Large Vote Expected In Bond Election Saturday
City Council met Monday night at City Hall and approved water main and sewer project items. They bought 1500 feet of 6 inch belt and spigot pipe at 86 cents per foot and five additional fire plugs to be installed with the extensions. Estimated cost for fire plugs about 5200 dollars each and freight savings from a full car shipment. W. T Davis forfeited his contract for furnishing and laying the water extensions. no new contract let yet. work likely day after material arrival. La one
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W. T Davis
Dentist Dr H H Wilson Opens Monahans Office
Dr H H Wilson a Big Spring dentist announces a first class dental office opening in Monahans on June 18. The new office will be in the building formerly Calvert Beauty Salon two doors north of the Texas Theatre with modern equipment. He is an Oklahoma State University student and Baylor College of Dentistry graduate and has resided in Big Spring eight years with an existing practice moving to Monahans.
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H. H. Wilson
Big Spring
Monahans
Lailding
Calvert
Texas Theatre
Wilson
Oklahoma State University
Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas
Lights Go Out For Forty Five Minutes In Monahans
Monahans experienced a 45 minute power outage Wednesday night from about 9:30 to 10:15. No official cause issued, but reports attributed the blackout to an electrical storm near Eastland.
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Monahans
Eastland
Dutch Otto Spends Weekend Fishing Trip Quietly
Dutch Otto and family vacationed with friends at Sweetwater last weekend. He told a News representative he fished during the trip but the paper cannot publish details of the catch due to not providing evidence. Fishermen, take notice.
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Dutch Otto
Sweetwater
Name Reveal Contest at News Office for Free Texas Theatre Tickets
Readers are invited to solve a jumbled name LEOEMBOYL to win a free family ticket to any Texas Theatre performance next week. Call the News office if you can spell the name correctly.
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New Texas Theatre
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society Meets on Wednesday
The Methodist Woman's Missionary Society gathered Wednesday at 2 30 with songs and scripture read by Mrs Gilbert Jackson. Mrs Dale Sloan led a discussion on World Outlook for May and two new members were welcomed. A playlet delighted the group and refreshments followed. Members invited absent sisters to attend next week's silver tea at 2 30 in the church.
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Methodist Woman’s Missionary Society
Lord
John
Gilbert Jackson
R. G. Parish
Dale Sloan
Mesdames F. Sargent
G. Harrison
Besse Bellamy
O. G
State requires all relief workers registered with NRS
State Relief Director Adam R. Johnson orders registration of all employable persons receiving emergency relief with the National Reemployment Service. The rule covers nonresident transient relief recipients and rural rehabilitation families, with Hopkins guiding occupation classifications for work referral. The policy links aid denial to those refusing farm labor and coordinates with Farm Placement Service shortages for possible farm work.
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Austin
Tex
Adam R. Johnson
Harry L. Hopkins
NRS
Johnson
State Board of Control
United States Department of Labor
Board of Equalization Appointed by City Council
The city board of equalization for this year will be Theo Andrews, Hugh Bland, and Jesse Casey. Appointed by the city council in a regular meeting on Monday night, the board will hold its first session on Monday, June 17, at City Hall.
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City Board of Equalization
Theo Andrews
Hugh Bland
Jesse Casey
Dwyer Couple Weekend in El Paso
Mr and Mrs Glen Dwyer spent the past weekend in El Paso enjoying a brief getaway. They stayed at a local hotel and explored the city’s attractions during their visit.
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Glen Dwyer
el Paso
Monahans Beats Opponent In Sunday Baseball Game
Monahans wins another baseball game on Sunday as Pyote is taken into camp. Mrs. J Kidd hosts a birthday party for her daughter Betty turning nine with games and snacks including sandwiches, frosted cookies, and punch. guests include Peggy Beth Ragsdale Virginia Guy Ruby Faye Crow Martha May Crow Marilyn Frazier Cecil P Lone Joyce Ragsdale Peggy Scott Barbara Scott Basil Stone Billie Kidd Bobby Kidd.
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J Kidd
Betty
Peggy Beth Ragsdale
Virginia Guy
Ruby Faye Crow
Martha May Crow
Marilyn Frazier
Cecil P. Lone
Joyce Ragsdale
Peggy Scott
Barbara Scott
Basil Stone
Billie
Bobby Kidd
Highway 1 Widening Planned From Monahans to Pyote
County Commissioner Earl West announced plans to widen Highway No 1 from Monahans to Pyote with a caliche base and asphalt topping. The project requires 40 extra feet of right of way and easements from property owners along the route to Wickett, with work expected to start after those easements are secured. The project is designated Division No 1 by the Pecos highway department under George Findley. In sports, Monahans rallied to defeat Pyote 9 to 7 after a seven run seventh inning, led by Lasater’s grand pull and Potts’s early single. Sorelle pitched 13 strikeouts for Monahans.
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Earl West
Highway Department
Pecos
George Findley
Monahans
Pyote Baseball
Pyote
Potts
Lasater
Sorelle
Monahan
Lewis
Doty
Schools Urged to Seek Federal Funds for Buildings
Austin June 11 L A Woods State Superintendent urged districts needing school buildings to apply for federal financing. The Public Works Administration would grant 45 percent of costs and loan 55 percent at 3 percent. Higher grants may be possible under variations. replaces earlier 30 percent grants with 4 percent loans.
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Austin
L. A. Woods
Dyer Jordan Couple Wed In Carlsbad New Mexico
Miss Martha Marie Dyer and Bruce Jordan wed in Carlsbad New Mexico on April 20 and announced in Monahans. The bride is a Monahans High School graduate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Glen Dyer, while the groom is son of Prof and Mrs J B Jordan. They reside at the J B Jordan place in South Monahans and are popular in the local young set. The News extends best wishes for their happy life.
