Mayor Ralph Barnes Remembered As A Man Of Principle
In Monahans and Ward County the community mourns Mayor Ralph Barnes who died after years of active involvement. The writer recalls their disagreements on politics not erasing a lasting friendship and praises Barnes as a big man who kept fine personal conduct despite differing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Barnes
Monahans
Ward County
Ralph
Texas Savings and Loan Association
Mac Hudgins
Gib Jackson
Jap Taylor
Taylor
Tourist trade booming in Texas as six-month attendance soars
A mid-year Texas Tourist Development Agency survey shows total attractions serving 10,123,559 visitors in six months, up 1,518,503 from 1963. Out-of-state visitors rise 3 to 8 percent with Six Flags Over Texas leading at 1,035,102, while Lake Texoma and other sites post double-digit gains. Earl L. McBee completes 30 years with Humble Oil, receiving a service emblem and watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. McBee
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Joe E. Wirsching
Monahans
McBee
Humble
Hurdle
Pyote
Wink
Stanton
Mrs. McBee
Robinson Street
Kermit
Texas Tourist Development Agency
Texas
Lake Tawakoni
Sabine River Authority
Lake Texoma
Texas-Oklahoma
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Lake Texoma Association
Six Flags Over
Dallas
Fort Worth
Six Flags
Buckhorn Hall of Horns
Lone Star Brewery
San Antonio
Sonora
Sonova
Ozona
San Marcos
Aquarena
Alamo
Padre Island
Corpus Christi
Padre Island Causeway
Alamo Village
Brackettville
Garner
Lake Corpus Christi
Inks Lake
Davis Mountains
Palo Duro Canyon
Huntsville
Football Boys To Get Physicals At High School Gym
All boys in grades 9 10 11 and 12 planning to play football may have free physical exams at the High School Gym Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Those who miss the session must obtain a physician from their family doctor at their own expense. The first football team meeting with coaches is set for 7 45 a.m. Monday August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phy
Sicians
City Council Meet Highlights Appointment to Fill Mayor's Term
City Council plans to appoint a councilman to complete the late Mayor Ralph Barnes term. May or Pro-Tem Jim Williams is expected to receive the appointment as the biggest item on the afternoon agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williams
Ralph Barnes
Fort Worth Captures State II Crown in Odessa
Fort Worth General Dynamic's team defeated Odessa to win the State Little League Tournament crown in extra innings with a 4-2 score. Temple won the consolation bracket 8-4 over Floydada, who had eliminated Imperial earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Slight Decrease In Working Rigs In Past Week
Reed Roller Bit Co. survey shows Permian Basin rigs down 17 to 209. Lea County New Mexico leads with 40 units, Pecos 28, Yoakum 12, Ward 8, Crane 11, Andrews 9, Ector 10, with varying weekly changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Roller Bit Co
Permian Basin
Lea County
N. M
Pecos County
Yoakum County
Ward County
Crane County
Andrews County
Ector County
Monahans Wickett Pyote ISD Budget Hearing Set
The Monahans Wickett Pyote Independent School District will hold a public budget hearing on August 11 at 7 30 p m in the Administration Building 606 S Betty. Taxpayers may attend and participate as the board considers the coming year budget and adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans- Wickett - Pyote Independent School
S. Betty
Howard Price Improves after Eye Surgery
The latest report on Howard Price notes he is improving after eye surgery and may receive visitors for short periods. He is in Room 228 at Odessa Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Price
Howard
Odessa Medical Center
Price
Revival Services At Assembly Of God Church Here
Revival services are in progress at the First Assembly of God Church corner of Ninth and S Betty with Evangelist and Mrs Tommy Beard of Latinas California. Rev Beard will preach nightly except Monday through August 16. Chalk artists and special musical arrangements will highlight each service. Pastor Rev E H Anderson invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly of God Church
First Assembly of God Church
Ninth and
S. Betty
Evangelist
Tommy Beard
