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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce calls for realistic assessment of local assets amid postwar migration to larger cities from Ft Worth to El Paso. It warns towns to avoid prideful blind spots, invest in appearances and infrastructure, and balance new growth with benefits for current residents.
Don Williams of Southwestern Bell announces a state wide long distance rate reduction totaling six million dollars annually. The largest item lowers intrastate rates effective January 1, 1967. daytime calls over 56 miles in Texas will cost less, with several examples from Dallas to Houston, San Antonio to Amarillo, and Austin to Fort Worth.
Vernon Lions meet Bi-District champion Lobos in a 2 PM Saturday quarterfinal at Jones Stadium in Lubbock. Vernon boasts 11 wins over 11 opponents with a rugged season, while Lobos Coach Doug Ethridge cites both teams as strong contenders before a tough 2 A A matchup with high stakes in the Texas playoffs.
Christmas activities sweep Mona hans as December nears. Santa arrives by firetruck Friday at 10 a.m. downtown for children. Chamber and Young Homemakers plan a door decorating program with seven prize districts. Jaycee yard lighting contest also features.
In a lengthy Monday meeting at City Hall Mayor Jim Williams presided as all councilmen attended. Actions included a ten year service award to L C Carthon and J E Gearard, free downtown meter parking from December 14 to 24, bond reduction for Paul DeClera, and drilling plans for Sealy Smith No 2 with related lot and access arrangements. Council tabled several drilling permit and housing program items and set a zoning hearing for January 9.
Ray Laird president issues reminder to all men interested in joining the Toastmasters Club. Meetings move to weekly Mondays at noon at the Colonial Inn with Dec 5 as the next session. George Koenig to preside as Toastmaster. First time visitors are guests and may contact members or attend the lunch.
Ministers and church representatives urged the Commissioners Court to tighten rules for dances and parties at the County Cow Palace. They cited drinking, brawling, and littering with bottles and beer cans. The court took the matter under advisement and will investigate. Also approved nine Grandfall lots purchase near the County Barn and officers’ reports.
Cross Trailers Square Dance Club sponsors a public square dance in the Parish Hall at Fifth and Ike starting at 8 PM on Friday. All are invited.
The 143rd District Civil Court will convene Monday morning with Judge J H Star ley presiding. Four cases are slated this week, three damage suits and one compensation matter. First, Charles Hale et ux vs Gilwell Reverse Unit. next Lloyd Holifield et ux vs Border Road Construction. third W H Orr vs White Well Service. final Lucio A Herrera vs Valiant Insurance Co. as the compensation case.
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