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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1963
Page
1
Grandfalls voters approve two bond issues with 117 to 14. Proposition No 1 authorizes 50000 revenue bonds to upgrade the water system, supplementing 180000 bonds from 1955. Prop No 2 allocates 30000 for gas system improvements as leaks waste fuel. Mayor J H Raglin notes options include new construction or purchase and upgrade of the private system.
Eight families appear on Mondhans newcomer list for last week. A check of new utility installations on Friday confirms the names C. E. Stewart. C. P. Miller. Harley Reedes. Burle Higginbotham. Alex Trimble. Mrs. Foris Lankford. Douglas Taylor. Perry N. Brown along with their street addresses.
Two Ward County girls won first place at the District Six 4-H Dress Revue in Odessa. Carolyn Bryan and Cheri McCulloch earned first place ribbons in senior and junior divisions, escorted by Bill Garrard and Leland Miller respectively.
A reflective remark contrasts past family life with modern stresses. It recalls busy roles in a traditional household where parents, children, and chores shaped daily life. The piece notes wage limits, lack of lawsuits, and absence of tranquilizers, inviting memory of simpler times.
State Board of Insurance issues new rate books raising auto and home insurance prem iums by 6 to 30 percent for the coming year. Auto liability rises to 10 000 bodily injury 20 000 single accident 5 000 property damage. Collision and comprehensive costs up about five to six percent. Homeowners policy and fire coverage also climb, with a standard fire policy now carrying a 100 deductible. Increased claims and premiums drive the overall rise.
Two Monahans chiropractors were named to 1962 64 committees of the Texas State Chiropractic Association. Dr M Elliott of Dayton announced the appointments. Dr Teddy J Whitmire joined the membership procurement committee and Dr William L Fausett the research committee. Both men hold district posts and were invited to a district officers conference in Austin on August 10 to map the association’s upcoming year.
State Representative Gene Hendryx hammered Republicans as false prophets and praised Democratic record at national state and local levels during a Ward County Democratic Club event in Farr's Restaurant. He cited past administrations, oil import history, civil rights and education spending, urging Democrats to speak up and counter GOP claims. Local Democrats Edna Jo Scott and Mrs. Dooley lauded turnout and leadership as attendees from multiple West Texas towns filled the Century Room.
The piece traces smoking from Sir Walter Raleigh and a West Indies pipe to modern times. It notes the spread among men and women, youth attraction, and the mixed scientific view on health risks. It cites health organizations and says some researchers urge restrictions while others dispute conclusions. It ends by urging personal choice for teens and adults.
Congressman at large Joe Pool will report on Congress during a Friday evening event at 7 30 p m. The talk is set for the Chamber of Commerce Building.
The News acknowledges a $20 donation from Walt Powers for Charley Vinsons and their 15-year-old daughter Mary Ellen undergoing eye operations in Houston. The Vinsons previously had a son with a similar surgery and need financial help. donations may be left at The News or to Mrs. Dorothy Brook or Mrs. Jennie Ryan. Funds will be sent promptly to Houston.
Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Ft. Stockton for Mrs. Dan Bihl 82 widow of a former Pecos County Judge and Sheriff and mother of Mrs. R L Dunagan of this city Burial was in the Fort Stockton cemetery She died Friday at Deering Rest Home in Odessa after a long illness Born December 3 1880 in Travis County She taught in Kimble County and moved to Ward County in 1904 then to Ft Stockton in 1913 where she was active in church and civic affairs A Past Matron of the Eastern Star Surviving besides Mrs Dunagan are another daughter Mrs 19 W Bozeman and three brothers Teil Stephen Roy Stephen and Sid Stephen
The city logged ten building permits in July totaling 37 156 dollars. Six permits covered new residential construction valued at 32 500 dollars while the rest funded additions and repairs. The year’s total reaches about 414 791 dollars, roughly 15 000 dollars under last year at this time.
A Reed Roller Bit Company weekly survey shows 211 active rotary rigs in the Permian Basin Empire, up six from 205 a week earlier but down seven from 218 the prior week. Lea County New Mexico leads, Andrews County climbs to second, Gaines third, Pecos County fourth, Ector fifth, with several counties posting smaller changes.
G I Raines of J C Well Service fell from a well servicing unit in Wickett vicinity. He was hospitalized with cuts and possible head injuries but listed as not seriously hurt.
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