Latinas
Calif
Beard
E. H. Anderson
Hearing on School Districts Merger in Pyote Today
The Monahans Wickett Pyote School Consolidation faces a 9 30 a m hearing before Judge J H Starley. Pyote attorneys expect an amended petition over the weekend and note Murray Howze will file an appeal if he loses today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyote
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote
J. H. Starley
Pyote Plaintff
Austin
Carr
Sutton
Monahans- Wickett
Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
Murray Howze
Dallas pastor to speak at Monahans Rotary lunch
Dr. Philip Walker of Cochran Chapel Methodist Church in Dallas will be guest speaker at the Monahans Rotary Club noon luncheon this week. His talk titled Hounds and Men has been delivered in 13 states and at high profile events including the National Fox Hunters Field Trials banquet and has earned wide acclaim from hunters and non hunters alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Walker
Cochran Chapel Methodist Church of
Dallas
Monahans
Rotary Club
First Graders Must Have Series Of Immunizations
First grade students entering Monahans-Wickett Schools must receive immunizations for polio smallpox diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough. Local doctors will cooperate with schools to administer shots during the first weeks for those without certificates and parents pay only for serum. Birth certificates must be presented. certificates may be obtained from the state Vital Statistics bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans-Wickett
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Newcomers welcomed to Magnetic City in joint effort
Citizens welcomed to Magnetic City thanks to cooperation between Southern Union Gas Co and Texas Electric Service Co. Names listed include J. H. Norris Eddie Davenport A. J. Cheat Tab Bartlett Harold G. Young Gene Madison Jimmie Bell and Franklin Smith with addresses in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnetic City
Southern Union Gas Co
Texas Electric Service Co
J. H. Norris
S. Alice
Eddie Davenport
N. Main
A. J. Cheat
S. Harry
Tab Bartlett
N. Allen
Harold G. Young
S. Eva
Gene Madison
S. Imperial
Jimmie Bell
S. Faye
Franklin Smith
Three Charges Filed Against Des Moines Man
Highway Patrolman Jodie Fore filed driving while intoxicated speeding and no driver's license charges against Marshall White of Des Moines Iowa after a one car crash about ten miles east of Montehans Friday afternoon. Vivian James Reid and her two daughters Nancy and Beverly Beatte of Birmingham Alabama were riding with White. The Cadillac struck a truck and overturned twice. all occupants were treated for cuts and bruises at Ward Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jodie Fore
Marshall White
Montehans
White
Des Moines
Iowa
Vivian James Reid
Nancy
Beverly Beatte
Birmingham
Ala
Fore
NAACP
Ward Memorial Hospital
Park Visitors Rise at Sandhills State Park in July
July saw a high turnout at Sandhills State Park with 10 685 visitors for the month. Big day July 4 drew 1 160 visitors while 1 708 cars entered the park with 429 from out of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandhills State Park
J. A. Jaynes
Texas
Rummage Sale Sought by Opportunity School Council
The Mentally Retarded Council requests rummage donations for its Annual Rummage Sale. People may call Hal E Adams at WI 3 3645 to contribute. The sale is expected around October at an unspecified location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Hal E. Adams
Gralls Schools Open August 31
Grandfalls Royalty Schools announce registration for grades 7 through 12 on August 27 and 28. First full day of classes is August 31 with cafeteria service starting that day. Annual General Faculty Meeting opens at 9 a.m. August 29 in the Cafeteria. School year totals 176 days ending May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls Royalty Schools
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. G. Adair
Bud Raines
Otto's
Bud
Sherry
Jo Ann Byrd
Shirley Dodson
Murray
O.K
Tures
National Annex
Russell Bowman, Jr
Mel Beam
Grady Hudson
Dorothy Sheffield
Earl Earp
Renee Jackson
Monahans News
KVKM
West Texas
Humble Oil
Se’py
Rummage
Opportunity School
Gralls
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!