Texas Relief Commission Reports 63 Destitute Children in Ward County
A Texas Relief Commission report shows 63 destitute children in Ward County receiving meager care. The piece notes 60,000 Texas children lack aid, while 118,000 are on rolls with 75,000 waiting. Funding limits cap aid at 1.5 million state plus 750,000 federal, aiding about 29,000 children.
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Ward
Texas
Child Welfare Division
Texas Relief Commission
Relief Agency
Department of Public Welfare
Fire destroys old frame building on North Side
A vacant two year old frame residence owned by Vic Winters burnt completely last Saturday night near the north side tracks. The fire around 8 o clock lit up the entire section of town and the structure was not insured.
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Vic Winters
Two Teachers Named For Barstow School
Nat Hinds of Lubbock named principal of Barstow High School and Miss Addie Bellefort of Lubbock selected as commercial teacher. Other vacancies on the Barstow faculty expected to be filled soon.
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Nat Hinds
Lubbock
Barstow High School
Addie Bellefort
Barstow
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs E L Duke
Phillip Dale and Phylis Gayle, twins weighing six pounds six ounces each, were born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. E L Duke at a local hospital. Mother and children are reported doing fine by hospital attendants.
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Phillip Dale
Phylis Gayle
E. L. Duke
Walling Family Guests at the King Coke Home
Mr and Mrs Charles Walling and daughter Ellen of Goldsmith were guests in the R King Coke home last weekend.
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Charles Walling
Ellen. of
Goldsmith
R. King Coke Home
West Texas counties show lighter debt burden per valuation
State Auditor report finds Ward County debt per $100 valuation at 4.23, far below Texas average 15.59, and $2.54 per $100 true value versus 7.38 statewide. Reeves tops West Texas indebtedness. Eastland leads in total adjudged debt, with Brown, Nolan, and Tom Green also high. Only Loving County taxes at 100 percent value.
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West Texas
Ward County
Ward
Winkler
Mason
Glass“ock
Reagan
Crane
Schleicher
Ainst
Hidalgo County
Reeves County
Eastland County
Taylor County
Brown
Nolan
Tom Green
Taylor, Brown
Eastland
County Seat Deadlock Remains Unresolved in Barstow
County Seat dispute in Barstow stalls as 200 residents consider separate suits against removal and bond elections. Judge John Howard notes Ross Carr’s June 24 filing duplicates earlier petitions ruled on by the state courts, with a decision expected soon.
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Barstow
Ross Carr
John Howard
E. F. Cameron
Monahans
State Supreme Court
Howard
Rotarians Hear Pharmacy Talk
Rotary speaker Dave Sudderth traced the origin of pharmacy from ancient Egypt around 5000 B.C. to its development over time. Odessa visitor Joe Pyron attended the meeting.
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Dave Sudderth
Dave
B. C
Joe Pyron
Odessa
County Agent Office Seeks Help From Local Residents
During the agriculture compliance reporting period Mary Elizabeth Dryden of Monahans and James Trott and George Briggs of Barstow assist the County Agent's office. Their participation supports local agricultural programs and compliance efforts.
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Mary Elizabeth Dryden
Monahans
James Trott
George Briggs
Barstow
Beauty expert to visit Corner Drug in Monahans
Miss Ethel Hardy representing Dorothy Gray Salons in New York City will answer questions on skin care and makeup at Corner Drug Friday and Saturday. Monahans is among the West Texas towns she will visit to promote Dorothy Gray beauty preparations.
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Ethel Hardy
Dorothy Gray
New York City
Monahans
West Texas
Miss Hardy
Walter Dewey Autrey Born in Odessa
Mr and Mrs Dewey Autrey of Odessa announce the birth of an eight pound son on June 12 named Walter Dewey. Mr Autrey is a former Monahans resident.
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Mrs
Dewey Autrey
Odessa
Walter Dewey
Mr. Autrey
Monahans
Plan First Ward County Fat Stock Show for February
Ward County 4-H Club boys plan a Fat Stock Show next February to exhibit work from members. Fern Tatom Jr and Pat Wilson Jr feed registered Hereford calves from Pink Mitchell and Seth Campbell herds. About 40 lambs and 10 pigs plus calves will be raised. poultry and garden demonstrations are planned.
