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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1962
Page
1
The Jaycees sponsor an indoor turkey shoot at the Sheep and Hog Barn behind the Coliseum on December 15 and 16. Open sights only and strict safety rules apply. prizes are frozen turkeys to avoid cleaning. Participants may bring their own rifle or use Jaycee guns. tie-breakers will decide ties.
Mrs. Martha Jane Riley aged 92 died Thursday morning. Services were held Friday at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Barnes Funeral Home with Rev. Levi Price presiding. She was born May 18, 1870 in Shannon County Missouri and is survived by her son A. C. Riley of Monahans and a Missouri brother. Burial followed in Monahans Cemetery.
A John Williams was filed in District Court on November 27 for swindling with a worthless check. Sheriff Blackie McNerlin said he has no custody and does not know the man. The News clarifies he is not the John Williams from Royalty.
The Missouri Court granted custody of Ricky Allen Runnels to his grandmother Mrs. Bill Bien in August, correcting Thursday’s report which stated September.
Monahans Lobo basketball team defeated Lake View B 42 to 20 to reach the Lake View Tournament semifinals in San Angelo. Clarence Phipps led with 14 points and joined the all tournament team while Randy Jackson added 13 and Lee Wheelis led in rebounds.
The Ward County Riding and Roping Club settled on blue check shirts blue ties Levi pants and silver belly grey hats for uniforms. About 40 members attended Friday's meeting approving plans to participate in the Sandhills Hereford and Quarterhorse Show Parade.
H. J. Asher Ralph Barnes and Dick Hoyer were elected to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for a three year term. They replace outgoing directors Joe Homer Joe Farr and Joe Vandiver. Holdovers include Hal Adams Vic Davis Roland Maxwell S J Mathews Charley Switzer G D Webb and Charley Cunningham. Officers for the coming year will be named at the first board meeting in January.
Dan Gibbs reminds Monahans residents that the Girls Choir and the A Cappella Choir will present a Christmas concert at the High School Auditorium Thursday night at 8 o clock. Admission is free. The choirs will perform long time favorite Christmas carols inviting the public to attend.
The News will publish as complete a schedule of special Christmas programs and events planned by local churches. Ministers are asked to inform the newspaper at the earliest date to ensure thorough coverage in the Thursday Monahans News.
The Junior 4 H Parent's Club schedules a meeting for tomorrow night in the Commissioners Court room at the courthouse. The session begins at 8 o'clock. All junior 4 H Club parents are urged to attend.
Emmett Turner of the Cabot Camp near Wickett died early Monday. A Konawa Oklahoma native his body will be shipped by land for burial in Konawa. No further details available as the edition went to press Monday morning.
The 36th Texas Division announces openings in several grades for recruitment. First Lieutenant Donald R. King of the 1st Platoon Troop A 1st Recon Squadron 124th Armored leads the push. Interested individuals should contact First Sergeant Green at the Armory for enlistment details.
Close Dec 20 at 3 45 PM Resume Jan 3 at 2 PM City offices observe a holiday schedule with reduced hours during the period.
Monahans residents enjoy a festive window display contest with many organizations decorating storefronts. Santa visits for free sleigh rides from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for preschoolers, then for school children, with judging slated for late Tuesday afternoon and prizes awarded for first to third place.
Monahans High School and Grandfalls bands earned First Division ratings in Odessa contests with the Hudler Junior High taking Second Division. Dan Gibbs, Bob Jack Low, and Vershel Smith guided bands to top honors as they strive for Sweepstakes by winning both sight-reading and playing contests. The News learned Gibbs praised community support as vital to the band program’s success.
The Ward County Grand Jury indicted three persons last week. Andrew Morris Price faces a two count writ for passing forged checks and is jailed awaiting trial. Ramon Carnero faces two indictments for burglarizing Adams Mercantile and Grandma Elzey’s Cafe in Grandfalls, with losses totaling $1150.52. He was arrested October 28 and is free on a $1500 bond. James Edward Green, 18, was indicted for auto theft after taking a car from Hawkins Motor Co and fleeing on Highway 80. he is jailed after a high speed pursuit through Wickett Royalty Mona Hanson.
Charles Harden sustained a gunshot wound Thursday afternoon when a .22 rifle he handled discharged. He was believed to think the weapon unloaded and was taken to Ward Memorial Hospital where his condition was reported as very good Friday afternoon.
City Dads plan a public hearing on a zone change for Permian Addition Lots 11 and 12 from R-1 to R-2. They will consider parking meter reservations on Second Street for Santa and appoint a City Health Officer for a year. The meeting includes a report on airport costs and a drainage culverts resolution near Interstate 20.
Seven names appear on the newcomer list this week. Charles R. Copeland 90542 S Calvin D M Collins 603 S Ike Benny Norton 209 S Doris Calvin Sellers 306 W 11th Gerald Rockwell 502 W 3rd Roy F Hoover 1002 N Carol Paul Powell 230212 W Sealy.
Miss Patricia Crenshaw, longtime Navarro county assistant home demonstration agent since May 25, 1961, will become Ward County county home demonstration agent effective January 7. She will reside in Monahans and continues a career focused on expanding 4-H enrollment, forming clubs, securing leaders, and collaborating with the Corsicana State Home.
A jury awarded Levi L. Cooper about $1750 in a compensatio n suit against Texas Employers Insurance Association. A bill of review Adams vs First State Bank Monahans and First State Bank Crane will be heard in 143rd District Court Reeves County per Deputy District Clerk Jack Griggs.
A meeting will be held at 7 oclock tonight at Monahans Baptist Church to organize a new Boy Scout Troop. Boys over 11 should bring their fathers. separate sessions will guide interested boys and dads learn fundamentals from the sponsoring organization. John W. Fanning will be present.
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