FCC Approves KVKM Ownership Transfer in Monahans
The FCC approved the transfer of KVKM from John B. Walton Jr. to Land of The Sun Broadcasters Inc. The buyer includes J. Ross Rucker, Merle Rucker, and Bertha Jenness. KVKM will relocate studios after year end as Rucker follows a full time radio plan.
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Federal Communications Commission
KVKM
John B. Walton, Jr
Land of the Sun Broadcasters, Inc
J.ross Rucker
Merle
Bertha Jenness
Rucker
North Kermit Highway
Mr. Rucker
Monahans
Kavei
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Miss Jenness
Ratliff-Jenness Insurance Agency
November building activity stalls with limited permits
Local building was nearly at a standstill in November with $23,000 in city permits issued. The breakdown shows $10,000 in residential construction and repairs and $13,000 in commercial additions and repairs, bringing year to date permits to $536,455.00 versus $781,075.00 a year ago.
Mings Transferred to Houston in Humble Oil Move
Tom E. Mings, longtime superintendent of Monahans Humble Oil District Production, will become nationwide manager for Humble Company's land and building operations in Houston starting next year. He arrived from Abilene to replace W. R. Wardroup and has since served on the Monahans Country Club board. a replacement for him is not yet named.
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Tom E. Mings
Monahans Humble Oil
Monahans
Humble Oil Company
Houston
Humble Company
Mings
Abilene
W. R. Wardroup
Monahans Country Club
VFW and Auxiliary Plan Christmas Party
The VFW Post 1004 and Auxiliary announce their annual Christmas party for members and families on December 15 at 7 p.m. at the VFW Hall. A covered dish supper and Santa Claus treats for children are planned and all members are urged to attend.
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VFW
Santa Claus
Local Labor Force Registration Urges Participation
Chamber of Commerce appeals for job qualification registrations as only about 50 residents have signed up. The appeal stresses that new industry will come only if employers can confirm available labor. Open to county and area residents, registrations require name, address and work type, with no current job obligation.
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Chamber of Commerce
George
Monahans
Jaycees Plan Shopping Spree For WICH Children
Monahans Jaycees continue fund raising for a Christmas shopping spree helping 116 children at the West Texas Children’s Home. A misc auction downtown is planned to raise the extra funds needed to give each child about four dollars for gifts. final plans to be announced.
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Monahans Jaycees
West Texas
Childrens Home
O. B. Cavett
Jaycees
Coliseum
Fred Overman
Jim Wilhite
Building an Industrial Site Team for Evaluation
The Texas Industrial Commission outlines the fourth point in an industrial development program: appoint a group to evaluate sites and buildings, work with the Industrial Foundation, inventory property, and use site data forms. It stresses maps, signs, ten key factors, and options or purchases to secure suitable properties for prospective industries.
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I. D. Committee
Industrial Foundation
Texas Industrial Commission
Civil Cases On Tap For Court Monday Morning
Civil jury action set for 143rd District Court starts at 9 a.m. Monday with juries chosen at 9:30 for Ready cases. First three docketed are H A Clements vs Gulf Oil et al, Southwestern Bell vs J T Yates, and William and Nancy Brown vs T and P Railroad. Surface damage disputes involve landowners. auto train crash cited in Sandhills State Park approach.
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143Rd District Court
H. A. Clements
Gulf Oil, Et al
Southwestern Bell
J. T. Yates
William and Nancy Brown
T and P Railroad
Sandhills State Park
Special Movie Starts Tonight At Texan
The Rest less Ones opens tonight at 6 15 and 8 30 at the Texan Theater in Monahans. A citizens committee and the Ministerial Alliance back the non denominational film with a youth oriented message. Shows run Friday 6 15 and 8 30 p m Saturday four showings 2 4 6 15 and 8 30 p m Sunday 1 30 4 30 and 8 30 p m Tickets are 1 at the Chamber of Commerce with a temporary office set by Mrs Jim Williams. call 943 3681 for details.
