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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1966
Page
1
Monahans Loboes travel to Sweetwater for a 2 PM Saturday clash with McKinney. Monahans, ranked 13th by Harris, boast a stingy defense and strong line, while McKinney they face features five defensive and three offensive returnees led by Mike James and Robbie Clark.
McKinney Lions boast a 12 game run allowing only nine points all season while the Lobos of Sweetwater seek a top ranking. McKinney features quick linemen and three quarterbacks led by Robbie Clark, Phillip Wood, and a defensive specialist. The two AAA Texas teams clash in a regional showdown with state playoff implications.
The Monahans Industrial Foundation reports $1760 more in pledges since November 17, bringing total gifts to $29,760 for site improvements northwest of town. Officers urge year end contributions for tax purposes and note gifts from Coca Cola Bottling Co 1000 Hash Realty 25 Elizabeth Rudy 10 Bonnie Lumber Co 300 M'' System 100 Communications Engineering Corp 25 and Monahans News 300 with Mac Hudgins as president.
Ward County teachers hold their annual Christmas banquet in the high school cafe tonight recognizing C. W. Wright Barstow George W. Callender Monahans and Stanley Smith Monahans for outstanding 1966 achievement. Lloyd Bell TSTA Austin will be guest speaker with about 180 attending spouses included.
A 48th District Civil Court jury found for defendant Border Road Construction Co. in a damage suit, Lloyd Hollifield et al v. Border Road Construction Co. Earlier a compensation suit, Lucio A. Herrera v. Valiano Insurance Co., was settled before trial. The jury cases ended. Friday will host non jury trials and the usual divorce day.
Four year old Pam Harris of Thorntonville suffered severe injuries after a hit and run in the 1000 block of South Calvin Wednesday morning. Police investigators say the driver may not have known impact occurred. the child was found by Mrs. Arthur Parsons and rushed to Ward Memorial Hospital then Odessa Medical Center for tests. She remains in intensive care listed as doing pretty good with a broken left wrist broken ribs and a dislocated right hip.
Ward County Grand Jury reported eight indictments this week. Three defendants have been apprehended or bonded. Bill Lyons faces theft charges for taking $50 from R. G. Zee on Oct 31 with a $1,000 bond. Fred Howard allegedly removed mortgaged property including a television set, with Lawrence Henry as complainant. QO. B. Bailey accused of passing a $100 worthless check to T. E. McLain on Aug 26.
Residents can pick up a Lobo head at Texas Savings and Loan, the Chamber office, or the 3rd and Main location on Friday.
Ward County Democratic Club will honor State Senator Pete Snelson at a 7:30 p.m. meeting Monday in the Texas Electric Ready Room. The native Ward County figure has served in the Texas Senate, and the club invites all to attend to show appreciation for his leadership and representation.
KVKM TV will broadcast the Lobo-Vernon game film from 6 to 6 30 this evening. The telecast provides a compact replay of the matchup and highlights for local viewers.
The three act comedy opens at 8 p.m. in Monahans High School auditorium. Cast includes Kay Ridings as the bride and Joe Miller as the groom with Randall Crawford and Sheryl LeBaron as parents. Promoters are Karen Newland and Lynn Chandler. Tickets on sale at the door.
The Jaycees sponsor the annual Christmas residence lighting contest for Monahans Wickett and Thorntonville with Bill Dobbs and Joe Fields as co chairs. Prizes include a Suburbanite Reddy Light donated by Roland Maxwell and cash awards of 20 and 10 dollars. Judges travel by Don Slape’s Golden Chevrolet Co transportation.
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