Methodists To Celebrate 9th Anniversary
The Monahans Methodist Church marks its ninth anniversary with a Founder's Day program led by Rev. F. B. Faust. The event honors original founders Rev. R. L. Butler and Od essa, plus three charter members as guests, each receiving a gold-stamped Bible. Marilyn Gay Mitchell will receive a white leather Bible. Fifteen new members joined last Sunday.
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Monahans
F. B. Faust
E. W. Estes
F. R. Wildman
Fern Tatum
Marilyn Gay Mitchell
Ie. OR
Mitchell
J. H. Sears
William A. White
H. H. Hanscom
W. C. Marlow
W. A. Hart
Ruth
Gloria Hart
G. B. Meacham
E. F .Patton
Alice Donaldson
South Side annexation approved for Monahans
Monahans City Council unanimously accepted a formal south and Southeast Monahans annexation on February 15 extending city limits. Water mains sewer lines and police fire protection will be extended to the new addition after a January 28 vote 75 to 58 in favor. Previous annexation in 1937 was voided by the District Court for surveying errors. The council also considered refunding municipal bonds and purchasing a caliche pit, with actions deferred.
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Monahans
Maine
Hadeen
District Court
Measles and Whooping Cough Ravage South Ward County
Measles epidemic and whooping cough surge rage through Grandfalls and Royalty with about 20 percent of elementary students absent. County nurse Miss Lucille Mauldin urges parents to immunize and take preventive measures available.
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South Ward
Lucille Mauldin
Greer Family Visits Comanche Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Greer and Mr. Nick visited Mrs. J. C. Greer in Comanche last weekend, continuing family ties and shared time in the community.
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A. G. Greer
Nick
Wickett Scout Jimmie Purcell Receives Eagle Rank
Jimmie Purcell son of Mr and Mrs Bill Purcell of Wickett Texas earned the Eagle Scout rank in a ceremony by District Commissioner Darold F Wilson. The event referenced his long scouting record from Tenderfoot to Eagle and noted his induction into the Order of the Arrow in December.
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Jimmie Purcell
Bill Purcell
Wickett
Darold F. Wilson
Wilson
KIM
Buffalo Trail Council
Texas
Monahans
Order of the Avew
Drivers' Licenses Extended by State Until Further Notice
Automobile drivers licenses with an April 1 1939 expiry will remain valid until new action. The State Department of Public Safety says the Commission will wait for pending Legislature bills before mandating new licenses.
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Automobile
State Department of Public Safety
Commission
Repaint Brings Bright Look To Jimmy's Cafe
The interior of Jimmy's Cafe now features predominantly white walls and ceiling after repainting. New hanging electrical lighting fixtures have been installed to enhance attractiveness and brighten the space, owner Bert Deason said.
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Bert Deason
Climate Drives Two Cars For Every Five Californians
A California study links climate and regional factors to a ratio of two cars per five people. Researchers note the urban landscape and transport needs shape vehicle ownership patterns.
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California
Flag Tourney Sunday at Monahans Golf Club
Monahans golf directors plan a Flag Tournament for Sunday February 26. Players compete on the club ladder with handicaps, the competitor using the most holes within allotted strokes wins under Flag rules. Three or four prizes will be awarded.
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Monahans Golf
Grady Kidd
Kidd
Fred Howe
King and Queen Crowned at Valentine Ball at High School
Arliss Cutbirth and Thelma Williams were named King and Queen of the Valentine Ball after weeks of campaigning by candidates from all classes. Funds raised included fruit jars, candy and pie sales, coat hangers, and pictures. Proceeds go toward the school meal program.
