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Newspaper

Monahans News

Location

Monahans, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1959

Page

3

Americanism Debated by Nu Gamma Study Club Leaders

Mrs. W. T. Marlow led a discussion on Americanism at Nu Gamma Study Club in Country Center. Hoover and Johnson quotes framed the talk, with emphasis on freedoms, individual philosophy, and the American political heritage. Special Education Class received supplies including a therapeutic tricycle and a Dec 18 Christmas party noted.

W. T. Marlow Nu Gamma Country Center H. M. Wills F R. Valentine Johnson Congress Claude Hollen J. E. Evans Williams Valentine D. L. Wells Ben Boyd B. F. Seay Federation News Frank Anthony L. R. Blackwell J. B. Evans Rex Hitchcock J. &. Kelley J. W. Lanier Earl McLain Jack Gravenberg L. E. Peters J.S. Reynolds Art Richardson Jack Skiles F. R. Valentine H. M. Williams James Manley

Minear Honored by Lions District at Odessa Banquet

Roy Minear of Midland received a bronzed shoe and a brace from a beneficiary during a Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation presentation at an Odessa banquet honoring 15 Texas Lions district governors. Hal Adams of Monahans presented the award on behalf of Gonzales.

Hal Adams Monahans Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Roy Minear Midland Odessa Minear Foundation Texas Lions International

Ancient Sahara fed Rome with vast grain output

Sections of the Sahara, now desert, once yielded large grain quantities for the Roman Empire, supplying bread for cities and armies. The prehistoric agricultural activity tied to historical trade routes demonstrates the region's long-term impact on Mediterranean sustenance.

Sahara Desert

Porter Black plan January Odessa wedding

Mr and Mrs W L Porter announce the engagement of their daughter Lucrecia Porter of Odessa to Robert E Black son of Mr and Mrs W B Barker of Monahans. Vows will be read at the First Methodist Church Odessa on January 22. Porter is a Barnhart native and educator. Black is a Monahans native who works as a lab technician for El Paso Natural Gas in Monahans.

W. L. Porter Barnhart Lucrecia Porter Odessa Robert E Bob) Black W. B. Barker Monahans First Methodist Church Porter Barnhart High School Texas Christian University Bowie Black Monahans High School Texas Tech el Paso Natural Gas Company

European Christmas Customs Highlight Sorosis Club Program

Mrs Edward Henderson led a Sorosis Club night at the Community Center with talks on European Christmas traditions. Mrs Mildred Rose described Scandinavian customs from druid roots to Jule Nisse and St Lucia. Mrs J W Stubblefield covered German and British rites, Italian candles, and French practices. A decorations contest and art exhibit were announced, with refreshments served to members.

Edward Henderson Sorosis Club Mildred Rose J. W. Stubblefield Rose Norway Denmark Sweden England Chellie Spekce Jimmy Everett Harry S. McMahon Mesdames Chellie Speke Bill Murphy W. O. Walker W. C. Phillins Bill Derrick Johnny Goldsberry Ruth Hickey Jo Ann Bell Jack Higgenbotham Dixie Moore Marcia Schweining Diane Spurgeon

Dawson Improving After Heart Attack in Lonefield Area

A. R. Dawson, hospitalized since Thanksgiving with a heart attack, is improving and expected to return home soon. He and wife were visiting Dawson’s parents when the attack occurred.

A. R. Dawson Littlefield Hospital Mrs. Dawson Mr. Dawson

Good Addition to Stuffed Eggs for Appetizers

A quick note on making stuffed eggs as a hearty first course when guests arrive. Use baked egg halves as finger food paired with a before dinner beverage for a fillable starter.

Mrs Conrad Dunagan Urges PTA To Pay Poll Tax

Mrs Conrad Dunagan urged Tatom PTA members to pay poll taxes to ensure voting in upcoming elections. She emphasized civic participation and choosing political leaders. Mrs J S Reynolds reported on the Dallas state convention while Mrs R H Butler presided. Sixth graders in Mr Peacock's room sang carols as refreshments followed.

