Holcombe Urges Economy and Reform in Race for Congress
Houston mayor and congressman-at-large candidate Oscar Holcombe spoke at the Democratic executive meeting in Austin urging government contraction. He backs eliminating bureaus, salary cuts, repealing tax exempt securities, resubmitting the amendment, and more tariffs for revenue, plus a five day week and six hour day. He favors Russia trade restoration and anti nepotism laws.
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Austin
Oscar Holcombe
Houston
Democratic Executive Committee
Holcombe
Texas
Russia
Mr. Holcombe
Congress
Washington
Barstow Bank Robbery Thwarted by Local Citizen
Sundy night a Barstow lumber man A. C. Collins thwarted a planned bank robbery by surprising burglars inside the open bank. The robbers fled after a chase. tools left behind suggest professionals. masks hid identities. Sheriff Dyer leads the investigation with no clues yet. The incident follows a recent post office safe theft in Barstow.
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A. C. Collins
Barstow
Mr. Collins
Dyer
Collins
Bars
Winkler Store Stages Big Summer Clearance Sale
Max Winkler returns to Monahans to run his shop after months in Pecos and Wink. A summer clearance sale runs from Thursday July 7 to Saturday July 16 with bargains for the entire family and page ads circulating.
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Max Winkler
Pecos
Wink
Monahans
Max
Pigman Family Ends Texas Visit After Week with Friends
Mr and Mrs John Pigman and their son Billy of Snyder Texas completed a weeklong visit with friends and relatives before returning home.
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John Pigman
Billy
Snyder
Texas
Appellate Court Praises Pecos Attorney Kerr
The Court of Criminal Appeals lauds William L. Kerr for his zealous and able defense of W R Jennings in a Reeves county murder trial. The court notes Kerr served without pay and overruled Jennings appeal and motion for rehearing, praising the appointed counsel’s earnest service.
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William L. Kerr
Pecos
W. R. Jennings
W. M. ‘Blackie
Laughlin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Kerr
Jennings
Reeves County
Cotten Pays Campaign Visit in Monahans
Judge J B Cotten, 88th district state representative candidate, visited Monahans Thursday en route to Winkler County for addresses at Wink and Kermit. He lives in Crane has a Pecos Valley farm near Imperial and is widely known for his three years as a compensation attorney in the area. He expresses gratitude for reader support and notes he cannot personally canvass before the primary.
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J. B. Cotten
Monahans
Winkler County
Wink and
Kermit
Judge Cotten
Crane
Pecos Valley
Imperial
Judge Cutten
Ward County
Social gathering honors visitors from Kansas Wisconsin and Missouri
Last Friday evening Mr and Mrs Cardin and daughter Mary Lee hosted guests including Mr S H Davis and son Sid Sr Mr C O Anderson of Baxter Springs Kansas Bob Smith of Platteville Wisconsin Bill Coghill of Rollo Missouri and Miss Willie Mae Casgy of this city Freshments followed after a few card games Mr Cardin who works for Ozark Chemical Co at Soda Lake south of Monahans plans to settle in Monahans with his family Cal Lewis and wife visited Sunday en route to Capitan New Mexico where he has bought a ranch.
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Cardin
Mary Lee
S. H. Davis
Sid Sr
O. Anderson
Baxter Springs
Kansas
Bob Smith
Platteville
Wis
Bill Coghill
Rollo, Mo
Willie Mae Casgy
Ozark Chemical Co
Soda Lake
Monahans
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs S Frame
Rev Burgin and Mesdames Pau Corcoran and W P Tripp honored Mrs S Frame with a surprise party at her home last Tuesday. A cake with 55 candles, baked by Mrs Corcoran, was served with ice cream to about 15 guests.
Mrs Fern Tatum Hosts Methodist Society Social
The Stewards and Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held a joint social at the home of Mrs Fern Tatum on Tuesday evening with about 15 guests. After business, refreshments were served following a social hour.
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Stewards and Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Fern Tatum
Mrs Hendrick Spends Sunday With Grandmother Frame
Mrs Helen Frame Hendrick spent Sunday with her grandmother Mrs F Frame in a family gathering.
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Helen Frame Hendrick
F. Frame
Mrs C L Cannon and Peggy Visit Relatives
Mrs C L Cannon and her daughter Peggy are visiting the home of her parents, Mrs R Lewis.
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C. L. Cannon
Peggy
R, Lewis
Odessa Couple Visits Monahans on Monday Evening
Mr and Mrs Lee Woodham of Odessa attended to business in Monahans Monday evening.
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Lee Woodham
Odessa
Monahans
Pecos visitors Mamie Kerr and W M Collie in Crane visit
Mamie Kerr and W M Collie of Pecos visited in our city for several hours on Wednesday and then motored to Crane Theo Andrews joined them here.
