Monahans locals mention moves and voting plea
In Monahans Texas Electric Service Co. staff Mrs Gladys Gigoux and Mrs Paula Johnson are highlighted. The column notes T C Rutherford joining Coca Cola Bottling Co. and urges citizens to vote, recalling wartime service and expressing anti harassment sentiment toward Castro and his aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Texas Electric Service Co
Gladys Gigoux
Paula Johnson
Craneway
Old Baldy
T. C. Rutherford
T. C
Dorothy
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Lois Rodgers Freed After Posting Bond in Monahans Murder Case
Lois Rodgers, 29, of Monahans, was released from county jail after posting a $5,000 bond. She faces a murder with malice aforethought charge from Justice of the Peace D. H. Reagan, following the fatal shooting of her estranged husband, Bobby Lee Rodgers, at about 11:40 p.m. near the Red Ball Cafe on March 26. The alleged confrontation involved Rodgers drawing a weapon as he threatened to kill Rodgers and Charles Breeding. Rodgers reportedly fired twice, striking him as he reached for a gun. Rodgers died at about 7:40 Wednesday morning after hospital efforts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Rodgers
Monahans
Justice of the Peace
D. H. Reagan
R. B. McGowan, Jr
Bobby Lee Rodgers
Red Ball
Rodgers
Charles Breeding
Rogders
Breeding
Graveside Rites Here Today For Bill Keese
Graveside services for Bill Keese of Anson, a former Monahans resident killed in an oilfield accident near Anson, will be held this afternoon at 4:30 in Monahans with Masonic rites. A morning service was held in Anson at 10, with his widow Delight Perryman among survivors including a son, two daughters, his parents Ollie and, and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Bill Keese
Anson
Keese
Monahans
Delight Perryman
Ollie Keese
Junction
Grandfalls City Election Tuesday set for mayor and two council seats
Grandfalls voters will elect a mayor and two city council members in a Tuesday vote on April 2. Polls open at 8 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Local officials urge participation.
Carol Ann Crowson Services Pending
Services are pending at Barnes Funeral Home for Carol Ann Crowson a six year old girl. She died Saturday at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. No further information was available as this issue went to press.
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Barnes Funeral Home
Carol Ann Crownson
Carol Ann
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Rainfall Reported Early Monday Morning
John Rodgers official weather observer notes a .02 inch rainfall in the showers that occurred early Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rodgers
Wickett Election To Choose Two City Council Members
Wickett citizens will vote Tuesday at Harold Massey’s home from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates seeking seats are F. E. Parker and D. P. Fambrough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickett
Harold Massey
F. E. Parker
D. P. Fambrough
Welcome Newcomers Highlight New Local Residents
Seven new families have arrived in the community since the last report. Names include R. L. Behee J. E. Birmingham James W. Brown Joe Settle Don Worley Margaret Derrick and T/Sgt. Chester Trykowski with addresses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howdy
R. L. Behee
S. Main
J. E. Birmingham
S. Alice
James W. Brown
Turney Apts
W. Hwy
Joe Settle
Don Worley
E. H
Margaret Derrick
Nevada
Chester Trykowski
S. Bruce
Dates Set For Monahans Home and Hobby Show
May 5 to 7 public event at Ward County Coliseum announces largest edition yet. Hours Sun 1 to 6 pm, Mon Tue 7 to 10 pm. Exhibitors include Asher's Bowman's Anthony's Tubb-Watt Pinkerton Lyle's Oil Field. J L Pinkerton returns as general chair. spaces limited to Monahans firms first come. New backgrounds and booth partitions planned. Previous crowds averaged 1500 and attendance is expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Paul Randolph
Chamber of Commerce
Ward County Coliseum
Asher’s
Bowman's
Anthony’s
Tubb-Watt Company
Pinkerton Studio & Camera Shop
Lyle’s Sporting Goods
Oil Field Appliance Company
J. L. Pinkerton
Damage Suit First On Docket
This week’s court docket shrank from 22 civil jury cases to three after dismissals and settlements at pre trial. The morning begins with Wally Bernard as plaintiff in a damage suit against Robert L. Finney. Next are Lem Bright versus Texas Employers Insurance Association and B G Blackman versus TEIA in compensation cases. Seven cases are slated for the week of April 8.
