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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
1
This piece urges merchants to advertise despite tight budgets, arguing newspapers need ads as readers rely on them and shoppers are careful with every dollar. It stresses the mutual dependence of paper, merchant, and reader and urges persistent effort to win customers amid economic strain.
A Citizen letter from Wink Texas condemns hoarding and profiteering during hard times. It compares Capone’s tax evasion to a National City Bank case, calls for equality before the law, and protests large bank dividends amid widespread unemployment and destitution.
The Monahans High School band directed by Eskridge will travel Friday to Fort Stockton for a 2 30 p m concert at the high school auditorium. The Fort Stockton band led by Granger previously performed in Monahans and now West Texas directors Eskridge Ray and Granger plan more band exchanges to grow bands regionally.
A local offer invites readers to renew subscriptions to the News and enjoy Admiration Coffee on the house. The promotion highlights complimentary coffee as a perk for renewed or new subscribers.
Sixteen members and four guests attended the Monahans Lions Club luncheon at the Tubb building. Dr. W. O. Rehmeyer and Dr. E. J. Cook discussed Ward County Hospital plans while charter night was scheduled for April 7 with extensive civic and social plans.
The Monahans Parent Teachers Association reflects on 1933 progress under Mrs. Orville Pigman whose leadership expanded parental and teacher involvement. Mrs. Theo Andrews was reelected president, continuing a program begun in 1930 31 82, with aims to safeguard childhood and push a progressive agenda for next year.
Tom Vernon of Merit Texas recalled a January 20 1916 transaction with Daggett Keen Commission Co Fort Worth listing 80 hogs weighing 12750 pounds sold for 879 75 gross. Deductions freight yardage corn inspection and commission left net 842 90 for Vernon.
Mesdames J. H. Leidecker and J. A. Casey were visitors in Pecos on Monday, adding to local social activity and gatherings.
Miss Willie Mae Casey and Mrs J J Thorpe were visitors in Odessa on Tuesday as the local social scene noted their visit.
Monahans schools Superintendent J A Summerhill announced in Midland that state standards will be met and a new school building is likely. He described 13 affiliated units and plans to add seven more with departmentalization and five to six new teachers.
A new income source emerges as three wells in the O'Brien pool between Monahans and Wickett connect to the Pecos main. Pecos now receives sweet gas and officials of Southern Union Gas expect rates could fall up to 20 percent due to higher heat units per 1 000 cubic feet.
The Monahans Ford plant building is nearing completion and will be ready for occupancy within the next few days. Owner Mr. Yarbrough has not set an opening date but says new cars will be in and ready for inspection as soon as the building finishes.
Rev J A Kidd of the Pecos Valley Baptist Association spent the past week in Wink and reports a very successful revival at Jal yielding 21 additions to the church, mostly boys and men. He helped organize the First Baptist church here four years ago.
Dr W O Rehmeyer, a University of Maryland graduate, joins Dr E J Cook at Ward County Hospital. He specializes in surgery and ENT but is trained as a general practitioner and will practice with Cook in the firm Cook & Rehmeyer. The office will be at Ward County Hospital with future rooms to be opened, including X-ray and laboratory facilities.
A Pecos woman recounts a close call with a panther near her Monahans home. Local safety notices warn kite-flyers about dangers near electric lines as Texas Electric Service Co releases precautions for children. Company linemen will visit schools to explain kite hazards further.
Ramon Grierson owner of the Va Let Cleaners fell ill at the shop on Monday. Dr. Cook attended and doctors later diagnosed a stroke of paralysis. He was taken to the home of Mrs. Carden where he is receiving care.
Marion F. Peters of Midland is nominated by local Lions club members for Governor of District Two. A civic leader and West Texas Gas Co. manager, he heads the Midland Lions club and has expanded attendance. Peters is active in church work, Chamber of Commerce, Red Cross, and Boy Scouts.
A historical overview explains Lions International monthly reporting, aims, and the role of service clubs. It lists annual community activities including eyeglasses for 2895 children, tonsil removals for 355, fish and tree-planting milestones, toy distributions, and safety materials, highlighting Melvin Jones's 1914 vision and the 1917 formal founding.
Mrs. Monroe Kerr of Pecos recalls an 1886 near Monahans panther encounter while living on a ranch. The big cat chased her into a house as her father and brothers chased it, ending when her brother fired a rifle at the beast, which died with a heart shot. The 11 foot panther prowled the rooms until killed. The pelt and claws survived as family relics.
Deputy sheriff Dick Lewis III has suffered rheumatism for weeks but is gradually improving. Friends hope he will return to duty soon after his illness.
County Judge Fred P. Snelson of Barstow called at the News office last Friday and spoke pleasantly with staff.
J. O. Hendricks of the Prince Drilling Company was brought here Monday night for treatment for an injured hand. Dr Keyfs administered the treatment.
E. J. Yeorgin, an employee of Magnolia Petroleum Company, was treated at Dr Keye's Hospital this week for injuries to his left hand suffered while loading pipe.
J A Haley an employee of Big Spring Oil Company was brought to Monahans from Royalty for treatment at Dr Keye s Hospital after injuring his eye while working at Royalty.
A harsh note contrasts escape attempts with the appeal of a place offering reliable board. The speaker suggests that those aiming to leave jail should weigh the benefits of steady nourishment and shelter in a controlled setting.
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