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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1964
Page
1
Readers weigh in on last week’s column with favorable comments while Horace Norman disputes one puzzle about nails in a keg. Jim Broom teases a new adding and subtracting score card to trap cheaters, promising more math humor and a Turk Reynolds shoutout.
The Imperial Lions led by Wickett and Imperial boys defeated Marfa 5 to 4 to claim the Freshman Teen-Age district title. They earlier beat Iraan-Sheffield 9 to 4 in round one and knocked off the Monahans Cardinals 7 to 3 in the semi finals. The Cardinals took third by beating Monahans Yankees 7 to 3.
Seven Mona hans-Wickett school coaches led by Head Coach Doug Etheridge travel to Fort Worth for the Texas High School Coaches Association convention and clinic. Attendees include E T Martin Maurice Hodges Pat Tone Ken Williamson James Segrist and Euell Kelly with Larry Lowe 1964 Texas Tech graduate teaching and coaching in Palacious junior high this year. The event is the nation’s largest coaching school with over 2200 registrations by mid July and will feature an All-Star North versus South Texas football and basketball game.
Charlie Baker of the First State Bank of Monahans was elected First Vice President of Class VII at the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. He will serve for three years as students must complete three two week summer sessions and pass exams and thesis requirements to graduate.
Jack Grant and Dr. T. W. Longbotham Jr of Monahans are chosen for the 1965 Outstanding Young Men of America. Grant runs Trio Motors and Longbotham has practiced dentistry here. Roy M Edwards of Gulf Oil observes his 25th anniversary August 5. Doug Blankenship chairs the Board and notes selections target ages 21 to 36 for national biographical entries from Jaycee groups. President Kennedy once joined TOYM winners and Lyndon Johnson will write the 1965 foreword.
A shooting at Little Cuba Cafe on East A Street at about 1 am Sunday sent one woman to hospital for emergency treatment and led to another being jailed on a gun discharge charge. Louise Fitts was shot behind the ear with a .22 pistol, but the bullet did not penetrate the skull and she was released after examination. Police said Virdie Lee Smith fired the shot but no complaint was filed.
The Ward County Democratic Club will meet Thursday night August 6 at 7 30 in the district courtroom of the courthouse announced by Mrs Edna Jo Scott All Democrats are urged to attend Guest speaker will be W E Pete Snelson candidate for State Senate from the 29th District from Midland.
July permits totaled 232000 for Monahans with year to date 1304687, over triple last year's pace. Five commercial permits valued 157000 include a 130000 Furr Food Store, a car wash on I 20, a Shell East Sealy mini golf addition to the Field House, and a stadium expansion. Four new homes priced 51900 plus two additions totaling 4700 completed residential activity.
Tomorrow is Dollar Day in Monahans with participating merchants offering special deals. Read this issue of the News for a list of outlets and the best bargains.
The Bob Crider Used Car Lot at 216 W Sealy was burglarized Sunday night. Entry was gained to the office gum machine was broken, a cigarette machine robbed, and a 1963 model station wagon stolen from the lot.
Local merchants stage an old fashion bargains promo this weekend reflecting 1890s style. Staff dress in derbies gay vests bow ties and mustaches while ladies wear bonnets and bustles. Prizes will be awarded for best authentic attire with judging at the First National Bank annex Saturday at 4 pm.
The Friday survey of rotary drilling units in operation in the Permian Basin by Reed Roller Bit Co. reported 226 rigs a decrease of six from last week's total. Lea County New Mexico leads with 44, Pecos 29 Yoakum 13, Ward 8, Andrews 9, Crane 9, Ector 11, Reeves 5, Upton 5, Winkler 5 and others with smaller counts.
Howard Price was taken to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa on Sunday morning after a relapse from an illness that had hospitalized him in Belleview, Washington, last month during his vacation there.
The District 7 Junior Division game features Monahans Lions Club Cats vs Rankin at 8 pm with the winner to meet Marfa Tuesday at 5 pm. Monahans has added Russell Tate Randy Pipkin and Larry Lance under tourney rules. Pipkin is a catcher others are pitchers. District winner advances to Brownwood for State meet. Admission 25c children 30c adults.
Judge J H Starley will hear the Pyote school district consolidation dispute at 9 30 Monday morning August 10 following a pre trial conference. The Pyote School Board may draw funds to pay teachers on 12 month salaries and routine expenses up to that hearing. Five thousand dollars plus necessary expenses may be paid from school funds to attorneys representing Pyote.
Magnolia Pipe Line Company will construct a 76 mile 8 inch gas liquids line from Pecos County to Midland County to transport liquids. Construction starts immediately with completion expected about September 1 under L H True president. Mobil Oil operate plants and line connects Coyanosa field to Pegasus area south of Midland.
George Callender announced that the Monahans Wickett Pyote schools will open on September 1. Pre registration will be held the week prior to the opening date.
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