Monahans Section Records Heavy Rain After Years
The Monahans area received the heaviest rain in years with five to six inches falling from 5:30 PM to after 9 PM. Wind and hail accompanied the shower though reported damage was limited. Ranchers welcomed the long overdue rainfall. The same weekend Wink reported its worst hail storm ever causing substantial property and crop damage. Local residents Dave Suddeth and C N Smithers noted car damage as hailstones near hen egg size plagued the area.
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Wink
Monahans
Dave Suddeth
C. N. Smithers
Monahans Plans Big Saturday Event June 18
The committee in charge sponsors a packed program for Monahans biggest day featuring terrapin races, ball games, wrestling, boxing, and political talks. One hundred terrapins expected to race when the go signal sounds. An entry fee of one dollar funds the prize pool with 50 percent to the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Chamber of Commerce
Pence
Joe Martin
Bill Kerr
Geo
K. Stayton
Lee Bilberry
Hill Hudson
Earl West
John Wade
Nate Fielding
Irby Dyer
T. H. Neel
J. H Miller
K. M. Reagan
Or. Rogers
J. B. Cotton
Elmer Hill
Clyde Bradford
Harold Eudaly
Troy Patrick
Clem Calhoun
Clem
West Texas
Ward County
Ferguson
Jim
Lee Satterwite
Spanish Prisoner swindle resurfaces nationwide
Otis Smith of Western Union warns the public after a new wave of the Spanish Prisoner scam spreads from Georgia to Oregon. Victims are told a South American trip will release a $350 000 bank sum through a third party, with one third to the swindler. Cablegrams and false needs to cover court costs and tickets. The scam targets Arkansas Oklahoma Indiana Texas Nebraska Arizona New Mexico.
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Otis Smith
Western Union
Mananans
Spain
South America
Georgia
Oregon
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indiana
Texas
Nebraska
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Mrs Casey Hosts Society Tea at Mrs Estes Home
Mrs J A Casey charmed guests at a Neola afternoon event on May 25 hosted by Mrs Earl Estes. Four tables participated in five games with a yellow color scheme and a menu including Tuna salad and angel food cake. Prizes awarded included salad plates to Mrs L C Casey, a kitchen knife set to Mrs Earl Bennett, and a lemon set to Mrs Roy Crow.
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Mesdames
Pigman
Earl Estes
Earl Bennon
Roy Crow
A S Shower Honoring Mrs. W M Cope At Home
A. S. W.M.S. of the Baptist honors Mrs. W. M. Cope with a Monday evening shower at the home of Mrs. E. R Hill. Ink and blue decor carried the theme. many gifts bestowed and a luncheon served to about guests. Ruth Tangee returns to Monahans after teaching in Carlsbad. Durell Tubbs attends San Marcos school. Mrs. S. W. Estes Jr. and Ilda Vernon visit Grandfalls. Mesdames Corcoran and Sherwood visit Pecos.
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W.M.S
the Baptist
W. M. Cope
E. R Hill
Ink and Blue
Ruth Tangee
Monahans
Carlsbad
Miss Smith
Carlsbad N. M
S. W. Estes Jr
El Paso Man Visits Monahans Families
M. L. Moody of El Paso spent Wednesday in Monahans with Mrs. R. Holman and family. Miss Elsie Phillips and Mrs. J. West attended the rodeo at Jessa Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Theo Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Casey were visitors in Toyah Sunday.
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M. L. Moody
el Paso
Monahans
Elsie Phillips
J. West
Jessa
Theo Andrews
J. A. Casey
Toyah
Judge J B Cotton Seeks West Texas Representation
Crane attorney Judge J B Cotton, a Ballinger native with oil boom era ties, announces for the 88th district state representative seat. He bills himself as honest and labor friendly, cites law practice growth and efforts for better roads and schools, and pledges to cut wasteful state boards while championing West Texas tax relief.
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J. B. Cotton
Crane
Crane County
West Texas
Iraan
McCamey
Ballinger
Simmons
Baylor
Austin
Highway Commission
Texas
Pyote Residents Demand Oil Tariff to Aid West Texas
A petition signed by nearly all Pyote residents urges a tariff on oil to aid the industry in West Texas. Congressman Thomason says the import tax will help local oil workers by restricting foreign oil competition and benefiting the Texas refinery sector amid a long oil tariff fight in Congress.
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Washington
Pyote
West Texas
Kr.e Thomason
Sixteenth
Texan
Seaboard
Thomason
House
Congress
Senate
West
Texas
Davis to head Men's Bible Class at Monahans Methodist
A Methodist Men's Bible Class will launch Sunday morning June 5 at 9 45 at the Monahans Methodist Church with Mr H P Davis as teacher The plan aims to attract sustain Methodist men and sympathizers and deepen the revival as large crowds sing and respond The morning topic is The Mowardship of the Personal Word the evening sermon The sin of the Unlit Lamp The pastor thanks friends who aided the meeting with time and talent.
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Methodist Church
H. P Davis
Monahans
Davis
Wheat
Crane
Urgin
Monahans News Ownership Statement for April 1 1932
The Monahans News publishes weekly in Monahans Texas. The document details ownership and management as required by the 1912 Act. The statement lists the publisher and the responsible editor and notes circulation figures for the period.
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Congress
Monahans
Texas
Ownership statement for Monahans News editor affidavit
Notary public records show Harry O. Knipp, editor of the Monahans News, deposes under oath that the accompanying document is a true statement of ownership and management to the best of his knowledge and belief. The statement identifies the newspaper’s ownership structure and key personnel for the State of Texas filing.
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Harry O. Knipp
Monahans News
Rider Injured At Odessa Rodeo
Odessa May 31 Walter Lundy a rodeo contestant broke an ankle in the calf roping event after his boot heel turned while dismounting his horse. Of 105 jackrabbit ropers seven finished with Sheriff Arden Ross of Loving County setting a 9 second record. Other top finishers include H A Johnson and A J Burkes among Odessa and Midland entrants before more than 5 000 spectators.
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Odessa
Walter Lundy
Arden Ross
Loving County
H. A Johnson
Lubbock
A. J. Burkes
Legion
Curtis Nance
Jake McClure
Lovington
N. M
Cat Curry
Midland
Sheriff A. C. Francis
Mays Returns from Two Week Vacation
Mays returned Tuesday after a two week vacation, resuming duties with no public comment on travel.
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Mays
Pigman Residence Threatened by Fire During Storm
Fire on Saturday night endangers the Pigman home on South Minor Avenue as a short in an overhead electric wire ignites the roof. Neighbors spot the blaze and alert the house as the fire department arrives. swift neighbor action limits damage and the family reports minimal loss.
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Pigman
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J. 8. Simpson
Viola Brooks
Shafter, Texas
L. L. Argenbright
W. P. Estes
Carona, N. M
Parrott Jones
Ruidoso N. M
Sdames Estes and
Non Entertain
A. S
Durell Tubbs
Ym San Marcos
Sen
P. V. Corcoran
J. Sherwood
Pecos
Psday
Cotton Familliar
Pyote Citizenship
America
Harry G Knipp
B. W. Barnes
Smackover
Ark
MLA
AR Deo
Harry G. Knipp
E. J. Cook
N. P
State OF Texas
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