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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
1
A petition with about two hundred signatures asks J T Ragsdale be appointed to replace W O Pigman who resigned. The request will be considered at the upcoming school board meeting along with Ragsdale's eligibility and merit.
The Texas Electric Service Company closed its Monahans office this week and will shift business from Wink. District manager Mr Legg cited prevailing conditions but assured no curtailment of service. The future plans for Mr and Mrs Jno Crenshaw, longtime staff here, remain unknown. Get Your Terrapin in Big Race.
A Smockover Journal tribute recalls Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow as nation mourns the death of their child. The couple faces loss with courage, while the wooded Sourland farm area echoes their heartbreaks as the lone eagles.
The article recalls the tale of Little Boy Blue then shifts to plans for a Saturday June 18 event in the city. Organizers report large anticipated crowds, an umpire Clem Calhoun, and a schedule with a ball game, an old style barbecue, terrapin races, and civic support. Meetings progress as donations and volunteers shape the program.
Mrs J A Casey and Mrs Lula Daniel supported Mrs A B Wade in Big Spring. Mr and Mrs S W Estes Jr and Mrs F O Pigman attended the rodeo at Fort Stockton. Mesdames J Q McElroy Toyah and J A Casey plus Miss Vernon visited Wink show Friday. Mesdames L C Casey and Nate Fielding visited Wink. Mrs H Glover of Icos stayed with Mrs W P Estes Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs W A Estes and their daughter Miss Dorothy travel Monday for an extended visit at Glen Rose Texas The Meyers couple join them at Ranger for the trip and stay.
Mr and Mrs G H Rhodes visited Carlsbad Caverns and El Paso this week. Mr and Mrs Fate Dodd and family visited in Grandfalls early in the week. Elsie Mae Casey with L C Casey and Mrs Clyde Holliman visited Holliman Sunday. Mrs Holliman joined them for a few days in Mona. Mrs Murphy Johnson of Alpine visits W A West family. Mrs W M Casey and daughter left for Kenne New Mexico for a week. Earl Fustes and Henry Fielding fished in Pecos Monday. Fred Agee and S W Estes Jr attended Rex show Sunday night. Mrs W J Hamlin and son left for extended visit in San Antonio. Mrs Tom Pickering of Wink visited Monahans friends Thursday.
Miss Leona Stubblefield and T. B. Estes attended the dance at Ft. Stockton Friday evening. A. J. Williams returned Tuesday from an extended visit with his parents in Ft. Worth.
Mrs. F. P. Gibson arrived back from Fort Worth on Tuesday. She traveled with her son Billy who has been a student at Rice Institute in Houston.
Mrs A J Williams Miss Ilda Vernon and R Mays attended the dance at Fort Stockton Friday night. The quiet social event drew local residents with several couples seen on the floor and cordial conversations reported afterward.
Meg. T. Pence has returned from a two visit with relatives at M ien.
Mrs. Jimmy Terrell spent the weekend in Midland. Miss Mamie Leach and Miss Josephine Tripp of Big Spring spent Sunday in Monahans. A large crowd from Monahans attended a Sunday event at the Grandfalls reservoir.
Mesdames J C Hogg and L C Casey entertained six tables of bridge at Mrs Hogg's home on Thursday afternoon. After five games a plate lunch with salad crackers fruit jello cake and ice tea was served.
Miss Ilda Vernon won high score with Mrs. J. A. Casey second, and Mrs. Bosley took consolation. High cuts at each table were won by Mesdames 8. W. Estes Jr., E. R. Hill, J. Z. Muller, Major Owens, G. H. Rhodes and Davis.
A large group of younger guests attended a Saturday night dance hosted by Mrs. W. P. Tripp at her home. Refreshments were served to ten couples in attendance.
Miss Johnnie Opal Yarbrough and Mr. Fred Covin wed quietly at the Baptist church on Sunday afternoon with Rev Kimbriel officiating. Attendants were Miss Margie Smithers and Mr. Howard Iglehart as friends wished them bon voyage. They plan a El Paso honeymoon and will reside at West apartments.
The piece praises an unofficial chamber of commerce driving a community event in Monahans. It notes broad local cooperation and aims to limit costs while boosting fellowship and turnout for the 18th. Donors offer a cow and a sheep, bread, and local manager Pence may supply a team, reflecting strong civic support.
Fragmentary lines recall a scene with a small chair and a missing boy, hinting at a vanished child. The verse evokes memory and mystery, drawing readers into a somber mood about what happened to the Little Boy Blue.
A May 28 1932 proclamation offers up to 25000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the Lindbergh baby kidnappers. The case concerns Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr abducted March 1 1932 from East Amwell Township New Jersey and later found murdered. The notice cites contact routes to Governor or state officials for tips and includes descriptions of a man associated with the ransom.
Glenn Williams has asked the News to announce his withdrawal from the race for Justice of the Peace Precinct. He says other duties demand so much of his time. Williams thanks supporters and expresses appreciation to friends.
A Navy dirigible commanded by Com. Rebt Texan cruised over Monahan during the Sunday afternoon, flying at about 1700 feet near the T. and P. Railroad as residents watched the prominent air display.
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