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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
1
Voters in Monahans debate April 1 street office and the upcoming city council election for mayor and two council seats. Local officials discuss a street lighting plan from Texas Electric Service Company to improve safety and curb crime.
Prof. J. A. Summerhill newly elected Mona schools superintendent met with local school trustees last Saturday. They discussed overcrowding and the lack of a new building at this time while considering temporary relief. Summerhill believes 1933-34 enrollment will near 300 students.
Texas Democrat Sam McCorkle of Mexia seeks the Puerto Rican attorney generalship as a reward for opposing Mrs Miram A Ferguson in last year’s governor race. The idea follows 1924 precedent when Dr George C Butte, a Republican, held the post after opposing Ferguson.
An outbuilding at the H. F. Wurtz residence burned Friday afternoon March 13 from an unknown origin. The wash house and Wurtz’s tools were lost with an estimated value around 400 dollars. Volunteers fought the blaze amid a strong wind, narrowly saving the nearby home.
The Monahans Lions Club held its first weekly luncheon at 12 15 PM in the Tubl Dance Hall with twelve members present. Lion President E O Elliott resigned due to moving to Colorado, Texas, elevating Lion George Rhodes to president as the club plans future progress and a Charter Night announcement.
F D Esslinger of Ozark Chemical Co returned to work after six days in the hospital. H A Adams of Graham Drilling Co fell from a rig on the 14th with a painful injury and may stay hospitalized. Born to Mr and Mrs Berton Morris on the 11th a bouncing girl and they left the hospital on the 15th.
City Council in regular session discusses street lighting system presented by Texas Electric Service Company. The proposal is taken under advisement for later action while other matters include tent show taxes and water pipe work for Northside Addition. City decides to proceed with water piping starting late this week.
Gulf Oil and Refining began extensive core tests for geologists last week. Testing covers about 100 000 acres on ranches owned by Allen and Yarbrough Estes and McKnight east of the Ward County line.
Ira Harrison urges Baptists to attend Sunday School and both morning and evening services. He asks for prayer for salvation and encourages finding a church home and supporting local Baptist worship.
Miss Elsie Phillips and A L Leach quietly married in Lovington New Mexico on Wednesday. Phillips owns Vanity Beauty Shop a modern salon with a large client base. Leach an engineer on the Texas and New Mexico railroad and city council member will reside in Monahans with friends wishing them happiness.
City Council extended the tax due date to June 1 without penalty though interest remains on delinquent accounts. No interest will be charged on 1932 taxes if paid by April 1.
A derrick at the Prince Bros well two miles south of Wickett collapsed while workers E. C. Kuykendall and Dan Barton fished for dropped tools. A 5000 pound steel block fell from the derrick, striking near misses that left both men unconscious. Barton suffered facial injuries and a shoulder strain while Kuykendall sustained head and chest injuries.
Jimmy's Cafe owned by George H. Rhodes closed its doors Sunday night at 11 and reopened Monday at 5 30. The 24 hour service pause is temporary and will resume when banks function again. The cafe is famed for foods and service along Broadway of America.
The Southern Union Gas Company begins a 2000 foot 2 inch pipe extension from Monahans to serve the Northside Addition. Several houses moved, with rising demand for gas service in the new Cisco area. A local skeptic, Dean Isaacks, was convinced after witnessing smoke and earth collapse near abandoned mines.
Governor Ma Ferguson declares business at the capitol only, instructing callers to visit the capitol rather than the mansion. She and former Governor James E. Ferguson report handling as many as 75 callers daily.
In Plymouth Massachusetts the will of late Dr Allan Shirley forgives all outstanding debts owed to him by needy patients. The provision cancels medical bills for those in need who owed him before his death.
The Church of Christ held its first services in the building last Sunday, March 12, and plans to secure funds for exterior stucco. A Young Peoples Meeting is planned for next Sunday, with a Senior class and potential Junior or Intermediate class to follow.
Two eastbound trains numbered six and two were late at 9:15 p m and 4:35 a m but arrived together at 11:43 a m Monday after a bridge five miles west of Van Horn burned. Passengers were transferred and traffic resumed while work began on the rebuild. Cause of the fire undetermined.
Motorists still chase speed by any means including risky fuel practices. The passage notes dangers of attempting to push performance by improper handling of gasoline and engine stress.
Thieves entered Jimmy's Cafe Tuesday night and robbed the business Wednesday morning between 2 30 and 3 00 oclock taking about 125 cartons of cigarettes and around 65 dollars in cash. Sheriff F I Dyer of Barstow said thieves likely to be caught soon and brought to justice.
Dallas city welfare department cannery begins meat canning for distribution to unemployed residents. Ten sheep and a yearling donated to the city were the first products canned.
Mrs. Roosevelt states the White House is public property but cautions it is not an invitation for everyone to live there. She emphasizes access should remain controlled and appropriate.
Mrs. Vandiver now manages the Monahans Mercantile Co store and is making improvements this week. New counters and fresh paint update the interior and front while stock is rearranged. Seasonal merchandise has been bought and will arrive in the next week or ten days. Vandiver is an experienced businesswoman and will maintain a full, complete line to serve the trade area.
The People’s Variety Store owned by G. O. Walker of Sweetwater will open Saturday morning March 18 with a full line of goods from 1c to 5. Walker toured West Texas seeking a location and says Monahans is a credit to a town of twice its size. A large ad in this issue announces the opening and urges support for home businesses benefiting local people.
J H Greene Texas director and executive committee member says the Broadway of America convention will be held in El Paso on May 1 and 2. He plans motorcade interest and expects attendance from eastern Tennessee to San Diego. The group began in Memphis in 1928 with the Colorado band named official band.
A meeting at the Pen-Ell Theatre tonight at 8 o clock aims to organize a Mona Hans baseball club. Dr A L Keyes pledged 25 dollars to start the club with other local businessmen likely to help. The team plans to compete with Wink Pecos Grandfalls Fort Stockton Odessa Midland and possibly more.
Authorities cite rapid expansion of services at a longtime bank leading to liquidity concerns. Regulators intervened after customers reported withdrawals and uncertainty over asset adequacy.
George K. Stayton, longtime Pyote attorney, moved his practice to Monahans last week and established an office in the Wildman building east of City Hall. He said the move had been planned and reflects his strong belief in Monahans, with the News and local friends welcoming him.
In Clovis New Mexico the Methodist Church will hear Rev H S Burgin speak on Trifling Disciples at 11 00 AM with a 8 00 PM sermon Acts and the Pauling Epistles The church invites all Monahans young people to Young People's Day on Sunday March 26 at 11 00 AM with coaches teachers and friends urged to attend Next week will carry a fuller program update.
Mr and Mrs Tate of Pyote were Midland visitors over the weekend meeting local residents and touring area sights. The brief note records their stay and social calls in the Midland community.
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