Contest Winners Revealed In Local Window Decor
The WSCS of the Methodist Church won first prize $50 for window decor near Tipton's Men's Wear. Second prize $35 went to the Wednesday Study Club for a Madonna and Child stained glass effect display at Southern Union Gas Co. Third prize $25 earned Jaycee-Ettes for a snowman scene at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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WSCS
Methodist Church
Tipton
Southern Union Gas Co
Jaycee-Ettes
Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Wilson
New Pastor Oliver D. Newman Appointed at Faith Tabernacle
Faith Tabernacle announces Rev. Oliver Dean Newman as the new pastor. He has long ties to Monahans, Navy veteran, married in 1952, and has served in ministry for three years. Services are 11 a.m. Sundays with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Evening worship 7:30 p.m. Sunday. women’s prayer meeting and Bible study Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
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Faith Tabernacle
Oliver Dean Newman
Newman
Monahans
Odessa
Navy
Pal Wein
Zoning Change Tabled by City Council in Monahans
The Monahans City Council tabled a request to rezone Lots 11 and 12, Block 2, Permian Addition from R-1 to R-2 awaiting a Zoning Board majority after a 2-2 deadlock. The council also named Dr. Dan Newell as City Health Officer for a one year term and tabled Hangar construction cost discussion pending long term leases. A drainage protection resolution to the Highway Commission was adopted for future Interstate 20 projects.
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Dan Newell
The
Highway Commission
Monahans
Dick Hoyer
Monahans Churches Outline Christmas Observances
Local churches list December services including First Presbyterian Christmas Cantata on December 16 and 23 4 p.m. events, St Pauls Lutheran Christmas program December 20 and Christmas Day services, and multiple programs at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Calvary Baptist and others with cantatas parties and Midnight Mass at St Johns Catholic Church priced with offerings and social gatherings.
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Chancel
Bill Whitfield
Jesus
First Presbyterian Church
ST. Paul's Lutheran Church
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Monahans Christian Church
ST. John's Catholic Church
Manger
John Lauretti
Pyote Air Base
No Paper On December 24 Or December 31
Notice that the News will not publish on Monday December 24 or Monday December 31 to extend the Christmas and New Year holiday for staff. Advertisers reporters and others with announcements are asked to plan accordingly.
Imperial Lions Turkey Shoot to Benefit Polio Fund
The Lions Club of Imperial sponsors a Turkey Shoot on December 15 at Imperial Rodeo Grounds using .22 caliber rifles with open sights. The event starts at 10 am and continues until 50 turkeys are distributed with all proceeds going to the Donald Talbot Polio Fund.
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The
Lions Club of
Imperial
Imperial Rodeo Grounds
Donald Talbot Polio Fund
County to Pick Up Tab On Employees Insurance
The Commissioners Court approved county funding for Blue Cross Blue Shield benefits for about 60 regular employees and up to 75 percent approval by staff. The plan costs the county roughly 5000 dollars yearly and covers only employees, not families. The court also appointed Kenneth Crozier Public Weigher from January 1 on a commission basis and discussed refunding or retiring portions of Park and Cow Palace bonds at a lower rate.
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Commissioners Court
Blue Shield
R. T. Harris
Harris
the Com
Missioners
Kenneth Crozier
Park and Cow Palace
Post Office Extends Hours for Christmas Mailing
Postmaster W R Shelton announces the local post office will stay open all day until 5 pm this Saturday and December 22 to handle the Christmas mailing rush. Patrons are urged to mail today to avoid delays.
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W. R. Shelton
Choir Tryouts This Weekend At Regional Level
Local high school choir members advance to regional tryouts for all state choir this weekend. An 80 voice all region choir will perform a recital Saturday night at 7 30 in the Ector Auditorium.
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Ector
National Guard seeks 40 volunteers to avoid disbandment
Monahans citywide measures include free downtown parking from December 15 to 24 and Christmas Day to aid shoppers. The 36th Texas National Guard Division seeks about 40 volunteers aged 17 to 35 from the Monahans Kerrville area for a six month active duty commitment with a buddy system and pay during training.
