Postpone Softball Opening To May 22
Postponement notice shifts the softball opener to May 22. The report also details Ordovician strike activity in northern Pecos county with storage tanks moved from Odessa to Anderson-Prichard Oil Corp. and Monte Warner’s No 1 Masterson. Well metrics include shut in at 4,595 feet and initial flow data from Ellenberger formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Anderson-Prichard Oil Corp
Monte Warner
M. I. Masterson
Pecos County
Ellenberger
Ordovician
Masterson
H&gn
County Court In Session Faces Crowded Docket
Judge Fred P. Snelson pushes through a crowded docket at the acting courthouse as District Court opens next week. Cases include liquor-law violations, lotteries, swindling with checks, thefts, a Calloway Refinery below standard gas and oil suit, and five Monahans youths slated for charges over damage to two airplanes at the local airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred P. Snelson
District Court
Texas
Calloway
Snelson
Monahans
Peerless Well in South Ward near Texas Cotton Industries strike
Peerless Oil & Gas Co. No. 1 Texas Cotton Industries in South Ward County extends high gravity Pecos Valley pool area a half mile north. The well recovered tools from 100 feet off bottom and is estimated to yield 100 barrels daily from pay at 1856 to 1859 feet. Tubing being run. Location is 330 feet from south and east lines of NE 1,348.6 acres, Section 39-1-H&TC, north of Edwards and Donnelly No. 1 Berber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peerless Oil & Gas Co
Texas Cotton Industries
Ward County
Pecos Valley Pool
H&tc
Edwards and
Donnelly No
Berber
Monahans Fishing Fleet Goes To Sea
Monahans fishing fleet sailed this week and skippers report excellent catches. locals from Monahans join Isaak Walton enthusiasts at Red Bluff Lake for the season opener while some fish at Belmnorhea. Named anglers include Dave Sud Gert Herbert Hudler Mr and Mrs Deason Cecil Hodges Du 2 wife Harry Holcomb W A Andrews Roger Cundiff Mr and Mrs C A Schofield Ny and Alvs H W Davis from Wic kett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Isaak Walton
Red Bluff Lake
Belmnorhea
Butch
Dave Sud Gert
Herbert Hudler
Ert Deason
Cecil Hodges
Harry Holcomb
W. A. Andrews
Roger Cundiff
Mr. Aid
Irs
C. A. Schofield
Alvs
H. W. Davis
Wickett
Buffalo Couple Visits El Paso Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs R B McQuiddy and Jr and Mrs Miller of Buffalo New York went to El Paso last weekend.
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R. B. McQuiddy and Jr
Miller
Buffalo
New York
el Paso
Schedule Remains the Same With Play Week Later
Ward County Softball League postpones season opening to May 22. Opening doubleheader features Monahans Indians versus Standard Pipe Liners, and Monahans Giants versus Standard Oilers. Games set nightly Tuesday Thursday Friday through mid August at High School stadium under flood lights. Admission 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County Softball League
Monahans Indians
Monahans Giants
Standard Oilers
Cabot’s
Cats
Atlantic
Cabot
Indians
Bodenhoffs Visit Monahans After Waco Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bodenhoff and Mrs. Alma Horn arrive in Monahans from Waco. They came in response to the serious illness of Mr. Horn, who died last month. The Bodenhoffs plan to stay several days to handle business matters. he formerly ran a department store here before selling to Dunlap's last January.
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Bodenhoffs
Harry Bodenhoff
Alma Horn
Bodenhoff
Monahans
Waco
Horn
Dunlap’s
Ward County Cotton Yield Up 51 Lbs By AAA for 1939
County agent John Mogford reports Ward county average lint yield per acre rose from 187 pounds in 1938 to 238 pounds in 1939 under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. AAA payments to local farmers will exceed 1938 by about 13,489 dollars, with total 1939 payments near 100,000 dollars if farmer cooperation is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
John Mogford
AAA
Mogford
Superintendent John S. White Remains Gravely Ill
Superintendent John S. White of Grandfalls Royalty school remains gravely ill after an appendectomy. He is still receiving blood transfusions and treatment for an internal infection in Lubbock where he is listed in serious condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. White
Grandfalls Royalty School
Lubbock
Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Scroggins
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Scroggins announce the birth of a six and one half pound daughter. The baby was born Wednesday morning May 3 in Abilene hospital from which Mrs. Scroggins was graduated as a nurse. Mr. Scroggins is associated with Wooten's Wholesale Grocery in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Scroggins
Abilene Hospital
Seek School For Northside Grade Papi's
Residents of the north side seek a new elementary school building for grades up to five. A petition will be presented to the school trustees at the next board meeting. Advocates cite four daily crossings of railroad tracks and main street as a safety hazard for children.