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Wally Bernard
Robert L. Finney
Lem Bright
Texas Employers Insurance Association
B. G
Mona High selects cheerleaders for 1963 64 year
The Mona Hans High School student body chose the 1963 64 cheerleaders and group captains last week. Head cheerleader is Carol Winton. Cheerleaders named are Ann Loftin Charlotte Davidson Susan Reeves Sue Hamm and Sheila Love. Group captains elected are Kila Smith Martha Sitton Myra Ballard and Beverley Rowin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans High School
Carol Winton
Ann Loftin
Charlotte Davidson
Susan Reeves
Sue Hamm
Sheila Love
Kila Smith
Martha Sitton
Myra Ballard
Beverley Rowin
Pon Logan Receives 25 Year Service Pin
Don Logan, district field ganger for Atlantic Pipeline, was awarded a 25 year service pin. Bob Has Tie, assistant regional superintendent, traveled from Midland to present it. Logan began with Atlantic in Midland and has worked in Texas and Venezuela, with about ten years in the current location. He is married and has a son named Jimmy Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Logan
Atlantic Pipeline
Bob Hastie
Midland
Logan
Atlantic
Texas
Venezuela
Jimmy Don
Cancer Crusade Opens Annual Drive in Monahans
Bill Agey was named to head the American Cancer Society 1963 Cancer Crusade in Monahans as the drive begins April 1, Cancer Control Month. Mrs. Collins announced the effort, stressing education and fundraising to support research, early diagnosis, and patient care, with a goal of saving more lives and increasing volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Agey
American Cancer Society
Monahans
Harry Collins
Ward County
ACS
Agey
United States
Thorntonville to Elect First City Officers in April Election
The newly incorporated town of Thorntonville will vote Thursday April 4 to elect a mayor five aldermen and a city marshal from a long candidate list. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Merle Thornton Barber Shop for residents within city limits with valid poll tax. Mayor candidates include Don L Wilson M A DeLong Gordon Bankston and Elton North Sr. Council hopefuls include Ed Lohmann C K Lightfoot C B Bennett R D Tone H M Thornton C S Blackie Carlisle John S Dunn Bill R Delong Leary Theo Hendrix Leonard Long J R Crowson A F Hammons. Marshall candidates are Homer L Holloway Horace Ivey E E Parton Don Widman and E T Buck Prather. Mayor J W Thrasher Sr and Councilman Jack Grant seek re election Tuesday. Voting in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorntonville
Merle Thornton
Don L. Wilson
M. A. DeLong
Gordon Bankston
Elton North, Sr
Ed Lohmann
C. K. Lightfoot
C. B. Bennett
R. D. Tone
H. M. Thornton
C. S. “Blackie” Carlisle
John S. Dunn
Bill R. DeLong
Leary Theo Hendrix
Leonard Long
J. R. Crowson
A. F. Hammons
City Marshall
Homer
Charley Ice Named To PBPA Exec Committee
Charley Ice of Monahans has been named to the Executive Committee of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association PBPA announced by President W T Edwards Also named to the EB committee are Senator Harold L Runnels of Lovington Herbert Feather of Snyder and Jimmy Wilkins of Andrews Edwards cited rising influence and the need for an expanded governing board Election proceeds 8 am to 7 pm at the fire station at Alice and Second Streets Voters choose for mayor and two council seats with candidates Barnes Thrasher Grant Mitchell Sharp Stevenson and others on the ballot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Ice
Monahans
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
W. T. Edwards
PBPA
Edwards
Harold L. Runnels
Lovington
N. M
Herbert Feather
Snyder
Jimmy Wilkins
Andrews
Permian Basin
Burt Rhodes Wins 2-AAA Tennis Title
Monahans enters District 2-AAA tennis meet in Andrews securing first in High School boys singles Burt Rhodes and second in Junior High boys singles and High School girls doubles. Team members include Mike Mc Masters Johnny Avent for boys doubles and Susan Dailey Delores Broom with Ann Kelly in singles and doubles events.
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Monahans
Burt Rhodes
Andrews
Mike McMasters
Johnny Avent
Susan Dailey
Delores Broom
Ann Kelly
Greg Short
Mike Patterson
Mony Patterson
Betty Meadows
Vicki Yates
Sharon Norman
Orren C. Boren Dies at 54 in Monahans
Final rites for Orren Cornelius Boren age 54 will be held at 2 oclock this afternoon at Southside Baptist Church with Rev L A Pattillo officiating. He died Saturday in Big Spring State Hospital born October 24 1908 in Brown County. Survivors include sisters Mrs H M Shelton Mona Hans three half sisters and three brothers with interment in Monahans Cemetery.
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Orren Cornelius Boren
Southside Baptist Church
L. A. Pattillo
Boren
Big Spring State Hospital
Brown County
H. M. Shelton
Monahans
A. Graham
Brownwood
Myrtle Brewer
San Angelo
Mildred McKee
Briceland
Calif
E. S. Boren
Dallas
George Boren
Clovis
Jaycee Elections Scheduled for April 6 at County Coliseum
Junior Chamber of Commerce elections for 1963 will be held Saturday, April 6, at 7 p.m. at the County Coliseum. Only members with dues paid by April 1 may vote.
Speed Opens Auto Repair at 205 E Sealy
Jimmy Speed starts Speed's Automotive Service at 205 E Sealy with about 14 years experience. The shop offers specialization in automatic transmissions, air conditioning, and general auto repair work. Ad copy appears elsewhere in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Speed
Speed
E. Sealy
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Community Center
Castro
France
Elbe
Grandfalls
Carol Ann Crowson
MHS
Pon Logan
Cancer Crusade
J. W. Thrasher, Sr
Jack Grant
Charley Ice
Alice
Second Streets
Thrasher
Ralph Barnes
Grant
Bill Mitchell
L. B. Stevenson, Sr
Jack Sharp
Bennet-Sharp Floor Covering Co
Trio Motor Co
Thrasher Trucking
Waylon Martin
J. Ralph Barnes
L, B. Stevenson, Sr
Chas. O. Ice
AAA
Orren C. Boren
Jaycee
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