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Mamie Kerr
W. M. Collie
Pecos
Our City
Crane Theo. Andrews
Woods in Wink Hospital After Broken Foot Report
Floyd Woods of the Sid Richardson lease has been in Wink hospital this week with a broken foot. The last report said he was improving. Friends of Mr and Mrs John Crenshaw hosted a farewell party for them at Mrs Floyd Woods home Monday evening with many games and a Weenie Roast enjoyed by about 35 guests.
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Floyd Woods
Sid Ritchardson Lease
Wink Hospital
Mr. Woods
John Crenshaw
Odessa Woman Visits Monahans on Monday
Mrs Will Martin of Odessa traveled to Monahans as a visitor on Monday.
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Will Martin
Odessa
Monahans
Social notes from local visits and theater outing
Miss Fay Hadley of the Hadley tank farm visited friends last week. Dr. Norine Hosie and Mrs. A Hosie of Toyah were guests of Mesdames Theo Andrews and J A Casey. On Wednesday Mrs. S W Estes Jr and Miss Ilda Vernon attended a show at Wink in the afternoon.
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Fay Hadley
Hadley Tank Farm
Norine Hosie
A. Hosie
Toyah
Mesdames
Theo Andrews
J. A. Casey
S. W. Estes Jr
Ilda Vernon
Wink
Lightning Kills Brother of Theo Andrews in Amarillo
Theo Andrews was summoned to Trena Amarillo New Mexico on Sunday after his brother A Andrews was killed by lightning. The event was reported as a fatal lightning strike in the Midland area connected to J gis of that city.
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Theo Andrews
Trena Amarillo
N. M
A. Andrews
J.gis
Fourth of July Fest in Grandfalls Draws Wide Attendance
Grandfalls hosts a full day of events with Monahans Pyote and Barstow delegations. Speakers include Bill Kerr Lee Bilberry and Fred Snelson. Barbecue, horse races and a bathing beauty contest at Grandfalls reservoir close a lively celebration.
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Grandfalls
Monahans
Pyote
Barstow
Ft. Stockton
Wink
Kermit
Midland
Odessa
Bill Kerr
Pecos
Pill
Lee Bilberry
Bilberry
Hill Hudson
Hudson
Bill
Lee
Fred
Snelson
Fred Snelson
Boogher
Ken Reagan
B. J. Stewart
J. H. Miller
Texas
Fielding
Lodg
Hogg
Grands Falls
Grandfalls Reservoir
Bathing Beauty
S. W. Estes, Jr
Monahans Drug Co
Katie Blanche
Siling’s Cafe
Monahans Ball Club
Leona Stubblefield
Dad Sitton Pyote Pioneer Dies After Brief Illness
Dad Sitton a long time Ward county resident and Pyote pioneer died at his home in Pyote after a brief illness. He was 81 or 82 and had helped develop the community since 1906. Survived by five children all in Pyote. Burial in Pyote cemetery under Barstow Masonic Lodge.
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Dad
Sitton
West Texas
Pyote
Ward County
Ity
Messrs
F. L
Rance
Jack
Noah
Neil Moreland
Barstow Masonic Ledge
Notice to Masons Special Meeting in Pecos
Grand Master Alva Bryan calls a special meeting at Pecos July 14 at 1 p.m. in the high school auditorium. District Deputy Grand Master Taylor Black urges every member of the 83rd district to attend for a talk of interest to all attendees.
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Alva Bryan
Pecos
Hgh School
Bryan
Taylor Black
83Rd Disstrict
Births reported for several local families
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. and Shorty Riddle on June 24. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs Shaum on July 1. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs Ervini Dregget of Wicket on July 7.
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Shorty) Riddle
Shaum
Ervini Dregget
Wicket
Monahans Extends Tax Penalty Deadline
The city council extends the penalty period for unpaid city taxes until July 20. Residents who have not paid yet can avoid the penalty by settling taxes now, per City Tax Collector Mrs. P. B. Willis.
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City of
Monahans
P. B. Willis
Hendrick and Voss Reach Rio Grande for Marathon Fishing
T. G. Hendrick Jr. and "Tweet" Voss were en route Saturday night toward the Rio Grande beyond Marathon for a day of fishing.
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T. G. Hendrick, Jr
Voss
Rio Grande
Marathon
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New York Stock Exchange
Winkler
J.B. Cotten
Mrs
D. F. Cardin
Cal Lewis
Capitan
New Mexico
Mrs. S. Frame
Mrs. Fern Tatum
Heig
Nichols
Tucker Drug
Ozelle West
G. R. Bentley
R. T. Coffey
Harry G Knipp
Dad” Sitton
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