Dwayne Franklin Burned In Classroom Chemical Explosion
High school senior Dwayne Franklin was painfully burned on hands and face when chemicals he mixed in a classroom experiment exploded on Wednesday. He received treatment at a local hospital where its reported burns were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwayne Franklin
New Scout Executive Visits in Monahans
Stanley Mate recently appointed Scout executive for the district visited Monahans on Monday. He was accompanied by Al Stiles regional executive from Sweetwater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Stanley Mate
al Stiles
Sweetwater
Grandfalls Lions Win District Flag
The Grandfalls Lions Club won the attendance banner for the largest delegation at the district conference in Pecos last week. Thirty three Lions, Lionesses and guests from Grandfalls attended the meeting which included a banquet and entertainment program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls Lions Club
Pecos
Grandfalls
Barstow Water System In Progress At City
Workmen advance on Barstow's new city water system valued at 56000 dollars. A 50000 gallon storage tank was installed last week and over two miles of 4 inch pipe laid with most ditches dug. Completion eyed for mid next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow
Superintendent Lewis resigns from Monahans-Wickett ISD
P. D. Lewis, who had been reelected for another year with a pay raise, submitted his resignation to school board president J. E. Middleton. He will become superintendent of Forsan schools starting July 1, and his wife will teach there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Lewis
Menahans-Wickett
Fersan
Monahans-Wickett
J. E. Middleton
wir.Lewis
Lewis
Forsan
Mr. Lewis
Major A E. Lang
Pyote
Middleton
Bruton Family Returns from Cisco Visit
Mrs Ollie Bruton and her daughter Billie returned Tuesday from a brief visit with Mrs Bruton s parents in Cisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Bruton
Billie
Bruton
Cisco
Merchants Seek 7 O Clock Closing Hour This Summer
The chamber of commerce plans a 7 pm closing for merchants to cut weekday hours this summer. Most contacted business men have agreed, with others to follow. If accepted the earlier closing takes effect Monday May 8, excluding drug stores cafes and filling stations.
Arrest Pair Sought Over Louisiana Jail Break in Grandfalls
Bloodhounds tracked Vernon and Mae Scruggs after they fled a parked car near Wic kett Sunday night as officers approached. Carroll and Fred Russell, who gave false names, were jailed. car tied to Lake Charles theft but motor number altered. Scruggs pair wanted for February escape in Harrisonburg, La. All four held in Pecos awaiting extradition.
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Vernon
Mae Scruggs
Wickett
Grandfalls
Louisiana
Scruggs
Buddy Carroll
Fred Russell
Carroll
Russell
Lake Charles
Harrisonburg
Pecos
Homemaking Club selects Monahans delegates for state event
Peggy Harrison Margie Owens and Catherine Estes were chosen at the Monahans Homemaking Club style show to represent the town at the upcoming Galveston state event. The delegates were selected for their yearlong work and will return to Monahans Sunday after the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Harrison
Margie Owens
Catherine Estes
Monahans
State Realty
Galveston
Lore Pri
Girl Born To Rayblatts In Pecos Hospital
Mr and Mrs Abe Rayblatt announce the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter on Saturday April 29 in a Pecos hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Rayblatt
Pecos
Record Of Ward County First Election Em 1292 Filed At Court
A certified copy records Ward County's first election held March 29, 1892. It shows 87 votes total with R D Gage elected County Judge and S H Parker as Assessor. Barstow led for county seat with 75 to Center's 12. Precinct 4 cast no votes. A D Irvin won Precinct 3 for Precinct 4 representation. First county officers listed include S D McWhorter as clerk and W M Ware as sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Barstow
R. D. Gage
Ward County
Reeves County
Reeves County Court
S. H. Parker
Monahans
Grandfalls and Royalty
A. D. Irvin
S Carson
Andy Battinghouse
M. B. Cransby
Mr. Cranson
M. B. Tatten
T. B Anderson
P. H. Duraci
Pressnet
District Court to Open Monday
Monahans residents hear State Senator Winfield will oppose the County Judges Bill. The measure would shift unpaid county road bonds onto the state and fund repayment from the gasoline tax. The Monahans Chamber of Commerce wired its opposition and seeks support from Winfield and Representative Goodman. no word yet from Goodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leman Brown
Winfield
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Goodman
Midland Man Speaks At Rotary Meeting