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Martha Marie Dyer
Bruce Jordan
Carlsbad New Mexico
Monahans High School
Jordan
Glen Dyer
J.B Jordan
J. B Jordan
South
Monahans
Mrs Fern Tatom and Leo Hay Visit Floydada
Mrs Fern Tatom and her nephew Leo Hay traveled to Floydada Texas on Saturday to visit her seriously ill sister who is now improving. They returned Monday night.
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Fern Tatom
Leo Hay
Floydada
Texas
Tatom
Leo
Pecos Readies Big Fourth of July Rodeo Celebration
The American Legion Pecos plans its sixth annual rodeo and cowboy reunion for July 3-4 featuring bronc riding horse racing steer roping and trick riding. A rodeo queen competition draws entries as two free street dances accompany events. Large purses attract top Southwest talent as Pecos welcomes visitors and tourist facilities gear up.
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Pecos
THE
American Legion
Americal Legion of Pecos
American Legion Post
Magnolia Service Station Builds New Wash Rack
Carpenters erect a new washing and greasing rack at Magnolia Service Station after the previous one was blown down by high winds. The project costs money, provides several days of work for local carpenters, and boosts lumber sales in Monahans.
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Magnolia
Reca
Monahans
Family visit to Toyah ends with weekend plans
Mrs Theo Casey and her son Charles visited Toyah on Tuesday as guests of Mrs E B Daniel Jr. They were joined by Mrs W Estes Jr and children Peggy and Bobbie. Mrs Daniel and her children Joay and Eddie accompanied them home and will stay with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Theo Andrews for the weekend.
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Theo Casey
Charles
W. Estes Jr
Peggy
Bobbie
Toyah
E. B. Daniel, Jr
Daniel
Joay
Eddie
Theo Andrews
Baptist Missionary Society radio program “Twin Americas”
The Royal Service program of the Baptist W M S airs next Monday as a radio broadcast titled Lifting the Banner in the Land of the Southern Cross. Announcer Mrs J W Dennison lists Hymn Jesus Saves Bible Study Mrs Leon Frazier Introduction Twin Continents lead by Mrs Fred Landers with dialogue North America Mrs H L Banks South America Mrs Ed Hartwell Baptists Victories in South America Mrs Theo Andrews duet The Old Rugged Cross Miss Madel Frazier and Mrs J W Dennison Priests Won to Christ Mrs W A West Keep the Banner Waving Mrs John White Hymn Filing Out The Banner.
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Baptist
Americas
North America
H. L. Banks
South America
Ed Hartwell
Theo Andrews
Madel Frazier
J. W. Dennison
W. A. West
John White
Oil Well Supply Co Moves to Town From Pyote
Oil Well Supply Co of Pyote will move its business to the local area after leasing the ground near the Texas and Pacific depot. The adjacent residence was demolished to clear space for the move. S E Snow, longtime Pyote manager, left for Beaumont to take a new post. T E Bowers will replace him at Pyote with prior service at the company.
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Oil Well Supply Co
Pyote
Texas and Pacific
Oil Well Supply Company
S_E Snow
Beaumont
T. E Bowers
Scout Rally at Baptist Church Friday June Twenty First
A Scout Rally at First Baptist Church is set for Friday night June 21 at 8 PM. Parents and the public are invited as boys and girls receive pins medals and merit badges in a Court of Awards and Court of Honor. Gold Stars go to Lois Lang Constance White and Frances Strickland. Rev Leon Frazier speaks with program including Scouts demonstrations flag presentation and songs.
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First Baptist Church
Lois Lang
Constance White
Frances Strickland
Helen White
Billie Nell Horn
Margaret West
Louise Boseley
Marie Lynn Copeland
Leon Frazier
Reveille
Lioyd Lewis
Boy Scouts
Ster Spangled
Lula Daniel to Open Music School in Monahans
Mrs Lula Daniel plans a return from Jal to Monahans and will open a music school soon, bringing formal instruction to the area.
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Lula Daniel
Monahans
Jal . M
Bond Issue On Tap For Monahans School District Voters
Monahans Consolidated Common School District voters will decide on a $75,000 bond to fund a new school building, grounds, furnishings, and equipment. The site would lie south of the current athletic field, with the old building used for grades if approved. A federal grant potential could reduce local costs, and turnout is expected high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans Consolidated Common School
Monahans
Monahans High
Theo Andrews
Max Winkler
L. A. Woods
Austin
Woods
Pyote Gets New Modern Drug Store Opening
W. L. Jones of Hermleigh opened a modern drug store in Pyote on Wednesday restoring local access since April 10 when Hardin Drug Store stock moved to Arkansas after G W Hardin's death. Jones also runs a Hermleigh drug store and will operate both locations. He stocks a full line of fresh drugs and sundries and invites public visits.
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W. L Jones
Hermleigh
Pyote
Hardin Drug Store
Arkansas
G W. Hardin
Ir Jones
Helmleigh
Mrs Estes Visits Dallas Relative In Brief Trip
Mrs. B Estes went to Dallas on Thursday to spend several days with her mother Mrs Lula Johnson and her brother Frank Johnson.
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B. Estes
Dallas
Lula Johnson
Frank Johnson
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Leoemboyl
Methodist
W. M.S
Board of Equalization
Betty Louise Kidd
Pyotr
Dyer
Sare
Baptist Missionary Society
Twin Americas
Baptist Church
Frazier
Clyde Ingham
Conrad Dunnagan
Lester Doallison
Stanley Wright
A. E. Hatton
Monahans Dist
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