Open House Set Sunday At Ward Memorial’s New Addition
Ward Memorial Hospital invites Ward County citizens to visit during open house Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5. The west wing adds 14 rooms with furnishings in place, completed after a $77,900 contract awarded to Dean Slavens of Midland. The Hospital Auxiliary serves refreshments and officials greet visitors during regular hours.
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Ward Memorial
Ward Memorial Hospital
C. A. Woody
Woody
Ward County
Commissioners Court
Dean Slavens
Midland
Harrison Installed as President of Texas County Agents
E. J. Johnny Harrison, local county agent, was installed as president of the Texas County Agriculture Agents Association during the 25th annual meeting in El Paso. Dr. John E. Hutchison of the Texas Agriculture Extension Service served as featured speaker. Harrison has earned numerous awards as Ward County County Agent.
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E. J. “Johnny’ ‘Harrison
Texas County Agriculture Agents Association
el Paso
John E. Hutchison
The
Texas
Revival to Be Held at Merkel First Baptist Church
The Merkel First Baptist Church announces a Summer Revival from August 16 to 23 with evangelist Rev Levi Price of Lometa California and former Merkel pastor. Daily 10:00 a.m. services and 7:30 p.m. prayer sessions, with evening services at 8:00 p.m. Harold Walker of Espanola New Mexico directs songs. Public invitation extended.
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W. D. Tanner
First Baptist Church of
Merkel
Levi Price
Narbonne Avenue
Lometa
California
Coleman
Harold Walker
Espanola
New Mex
MHS Annuals To Arrive Friday
The High School yearbook The Lobo has shipped from the publisher and will arrive in Monahans Friday. Those who paid a deposit last year may pick up their annuals Friday night from 7:00 to 8:30 at the high school, with an annual signing party scheduled.
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Monahans
Ruby Kelly
Remainder Of Football Boys To Get Physicals
All boys who did not complete physical exams Tuesday night should obtain forms from Coach Maurice Hodges at the swimming pool. Complete the physicals and return the forms by Monday. Equipment will be issued to players for Monday morning's 7 o'clock workout start later that morning.
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Maurice Hodges
William Buckner Dies. Funeral Planned in Barnes Chapel
William Thomas Buckner 71, a retired carpenter, died August 11 at Ward Memorial Hospital. Born October 13, 1892 in Wise County, he leaves a widow, one daughter Mrs. T. L. White of Monahans, six other children and 28 grandchildren. Services set for Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Barnes Chapel.
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William Thomas Buckner
Barnes Chapel
Buckner
Ward Memorial Hospital
Wise County
T. L. White
Monahans
Ward County Approves Hospital Work as Complete
Ward County Commissioners met Monday to inspect the hospital and courthouse projects. They voted to accept the hospital work as complete and plan to grant final approval to the courthouse work soon. Routine matters were also handled.
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Ward County
Mrs Earl King Rites Pending
Mrs Earl J King mother of J E Carrell died in her sleep Wednesday night at home in Monahans She had lived in Ward County 31 years first in Grandfalls later in Monahans Services are pending at Barnes Funeral Home
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Earl J. King
J. E. Carrell
Monahans
Ward County
Grandfalls Royalty
Barnes Funeral Home
Spiras Rigas Rites Held For Local Resident
Graveside services were held Aug. 11 for Spiras Rigas 72, uncle of George Regas of Monahans. Rev. E H. Anderson officiated. Rigas died Aug. 10 at Pleasant Haven Rest Home. Born in Pirgas Greece he came to the United States in 1918. He was a retired restaurant owner and a veteran. He lived at 990 S Bruce.
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Spiras Rigas
George Regas
Monahans
E. H. Anderson
Mr. Rigas
Pleasant Haven Rest Home
Pirgas
Greece
United States
S. Bruce
Mrs Elena McCall Rites Held at Local Church
Final rites for Mrs Christopher McCall, 39, were held at the Third and Dwight Church of Christ at 1 a.m. Wednesday. She died August 1 at Ward Memorial. Survivors include the husband and three children of Monahans, plus two brothers and two sisters.
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Christopher McCall
Third and
Dwight Church of Christ
Ward Memorial
Monahans
Darters Split With Kermit in Tuesday Softball
The Blue Darters split two games with Kermit on Tuesday night in Kermit. They fell 9 to 7 in the first game and won 23 to 12 in the second.
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Blue Darters
Kermit
Darters
District Court Hears Consolidation Controversy At Wednesday Session
Monahans City Council approves Mayor Pro Tem Williams to fill unexpired term amid election scheduling. Russell and Sharp named to council posts. zone changes, annexation hearings set. insurance contract awarded. appeals for unity and public focus voiced by Councilman Stevenson.
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Jim Williams
Ralph Barnes
Williams
Jack Sharp
Bob Russell
Russell
L. B. Stevenson, Sr
Permian Basin Firemen’s Association
Park
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Don Thresher
Aetna Insurance
Aetna
Snelson Predicts Demos Will Be November Victors
Ward County Democratic Club hears Snelson who swept the Democratic nomination for State Senator from the 29th District predicts Democratic victory from courthouse to White House. He urges unity and warns against apathy as Sue Carter is elected Secretary and new committee chairs are named. Edna Jo Scott calls Democrats to join in preserving the Democratic Way of Life in Ward County and the nation.
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W. E
Pete) Snelson
Ward County
Democratic Club
Texas
Snelson
West Texas
White House
Sue Carter
Wayne Long
Bill Eason
Ross Rucker
Louise Massey
Young
Edna Jo Scott
Revival In Progress At United Pentecostal Church
A revival is in progress at the United Pentecostal Church at 1700 Stockton Highway with nightly services at 7 45. Evangelist is Rev G W Hamilton from Albany and the pastor Rev Edna Capps invites all to attend.
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United Pentecostal Church
Stockton Highway
G. W. Hamilton
Albany
Edna Capps
Judge weighs whether district board acted arbitrarily in merger
District Judge J. H. Starley presided over a contested merger between Pyote and Monahans-Wickett districts. The hearing focused on the validity of the consolidation action, the elected status of a board member, and whether county trustees acted arbitrarily. Witnesses described district finances, staffing, taxes, and teacher contracts with details from Pyote and Monahans records.
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J. H. Starley
Pyote
Monahans-Wickett
Murray Howze
Hill Hudson
A. J. Staas
County Board of Trustees
Howze
Hudson and Monahans
R. B. McGowen, Jr
Tom Neal
Starley
Caprici
Monahans- Wickett
Court Recessed. Next Session Set for Saturday at 9
The court recessed late Wednesday and will reconvene Saturday at 9 o'clock. The Saturday session is expected to be brief as most witnesses for both sides have testified already.
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Charlie Switzer
C. W. Wright
Barstow
D. A. Davidson
Tom White
Chester Taggart
Grandfalls
Wright Chrane
Leon Hale
Houston Post
E. J. Harrison
Merkel Church
MHS
William Buckner
Mrs. Earl King
Elena McCall
Stevenson
Demos
Chrane
Southern Association of Colleges and Universities
J. R Yell
Yell
C. L. Nicholson
McGowen
George Callender
Leges
Ation
Callender
Carl D. Estes
Hudson
Cross
Estes
R. B. McGowen
Monahans Board
L. B. Stevenson, Jr
Monahans-Wickett-Poyte
Wink School District Board of Trustees
County School Board
Gentlmen
Wink Board of Education
Board of Education
Dan M. Austin
Frank R. Barton
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