Ward County Library Reopens With Building Debate and New Books
After a summer break the Ward County Library teases a bond election for a new building with architect drawings on display. Selma Ree shows visitors the plans while new titles include I Believe in the American Way by James H Jauncey and Pope John XXIII Journal of a Soul with diaries and prayers highlighting church and civic life.
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Ward County Library
Selma Ree
Selma Rae
James H. Jauncey
Monahaus
Dr. Jauncey
Bloys
James Jauncey
America
Ward County
Pope John XXIII
Pope John
Pope Roncali
Keating Couple Visits Faulkners Before Lincoln Bible College
Mr and Mrs Gary Keating of Phoenix Arizona visited several days this week with Mr and Mrs Neil Faulkner parents of Mrs Keating. They are en route to Lincoln HI where he will enter Lincoln Bible College studying for the Christian ministry.
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Gary Keating
Phoenix, Ariz
Neil Faulkner
Keating
Lincoln, HI
Lincoln Bible College
Spears Honored On 45th Wedding Date In Kermit
Mr and Mrs W H Spears marked their 45th anniversary with a home party in Kermit and a park barbecue. The family has resided in Kermit since 1937. Hostesses were their four daughters and families plus relatives from Wickett Midland and Ker mit.
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Spears
W. H. Spears
Kermit
W. C. Sheffield
Wickett
Sandra
B. J. Byram
Byram
Bobby Joe Byram, Jr
H. Dy Nolen
Donald Wayne
B. V. Slaughter
Bobby
Barbara
R. C. Massey
Rickey
Guy
Midland
Two MHS Graduates Apply For Degrees At UNT
Mrs. Clifton May of Fort Worth and Ed Trey Lohman of Monahans are among 612 seniors applying for bachelor degrees at North Texas State University. Summer commencement is set for 8 p m Wednesday August 24 at Fouts Field. May seeks a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Lohman a Bachelor of Arts in Government.
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Clifton May
Fort Worth
Trey) Lohman
Monahans
North Texas State University
Fouts Field
May
Gretchen Sloan
L. E. Sloan
Lohman
Ed F. Lohman
Mrs Ruby Redman and Liftda Return From Provo Visit
Mrs Ruby Redman and her daughter Liftda return home after a two week visit in Provo Utah with Mrs Dave Weiser and family.
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Ruby Redman
Liftda
Provo
Utah
Dave Weiser
Perry Family Leaves for Darien Home Visit
Mr and Mrs Ken Perry and Kathy depart Monday for Darien Connecticut. En route they plan a stop in Big Spring and will attend Camp Waldemeres closing ceremony where older daughter Martha has been a camper. They recently visited D C Sudderth and Charles Perry of Odessa.
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Ken Perry
Kathy
Darien
Conn
Big Spring
Camp Waldemere
Martha
D. C. Sudderth
Charles Perry
Odessa
Miss Carla Manley Weds Thomas O Swindle In Snyder
Miss Carla Navelle Manley and Thomas Odel Swindle were married at seven Sunday evening in the Manley home. The service featured a double ring ceremony read by Rev David L Adkins. The couple will reside in El Paso where he attends Texas Western College and she is a senior at El Paso High School.
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Carla Navelle Manley
Thomas Odel Swindle
Pyote
James Manley
Snyder
Monahans
B. J. Swindle
David L. Adkins
Betty Ellison
John Mooring
el Paso
George Hudson
Colorado City
Mrs. Swindle
Laura Hudson
David Adkins
Jackie Swindle
Fort Worth
Dallas
Texas West
Ern College
el Paso High School
Jim Swindle
Pam
Debbie
The Lighter Side of Washington Dulles Airport
A tour of Dulles International highlights its futuristic design and features while noting its distant location from Washington and the high costs and slow early profits. The piece contrasts busy Dallas Love Field with Dulles and observes the airport’s museum like interior and expansive 9,000 acre grounds.
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Dulles International
Washington
Dallas
Love Field
Dulles
Ward County Young Homemakers Garage Sale
A garage sale by the Ward County Young Homemakers runs today through Saturday at 514 North Main one block north of Village Market. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proceeds support charity projects planned by the local club organized by young women last spring.
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Ward County
North Main
Village Market
Rebekahs Host Golden Age Club Bingo Party
The Golden Age Club was entertained at a bingo party in August at the I O O F Hall. Hosts included Mesdames Tiny Baker Amy George Carroll Williams Frank Brown Marie Greenlee Frances Dennis J B Metcalf and G H Cary. Guest Mrs George Gannaway attended with GAC members Mesdames J T Row Mary Cutrel Dovie Cockron Edna Ellthorpe F W Vallie Myrtle Tyree Ethel Bristow D S Duncan J A Parrish W O Teague P M Rowland John Turmes Lena Wineberg Katherine Burnell Irene James Bertha Smiley.
