11 May 1933
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
1
A fragment from I Am the Guy by W H Guy hints at rumors surrounding a named figure. The text offers limited context and does not reveal concrete events or dates. Further readable content is needed for a fuller summary.
The Monahans News reports chatter of a revival event titled the days of '49, with hints of a secret election in Texas and Lions Club meetings, plus promises of $10,000 worth of fun for a dime. The piece urges community cooperation, sidewalk funding, and civic improvement as Monahans eyes growth ahead. It also invites readers to honor Mother's Day on May 14 and suggests gifting the paper to mothers away from home.
A Sunday crash on South Minor street left six injured when a truck loaded with oil field piping struck a Chevrolet sedan carrying L. Lancaster and family. The impact rolled the sedan over multiple times, causing serious injuries including a severed biceps and multiple rib fractures. The driver, K. D. Vincent of Wink, was arrested then released on $2500 bond pending grand jury action. The accident occurred at the Underwood place, echoing a fatal years‑past crash at the same spot.
The Monahans Lions Club met on Wednesday with 13 members and 7 visitors from the Wink club. President George H. Rhodes announced the days of the '49 community hall fundraiser May 30 to June 1. Lions Deck, Prater, Summerhill, and Reed spoke, and attendance is rising.
The Ward County commissioners court held a regular session at the county seat on Monday. After the oath of the equalization board, only routine business was transacted and Commissioner West of Precinct 2 said the body will reconvene next Monday in a called session to take up important matters.
The Pen-Ell Theatre bathing revue drew full houses last Thursday with Miss Marie Underwood winning first prize for figure and pose and Miss Naveline Hurst second for attire. Patronage supported the Monahans baseball club. proceeds totaled about 31 dollars. Two year old Patsy Jeane Adams delighted the crowd as Miss Monahans, after which she and her mother planned to attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention in Big Spring. Patsy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Adams.
W. A. Estes returned from Midland with two registered Hereford bulls bought from the Aycock farms. He says they are the finest yearling bulls he has seen and will be used to improve his cattle strain on the Monahans ranch. The Estes ranch is noted for producing extra grade cattle.
Residents ask about the upcoming 1849 era days as Monahans gears up for events. Organizers invite inquiries and outline plans for local celebrations and activities.
Mrs. Mary Jane Hill 69 died May 5 after a short illness in Pecos Hospital. Funeral services were Sunday at 3 PM at First Baptist Church with Rev. J. A. Kidd of Pecos and Rev. Ira Harrison officiating. Burial in Monahans cemetery. She lived in Ward and Winkler counties 39 years and left four children, two brothers, twelve grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
Mr. P. B. Willis, previously confined to his room for several days due to a severe asthma attack, is able to be out again.
J B Jordan arrived back from a business trip to Lubbock, concluding his travels and returning to duties.
Lem Smith of Ft. Stockton arrived in town on Monday for business engagements and met with local contacts.
A brief note invites readers to consider travel to Mexico as the 1849 days approach, signaling upcoming celebrations or events tied to the era.
Corbet C. Avary and H. G. Knipp traveled to Barstow on Monday for a business engagement this week.
A mother recalls the early moments of her son from childhood to manhood. She muses on the small gifts and shared laughter and tears that shaped her love, insisting a mother’s heart remains fixed in those fragile memories.
R. H. Alexander, independent oil operator from Fort Worth, moves rigs from Brown and Coleman counties to Monahans and will begin operations at once on section 27, block 34, H. T. C. R. R. survey. Location is 1650 feet from the north line and 1150 feet from the south line of the Louis Richetor 60 A lease.
The Monahans high school band, led by director Sanford Eskridge, accompanied by many parents and relatives, traveled to Abilene for the West Texas High School Band Contest run by Simmons University Cowboy band. Attendees reported an outstanding overall performance, with local pride in the result.
W. L. Monroe of Abilene has leased and assumed management of the Ballard Hotel in Monahans. A longtime area resident, Monroe plans to rename it the Monroe Hotel and serve home style meals. He recently visited the News office to stay informed on local Ward County affairs.
Commencement exercises for the Monahans High School graduation class are tonight May 11 at 8:00 at the school building. Rev Gus Ramage and Judge J A Crane of Pecos will participate. Graduates receiving diplomas include Dorothy Estes Ozell West Claudia Long Joe and George McNeff J C Avary T J Vernon and Bruce Jordan.
The city council met Monday and heard bids on a new Pomona pump for 25 to 75 gallons per minute. No contract was awarded yet as officials pursue a standardized pump type matching the existing system. Secretary Mrs. P B Willis was asked to obtain quotations on a Pomona pump. The current Pomona centrifugal pump with a 5 HP motor has served well for over two years.
Monroe Baker, a cowboy near Midland, confronted a mad coyote biting his sheep. He ran to the house for a gun, and the creature seized his nightgown as he fled. The coyote remained in the yard until morning when Baker shot it.
Local rancher Earl Estes sold 250 yearling steers shipped to South Dakota last week. The sale occurred on a windy day with cowboys aiding, while W A West narrowly escaped injury after a fall and a dramatic rope incident with a unruly steer. West blamed the broken saddle and joked about the “jake leg” as he recovered.
Mesdames Jack Wright Jack Lane Gilbert Jackson and P B Willis attended the school of instruction of the Order of the Eastern Star held in Odessa last Friday with other members.
J. C. Avary intends to leave soon for Tyler Texas to enroll in a business course at Tyler Commercial College. He will study subjects related to commerce and seek improvements in his professional skills.
A compact note signals anticipation for events tied to 1849 era dates, hinting at a historical context or retrospective. No further details are provided in the fragment.
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