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Arliss Cutbirth
Thelma Williams
Valentine
Willams
Mr. Cutbirth
Lewis
Helen Williams
Rudolph Wadlington
Fern Ellis
Richard Duncan
Peggy Joyce Ice
Richard Anderon
Benah Gorum
Gilbert Wallace
Doris Lee Jones
M. J. Crow
Bonnie Mayfield
Hobert Hickey
Cormnie White
Tommy Payne
Monahans Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Secretary
H P Davis resigns as secretary of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce effective in March after long service. President Gary Finch noted Davis will join Jack B Larmby in a statewide campaign in Austin to support constitutional amendment allowing creditors to attach part of delinquent debtors salaries.
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H. P. Davis
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Gary Finch
Davis
Jack B. Larmby
Austin
Mr. Larriby
Local Softball Buzz As Spring Arrives In Monahans
Fans around the News office chatter about Monahans softball in the new season. Johnnie Hutchinson is expected to lead in local circles this year as teams prepare to break out.
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Monahans
Johnnie Hutchinson
Rawlins Appointed City Attorney in Grandfalls
Rawlins of Monahans has been appointed City Attorney of Grandfalls after the City Council confirmed the selection last night.
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Rawlins
Grandfalls
Knowledgeable Paschz D Lewis Named County School Chief
The 34 year old Paschz D Lewis, native of Collin County Texas, superintendent of schools, rose from farm life to Decatur Junior College and Baylor University before leading multiple districts. He served as principal in Collin county and Rising Star ward school, moved to Ward County in 1926, then headed Monahans Wickett schools last fall. He earned a Masters at Colorado University in 1937 and favors baseball though trout fishing is his pastime.
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Hirty
Paschz
Chepulin High School
P. W
Kansas Wheat Fields
Decatur Junior College
Decatur
P. D
Baylor University
Collin County
Rising Star Ward School
Ward County
Fyote
Lewis
Colorado Univeristy
Magiford Explains Cotton Payments Amader F3) Setup
The article by John L. Mugford explains 1939 cotton payments under the Soil Conservation and Parity programs for Ward County farmers. It uses a 100 acre farm to show how yields and national figures affect payments, noting yield increases raise 1939 payments.
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Magiford
John L. Mugford
Walter G. Burkholder
State Committee
W. J. Dugan
Southern Div Ision of Agriculture
Ward
County
Boy Scout Contests Set For Grandfalls
Scouts from Monmans Pecos Bersiow Wickett Wink Kermit and Grandfalls will compete in Becos District contests at Grandfalls High School Gymnasium tomorrow at 2 89 o clock. The two winners advance to Buffalo Trail Council contests at Big Spring next month.
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Becos
Grandfalls High School
EmMnasium
Darold Wilson
Monmans
Pecos
Bersiow
Wickett
Wink Kermit
Grandfalls
Buffalo Trail Council
Big Spring
Father Of Junior Coach Buried At Hico Last Sunday
Herman Segrest of Monahans school faculty and his wife traveled to Hico for the funeral of Ollie Segrest aged 55. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o clock. He is survived by his widow and four children. Mr and Mrs A G Greer of Monahans attended.
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Hico
Herman Segrest
Monahans School
Ollie Segrest
Segrest
A. G. Greer
Monahans
Income Tax Help Available In Monahans March 2
Deputy Collector E D Priest of the Internal Revenue Depart will visit Monahans March 2 to assist residents with income tax problems at the Texas Hotel from 8 30 a m to 4 p m This free service is a courtesy extended to all taxpayers and is the sole visit during the filing period.
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E. D. Priest
Internal Revenue Department
Monahans
Dallas
Treasury Department
Priest
Texas Hotel
Visit by Hutcheson Family In Sonors Cap
Local notes indicate Jack Hutcheson visited with his parents this week, sharing time during a Sonors event. The report highlights family attendance and the ongoing community ties in the area.
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Jack Hutcheson
Pecos Coaches Face Familiar Monahans Opposition
Pecos football coaches may again meet Monahans this week in a match that recalls past clashes. The report notes prior encounters and hints the upcoming game could bring familiar strategies and outcomes.