Conrad Dunagan Tatom Parents and Teachers Association J. S. Reynolds Dallas R. H. Butler

Browne School to stage First Christmas pageant

Browne Elementary presents a Christmas pageant titled First Christmas Tuesday at 7 30 in the auditorium. Third grade participants led by Mrs W M Marrs depict the birth of Christ with a choir and more than 80 children. Teachers aiding include Mesdames Beam Averitt Paylor Pattillo. Public invited.

Browne Elementary W. M. Marrs Christ Marrs Mesdames James Beam Ted Averitt George Paylor Mary Pattillo

Two Birthdays Are Observed By Snelson Children

The M R Snelson home hosted two parties for Morris Snelson eleven and Jana Sue Snelson eight. Guests included Janice Spinks Laura Parr Bill Siegman and others at Jana Sue’s party with umbrellas animals and a white and green doll skirt cake. Morris’s party featured a Christmas theme green red tiered cake and red punch with guests Phil Cooper Cynthia McDaniel Mary Barnett Mark Watson Jan Watson Ronnie Stanfield Kayla Jo Woody Dana Walker Gary Stanfield Jana Sue Snelson and Jo Ellen Snelson. Movies were filmed at both gatherings.

M. R. Snelson Morris Jana Sue Janice Spinks Laura Parr Bill Siegman Gary Stanfeld Glenda Myrick Linda Waddle Jo Spinks Susan Spinks Cathy Clark Jo Ellen Snelson Morris Snelson Phil Cooper Cynthia McDaniel Mary Barnett Mark Watson Jan Watson Ronnie’ Stanfield Kayla Jo Woody Dana Walker Gary Stanfield Jana Sue Snelson

Easy Does It Quick Chicken Dish

A simple method cooks a ready pack of chicken with mushrooms chestnuts carrots peas and parmesan in eight minutes in boiling water. The result is a ready to eat dish with a mix of vegetables and cheese.

Candy thermometer tip for candy making

Worth knowing to avoid cooking errors when using a candy thermometer. Ensure the bulb does not touch the pan bottom or side while candy mixture cooks. This prevents inaccurate readings and ruined batches.

Monahans Woman of the Year Nominations Open

The Xi Beta Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will sponsor Monahans Woman of the Year nominations. Nominations must be submitted to Mrs. Jean Welch at Box 1362 by January 1. A secret panel will choose the winner, with a tea planned in late January to honor the recipient, Mrs. J. T. Moseley.

Monahans Xi Beta Omega Beta Sigma Phi Monahans News Society KVKM Ken Welch Jean Welch J. T. Moseley

Local Woman Passes Nurse Examination in West Texas

Bernice Sanchez Hernandez of Monahans is among 31 West Texas women licensed as vocational nurses after passing the State examination held in late October.

Bernice Sanchez Hernandez Monahans West Texas

Card of Thanks from the Covington Family

The Paul Covington Family expresses appreciation to friends and neighbors for kindness during their sorrow. They thank everyone for deeds, words, food, and flowers and wish God’s blessing on all who offered support.

Paul Covington

Pyote 4 H Club Holds Christmas Party

Pyote four H Club members gathered Thursday for a Christmas party with games singing carols and a community food drive. Gary Williamson presided Gabe Garland and Wanda Greenhill led games Patsy Dodson read a thought and Gary Damron led songs. Members brought canned foods for those in need.

Pyote 4H Club Gary Williamson Gabe Garland Wanda Greenhill Patsy Dodson Gary Damron

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Hoover America Free World Mr. Hoover Marlow Hal Ayaums Gonzales Pauline Tyra Marie Barton Pauline’s Beauty Shop S. Main This Robert Black Customs OF Germany Dawson Tatom Pta Ward Ments Montgomery Ward E. Sealy Lbah Browne School Snelson Wayne Jones Bettye Hatcher Mesdames Wayne Jones Bob Behne Glenn Emerick Ben Dudley M. L. Duncan Phil Laws Walt Roeber Pyote 4 H Anthony
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