Barstow Tennis Preliminaries Highlight Local Girls Champions
In Barstow last Saturday the girls doubles Ozell West and Naivelene Hurst defeated Grandfalls 12 games to 2. Ruby Minton won the girls singles by default. Bruce Jordan and T J Vernon won boys doubles but Bruce fell in singles. Supporters say the team will win Friday against Barstow. The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs J T Miller. high score went to Mrs J A Casey and second to Miss Acthley.
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Barstow
Ozell West
Naivelene Hurst
Ruby Minton
Bruce Jordan
T. J. Vernon
Bruce
J. T. Miller
S. W. Estes
L. C. Casey
J. A. Casey
Dave Suddreth
T. M. Warner
Tommy Thomas
Mary Sue Acthley
Acthley
Suddreth
Monahans Loboes Set for Local Track Meet Saturday
Monahans places four runners Gentry White Jordan and Cox for a home track event with strong entries. Officials urge hometown support with free admission and a Saturday afternoon meet on the football field.
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Monahans
Gentry
White
Jordan
Cox
Sousa Designated Stars and Stripes Forever To Honor Rep Shallenberger
A resolution in Washington designated The Stars and Stripes Forever by Philip Sousa as the march in honor of John Shallenberger a Nebraska Democrat congressman. The action signals a formal tribute and follows Sousa’s authorship narrative within congressional proceedings.
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Washington
Philip Sousa
John Rep. Shallenberger
Nebraska
Moratorium Uncovered At County Fair Display
Among items at the financial moratorium a display featured the Tee-O currency used by the 90th Division AEF in Germany. The currency named for Texas and Oklahoma guardsmen appeared in elaborate scrollwork and multiple denominations at the county fair.
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Austin
A.E.F
Germany
Texas
Oklahoma
Youth Facing Trial On Air Murder Charge
Earl Dodson, 17, of San Benito, Texas, is slated for trial on murder charges in the February death of Lehman Nelson, a flying instructor, 1,000 feet above the ground. The indictment also alleges Dodson aided in Nelson’s death and sought to steal the plane with Erin McCall, his roommate and Nelson’s student, who was in the rear cockpit. Witnesses report a shot fired during a dizzying flight, the plane veering before McCall allegedly landed the craft with Nelson shot and someone in the front shooting himself.
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Brownsville
Tex
Earl Dodson
San Benito
Dodson
Lehman Nelson
Harlingen Tex
Nelson
Erin McCall
McCall
Texas Gears to Repeal Boxing Ban in 1895 Legacy
A Texas bill before the legislature proposes six round bouts under state athletic supervision with ten rounds for championships. The move revives reminiscences of the early era when prize fighting faced enforcement, and officers in many cities have often tolerated club exhibitions. Former Governor Dan Moody relied on Rangers to halt illicit boxing activities in Dallas and elsewhere.
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Austin
Texas
Bob Fitzsimmons
Peter Maher
State Athletic Commission
Dan Moody
Rangers
Dallas
Tyler Commercial College promotes training and scholarships
An editorial urging youths to pursue thorough training at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. The school is accredited with a large faculty and preferred by business firms, and a scholarship discount is available through W. H. Guy, editor of the Monahans News.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
W. H. Guy
Monahans News
Election of officers and social planned after meeting
Minutes note many members were ill last month so next year’s officers were not elected. All members urged to attend this month. A social will follow the meeting.
Ward Co Hospital News Highlights Local Accidents
Dr. W O Redmyre joins T P emergency staff with Dr Cook near Monahans. J T Robisone of Austin Bros. fell from a scaffold at Ozark Chemical plant injuring a foot. Mr and Mrs W C Greer of San Francisco suffered a serious crash west of Monahans, with hip laceration and minor injuries.
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W. O. Redmyre
Dr. Cook
Monahans
J. T. Robisone
Austin Bros
Ozark
W. C. Greer
San Francisco
Local Social Notes Highlight Mrs Andrews and Mrs Holman Trip
Mrs Theo Andrews and Mrs J R Holman left Monday for El Paso to spend the week with friends and relatives and to attend the Baptist Sunday School Convention. Harvey Beauchamp district manager of the Southern Union Gas Co visited from Pecos. The Bradt and Bowen couples from El Paso stopped here for a visit with Joe Sherwood. they travel to Denton to see Dorothy Rose Bradt a student inc. Dick Campbell and wife may return Tuesday from Fort Worth. Deputy Sheriff Dick Lewis left for Hot Springs New Mexico for rheumatism treatment. Miss Reeda Watts and Miss Maxine Pitzer were weekend visitors in Midland with friends and relatives.