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Fern Tatom, Jr
Pat Wilson
Tatom
Pink Mitchell
Young Wilson
Seth Campbell
John Mogford
Mogford
Complete Barstow's Water System This Week
Barstow’s new water system is expected to finish next week, reps reported. All material arrived and 6000 feet of ditch remain to be dug. A 50,000 gallon concrete storage tank next to the standpipe is to be tested today.
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Barstow
El Paso Couple In Auto Mishap Near Monahans
Mr and Mrs W E Jones of El Paso are in a local hospital after their car rolled four miles west of Monahans Tuesday at about 10 15 am. Welter Harwell ambulance arrived. The couple, about fifty, suffered minor injuries and shock and were expected to be dismissed soon.
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W. E. Jones
el Paso
Monahans
Burned boy at local hospital after tub of hot water spills
Ira Joe Seay six year old son of Mr and Mrs R L Seay of Royalty is being treated at a local hospital for back burns from a tub of hot water that was tipped over on him Wednesday.
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Ira Joe Seay
R. L. Seay
Royalty
Former News Employee Becomes Crane County Editor
James Sprinkle left The Jonahans News after more than a year to take charge of the Crane County News at Crane. Mrs. Sprinkle and their daughter accompanied him on the move.
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Crane County
James Sprinkle
Jonahans News
Crane County News
Crane
Mrs. Sprinkle and Daughter
Marriage Licenses Reported for June 29 30
William Horace Carter and Billie Dee McGowan wed on June 29. W M Ballard and Venita McKelvey also tied the knot on June 29. Thomas B Harris Jr and Margery W Carver registered marriage June 30.
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William Horace Carter
Billie Dee McGowan
W. M. Ballard
Venita McKelvey
Thomas B. Harris, Jr
Margery W. Carver
Storms Wreck Oil Tanks in Winkler County Fight
An electrical storm and a sandstorm caused heavy damage to oil properties in Winkler County. Stunolind Oil lost a 250 barrel tank and a storage tank collapse from a twister. another 80 000 barrel tank was toppled and oil spilled. Monday Oil Co wells and Smith Bros Refinery vents also caught fire but were controlled quickly.
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Oil Company
Winkler County
Stunolind Oil Company
Humble
Colby C
Wink
Monday Oil Company
Kermit
Smith Bros
Dr Cook Leads Northside Cooperative Hospital Setup
Dr E J Cook announces creation of Northside Cooperative Hospital formerly North Side Hospital as part of a cooperative medical system. Members pay dues to access medical and hospital services with federal surveys noting nationwide inadequacies in care. Dr Craddock named chief surgeon with Hudson as business manager and Phipps as field secretary.
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Northside
Cook
W. D. Craddock
D. C. Hudson
W. B. Phipps
Bodenhoffs Plan Move to Fort Worth Auto Trailer Firm
Harry Bodenhoff former Monahans resident and Bodenhoff's store owner sold his home to W P Stampfli this week. He and his wife will relocate to Fort Worth to run and distribute via a controlling interest in The M Trailer Company manufacturer of automobile trailers.
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Harry Bodenhoff
Monahans
Bodenhoff
W. P. Stampfli
Monahans Folks Picnic and Swim at Grandfalls
A Fourth of July outing at Grandfalls featured Monahans residents picnicking and swimming. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jimmie Terrell, Mr and Mrs Ray Winters, Mrs Prentice Long, Frank Stampfli, Doris Tatum, Leon Clark, Henry Wurtz, Stewart Winkler, Anita Stevenson and her Bryson house guest.
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MonAhans
Grandfalls
Jimmie Terrell
Ray Winters
Prentice Long
Frank Stampfli
Doris Tatum
Leon Clark
Henry Wurtz
Stewart Winkler
Anita Stevenson
Bryson
Superintendent Baze Takes Over Monahans-Wickett Schools
Superintendent M. L. H. Baze assumed duties as head of the Monahans Wickett school system after returning from a Kimball County trip. He was elected last month following the resignation of P. D. Lewis, who moves to Forsan to oversee school work.
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Supt. Baze
M. L. H. Baze
Monahans
Kimball County
Mr. Baze
Monahans- Wickett
P. D. Lewis
Forsan
Ward County Keeps Fourth With Clean Slate
Fourth of July in Ward County saw no major incidents among residents as most enjoyed outdoor activities. An elderly El Paso couple survived a rollover between here and Wickett. another resident died by suicide in Royalty.
