Hot Check Panel Set August 20
A panel discussion is planned for August 20 in the District Court Room to explain Texas new worthless check law to local business people. County Judge Carl Estes and County Attorney Ed Keys will participate as panel members with other officials. The law takes effect August 22 and bans checks made with intent to defraud and requires payment of bad checks within ten days after written notification.
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District Court Room
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Carl D. Estes
Ed Keys
Bennie Mitchum Sought For Urgent Message
Ward County Sheriff's Office searches for Bennie Mitchum to deliver an emergency message. Call information to WI 34721 if found or know his whereabouts.
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Bennie Mitchum
Ward County
Opening Day Set For Monahans Wickett Schools
The Monahans Wickett Schools announce September 3 as the first day of school. First graders must show birth certificates and immunization records for polio smallpox diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough. Parents may obtain shots from family physicians or doctors will provide services during the initial weeks at cost of serum. Registration days are August 28 29 and 30.
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Monahans- Wickett
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Dodgers Open State Tourney in Odessa Thursday
Dodgers from Marfa advance to the Texas Teenage League Freshman Division state tourney in Odessa, facing Temple in the opening round at Sherwood Park. If they win, a 6:15 p.m. Friday game awaits. a loss sets a 2:15 p.m. Friday matchup. The eight‑team bracket includes Fort Worth Belton Conroe Floy dada Odessa Clifton Monahans and Temple.
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Dodgers
Odessa
Monahans
Little League Dodgers
Marfa
Texas
Temple
Bill Stover
Sherwood Park
Fort Worth
Belton
Conroe
Floydada
Clifton
Stover
Ward Memorial Hospital chaplaincy program Highlighted
Ward Memorial Hospital administrator A Woody spoke at the Lions Club on hospital chaplaincy. He praised ministers for spiritual care to patients and noted local pastors’ dedication. Visitors included Boots Williams Fanning and Rod Griffith. Next week meetings move to Cliff's No 2 dining room.
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A. Woody
Ward Memorial Hospital
Lions Club
Woody
Civic Club
Lions
Monahans
Lion
Boots
Williams
Sterling City
Sandhills
Lion John Fanning
Kermit
Rod Griffith
Cliff's No. 2
Donations Acknowledged For Vinson Girl Eye Fund
The News thanks donors to Mary Ellen Vinson Eye Operation Fund including Mrs Bessie Anderson 25 pounds Merle Thornton 10 dollars Sam Owens 1 dollar plus two anonymous gifts of 450 and 25. Mary Ellen undergoing eye operations in Houston and is doing well. She is the daughter of Charley and Mrs Vinson longtime Monahans residents.
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Mary Ellen Vinson
Bessie Anderson
Merle Thornton
Sam Owens
Mary Ellen
Houston
Charley Vinson
Monahans
Winter Bowling Season Planned for Monahans Ladies
The Monahans Womans Bowling Association calls all interested women to a meeting on Tuesday August 13 at 730 p.m. in the Community Center. With 227 active bowlers, they plan three leagues on Monday night Tuesday morning and Wednesday night starting in early September.
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Monahans Womans Bowling Association
Youth Center Dance Friday Featuring The Sparkles
The Youth Center brings back The Sparkles for a Friday dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission is $1 per person as teens from the area enjoy the favorite local band.
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Youth Center
Commissioners Consider Budget Need More Time Before Adoption
Wara County 4 H ers head to the County Coliseum for the 1963 Rally Day with registration at 1:00 PM. A day of fun and learning includes swimming from 4:30 to 6:00, a cookout, an 8:00 PM night party, and a 9:45 PM ceremonial close. Families are invited to attend all activities.
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Wara County
4-H
Coljiseum
Congressman Pool to Speak on Non-Partisan Activities
Congressman Joe Pool of Texas will address the Governmental Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce at the Chamber Building Friday at 7 30 p m. He will give a non partisan report on Congress activities. The event is open to the public and part of a series of local appearances.