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Golden Age Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Mesdames Tiny Baker
Amy George
Carroll Williams
Frank Brown
Marie Greenlee
Frances Dennis
J. B. Metcalf
G. H. Cary
George Gannaway
GAC
Mesdames
J. T. Row
Mary Cutrel
Dovie Cockron
Edna Ellthorpe
F. W. Vallie
Myrtle Tyree
Ethel Bristow
D. S. Duncan
J. A. Parrish
W. O. Teague
P. M. Rowland
John Turmes
Lena Wineberg
Katherine Burnell
Irene James
Bertha Smiley
Kennedy Family Visits In Louisiana and New Mexico
Mr and Mrs James Kennedy and children Rebecca and Denise visited his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Kennedy. They were en route home to Gallup New Mexico after a vacation in Buras Louisiana.
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James Kennedy
Rebecca
Denise
Henry Kennedy
Gallup, N. M
Buras
Louisiana
Luau Delights Manahans B&PW Members at President’s Home
Members of the Manahans Business and Professional Women’s Club held a August 11 luau at the home of new president Mrs F T Martin. Hawaiian décor and tropical foods set the scene as Mrs Martin reported on the Midland district conference planning meeting.
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Manahans Business and Professional Women's Club
Hawai'‘an Luau
F. T. Martin
Martin
Midland
Opal Martin
Hal Price
Wilkin Family Visiting Lubbock Grandparents
Mr and Mrs Raymond Wilkin and children John and Laurie of Lubbock visit the home of his parents Mr and Mrs H E Wilkin. The children plan to spend a week with their grandparents then join their parents for a camping trip.
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Raymond Wilkin
John and
Laurie
Lubbock
Did
H. E. Wilkin
Kay Watson and Elizabeth Lamb Visit Dallas Relative Home
Kay Watson of Dallas and her friend Miss Elizabeth Lamb are visiting at Kay Watson's parents home, the C M Watsons.
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Kay Watson
Dallas
Miss Elizabeth Lamb
Miss Watson
C M. Watson
Camp Tres Rios Honors Kim Watson Chief of the Choctaws
Kim Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Watson returned home from Camp Tres Rios where she was elected to the highest honor Chief of the Choctaws at the camp ceremony the community reported.
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Kim Watson
C. M. Watson
Camp Tres Rios
Mrs Pearsor and Lovett Return From Texas Trip
Mrs. W N Pearsor and Mrs. Ouida Lovett arrived home Tuesday after a visit of several days in Del Rio and Eagle Pass, returning to their regular routines.
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W. N. Pearsor
Ouida Lovett
del Rio
Eagle Pass
Lowe couple back in Abilene after visit
Mr and Mrs Larry Lowe returned to Abilene Monday after spending two weeks with their parents Mr and Mrs H P Cooper and Mr and Mrs Sam Lowe.
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Larry Lowe
Abilene
H. P. Cooper
Sam Lowe
Eastland funeral for Mrs Laura Murrell attended by relatives
Mrs Jack Ammer and Mrs George L Buckles traveled to Eastland yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs Laura Murrell, mother of Mrs Layne Turner, today.
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Jack Ammer
George L. Buckles
Eastland
Laura Murrell
Layne Turner
Smiths Vacationing With Relatives In Idaho And Northwest
Mr and Mrs Arky Smith and a family visited Idaho and other areas of the Pacific Northwest to enjoy a extended family vacation with relatives and friends.
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Mrs. Arky Smith
Idaho
Pacific Northwest
Card of Thanks from Ed Sumner and wife
Ed Sumner expresses sincere appreciation for flowers, cards and kindnesses shown during illness at Ward Memorial Hospital. The thanks are extended to friends and neighbors for their support.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
Ed Sumner
Growth and development of the Monahans region
The article highlights expansion in the Monahans area, detailing increasing industry, infrastructure, and population trends driving growth in the Great Southwest. It notes investment in oil, farming support services, and new housing to accommodate a rising workforce and commerce.
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Great Southwest
Monahans Newspaper Details Publication and Mailing
The notice states the paper is published every Monday and Thursday at 107 West Second St Monahans Ward County Texas 79756 and entered as second class matter February 26 1931 at the Mona hans Texas post office under the act of Congress of March 3 1879.
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West Second St
Monahans
Ward County
Texas
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