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Ward County
Royalty Man Ends Own Life
N. H. Red Armstrerg a Royalty driller died by suicide from a knife wound in a personal safety incident. The widow and four children survive. Burial is planned in Miami Oklahoma according to the report.
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N. H
Miami
Oklahoma
Applications For 1939 Cotton Parity Payments Ready
Ward County farmers may sign 1939 cotton parity payment forms at county agent offices with temporary offices in Barstow and Grandfalls. The program allocates 31 000 of 100 000 to Ward County farmers pending eligibility checks and full compliance.
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John Mogford
Barstow
Grandfalls
Ward County
Mugford
Fourth of July Fishing at Red Bluff Lake
Mr and Mrs Conrad Dunagan Mrs John C Dunagan Misses Helen Lorena and Virginia Ann Dunagan Mr and Mrs Woodrow Beatty of Midland and Poosty Jones of Midland spent the Fourth fishing at Red Bluff Lake.
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Conrad Dunagan
John C. Dunagan
Helen
Lorena
Virginia Ann Dunagan
Woodrow Beatty
Midland
Phillips 66 Station Nears Completion at Sealy and Waters
The Prince Brothers building at Sealy and Waters streets nears completion with framework up and stucco applied. Interior work on the store, offices, and filling station progresses as Phillips 66 signs a 10 year lease for the station.
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Phillips 66
Prince Brothers
Sealy and
Waters Streets
Monahans Residents Spend Fourth in Davis Mountains
Mr and Mrs Ogden Brown were among Monahans residents who spent the Fourth of July in the Davis Mountains enjoying the holiday retreat and scenic views.
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Ogden Brown
Monahans
Davis Mountains
Akers Family Visits Hobbs and Baby Son George Chester
Mr and Mrs Homer Akers and daughter Catherine Anne traveled to Hobbs New Mexico on Friday to visit Mrs L M Buchanan and her baby son George Chester
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Homer Akers
Catherine Anne
Hobbs
New Mexico
L. M. Buchanan
George Chester
Monahans Voters Consider 60000 Bond Plan for Utilities
City asks 60000 for waterworks and sewer improvements with two 30000 proposals. Voters will decide tomorrow at the Old Methodist Church from 8 am to 6 pm. Plans include a 200000 gallon storage tank, new pumps, and expanded disposal capacity to meet summer demand and fire safety.
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Monahans
Old Methodist Church
South Minor Street
Hill
Start Work On Bathouse This Week
Workmen prepare to start construction of bathhouses at the swimming pool with foundation poured and brick delivered. Bathhouses measure 16 12 by 12 feet with a concession room, and a 10 foot concrete walkway will run full length to the pool. The Meth dist Church well will supply water at 150 gallons per minute, pumping 220000 gallons in about one day. Contractor J L Cunningham said the pool should be ready in under two weeks unless unforeseen problems occur.
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Monahans
Mayor Hill
J. L. Cunningham
Man arraigned in Winkler County incident case
A 32 year old welder, Riley J. Patton, was arraigned in Justice Court on an incident charge after a 14 year old girl accused him of assault. The suspect was held on 10600 bond and was to face further proceedings. The case alleges back seat sexual assault after a gathering near Monahans.
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Kermit
Winkler County
F. E. Summers
Justice Court
Summers
Riley J. Patton
Justice of the Peace
J. B. Salmon
Bond
Pecos
Beemit
Wink
Hans
Monahans
Kermit Hospital
Pital
Cent Rome
Hocto
Drivers' Licenses Extended Three Years
The license will be valid until April 4, 1942 after a State Police stamp shows the extension. Licenses expiring April 1, 1939 will not be reissued but rubber-stamped. Lack of funds prompted this method. noncommercial licenses may note the extension, but the plan excludes commercial vehicles.
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Ralph L. Buell
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Buell
Mrs Jim Williams and Son Visit Dallas This Week
Mrs Jim Williams and her son Jimmy spent time in Dallas this week. The brief item notes their presence in the city during the current week.
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Jim Williams
Jimmy
Dallas
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Reeves
West
First Ward
Winkler Co
Dr. Cook
Bodenhoffs
Ft. Worth
Here
Wickett
Sheriff’s Office
Associated Press
Red Bluff Lake
Council
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