans to Big Spring bus connection serving Odessa Midland and Stanton. The system cuts 12 hours from eastbound mail to Houston and Tulsa, with a schedule listing major city deliveries and next day arrivals. Postmaster Earl Estes and Chamber officials announced the service as unique in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Monahans
Odessa
Midland
Stanton
Big Spring
Fort Worth
Houston
Tulsa
Pecos County to Again Ballot Road Bond Issue
Pecos County voters will likely ballot a $250 000 road bond on Saturday March 4 financed by an unlimited tax levy. A meeting of the commissioners court with fifteen oil company reps and Pecos Valley residents yielded broad support for road construction from Fort Stockton to Imperial and Buena Vista and into Preecinet 3 near Iraan. Earlier a $175 000 bond proposal failed by a two thirds margin, with Iraan opposed.
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Pecos County
Commissioners’ Court
Oil Company
Pecos Valley
Fort Stockton
Imperial and
Buenavista
Preecinet 3
Irsan
Iraan
Mrs. Frank Long Improves in Pecos Hospital
The condition of Mrs. Frank Long mother of Mrs. C. L. Williams and former Monahans resident is greatly improved in a Pecos hospital. Blood transfusions have been given by Mr. and Mrs. Williams and by Mrs. Violet Priester with more possible. The family has gathered with her during this period.
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Frank Long
C. L. Williams
Monahans
Pecos
Williams
Violet Priester
Mrs. Long
Visitors from Carlsbad and El Paso Tour
Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Bruton were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hutcheson of Wewoka as they visited Carlsbad New Mexico and El Paso this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Bruton
J. E. Hutcheson
Wewoka
Carlsbad
N. M
EH Paso
Safe Yields $300 As Texaco Bulk Station Robbed Sunday Night
About $300.00 was the loss estimated when the Texas Company bulk plant was broken into and the safe robbed of cash and other contents last Sunday night. Entrance was gained through a back door after the lock had been broken. The intruders took the safe near the railroad tracks. County and city police have been working on several clues this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Company
O. G. Rudy
Consignee
Ray Hummel Headlining Firemen's Ball at Tubb Hall
Ray Hummel and his ten piece swing orchestra are hired by the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department for the Sixth Annual Firemen's Ball at Tubb Hall on Saturday February 11. The carnival style event offers novelties and souvenirs, aims to outdo past dances, with admission 2.20 per couple and tickets from firemen or local drug stores. Table reservations are at Tower Theatre and Donaldson's Acme Rental Service.
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Ray Hummel
Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
Tubb Hall
Fire Boys
Tower Theatre
Donaldson
Acme
Chamber seeks noon hours for Western Union office
The Monahans Chamber of Commerce pushes to keep the Western Union office open through noon, citing district manager approval as necessary. Otis Welfe, the local manager, says current business does not justify extra staff and that wage and hour laws require noon closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Western Union
H. P. Davis
Otis Welfe
Mrs. Tudor's Sister In Serious Condition After Crash
Mrs. Montgomery sister of Mrs. W B Tudor remains in serious condition after a January automobile crash near Big Spring. A brother and cousin injured in the same accident are reported greatly improved by Mrs. Tudor who gave the update today.
Grandfalls Cowboys Win Another West Texas Tourney
Grandfalls Cowboys took their third invitation cage meet by defeating TIraan 41 to 13 last Saturday. They previously won the Grandfalls and Kermit tournaments. Coach O P Adams’s team has lost only one game this season to Kermit. Menefee and Nichols earned all tournament honors, with Menefee named outstanding player.
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Grandfalls’ Cowboys
West Texas
Tiraan
O. P. Adams
Kermit
Grandfalls
Menefee and
Nichols
Interest In City Elections Keeps Poll Taxes High
Ward county's 1939 voting strength is about 2200 with about 1900 poll tax receipts and 300 exemption certificates issued by midnight Tuesday. A full precinct tabulation is not yet complete and last year's tally was higher, though local election interest in Monahans is believed to drive turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Sheriff’s Office
Monahans
Marriage License Issued to McGlase Wickett and Folbre
A marriage license was issued at the County Clerk's office Tuesday to F K McGlase, Wickett, and Mrs Rita Folbre Burstow. The filing indicates the couple obtained the license for their forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. McGlase Nh. Wickett
Rita Folbre. Burstow
Pecos Chamber Says Dallas to El Paso Route Not Planned
Pecos Chamber reports Texas Highway Commission will not approve a Dallas to El Paso cut off via Midland Odessa and Kermit. Dudley Yard, chamber president, was told in Austin that no such route exists in any planned program. Focus will be on improving connecting highways instead.
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Pecos
Dudley Yard
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Austin
Midland
Odessa
el Paso
Kermit
Dallas
Measles Epidemic Reported at Grandfalls School
Measles at the Grandfalls Roy alty elementary school reached epidemic stage with 77 students out and at least 30 infected. School officials and county health staff imposed strict precautions to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls Royalty
Scout Executives Hold Meeting Here
Jack Penrose of the Buffalo Trail Council led a two day Scoutmasters Round-Table at the high school with nine attendees from Kermit Wickett Monahans and Grandfalls. Plans discussed include the District First Aid Meet on February 18 and the District Rally on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Penrose
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Kermit, Wickett
Monahans
Grandfalls
Model 1900 Auto Tours America to New York Fair
J H Ozman drove a two cylinder ten horse power 1900 Holsman through Monahans to the New York World's Fair. He left Santa Monica January 3 and aims to reach Gotham in about 100 days with a top speed near 25 mph and an average around 15 mph. He plans to display the car at the fair and sell postcards.
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J. H. Ozman
Monahans
Mr. Ozman
Holsman
America
Santa Monica
California
Ozman
Creed
Gotham
Mrs I W Lambert Visiting in Fort Worth This Week
Mrs I W Lambert is visiting Fort Worth this week accompanying her husband and planning local engagements. The trip highlights social and business introductions in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
I. W. Lambert
Fort Worth
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