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Theo Andrews
J. R. Holman
el Paso
Harvey Beauchamp
Southern Union Gas Co
Pecos
Everett Bradt
W. H. Bowen
Joe Sherwood
Bradt
Sherwood
Denton
Dorothy Rose Bradt
Student Inc
Dick Lewis
Hot Springs
N. M
Local Socials and Visits Reported in Mona and Barstow
Mrs. Theodore Thomas and Mrs. T. H. Nee of Pyote shopped in Mona last Thursday. Sheriff Irby Dyer of Barstow transacted business here Friday and Saturday.
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Theodore Thomas
T. H. Nee
Pyote
Monahans
Irby Dyer
Barstow
For Sale Large Display Meat Box Bargain Offer
Classified note offers a large display meat box for sale with original price $650.00 and a bargain sale claim. It directs buyers to apply at the News office. The text adds a tax hint about Uncle Sam allowing bad debt deductions, noting debtors claim all debts are bad.
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Uncle Sam
Making of a Reader: Jack London and the Power of Stories
A San Francisco Bay wharf rat discovers a Jack London tale in Oakland Public Library. The adventure inspires self reflection, leading to a life of helpful deeds. The piece argues stories shape children more than sermons and urges accessible reading for both boys and girls.
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San Francisco Bay
Oakland Public Library
Jack London
Texans Plan Trek to Sample New Beer
The Old Spanish Trail to Lake Charles Louisiana will see heavy auto traffic as beer becomes legal. Texas not yet authorizing sale April 7 prompts Beaumont Houston Galveston beer fans to drive to Lake Charles to sample the new product. Lake Charles lies 50 miles east of Beaumont.
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Beaumont
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Here
Houston to Have Can Factory
The Continental Can Company of New York announced plans for a $500,000 factory and warehouse in Houston that will employ about 100 people. Construction will begin soon.
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Houston
tThe Continental Can Company of
New York
National Guard Training Camps Planned for 56th Cavalry and 36th Infantry
Plans announced for a two weeks training camp for the 56th Cavalry Brigade at Camp Wolters near Mineral Wells starting July 8. The 36th Division Infantry will train at Camp Hulen Palacious August 5 to 19.
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Austin
National Guard of Texas
56Th Cavalry
Camp Wolters
Mineral Wells
36Th Division
Camp Hulen
Palacious
Fad Hits Texas Horse Breeders
West Texas breeders faced heavy losses as demand for Argentine mounts rises among polo players and East buyers. B W Floyd, veteran breeder, says Argentine stock lacks the uniform type stamina and quality of American thoroughbreds used in polo racing and general use despite U S team wins over South America.
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West Texas
East
B. W. Floyd
Horeman
United States
Floyd
Deputy Arrests Suspect After Two Year Chase
Fort Worth police and seven officers arrested Glenn Williamson, 48, at a farm house after a two year pursuit through West Texas cattle towns and East Texas oil fields. Williamson faces charges of theft of five cows in April 1931.
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Fort Worth
West Texas
East Texas
Ed Galloway
Glenn Williamson
Influenza Reduces Spring Poetry in Newspapers
The influenza season has cut the number of spring poems submitted to newspapers. Editors report a noticeable drop in verse contributions as readers seek medical guidance and recovery.
Baptist Church Revival Offering Promised
Pastor Ira Harrison urges church members to attend Sunday services and bring any gold or silver to offer to the Lord. He notes ongoing additions and prays for souls to be saved during the morning meeting.
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Ira Harrison
Straddling Disciples Sermon At Local Methodist Church
Rev H S Burgin preaches next Sunday on Straddling Disciples from the text How long hath ye between two opinions If God be God follow Him The Lord's Supper will be administered after the service Communion to all desiring to partake Communion will be served on the first Sunday of each month An 8 PM lecture sermon Hebrews the Catholic Epistles and Revelation Public invited.
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H. S. Burgin
George H. Rhodes
E. W. Estes
Jim Estes
Midland Visit By Mr and Mrs W T Hamlin
Mr and Mrs W T Hamlin were business visitors in Midland on Tuesday, meeting local merchants and discussing potential trade opportunities with area firms.
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W. T. Hamlin
Midland
Business visits noted for Summerhill and Hudson
Prof J A Summerhill of Midand visited on Monday for business while Judge Rowen Hudson traveled to Pecos on Wednesday for official duties.
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J. A Summerhill of
Midand
Rowen Hudson
Pecos
Barstow Hatchery Offers Electrically Hatched Chicks
Pecos Valley Hatchery in Barstow Texas advertises baby chicks that are electrially hatched and brooded. Sets every Tuesday for deliveries and sales of specialty poultry supplies.
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Pecos Valley Hatchery
Barstow
Texas
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