Thanksgiving Sermon Banter From Diverse Clergy
Report of a joint Thanksgiving service at First Baptist Church with Weems S. Dykes of First Christian Church delivering jibe filled quips about Baptists Methodists and Christians. Pastor Ray Baker of First Methodist Church cited a timely poem about the holiday season as the crowd enjoyed humor and reflection.
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First Baptist Church
Weems S. Dykes
First Christian Church
Kentucky
Ray Baker
First Methodist Church
Small Boy Okay After Being Shot
A seven year old Imperial boy Saul Morales is in satisfactory condition at Ward Memorial Hospital after an accidental shooting on Tuesday night. He was shot in the abdomen on the right side at about 7 30. His mother Marie D Morales said she was at a neighbor's when the two boys removed a 22 caliber revolver from a dresser and played with it. The younger brother Robert, six, pulled the trigger.
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Imperial
Ward Memorial Hospital
Saul Morales
Marie D. Morales
Robert
Grand Jury Set to Report Back Friday Morning in Ward County
Ward County Grand Jury will reconvene Friday at 9 30 a m for further deliberation after reporting Monday. Deliberations and outcome will be announced after the session, with indictments and no bills published in The News.
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Ward County Grand Jury
Monahans Police Report Shows Traffic Citations Rise
Monahans Police Department reports 91 traffic citations in November up from 35 a year earlier. Parking violations reached 21, speeding 17, excessive noise 16, and 12 for no driver's license. Parking violations total 773 versus 319 a year ago. Nine teen crimes reported include thefts and prowlers. department handled 222 calls. Revenue totaled 2003.66 dollars from citations and fines.
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Monahans
John Ashcraft
Corporation Court
Weather notes from Ward County observer on December 4–7
Readable fragments show daily high and low temperatures for December 4 to 7 and a total rainfall of 7.25 inches. Courtesy credit goes to John Bowers, official Ward County Weather Observer.
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John Bowers
Ward
Firemen Seek Needy Lists for Christmas Help
Monahans Volunteer Fire Department urges residents to submit names of needy families by December 18 for Christmas aid. Calls can go to Monahans Police at WI 3-5121 or to any fireman, and toys or clothes in any condition are needed for repair and distribution to children. Pick up is available by phone.
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Monahans Opporunity School
Jack Dufek
Virgil Hastin
Dora Vargas
Janice Drake
Vicki Bryan
Doris Hudson
Monahans
Telethon Raises Near 2000 for Monahans Chest Drive
KVKM-TV telethon raised close to 2000 for the Monahans-Wickett Community Chest. The drive total neared 16500 with a goal of 19500, and organizer Bill Lee expects final totals around 17000, about 2500 short of the target. Ongoing donations are due to come in, with final tallies pending.
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Kvkm-Tv
Monahans-Wickett Community Chest
Bill Lee
Lee
Where to Find It Society Pages and More
The note lists availability across sections: Society Pages on pages 2 and 3, Sports Page on page 6, Classified Page on page 7, Entertainment Page on page 4 Section 2, TV Log on page 4 Section 2.
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Society
Bank Swindler Bilks Monahans and Pecos for 670 Each
Ward County sheriffs report a tall reddish haired man defrauded First State Bank and First National Bank at drive-thru windows, forging drafts for 670 and attempting another 670 deposit. Earlier that day he bilked two Pecos banks of 1340 total. Suspect used names William Moorehead Jr. and Weldon Moore, about 6 feet 2 inches, 209 pounds, age 35-40. Authorities from Ward and Reeves counties seek him.
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Monahans
Ward County Sheriff's Office
Blackie McNerlin
First State Bank
First National
Faye Moore
Ward
Reeves Counties
Pecos Banks
William Moorehead Jr
Weldon Moore
Chilly November Recorded Here
November in Monahans featured a cooler pattern with an average temperature of 49.6 degrees and daily highs averaging 62 degrees. The month saw 0.88 inches of rain, with a high of 82 degrees on the 26th and a low of 25 on the 15th, while year to date rainfall stood about two inches below normal. Weather data were provided by John Rogers, Ward County observer.
