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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
3
Desert Sands Garden Club displays acorn trees at the Adams Store and the Fabric Shop. Some fully decorated pieces sell from 10 dollars, while others with acorns on cones sell for 7.50. For more details call Mrs. J. T. Asbury at WI 3-2272.
The Texas Savings and Loan Gallery in Monahans hosts a holiday exhibit of prize winning works from over 200 entries in the Sands Art Association Show. Marilyn Peters of Odessa wins Best in Show for Pink Lady with two additional awards, with Monahans artists and Pecos, Kermit, and Odessa creators winning multiple first and second prizes across oils, acrylics, watercolor, graphics, and novice divisions.
The Winners Game sponsored by the Monahans Night Duplicate Club drew twelve and a half tables with players from Iraan Odessa Kermit Wink Crane Pecos Pyote Fort Stockton. North South winners included Walter Harwell now in Garland Memorial Hospital with a heart condition. East West winners included Mrs Henry Brantley and Mrs Martin Meredith. The club will resume at 7 30 pm Monday and plan a Christmas party for December 19.
An upcoming third street display features top paintings from the recent Art Exhibition at the Art Center. The Sands Art Association backs regional works sold at the Sandhills Museum Flea Market with prices mostly under 25 dollars.
A community clothing drive for the Church World Service Appeal starts Monday and runs through December 12, with a pickup by the World Service truck. Mrs. David Gough of the United Church Women of Monahans and Wickett urges good clean used clothing with at least six months wear, especially light summer items, accepted at First Methodist Church Monday through Saturday.
Annie B. and Hal Adams thank friends for flowers calls cards letters and telegrams during Mrs. Adams surgery at Methodist Hospital in Houston and express appreciation for kindness, interest, and prayers.
Mr and Mrs H M Parnell announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy to Bob Kizziar son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kizziar The wedding is set for Friday January 20 Peggy Parnell attended Monahans High School and Grandfalls Royalty High School and works at Ben Franklin Store After high school Peggy’s fiancé attended Sul Ross College and now works at the Post Office
Flea market at the Sandhills Museum entrance to the State Park reports rising painting sales with about 20 pictures and two sculptures sold. Curator Mrs. E. M. Feaster notes a strong supply, with Jodie Stewart bringing more materials this Saturday. Prices run from four to twenty five dollars and layaway is offered until December 17 and 18. The museum opens weekends in winter, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Romero duo Celia and Pepe will perform as the second act in Monahans Community Concerts at 8 15 PM Monday in the Monahans High School Auditorium. They are part of the renowned Romero family with Celedonio and Angel, praised by Time magazine as one of the best guitar ensembles. Celia favors classical repertoire, Pepe brings flamenco flair, and the family moved to California five years ago to establish a guitar school.
Xi Beta Omega Beta Sigma Phi held its first pledge ritual for nine new members at Mrs. Ben Oliver’s home on November 21. Officers Mrs. Arthur Budge and aides Mrs. Jack Blanchard and Mrs. Buddy Bates led the candlelit ceremony for Mesdames Al Rasmussen, Bill Ford, Tommy Cook, W. S. Dent, Joe Lanier, Jim Kruse, Jack Forga, Wayne Holcomb, and Sam Snider with Mrs. Oliver Wood as guest speaker discussing her Europe and Holy Land trip. A Christmas progressive dinner was planned for December 5 at Mrs. Roy Marchak’s home. Mrs. Grady Weller named secretary.
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