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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
2
The Monahans News appears weekly in Monahans Texas with Friday issues. It lists subscription rates for Ward County and outside Ward County and states the publisher’s policy on corrections and advertising accuracy.
The Monahans News earned top recognition at the Texas Press Association convention in Brownwood, named one of the three outstanding small-town newspapers in the state. The editors credit staff ethics, careful reporting, and strong local advertising support from business readers for the honor.
At a lunch meeting the Pecos Chamber of Commerce formed a committee to study a large barbecue and celebration at Red Bluff Reservoir to publicize the project. The event would host about 10 000 people in six weeks to two months with invitations to Gov. James V. Allred and other officials. Officials from Red Bluff pledged cooperation. The group expects the cost to run several thousand dollars.
Mr and Mrs Joe Walsh join Monahans community moving into a new trailer at Ideal Camp last week. Mr Walsh transferred from Eastland to Monahans by A G Drilling Company where she is employed.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce voted in favor of establishing free city mail delivery, moving the proposal closer to realization as reported by the Pecos Enterprise.
The Pecos Enterprise reports a special bond election Monday to decide on a new elementary school replacing the condemned building and the temporary shacks used since. The measure would fund construction and related costs for Pecos.
Editor notes explain the Social Security Act through questions and answers. The piece outlines required forms for employees and employers, filing locations, and timing for Form SS series, SS-4 SS-1 SS-2 SS-2a SS-3, plus Texas unemployment reporting obligations for employers.
The Ozona Stockman reports heavy rainfall over the past week soaking nearly all of West Texas livestock country. The downpours are valued at millions, bringing relief to areas previously stressed by drought and insufficient spring moisture.
Residents discuss the potential Wink and Ker mit facility and its location in their area. The dialogue focuses on benefits, concerns, and the possible impact on local jobs and environment. Community forums invite input from neighbors and officials.
One of the largest oil lease assignments, covering 6,227.71 acres, was filed last week in the Martin County clerk's office as reported by the Stanton Reporter.
Hot weather and low water supply drew Kermit residents and merchants to a county judge meeting with E. W. Beauchamp of Pecos to discuss a two pump water shortage. Officials expect the new well pumps to be running within a few days.
Kermit Sun notes awaiting developments after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals decision that bank rights are legally lotteries and thus fall under the state’s anti-lottery laws.
Sylvester W. Brigham noted philosopher writer lecturer concert singer war hero and descendant of Thomas Brigham visited Mona last week. He spoke of travels his philosophy and his book Horse Sense while admiring The News office display and hinting at printer’s ink lineage and a family history tied to early Salem printing. Brigham emphasized his interest in printing overseeing copy makeup and printing to honor nine generations back to Thomas Brigham of Salem.
Walter Whaley of Estelline called at The News office Monday to discuss a business deal with a Pecos man while in Monahans.
The Rev. Leon Frazier of the local Baptist Church preaches at a weeklong revival in Kermit. He travels nightly for services while the Kermit church pastor conducts daytime sessions. Frazier reports strong interest from church members and town residents.
Chevrolet Motor Division announces monthly payments to fit budgets. General Motors Sales Corporation invites buyers in Detroit Michigan to purchase vehicles under an installment plan.
Progress is rapid toward a new Wink gas plant by Smith Bros Refinery Co. Gas rates are expected to be cut by about half, according to the Wink Times-Herald. Judge McElvaney noted Vester Smith, president of Smith Bros Refinery Co., assured him the plant would be built.
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