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Monahans
John Rogers
Ward
Hospital Auxiliary Float Wins First in Local Parade
The Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary float earned first prize of 100 dollars in Monahans Yule-Bi-Lee Parade. Monahans High School won the band contest first place trophy with a prize. Second prize float went to the Jaycees and Jayceeettes, third to Mariners Club of First Presbyterian Church.
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Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
Monahans
Monahans High School
Jaycees
Jayceeettes
Mariners’ Club
First Presbyterian Church
Grandfalls Royalty
Imperial
Midland
Odessa
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Wilson
Bill Mitchell
Santa Claus
Monahans Community Center
Monahans-Wickett Schools Announce 13 Day Holiday Break
Superintendent George Callender says after Christmas the district will dismiss at 2 30 p m on Thursday December 21 and resume at 8 45 a m Thursday January 1 for a 13 day holiday period.
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Monahans-Wickett
George Callender
November Construction Slump Cites $29490 Permits in Monahans
In November 1961 Monahans issued $29490 in new construction and remodeling permits, the weakest month of the year so far. Year to date totals reach $840112, down from $971660 at the same point last year, with no new commercial or institutional building and five residential alterations totaling $4890. Permits listed include Frank M Barnett carport, Sam F Harrill residence addition, and Bicknell & Lanier residence work among others.
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Monahans
Frank M. Barnett
South James
Sam F. Harrill
East Sixth
Bicknell & Lanier
East Seventeenth
D. H. Behne
Referendum On Cotton Marketing Quotas Scheduled
ASC County Committee votes on continuing marketing quotas for 1962 Upland and Extra Long Staple cotton. A two thirds farmer approval is required. penalties for excess acreage apply and price support of 65 to 95 percent of parity is available to compliant growers. Continued on page five.
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ASC County Committee
Ward Asc County Committee
Local Man Jailed On Forgery Charge
A 60 year old Monahans man Buddy Nance is jailed in Ward County on forgery charges. Sheriff Blackie McNerlin reports bond set at 2000 dollars after Nance was picked up Monday in Monahans.
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Monahans
Ward County
Blackie McNerlin
Buddy Nance
Nance
One Case Settled in District Court
In Judge J. H. Starley's 143rd District Court this week several civil matters were resolved. A jury verdict favored R. E Henderson and others in Cabell's vs Henderson. White vs Burnett was argued. Two ready cases Allen vs Consolidated Gas and Tollett vs Travelers Insurance settled out of court at last minute. Remaining cases passed to next term include Wilkerson vs Martin Wynne vs Mid Continent Gainey vs Traders & General Insurance Tipps vs McBryde & Technical Drilling.
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J. H. Starley
R. E Henderson
Cabell's
Henderson
White
Burnett
Allen
Consolidated Gas and Tollett
Travelers Insurance
Wilkerson
Martin
Wynne
Mid-Continent
Gainey
Traders & General Insurance
Tipps
McBryde & Technical Drilling
Derrick Service Scheduled Today At First Baptist
Funeral services are set for 2 pm today at First Baptist Church for Maggie L. Derrick 78 who died Tuesday at Ward Memorial Hospital. Barnes Funeral Home handles arrangements. She resided at 209 South Calvin a 29 year Monahans resident born January 22 1883 in Wainsboro Tennessee. Survivors include two sons Ralph L. Derrick and J C Derrick two daughters Eleanor Doerr two half sisters three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
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Maggie L. Derrick
Ward Memorial Hospital
Barnes Funeral Home
Derrick
South Calvin
Monahans
Wainsboro
Tennessee
First Baptist Church
Levi Price
James McKittrick
Monahans Cemetery
Ralph L. Derrick
Waco
J. C. Derrick
Eleanor Doerr
Los Angeles
Bell King
Dallas
Iola Bradford
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Henry Haupt
Bro. Dykes
The
Presbyterian Church
Paul Foraker
Grand Jury
Monahans Bank
Kathy Dell Greenlee
Cliff Greenlee
David Rutherford
Buck O'Hara
Linda Powers
Larry Fuller
Rex Parsons
Jocko Guthrie
Sherry Starling
Nancy Leveridge
Janice Stanfield
Janet Young
Joe Redman
Milt Sanders
First Baptist
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