Fred Wemple of Midland was guest speaker at the Rotary luncheon. The past district governor offered advice for a strong start to the new Monahans club. Other guests included Paul Smith of Midland James Key of Odessa and J L Burke plus J W PyLurn of Hobbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wemple
Midland
Rotary
Wemple
Monahans Club
Paul Smith
James Key
Odessa
J. L. Burke
J. W. Py- Lurn
Hobbs
Bank Front Nears Finish as Ollie Bouton Moves In
Work on the bank building and adjacent Palace Barber Shop is nearing completion this week. Glass fronts are installed and brick work finished with minor interior tasks remaining. Ollie Bouton will occupy the front unit adjoining the bank, while the Chamber of Commerce office sits in the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Palace
Ollie Bouton
Benk
Chamber of Commerce
Solo And Ensemble Winners At National Contest
Monahans band entries at Abilene national contest earned two first division ratings and one second division. A clarinet trio of Jack Strickler Jimmy Collins and Arlan Tate placed first division and Tom Green won first division in the twirling drum major contest. Donald Yarbro earned second division as a flute soloist. The complete band was not entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Abilene
Jack Strickler
Jimmy Collins
Arlan Tate
Tom Green
Donald Yarbro
Local Scouts Attend Big Spring Round Up
Monahans Boy Scouts will attend the West Texas Round-Up at Big Spring this week according to W. A. Andrews, a local scoutmaster. More than 2000 Scouts are expected at the event where competition in all forms of Scoutcraft will be held under expert supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
West Texas
Big Spring
W. A. Andrews
Mrs Cundiff and Bary Arrived Last Night
Mrs Roper Cundiff and her daughter Suzanne formerly from Lebanon Kentucky arrived last night to join Mr Cundiff head coach of Monahans High School. Mr Cundiff came to Monahans the first of April to assume her duties at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roper Cundiff
Suzanne
Lebanon
Kentucky
Cundiff
Monahans High School
Monahans
Caywood Couple Welcome Son Robert Eynon Caywood
Mr and Mrs E A Caywood announce the birth of a son named Robert Eynon Caywood in Biz Sting hospital on Tuesday May 2. Mrs Caywood’s mother and her daughters from Monahans traveled to Big Spring for the event.
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E. A. Caywood
Robert Eynon Caywood
Biz
Grandfalls Baptists to Build New Church
Plans for a new Baptist church building in Grandfalls have been drawn and approved by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls Baptists
Bulding
Grandfalls
May term opens with center on Ward County murder case
The May term of District Court opens Monday with heavy interest in the criminal docket. Ward county’s first murder case in years, involving Hugh White over the March 29 midnight slaying of S. Punk Weaver at Royalty, is slated for Grand Jury consideration. An appeal from City Court fines against W. B. Howell for reselling out-of-county cars without an established new car agency also adds local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Grand
Hugh White
S. “Punk” Weaver
Royalty
W. B. Howell
Monahans
Big Bend Park Prospects Improve as House Passes Bill
The Texas House backed Senate bill 109 by a 109 to 20 vote sending it toward the Governor. If established, $225000 yearly would fund maintenance and 120000 visitors would spend about seven days in Texas, totaling at least $3500000 annually. The House removed an appropriation provision, so the bill returns to the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
Brewster County
House
Senate
Austin
Texas
James V. Alfred
Albert Cauthorn
H. L. Winegueit
Legion Play Draws Crowd At High School Auditorium
Advance ticket sale reflected strong interest in the American Legion play Mistery at Midnight. A first show drew a full house yesterday afternoon and a second performance is slated for tonight with awards in the baby contest announced then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Mistery
Bob Robinson
Master’s Cafe Leased to Mrs Harrison
Mrs. Sam Harrison has leased Master’s Cafe and operates as Harrison’s Coffee Shop. She partners with George Green in the Lone Star Cafe venture, retaining an interest, while brother Paul Allen remains manager after years with Lone Star. Allen adds Monahans ties, previously with Walgreen in Dallas and San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Harrison
Harrison
George Green
Lone Star Cafe
Paul Allen
Lone Star
Allen
Monahans
Walgreen Company
Dallas
San Antonio
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Sevea
Ward
Gravely
Mrs. L. M. Scroggins
Seek School
Northside
Papi
Grandfalls Lions
Barstow City
Supt. Lewis
THE
Rayblatts
Bary
Mrs
Big Bend Park
Legion
Master’s Cafe
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