Pecos Rotarians Win Mush Ball Clash Over Wink Lions 12 11
Pecos Rotarians edged Wink Lions 12 to 11 in a mush ball contest on Wink’s campus after a late surge. The story recounts playful commentary from the writers, notes the mirror mismatch of rules, and mentions a future challenge to Monahans Lions as weather cools.
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Pecos Rotarians
Wink Lions
Alkali Boys
Wink School
Col. I
Times-Herald
Pecos
H. P. Davis
Davis
Albert Sisk
Monahans Lions
Monahans Man Second in Plainview Auto Races
John Crow of Monahans, known as Barney Oldfield, built the red racer "33" and placed second in one race and third in another at Plainview on Sunday. The Southwest Racing Association, with 17 track circuits, staged the event sponsored by the Plainview fire department. Further entries and results will be announced later as Crow pursues more trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crow
Barney Oldfield
Plainview
John
Southwest Racing Association
Johnny
Subscribe for the Monahans News for a friend
An ad offers an annual subscription to the Monahans News for one year at the price of 1.50 dollars. It highlights gifting a subscription to a friend.
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Monahans News
Scattered Rains Bring Relief to West Texas Livestock
Scattered rains over a wide area of West Texas in recent days have eased the heat for stockmen. Local showers touched many spots at varying times, including Monahans, Wink, Odessa, Barstow, Pecos, and Grandfalls, aiding cattle shipping and feeding plans.
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West Texas
Monahans
Wink
Odessa
Barstow
Pecos
Grandfalls
Wink Man Leases Monahans Meat Market
Lonnie Jayroe, known Wink businessman and former owner of Jay's Grocery, has leased the meat department of Spruill's Grocery in Monahans. He will run fresh and cured meats at competitive prices and plans to move his family to Monahans soon. Walter Dykes will assist in sales and meat cutting. Spruill's has remodeled interiors to expand merchandise display.
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Lonnie Jayroe
Busines
Wink
Jay’s Grocery
Monahans
Spruill’s Grocery and Market
Jayroe
Walter Dykes
Spruill’s Grocery
Grandfalls Boy Injured in Fall from Horse
Morris Snelson age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Luke Snelson of Grandfalls is in City-County Hospital after being thrown from a horse Tuesday afternoon. Doctors say no broken bones and his condition is not serious though friends fear possible internal injuries and hope he will soon go home.
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Morris Snelson
Luke Snelson
Grandfalls
Morris
Miss Ilda Vernon Appointed City Secretary
The city council selected Miss Ilda Vernon to fill the vacant city secretary post after Mrs. P. Willis resigned to become postmaster. Five applications were filed and opened by Mayor Tatum before Vernon, daughter of local residents, was chosen. Vernon previously taught in Grand Falls schools and had been re elected there before resigning for the new post.
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Willis
Tatum
Ilda Vernon
T. J. Vernon
Vernon
Monahans
Miss Vernon
Grandfalls
Church of Christ Evening Services Preaching by Claude Kele
Attend nightly services at the Church of Christ with good singing and gospel preaching. Evangelist Claude Kele of Dallas conducts the sermons each evening.
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Church of Christ
Claude Kele
Dallas
Professor Summerhill Visits Austin for School Improvements
Professor J A Summerhill traveled to Austin on Tuesday last to secure bond releases from the Attorney General and an order to the Comptroller for issuing a warrant to pay for Monahans Common School District improvements. The school board approved the work overseen by Ben F Allen and the bills. Summerhill also met with the State Department of Education officials including Supervisor O L Davis and Rural Supervisor A A Bullock, receiving praise and potential aid. The district added two units of Spanish affiliation, bringing total to 12 with seven more planned. The visit also covered Home Economics planning with Lillian Peck and endorsements from Department of Education staff.
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J. A. Summerhill
Austin
Koons
State Board
Monahans Common
Summerhill
Attorney General’s Office
Comptroller
Citizen State Bank of
Barstow
Ben F. Allen
Allen
State Department of Education
O. L. Davis
Monahans
Davis
A. A. Bullock
Bullock
Summerill
Lillian Peck
Department of Education
Miss Mary Ola Lemons Guest of Miss Wanda Lou Casey
Miss Mary Ola Lemons of Wink is visiting Miss Wanda Lou Casey this week as guest guest relationship indicates social call and hospitality within the community.
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Mary Ola Lemons of
Wink
Wanda Lou Casey
Judge Snelson Visits Monahans En Route Home
Judge Fred P. Snelson of Barstow paused in Monahans last Friday afternoon on his way to Grandfalls to spend the weekend with his father.
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Fred P. Snelson
Barstow
Monahans
Grandfalls
Ward County to vote on 3.2 beer August 26
An election to decide if Ward County shall permit 3.2 beer sales will be presented to county commissioners in August. If called, the election would occur on August 26, stemming from a petition filed in July asking for the vote once state law allows 3.2 beer.
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Ward County
Ward
Commissioners’ Court
New Auto Supply Store To Open East Sealy Ave
East Sealy Avenue will host a new business by J. E. Westover. The 33 by 50 foot fireproof stucco building will feature a rear mechanical department and front office. A complete auto accessories line along with Firestone tires tubes batteries will be offered and gasoline oil sold at the front.