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Monahans
National Guard
36Th
Texas
Monahans-Kermit
Emmett Turner Rites Held in Oklahoma
Emmett Turner 80 died at his daughter’s home in Wickett after 18 months in Ward County. Services were in Konowa Oklahoma with interment there. Born April 16 1882 in Randolph County Missouri. Survived by wife Mrs C E Cullum two sons Joe Frank Turner Los Angeles Loyd Turner Wickett and daughter Mrs Walley Reed Odessa.
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Emmett Turner
C. E. Cullum
Wickett
Ward County
Kenowa
Okla
Mr. Turner
Randolph County
Missouri
Konowa
Texas
Cullum
Joe Frank Turner
Los Angeles
Calif
Loyd Turner
Walley Reed
Odessa
Gold Star Awards Program Set in Andrews for 4-H winners
West Texas 4-H members from twenty one counties and their parents will be honored in Andrews on Saturday evening December 15. A tour and reception will precede a banquet in the new Andrews High School building. Dr B H Amstead Dean of the School of Engineering Texas University will speak. The event is hosted by Community Public Service Company Texas Electric Service Company and West Texas Utilities Company.
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West Texas
Andrews
Andrews High School
Community Public Service Company
Texas Electric Service Company
West Texas Utilities Company
B. H. Amstead
School of Engineering
Texas University
Carol Peden
Foreman to Visit Monahans in Friday Constituent Tour
Congressman-elect Ed Foreman of Odessa plans a two day tour of the 16th District visiting seven cities this week. He will meet with residents at the Monahans Community Center Friday from 1 to 3 PM to discuss problems and government. Private conferences can be arranged through Bob Orr at WI 3-2756.
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Ed Foreman
Odessa
Bob Orr
Foreman
Monahans
Mr. Orr
Jaycee Surplus Sale Set for Saturday at Farr Market
The Jaycees announce a surplus sale this Saturday at Farr Super Market on South Main featuring teddy bears picnic baskets thermos jugs and pantry utensils all brand new at prices just above cost a chance to stock up on Christmas merchandise.
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Jaycees
Farr Super Market
South Main
Deputy Sheriff Charles McNabb Dies Tuesday
Charles Weldon McNabb 48 died Tuesday at 4 48 p m in Scott and White Hospital Temple He lived in Grandfalls 21 years served Ward County deputy 14 years owned M and M Service Station Grandfalls Funeral from Union Church Grandfalls Friday at 2 p m Rev Don Rhymes Rev Statler officiating Interment Monahans Cemetery He was born July 24 1914 in Stephens County Survived by widow of Grandfalls two children Charlotte McNabb Dallas and Nelda Brackman Florence Kansas father Lee McNabb Hobbs NM two brothers J R McNabb Odessa and J M McNabb Lockhart two sisters Mrs K L Holt Breckenridge and Mrs J E Rainwater New Orleans La and two grandchildren
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Charles Weldon McNabb
Scott and White Hospital
Temple
McNabb
Grandfalls
Ward County
M and M
Union Church of
School Board Chooses Textbook Committee and Votes
The school board named a textbook committee for vocal music Texas History Physics mathematics vocational homemaking and science. Members include George Cullender Glenn Driskill Leaird Meadows Lathan Walker Barbara Smith Loriane Reynolds A D Weier Odessa Adams Jim Jordan Irvin Cheatham Donald Hall Tommy Pearson Audra Rasco S F Jackson and Pat Newell. Enrollment was announced at 2954 up 28 from November 1. Debra Faye Goodwin named Census Trustee. Street dedication for Brockman Elementary north side granted subject to zoning. Board approved bills totaling 9004.63.
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George Cullender
Glenn Driskill
Leaird Meadows
Lathan Walker
Barbara Smith
Loriane Reynolds
A. D. Weier
Odessa Adams
Jim Jordan
Irvin Cheatham
Donald Hall
Tommy Pearson
Audra Rasco
S. F
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Juliette Fowler
Dallas
Children of the Church
Calvary Baptist Church
Lottie Moon
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Immanuel Baptist Church
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