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Monahans News

Location

Monahans, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

3

Ward wells hit more pay daily in Ward County oil run

In the Tandfalls district Ward County the Blair No 1 well in section 5-32 hit oil at 2 2127 feet after drilling to 1950 feet then shot 7 inch casing. The 1 Carothers No 1 in South Ward field produced 253 barrels daily from 2290 feet. Other wells Magnolia No 1-55 Sealy and Fullerton No 1 Sealy were drilling with top of Yates sand logged at 2450 feet and 2430 feet respectively.

L. B. Hoss Frank Downey Blair Tandfalls Veal Wand Yates H&tc Little Kanawah Production Co South Ward Magnolia No Sealy O’brien Ward County Fullerton No. 1 G&mmb&a

Oil Hit In Test Near Grandfalls

Oil discovery reported by Oil States Exploration Co at Johnson No 1 wildcat two miles west of Grandfalls in Ward County. Oil flow reached 700 feet from 2014 to 2030 feet with Nos 1 Johnson nearby in section 9 32 H&TC. Stamford hosts the eighth annual Cowboy Reunion July 1 2 3 with 25 new bucking horses 10 Brahma steers and roping cattle added to events.

Oil States Exploration Co M. L. Johnson Ward County Wildcat Grandfalls Johnson H&tc Rector No. 1 Cowboy Reuunion Stamford Texas Cowboy Reunion Dr. Blackwell

Homecoming for Miss Mary Kay Harrison from Baylor Belton

Miss Mary Kay Harrison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Harrison, returns home Sunday from Belton where she has been studying at Baylor Belton.

Belton Mary Kay Harrison Sam Harrison Baylor Belton

Misquote on Money Size in Misfor Category

The fragment mentions money as the smallest within a misfor category. It hints at a discussion of relative values but offers no complete context or named entities. Further readable text is needed to identify people, places, or events.

You Bet Your Life A Guard Against Traffic Gambling

A public safety message contrasts gambling in games with risking life in traffic. It warns that taking everyday driving risks such as crossing mid block passing on curves speeding or not signaling makes one eleven times more likely to die or be injured than winning a sweepstakes prize, urging safer choices.

Jackrabbit Derby to Feature Pecos Rodeo

Pecos plans a jackrabbit derby on July 3 as part of the eighth Pecos Rodeo and Celebration. A nominal entry fee funds prizes with admission tickets boosting prize money. Open to all, with preliminary races leading to the big derby final. local and out of town entries expected. Barney Hubbs named manager. Buck Jackson to set up runways.

Pecos Barney Hubbs Buck Jackson

Visitors Gather at Scrimshires Home

Wednesday guests at the Scrimshire home included the Rev. and Mrs. Joe B. Scrimshire of El Paso the Rev. and Mrs. H. McAlister of Crane and Mrs. Elmer Wadley of Pecos.

E. S. Scrimshire Joe B. Scrimshire el Paso H. McAlister Crane Elmer Wadley Pecos

Texas April building activity rises 30 percent from year ago

Building permits in 36 Texas cities during April totaled 6,788,507 dollars, a 30.3 percent gain from April last year and 3 percent under March according to the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research.

Austin Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

Mrs Ora Brown Visits Daughter in Aspermont

Visiting Miss Billie Brown for the past week was her mother, Mrs. Ora S. Brown, a school teacher in Aspermont. She plans to leave today for a short visit in Alpine.

Billie Brown Ora S. Brown Aspermont Brown Alpine

Magnolio Petroleum Agent Visits Monahans on Wednesday

C S Sitton a wholesale agent for Magnolia Petroleum Company in Pyote was a visitor in Monahans on Wednesday.

C. S. Sitton Magnolia Petroleum Company Pyote Monahans

Helium First Seen On Sun In 1868

The Panhandle Texas source of helium is discussed as the world’s chief natural supply. Helium, lighter than air, was identified from 1868 eclipse observations and later isolated by Ramsey. Commercial use is costly, exports are limited for military reasons, and Congress may liberalize foreign sales to boost Texas gas industry.

Panhandle Lakehurst New Jersey Norman Lackyer Sir William Ramsey Lockyer Texas Panhandle West Texas Ameria United States Texas

An illustrious ancestry cannot excuse personal weakness

The remark stresses that noble lineage offers no remedy for individual flaws. It implies responsibility lies with the person, not with inherited prestige.

Momentary Nonsense Spotted in Local Comment

An odd aside notes that sometimes it is sensible to indulge in lighthearted nonsense. The remark counters strict seriousness and invites a playful pause in daily routine.

Brain Fag Mystery Baffles Scientists At Iowa College

Iowa State College bio physicist Earl C McCracken reports that after a heavy meal the body’s circulation speeds up, not blood rushing to the stomach. He notes tests on dogs show circulation to all parts of the body increases, leaving the cause of brain fag unclear.

Ames Iowa Earl C. McCracken Iowa State College McCracken

Oil Tax Pressure Shrinks Texas Production Incentive

Oil production taxes in southwest Texas average 15 cents per barrel while producers earn about 8 cents. The All-South Development Council warns that ongoing tax pressure and the prospect of higher natural resource taxes will curb exploration and development in potential producing areas.

Texas All-South Development Council

Genial Farley Visits Here Overnight During City Sleep

Genial Jim Farley Postmaster General passed Mona han s at about 4 o clock Sunday morning with no welcome committee. He was en route to Fort Worth where admirers gave a rousing ovation and presented a large surprise birthday cake engraved with Hon James A Farley Happy Birthday. He delivered the commencement address at Louisiana State University Monday night.

Jim Farley Monahans Farley Fort Worth James A. Farley Louisiana State University

Postal chief speaks at stops on the T and P line

The head of the post office system gave brief talks at each stop along the T and P line before arriving in Fort Worth at 2 40 p m. The remark about lies notes there are no little lies as magnitudes differ.

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