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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
2
The piece notes a jittery political year as Congress faces a November ballot forcing reelection for all House members and a third of Senate members. It cites sharp Roosevelt Administration splits, the Wage and Hours bill fight, and the Florida Senate primary testing New Deal strength between Pepper and Wilcox.
The article notes Pepper’s win strengthens the President’s influence in Congress, with backing growing from conservative groups. It discusses potential revival of the Reorganization Bill, the administration’s spending program, and a cautious path forward as primaries approach. It also mentions limited GOP opposition and projected small gains in the House. Also reported is the second annual McCamey Rattlesnake Derby drawing 1,500 spectators at Badger Field.
Washington notes dozens of bills pulled from the calendar as lawmakers rush home for elections. It highlights nominations in Pennsylvania and Oregon, shifts in Democratic support, and the White House push for must legislation before adjournment.
Mrs. Howe Walker of Tulsa Oklahoma will visit this weekend with her daughter Mrs. Gary Finch. Little Miss Donna Finch, who has spent six weeks with her grandmother, will return home.
Mr. and Mrs. Walt Murray and daughter Patricia were summoned to Santa Fe New Mexico Thursday morning due to the critical illness of Mr. Murray's brother.
Mrs. Gary L Finch and her young son Johnny Walker were dismissed from a Monahans hospital on Monday.
Mrs. Charles Edwards was in a local hospital early in the week for medical treatment and was discharged Wednesday afternoon.
Charles G. Walker, band director of the local high school, departed Tuesday for Los Angeles to enroll at the University of Southern California for further study and training.
Mrs. S. Ross Carr travels with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kuper of Caney Kansas to visit Mrs. Walker in Carlsbad Texas along with Mr. and Mrs. Carr and Charles G. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Purman depart for a two week vacation to East Texas to visit relatives.
L. E. Peters travels with Harry Adams of Midland C A Bradley of Odessa and Ed Hickcock of Kermit returning Wednesday from a fishing trip to Devil's River likely gathering catches and stories from the expedition.
Mr and Mrs Fred Youree and daughter Maurine returned Sunday from a trip. The concise item notes a family reunion moment with no additional details.
A two week trip to Cloudcroft New Mexico concludes with a quiet departure. The traveler enjoyed mountain air and scenic trails before returning home.
Mrs Hubert Morris spent last week visiting friends in Hobbs New Mexico. The trip highlighted social ties in the community with a focus on local hospitality and exchanges.
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