Monahans P T A Elects Officers For New Year
The Monahans Parent Teachers Association met March 9 at the school and elected officers for the coming year: Mrs Theo Andrews president, Mrs W T Powell treasurer, and Mrs T A Pence Lec y secretary. The program included prayer by Rev Ira Harrison musical numbers and a discussion of plans for the Interscholastic Meet and attending the District Meet at Van Horn. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bland and others.
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Monahans Parent-Teachers Association
Orville Pigman
Ira Harrison
Naveline Hurst
Stewart Winkle
Marie Underwood
George McNeff
T. A. Pence
Fred Covin
P. B. Willis
van Horn
Theo Andrews
W. T. Powell
T. A. Pence Lec’y
Bland
Francis
Yarbrough
Guy
Culvahouse
Gasoline Tax Paid By Trucks Fuels State Revenue
Texas motor transportation figures show commercial trucks paid one fourth of the gasoline tax to public school funds, totaling 2.6 million dollars. Winkler County received about 1,300 dollars for 783 scholastic-age children. state highway costs are offset by truck registration income, with over eight million dollars available for highway maintenance in 1932.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Motor Transportation Association
Winkler
State Highway Department
State Senate Eyes Gasoline Tax Windfall in Texas
The Texas Senate moves to boost revenue with the Metcalfe bill to strengthen gas tax collection. It would label adulterated fuel, impose penalties, and fund a larger enforcement force, with $4,000,000 yearly gains forecast and impact on schools and highways.
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Austin
State Senate
Metcalfe
House
George Sheppard
Inauguration Celebrators Face Reputational Depreciation
Text notes that higher ups may deduct for depreciation in reputations reducing their liabilities. It also suggests that several celebrators at the inauguration might have had to walk home.
Local Druggist Elliott Leaves Monahans for Colorado
E O Elliott, longtime pharmacist at Monahans Drug Store, resigns and moves to Colorado Texas to co manage Colorado Drug Co. He was elected Lions Club president here and previously at Cisco. Mrs Elliott and daughters visit Westbrook before joining him in Colorado.
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E. O. Elliott
Monahans
Colorado
Texas
Elliott
Cisco
Colorado Drug Co
Lions Club
University Picks All Star Track Team
The Boston University News selects an all star track squad led by Benito Mustolini in the 50 yard dash and Al Smith in the 22 yard dash. Paul Muni is named marathon runner, Admiral Sims anchors the relay, and The Great Mahatma is listed as utility man with notable energy.
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Boston
Boston University News
Paul Muni
New York
Admiral Sims
Fortune's Daughter Visits, A Humorous Quip
A brief quip notes Fortune visits everyone once, but the speaker recalls a knock from her daughter Miss Fortune, turning a jest about luck into a playful reflection.
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Sap
Miss Fortune
Jailbreakers Flown by Promises of Sure Board Advantage
A lighthearted note suggests inmates seeking release should weigh the benefits of a sure board facility. The line hints at a place offering reliable lodging or supervision as an alternative. It frames the idea as a clever quip rather than a formal report.
Grandfalls Doings from Wimodaughsis Society and Local Notes
The Wimodaughsis Society at Union Church marked its birth day with a polished church and new carpets. Visits from Miss Weyerts and Miss Garnet Bentley. Mrs. L. L. Winless' week with Mrs. Harold Eudal y. Bro. Miller’s sermons at Marathon. school entertainments by American and Mexican programs. children recall bears and the wolf. Mr and Mrs John White of Pyote weekend guests. Bro. Gregg absent due to Mrs. Gregg’s illness. Mrs. R I Greer’s earache relief. B T S reports good attendance. four church departments. Kiogen family in Wink. A D Cummins adds a covered porch. French welcomed to town. swings being installed at the Mexican school. Mary Lee joins church families.
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Wimodaughsis Society
Bro. Miller
John White
Pyote
Bro. Gregg
Gregg
Lloyd Miller
Tiny Mary Lee
Mary Lee
Rumors on Franklin D Roosevelt and the Presidency
The text claims Franklin D Roosevelt did not complain about being compelled to take the presidency and that any objection remained private. It also asserts he did not deny rumors that he truly desired the role.
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Franklin D
President’s strenuous labors leave folks relieved
Most readers note relief that the president’s heavy burdens and strenuous efforts did not fall on them, expressing amusement at the idea of a presidential lightning strike and a lighter mood overall.
White House Dog May Greet Tourists With a Paw
A White House dog could be trained to shake hands with visitors to welcome them, easing the burden on President Roosevelt who cannot greet everyone personally. The idea envisions a friendly canine as a polite ambassador for the executive residence.
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Roosevelt
White House
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al. Cohol
Texas Good Roads Association
Yeggs
Washington
Pangburn
Wink
Central Drug Co
Ole Olson
Theater
Mirandy
Benito Mustolini
Duce
al Smith
America
Mahatma
Gandhi
Dame Fortune
Kiogen
A. D. Cummins
Mrs. French
Wluits
Men’s Sox
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