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Pecos
Monahans
Con- News
Masons Consider Plans for Three Story Building
Local Masonic Order weighs a new two or three story building on a 66 by 120 foot lot between the Lone Star Cafe and the Tatum building. First floor for business houses, second for offices, third for the lodge room. Plans to be submitted to Grand Lodge in Waco for approval. Commiteemen said.
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Ray J. Keenan
B. F. Roche
Fern Tatum
Masons
Lone Star Cafe
Tatum
Grand Lodge
Waco
County Seat Decision Delayed by Judge Illness
The Court of Civil Appeals ward county seat case decision is postponed due to illness among three trial judges. One judge is hospitalized, another ill at home, and the third briefly attended court, as attorney F. Cameron reported.
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Court of Civil Appeals
Ward
Kb. F. Cameron
Mooahans
Cameron
Private Baths and Furniture Installed at Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel completed four new private baths and redecorated rooms. Simmons beds and inner-spring mattresses were added. Additional private and connecting paths will be installed soon as plans advance.
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Rex
West
Texas
Simmons
Wickett Bldg for Colored Is Approved
The Board of Trustees approves moving the old Wickett frame school to Monahans for colored students. They will use lots donated by R. E. Knox in the northeast part of town. The Wickett site is replaced by a new $21,000 brick school opened January 1.
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Board of Trustees
Wickett
Monahans
R. E. Knox
School Board Maintains Credit Rating Policy for Staff
Monahans-Wickett Inde pendent School District will continue cooperation with the Retail Merchants Association to ensure prompt attention to accounts for teachers and staff. Dr. Roche, board spokesman, says this aids in establishing and maintaining good credit ratings for employees now and in future employment.
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Monahans-Wickett Independent School
Retail Merchants Association
Monahans
Roche
Monahans Council Vows Strict Enforcement Of City Laws
The Monahans City Council, by unanimous vote, orders immediate crack down on permit dodgers beer and liquor sellers trash haulers and others ignoring ordinances. Mayor Hill says no one will presume to defy local law and any violator faces consequences as the council asserts authority.
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Monahans
Hill
Out of Council
Dallas Neale Faces Murder Charge Again
Dallas Neale, a Royalty resident, was to be resentenced for a five year term when a jury found him guilty of assault with intent to murder after he stabbed his wife with an ice pick at their home. He later attempted suicide by slashing his throat. R. G. Gray of Pyote received a two year suspended sentence on a drunk driving charge.
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Dallas Neale
Royalty
Neale
R. G. Gray
Pyote
Harllee Cafe To Open Saturday in Monahans
The Harllee brothers Leroy and Marion sign a two year lease with the Prince Brothers for the former Masters Cafe location in Monahans. They bring experience from Dallas Corsicana and Pampa and relocate from Artesia New Mexico with Patricia joining. Marion Harllee works for Shell Petroleum in Rankin and will move his family to Monahans in the spring.
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Harllee
Monahans
Master's Cafe
Leroy
Marion Harllee
Prince Brothers
Harllee Brothers
Dallas
Corsicanna
Pampa
Leroy Harllee
Patricia
Artestia
N. M
Harl
Damage suit settled out of court over train injury case
Attorneys for E Hitana the Texas and Pacific Railroad announced last Friday they settled out of court after a week of testimony. Terms of the agreement were not made known. The suit asked $25,000 damages for injuries alleged by Mary Hill in 1937 when a passenger on a T and P train at Monahans.
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E. Hitana
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Mary Hill
Monahans
Lost child found asleep at playmates' home
Mildreag Sealy, 10, was found safe after local officers and parents searched the town. She was located asleep in the home of a playmate late Tuesday night following an abduction scare.
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Mildreag Sealy
Nighis
Tocal
Iity
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South Side
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Hot Stove League
P. D. Lewis
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Capt
Mrs. Hammond
Cat
F. A. Hammond
The
Gospel Army
Ney
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