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East Sealy Avenue
J. E. Westover
Westover
Manent
New Manager at the Local Telephone Office
Mrs Francis Casey and two daughters Maxine and Wanda Lou moved from Morse to Monahans where Mrs Casey assumed the local telephone manager duties. Miss Nell Moreland who had led the office since Mrs Loula Daniels left has returned home to Pyote.
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Francis Casey
Maxine
Wanda Lou
Morse
Monahans
Casey
Nell Moreland
Loula Daniels
Pyote
Revival Meeting Draws Crowds at Church of Christ
Evangelist Claude Kele of Dallas conducts nightly services at the Church of Christ drawing growing crowds. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings.
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Church of Christ
Claude Kele
Dallas
Bank officials visit Monahans on Friday afternoon
L. H. Nutt cashier of Citizens State Bank of Barstow and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark were visitors in Monahans last Friday afternoon. Mr. Clark is assistant cashier at the same bank.
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L. H. Nutt
Citizens State Bank of
Little Miss Gibson Visits Miss Woodham in Odessa
Little Miss Ann Gibson daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Gibson is guest this week of Miss Peggy Woodham daughter of Mr and Mrs J Lee Woodham of Odessa.
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Ann Gibson
F. P. Gibson
Peggy Woodham
J. Lee Woodham
Odessa
Asthma Patients See High Recovery in 1604 Cases
Of 1604 asthma cases, 1179 patients fully recovered. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Cox for follow up and evaluation.
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Cox
Tax Him All You Can A Protest Verse
A march style protest ballad decries taxes on every aspect of life from housing and bread to clothes and crops. The speaker urges rigorous taxation of individuals and even unborn life, framing government policy as punitive and oppressive.
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Henry
Dallas Evangelist Conducting Revival at Church of Christ
Dallas evangelist Claude Kele of the Hamilton Avenue Church of Christ leads a revival at the Monahans Church of Christ with nightly services at 8:30. Attendance is rising and a Sunday picnic at the Ragsdale ranch is planned after services. The articles note business concerns in Monahans and mark this as the first revival since the new church building was completed.
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Church of Christ
Claude Kele
Hamilton Avenue Church of Christ
Dallas
Monahans
Holy Men of God
Joe T. Ragsdale
Evangelist Kele
You Will Be Blessed If You Obey
A brief religious reflection quotes scripture and invites obedience as a path to blessing. The text references John 14 15 and Revelation 22 14, framing a devotional message on faithfulness and divine favor.
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Atu Wenwan
John
Lions Name Committees for Coming Year in Pecos
The Pecos Lions Club met with ten members and one visitor, Earl Burkett of Burton-Lingo Co. N. M. Huffaker presided. Committees include Membership, Major activities, Finance, By-Laws, Attendance, Extension, No Drop, Publicity, Program, and Lions Education, listing members for each. Confident in continued activity, they plan strong attendance and note past travel and fishing trips by members.
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W. H. Guy
J. A. Summerhill
W. P. Powell
Glen Dyer
Fern Tatum
Max Winkler
Earl West
E. J. Cook
J. E Spruill
Balmorhea
Hartwells Return From Brief Oklahoma Missouri Trip
Mr and Mrs Ed Hartwell came back this week from a 1v day vacation to Oklahoma and Mo They report a fine trip but note crops are in poor condition due to lack of rain.
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Ed Hartwell
Oklahoma
Evangelist Claude Kele Visits Dallas Church Meeting Series
Mr and Mrs Claude Kele of Dallas are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J T Ragsdale. Mrs Kele is Mrs Ragsdale's sister. Mr Kele is an evangelist of the Church Christ and was asked by the local Church of Christ to conduct a series of meetings.
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Claude Kele
Dallas
J. T. Ragsdale
Kele
Ragsdale
Church Christ
Church of Christ
Mrs. P. B. Willis Named Local Postmaster
Mrs. P. B. Willis of this city was appointed postmaster of the local office, succeeding W. M. Casey who served five years. Willis, an experienced businesswoman, has acted as city secretary for 18 months and will be assisted by Burton Morris. Casey may reenter business and is a city council member highly popular in recent elections.
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Postal Department
P. B. Willis
W. M. Casey
Willis
Casey
Burton Morris
Fire at Nifty Thrift Grocery causes small ceiling blaze
A downtown fire department call came Monday around 5 30 p m for a blaze in the ceiling of Nifty Thrift Grocery and Market. Fire was discovered quickly with little damage. Investigators believe the fire started from ceiling wiring and the incident drew a large crowd recalling special sale days.
County Attorney T H Neel Visits Town on Monday
County attorney T H Neel spent Monday visiting local officials and inspecting county offices during a routine courtesy call. The trip highlighted ongoing collaboration between the prosecutor and municipal authorities.
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T. H. Neel
Midland and Wink men aid Texas Electric Service Co.
Joe D. Chambers of Midland and Tommy Lenox of Wink, connected with the Texas Electric Service Co., were in town Monday on business.
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Joe D. Chambers
Midland
Tommy Lenox
Wink
Texas Electric Service Co
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Wade
Methodist Church of
Wink Man
New City
Prof
East Sealy Ave
B. W. Barnes
Lions
al Nu
Earl Burkett
N. M. Huffaker
George H. Rhodes
Joe Sherwood
Bill Goodwin
J. E. Spruill
Glenn Dyer
Fern Tatom
Herbert Hudler
Dave Sudderth
N. M. Nuffaker
Rowen Hudson
Bowen Hudson
Fire Department
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