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Joe Pool
Texas
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Pool
Congress
Mac Hudgins
Gene Hencryx
Austin
Washington
Congressman Pool
Guadalupe Peak
West Texas
R. T. Wilson
Roland Maxwell
Monahans
J. C. Hunter
Ed Foreman
Imperial Boy Winds Up Basic Training
Michael P. Meador of Imperial Texas completed nine weeks of basic training at the Navy Training Center San Diego in a weekly Recruit Brigade Review with about 3000 men. The program covered naval history etiquette law ordnance gunnery seamanship shipboard routine sentry duty drill damage control fitness swimming first aid and survival. Upon finishing recruits are assigned to service schools ships or shore stations for specialized on the job training.
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San Diego
Calif
Michael P. Meador
Helen F. Meador
Imperial
Tex
Nave
Navy
Something to Think About by De Witt Clinton
Reflection on knowledge as enduring wealth surpassing wealth power and pleasure. The passage extols knowledge as ecstatic, perennial fame, unlimited space and infinite duration, pursuing sacred duties with fearlessness and boundless exploration across volcanoes, oceans, earth, skies, and distant realms.
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de Witt Clinton
Baptist Boys State Mowing Arranges Saturday Service
Members of First Baptist Church Ambassador Chapter, Order of Royal Ambassadors, will mow lawns in Monahans on Saturday with proceeds aiding mission projects. To request service, call WI 3-5609 before 9 am.
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First Baptist Church
Order of Royal Ambassadors
Monahans
Ambassador
Monahans Mexican Baptist Mission
T. R. Bedford
Arizona
Ronnie Stanfield
Jimmy Rollins
Paul Foraker
Study Petitions for Hospital Bond Election For More Rooms
County Commissioners postponed final action after studying budget details and petitions for a hospital bond election. The bond would not exceed 96000 to add patient rooms and furnishings. Peggy Fuller named Tax Assessor. Ward County seeks 14535.45 from surplus road funds for lateral roads.
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Arthur Bowman
Tax Department
Estes
Peggy Fuller
Anita Pipkin
Ward County
City Manager Post Draws Six Applicants
City Council will consider Monday the appointment to replace Don Edmonds who resigned to take a post in Hurst. Six applications have been received as of Wednesday afternoon with Saturday's deadline for refiling. Local men lead the list and more may enter the race.
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Don Edmonds
Hurst
Ralph Barnes
July Big Month For Sandhills Park Visitors
Visitors from 33 states and seven foreign countries boosted Sandhills State Park totals to 11 050 in July. Canada France England Austria Japan Russia Germany contributed registrants while July 4 peaked with 1 765 visitors and 320 Texas cars plus 33 out-of-staters helped reach the daily high.
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Sandhills State Park
Canada
France
England
Austria
Japan
Russia
Germany
Texas
Planning A Safe Final Vacation Before School
As summer wanes local residents plan a last trip while the American Medical Association shares water safety tips. Key advice covers not swimming alone or at night, avoiding diving in shallow or unknown waters, watching water depth and obstructions, boating with a competent skipper and life belt, and careful use of underwater gear to prevent accidents.
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The
American Medical Association
Mrs Minnie Edwards Dies Wednesday in Colorado City
Minnie Edwards aged 80 dies in Colorado City on Wednesday mother of Grant Edwards of Wickett. Tentative services set for Friday afternoon at Barnes Chapel in Monahans. Surviving: six sons G W Albuquerque NM Guy Tucson AZ Granville James T Los Angeles CA B W Plains and brother Wilson Reed of Lubbock.
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Minnie Edwards
Colorado City
Grant Edwards of
Wickett
Barnes Chapel
Monahans
G. W
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Guy
Tucson
Arizona
Granville
James T
Los Angeles
Calif
B. W
Plains
Wilson Reed
Lubbock
Fire Trucks Roll on Minor Blazes in Monahans
Monahans Volunteer Fire Department battled several small fires early this week. Two trailer house fires behind Rider's Cafe were reported Tuesday morning. two more incidents followed including a pickup fire at 1016 8 S Main St and a vehicle fire at the American Legion Hall that afternoon.
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Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
Rider's Cafe
S. Main St
American Legion Hall
Showers Hit North Side Area With Soft Hail Reported
Thunderheads moved in on Monahans bringing heavy rain and lightning. Northern outskirts measured about .37 inches, while local observers from 804 Harry noted .01 inches. John Rogers, official observer, reports 6.03 inches for the year. Golfers at Monahans Country Club were soaked as hail occurred during the downpour.
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Monahans
Monahans Country Club
Harry
John Rogers
Rogers
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