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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
4
The Monahans News lists W H Guy as editor and manager with a subscription price of 1.50 for one year. It notes entry as second class matter February 26, 1931 at Monahans Texas and publication every Friday. The paper disclaims erroneous reflections and invites correction by the editor.
A reflective toast from a departing person to the successor, hoping they find strength from the speaker's battles and learn from his failures. The speaker passes on hard earned wisdom and prayers for the successor’s dreams to be realized, ending with a imagined reunion in the great unknown.
Bruce Brewer explains how mail order firms identify good towns by secretly purchasing local newspapers to see if merchants advertise heavily. He notes that towns with active local ads are more promising for mail order sales and that merchants should advertise in the best read publication, the weekly newspaper.
The passage extols the weekly newspaper as a highly newsy publication that closely reaches readers and guarantees merchants that their advertising will be read throughout the territory.
A Lovington Leader opines on the 1919 Texas case against seven brewers who pleaded guilty and paid fines totaling 281000 dollars plus costs. The article cites poll tax violations and meddling in elections, quoting internal memos on poll taxes and bribery.
Tyler Commercial College advertises radio training at KGKB 1500 kilocycles with government licensed instructors and hands on transmitter room experience. It promotes three distinct advantages and urges readers to request Radio Booklet R-6 for details.
Tyler Texas Roy Garret a Willowbrook Country Club golf pro told police a burglar answered his call from the clubhouse and waited as he drove there. The thief fled with Garret’s golf bag a set of clubs and about 15 dollars.
An ad invites Barstow diners to Claude Black’s restaurant offering the best foods in town. The line 9-tf ¢ appears as a stray symbol in the readable text.
J B Cotten attorney of Crane attended Federal Court in El Paso from April 29 to May 2 representing the plaintiff in C R Vail vs Aetna Life Ins Co obtaining $1 500 and costs for Vail who is night watchman at McCamey and formerly with Humble Oil. Also secured a cash settlement in AL New vs Texas Indemnity Ins Co pending in Winkler County District Court Cotten represented Mr New, formerly with Skelly Company at Wink.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Estes and daughter Dorothy plan to leave this week for Roswell to spend several weeks while Mr. Estes receives treatment from an eye ear and nose specialist. Henry Simpson will depart soon for Hot Springs New Mexico for his annual bath.
Mr and Mrs H W Bland accompanied by Max Bland left Tuesday for Balmorhea on a fishing trip. Readers may expect a good story from Hugh upon their return in the next issue.
The note hints at travel to Mexico tied to events or memory of 49ers and upcoming days described in a brief line. No further context or names are provided.
Judge J. B. Cotten of Crane spent hours in Monahans in the latter part of last week. He had recently returned from east Texas where he settled a number of compensation cases.
Judge J. Lee Biberry arrived back home last week after visiting Palestine. He was accompanied by Mrs. Bilberry who had stayed with her parents in the city.
Mrs Dick Lewis announces moving her dressmaking and hem-stitching business to a home near the standpipe. Advertises available services and location for patrons seeking alterations and custom sewing.
Mr and Mrs Ray Beard of Kermit were guests of Mr and Mrs Corbet Avary Tuesday. Beard is one of Winkler County's most prominent cattle and dairymen.
Mrs H A Adams and her daughter Patsy Jeane left on Wednesday for Big Spring to visit relatives and attend the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention. Patsy Jeane will enter the bathing revue wearing a banner reading Miss Monahans.
Rowen Hudson, attorney, recently in Pecos for two weeks, has returned to his office at the city hall. Apply at Oasis Hotel for the apartment rental.
Local creditors report sending multiple bills to individuals who profess wisdom but fail to settle debts. Despite repeated notices, no payments or responses have appeared, prompting collectors to pursue further actions.
Roy L. Thomas, previously with the Conroe field, arrived last week and is now connected with an operating in the Royalty field.
A for sale notice details a fire room house in Monahans with two lots and a well with pump. Price listed as 275 dollars for quick sale. See Fern Tatom. 10-tie
Elder J. H. Wilhite of Pecos will conduct Sunday services at the Christian Church with morning and evening gatherings. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Large display meat box for sale originally priced at $650.00. Offered at a bargain price. Apply at the News office.
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