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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
1
A Mona Hanses crowd from Penwell visits Monahans Texas for Penwell Day, filling cafes and shops along the main drag. Local merchants report strong goodwill, with visitors praising Monahans and planning a return. Dr F F Wimberly of Ringgold recounts personal Clyde Barrow encounter as context to a morning chat.
Readers are invited to spell a name from mixed letters to win a free theatre ticket for a Texas Theatre performance. Call the News office for details and claim a pair of passes for a family during the upcoming week. Last week’s entry listed Otis W. Smith.
Monahans Lions club met with fourteen members and four visiting Lions as nomination day for next year’s officers proceeded. Nominees include D. C. Sudderth for president and W. H. Guy for 1st vice president with other posts filled by club members. Election set for June 28 at the next regular meeting.
Earl West purchased a ten acre tract south of town rich in caliche and announced that locals may take caliche for free for yards or streets but it must not be sold. He warned against using the site as a dump and hinted at future improvements likely to benefit the area.
Mr and Mrs H W Bland owners of Mickeys Cafe leased the business for a thirty day period and will leave early next week on vacation. They have not decided a destination though Mr Bland joked he might sleep a week before traveling.
Herbert Hudler visited Wink on business Tuesday while Monahans merchants pledge smooth dealings. Lions Club met Thursday noon with humor from Lester Collison the Texas Theatre manager who played a prank on Lion Rehmeyer, making him the innocent goat in a late meal gag.
Pyote’s longtime resident Frank P. Atkinson died Tuesday June 12 at 10 a m in Camp and Camp hospital Pecos. Born in Iowa and aged 66, he moved to Pyote in 1927 with Henry and Holland Pipe Line and later held many local roles including Relief Administrator for the C W A. Funeral services were led by Rev McCluskey of Toyah with his wife and several relatives from Fort Worth Overton and Plainview in attendance.
The Salvation Army plans its annual fundraising drive this week in Ward County led by W. D. Pedigo from headquarters. The nonsectarian group aided destitute transients with meals for 476 000 and clothing for 5 000, aided 14 000 men and women into work, and cared for 200 orphans in maternity homes and hospitals this past year. The drive covers the entire year and no unauthorized canvassing will occur.
At the Baptist Church last Sunday Mona residents warmly welcomed the new pastor and his family. The pastor will preach Sunday morning on Abundant Life and Sunday night on What Is Your Greatest Desire, as the church settles in with its new leader.
Dr. E J Cook traveled to Crane on Tuesday for a business engagement. The trip involved meetings and preliminary talks related to ongoing projects.
Mr and Mrs Ray Summers and Mrs Summers sister Mrs Clifford Van Van Zandt and children traveled to Oklahoma on Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs Van Zandt plans an extended stay while Mr and Mrs Summers return Tuesday.
The Baptist church deacons and building committee met to discuss funding a new parsonage for Rev. Frazier and his family. The committee E. R. Hill Clyde H. Garner Theo Andrews and Leslie H. Johnson reported about $300 raised in one day and chose a site south of E. R. Hills home as a desirable location.
Saturday June 16 is the final day for candidates to file with the county chairman for places on the July primary ballots. Those who miss the deadline are out of luck. District offices deadline was last Saturday with Judge Crane of Pecos and District Attorney Bill Kerr unopposed so far.
Mrs Max Winkler hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Bernard Gentry at her home last Friday afternoon. A large gathering of friends attended and many useful and beautiful gifts were given. Mrs Gentry formerly Miss Margaret Waddlington of this city, now resides in Pecos.
Miss Lona Lee Bingham of Wickett married Earl Watson of Hobbs New Mexico on May 26 in Lovington New Mexico. The bride, daughter of Bob Bingham of Wickett, taught in local schools last term and the couple will reside in Kermit.
W. W. Trammel of McCamey plans a new business building on the lot between City Hall and Elite Tailors. The 30 by 50 foot structure will feature sheet iron construction with stucco front.
Mrs Clyde H Garner and her son Clyde Jr joined Mr and Mrs James A Terrell traveling as far as Fort Worth last Monday where they plan to stay several days to visit friends and relatives.
Dr. Geo H Garrett of Del Rio Texas has moved to Monahans to practice in the City County Hospital and establish offices there He is a Texas native and descendant of a prominent Southern family with Alamo massacre connection He is a University of Louisville graduate and a post graduate from Chicago and Tulane noted for extensive government hospital experience He joins Ward County medical groups and urges local residents to welcome him and seek care from his varied training and qualifications including membership in state and American medical associations Approved by Dr E J Cook who says locals will be pleased with Garrett’s addition.
Sensational film reels present the capture of outlaws Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. A camera crew joins officers to document the episode with twenty minutes of scenes and all connected figures. Showings are set for Thursday and Friday, June 21-22.
Monahans defeated Grandfalls 8 to 4 Sunday afternoon at the local park. Speed Whitley struck out 12 and new players bolster the Monahans club as they prepare for a Sunday trip to Jal New Mexico. Public support urged.
Lee Mullins announces candidacy for Precinct No. 2 constable in the Democratic primary on July 28. He cites seven years in law enforcement, including roles as special police in Walters Oklahoma, deputy sheriff from 1919 to 1920, and county sheriff for four years, pledging to enforce the law and seek voter support.
Will Winsten and Zeke Andrews of Grandfalls visited the area on Thursday, staying to tour local sites and meet residents.
Miss May Dell Wilson and Mrs. E A Caywood of Big Spring spent last Wednesday with Misses Flo and Elsie Caywood in a social visit reflecting local community ties.
Four year old Little Jimmy Wilson son of Mr and Mrs F W Wilson narrowly avoided being run over on a down street Thursday morning. He stepped toward his friend Pauline Zamarron, spotted the approaching vehicle and retreated but fell striking his nose and chin on the concrete.
At a June 11 1934 council meeting the penalty on all past due city taxes was suspended from Friday June 15 until August 1 1934. It is the last chance to pay past due taxes without penalty. Signed Fern Tatom mayor.
The Texas theatre installs a new projection lens hailed as the most expensive money can buy by manager Mr Dollison. He stated patrons may not know the term but will notice the sharper clearer picture on the screen.
Monahans remembers John Morgan Keithley as an early pioneer and leading stockman who died June 8 at Trebado New Mexico after a five day pneumonia illness. Born August 11 1862 in Sabine County Texas he lived in Monahans since 1887 and left eight children and eleven grandchildren. He was married to Ola Underwood and renowned for generosity and charity.
The Monahans Fire Department answered its first call after the new siren installation. A scrap lumber pile on League Avenue caused minimal damage and was quickly extinguished by the fire crew arriving in record time.
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