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Newspaper

Monahans News

Location

Monahans, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1972

Page

9

Swindle-Escamilla Vows Exchanged In Alpine Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Mario B. Escamilla wed at St. John Catholic Church in Alpine on Saturday August 19. The bride Debra Swindle is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Swindle. The couple, both Sul Ross State University juniors, honeymooned in Arlington at Six Flags and reside on Marfa Street Alpine.

Mario Enrique Escamilla Marfa Street Alpine Arlington Six Flags St. John Catholic Church Richard Lynch al Vasquez

Legislature Thanks Women of West Texas for Library Drive

Texas lawmakers adopted House Concurrent Resolution No 40 praising West Texas women for supplying 130 316 books and mobilizing 29 towns in support of the University of Texas of the Permian Basin library project. The effort led by Mrs Conrad Dunagan of Monahans included schools chambers of commerce churches and civic groups. The opening of UTPB remains a year away with construction in early stages. Signed by Governor Preston Smith Lieutenant Governor Ben Barnes and Speaker Rayford Price.

Andrew Carnegie Texas Ace Pickens Dick Slack University of Texas of the Permian Basin Bill Amstead Conrad Dunagan University West Texas University of Texas Mentone Imperial Monahans Chambers of Commerce UTPB House of Representatives Senate Preston Smith Ben Barnes House Rayford Price

Fall Fashions Set to Deliver New Wardrobe Looks

Readers are guided to study current fashion trends from magazines ads and store windows to build a seasonal wardrobe. Begin with an inventory of existing garments across categories and decide what to add or adapt with accessories to achieve the sporty and classic looks for fall.

Lapidary Show Planned For Local Businesses

The Sandhills Gem and Mineral Society met August 17 in the Texas Electric Reddy Room with Albert Owens presiding. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs. Tom Oliver, attended as plans announced to display a club case in Monahans businesses, first showing in the Texas Electric Service Building. A Bryce Canyon film was shown and prizes awarded for the agate brooch and polished fire agate.

The Sandhills Gem and Mineral Society Texas Electric Reddy Room Albert Owens Tom Oliver M. H. Alexander, Sr Monahans Texas Electric Service Bryce Canyon National Park Alexander Club A. R. Somerford J. C. Young Oliver Young A.R. Somerford Hart Currier R. A. Dahl Odessa Owens Somerford Sammy Owens Harold Swaney Gordon Harris

You Can't Go Wrong With a Gift Certificate

A local shopper notes gift certificates as a flexible option for holiday gifts. The piece highlights ease of use and broad acceptance at participating retailers, suggesting certificates as a universal present choice for diverse budgets.

White Elephant Sale For Girlstown Planned By Alpha Zeta Sigma

Alpha Zeta Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sponsors a White Elephant sale to aid Girlstown. Donations of clothing, household items, quilt scraps and similar goods are requested and pickups can be arranged by calling Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Taylor at the listed numbers.

Girlstown Smith Taylor Alpha Zeta Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi

McNeil-Hansen Rites At El Paso Church

Wedding vows for Jo Ann McNeil and Richard Wayne Hansen were solemnized at 7 p m Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church El Paso with Dr Broduce Elkins officiating. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs James L McNeil, will practice teach at Ysleta ISD School for the Deaf while pursuing education of the deaf at Texas Tech University. The groom, son of Mrs Betty Hansen and Wayne Hansen, is a UT El Paso pre law senior and Sigma Alpha Phi member.

Jo Ann McNeil Richard Wayne Hansen Trinity United Methodist Church el Paso Broduce Elkins James L. McNeil Betty Hansen Monahans Wayne Hansen Coronado Country Club Las Vegas Nevada Texas Tech University Ysleta Independent School System School For the University of Texas At el Paso Sigma Alpha Phi Fraternity

Mrs. Robison Honored At Bridal Shower

Mrs. Larry Robison of Odessa was honored at a bridal shower at First Baptist Church in Wickett on August 22. About 50 friends attended or sent gifts. Hostesses included Mesdames Daugherty Gallager Lee Pritchard Adee Bright Smith Hudson Carr Crocker McKinney and Ponder. A white linen table displayed a white and green umbrella cake with green punch.

Larry Robison Odessa First Baptist Church Wickett T. L. Daugherty Danny Gallager Bob Lee Darrell Pritchard Johnny Adee Hubert Bright Jack Smith Chuck Hudson Jim Carr Roger Crocker Orland McKinney John Ponder

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Escamilla Pamela Swindle Ray Prescott Fort Stockton Looking Glass Gilbert O'Sullivan al Green O’ Jays Car Jerry Escamilla Jack Hardaway Fort Worth Jesus Escamilla Tommy Browning Henry Saenz Sanderson Mrs. Swindle Mrs. Escamilla Sue Wilkinson Ronald Hume Delma Naegle Gloria Saenz Fidella Borrego Yvette Vasquez Debra Borrego Carol Whitfield Mario B. Escamilla W. E. Bailey W. R. Bailey H. W. Black Abilene Raymond Bailey Jan Ray Falcon Rebecca Enrique Saenz Press Mario E. Escamilla Legislature Annals of Education Library Science Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Retired Persons Linda Hindjos Karen Hollen Kenneth Cozins Mademoiselle Salon of Beauty Monahans Shopping Center Happy Day School E. J. Harrison Tex James Gayle Leonard South Gary Mary Beth Melton Ray Thompson Melvin Ray Thompson First Methodist Church Miss Leonard Monahans High School Mr. Thompson Sul Ross State University Rodeo Club Drilco Midland Sealy Sealy Mrs. Robison Denbvin Ilydmi W. Sealy
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