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Texan Theater
Monahans
Ministerial Alliance
Alf Edwards
Chamber of Commerce
Jim Williams
Wilson Case Hearing Resumes Friday
A continued habeas corpus hearing for Bennie Earnest Wilson is scheduled for 4 p.m. Friday in District Court. Wilson, a self-confessed holdup man accused in a 1960 arrest and a 1961 Pecos service station robbery and shooting, seeks to bolster claims of civil rights violations. District Attorney A R Archer expects no new witnesses and a ruling may be issued, while previous hearings involved disputes over attorney conduct and media access.
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Bennie Earnest Wilson
Pecos
Murray Howze
Wilson
A. R. Archeer
School Holiday Schedule Set by District Office
The Christmas holiday schedule for the local school district was announced by Superintendent George Callender. All schools will dismiss at 2 30 p.m. December 20 and resume classes at 8 45 a.m. Wednesday January 3 after a 13 day break.
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George Callender
O'Brien Heirs Settle Suit Over Ranch Expenditures
The district court settled Monday a dispute over $110,000 in expenditures in a G W O'Brien partnership ranch operation. Heirs allege guardianship provisions may have been breached. W D O'Brien represented the estate against Pat O'Brien and the First National Bank which handled the account.
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G. W. O’brien
W. D. O’brien
Pat O’brien
First National Bank
Leaders Needed In Scout Work Tells Lions
Paul Dunlap new scout executive formerly of Kermit now of Monahans addressed the Monahans Lions Club at the noon weekly luncheon. Introduced by Henry Treadaway program chairman and institutional representative for Cub Scout Pack 196 sponsored by the Lions Club. Continued on Page 2
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Paul Dunlap
Kermit
Monahans
Monahans Lions Club
Henry Treadaway
Lions Club
Rights of way negotiations for I-20 frontage road access
City and County officials report progress on securing right of way for improved access to frontage roads along Interstate 20. Public support from 20 to 25 local leaders was voiced at a Tuesday hearing. Acquisition targets Fern Tatom and Frank Robinson parcels, with further plan reviews near the Highway 18 Interchange. Construction could begin late next year.
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Paul Coleman
Peared
Coleman
Betty Street
Fern Tatom
Frank Robinson
Tatom
Jack Forga
Highway Department
Christmas Service for West Texas Children's Home Needs Friends
Area families are urged to call Sup t Fred Conradt to arrange Christmas help for the West Texas Children's Home. Last year children visited local homes for Xmas. now about twice as many need invitations, especially for Negro children, to ensure all share the holiday privilege. Contact promptly.
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West Texas Childrens Home
Sup
T. Fred Conradt
Mr. Conradt
Miss Bertha Jenness Recovers From Eye Surgery
Miss Bertha Jenness of 1401 S Dwight is recuperating at home after eye surgery at Odessa Medical Center hospital. She plans to return to Ratliff and Jenness Insurance Agency after the Christmas holidays, according to friends.
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Bertha Jenness
S. Dwight
Odessa Medical Center
Ratliff & Jenness Insurance Agency
Friends Report
Ward Memorial Installs New X-Ray Equipment
Mrs. Oleta Snodgrass, technician, is pictured with Picker X-Ray gear installed to meet urgent needs. A forthcoming unit will process film, enabling doctors to X Ray and interpret in four minutes. The system supports add-ons for treatment and diagnosis.
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Ward Memorial
Oleta Snodgrass
Seasonal Shopping In High Gear In Monahans
Christmas lights glow in downtown streets each night as Santa visits stores on Thursday evenings. Yule shopping kicks off in Monahans with festive displays and seasonal sales attracting shoppers.
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Santa Claus
Monahans
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FCC
Tom Mings
Clude
Texas Industrial Comission
Commission
Texan
O'Brien
Exec
Lions
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