Salvation Army drive chairman in Ward County named
Wilson Hammond, noted oil man, serves as chairman of the Salvation Army Christmas fund drive in Ward County. The effort will coordinate with all groups to ensure no child is overlooked by Santa Claus. Ralph Barnes, Farr Funeral ambulance driver, reports a weather trip between Stanton, Midland, and Odessa with rain sleet wind sand and fog.
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Salvation Army
Ward County
Wilson Hammond
Hammond
Santa Claus
West
Texas
Ralph Barnes
Farr Funeral Home
Stanton
Midland
Barnes
Odessa
City Council Passes Ordinance Regulating Itinerant Merchants
In a special session on Wednesday the City Council approved an ordinance to protect housewives and local merchants from harassment by itinerant salesmen. The measure defines and regulates itinerant merchants vendors and peddlers who sell or take orders for merchandise services photographs newspapers magazines and wares of all kinds. It establishes a license fee bond requirement and penalties for violations.
Monahans Sidewalk Funds Tied to Local Support
A city council member said WPA sidewalk work depends on local funds. Monahans must raise money for materials while federal funds cover labor. Also noted are a family birthday gathering for Trey Edwards and a kitchen tip for flavoring desserts and serving biscuits with chili.
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Monahans
Letters To Santa Show Kids’ Christmas Wish Lists
A collection of handwritten notes from children naming gifts they want for Christmas. Wyatt Loch Abay and Donna Kaye Robertson, among others, request toys, dolls, and play sets. Linda Ann Garrison asks for a princess doll, and Ricky Bezner hopes for a rifle and boots.
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Santa Claus
Love
Donna Kaye Robertson
Santa
Chuck Conners
Janet
Ricky Bezner
Santa Clause
Toyland
Wackers
Linda Ann Garrison
Courthouse Records Legal Actions and Real Estate Transfers
Court filings list marriages on Dec 5 and 7 for seven couples, criminal cases against Howard Ramsey and William Huffman, civil stay order in Thelma Floyd case, and multiple real estate transfers in Monahans Ward County and nearby areas. Also includes divorce suits Doyle Russell and Jorja Bagley and others filed in early December.
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State of Texas
Howard Ramsey
SWWC
William W. Huffman
DWI
Thelma Floyd
Dept. Public Safety
J. T. Brown
Southwestern Inc. Company
B. E. Brown
Carl D. Estes
143Rd District Court
Doyle F. Russell
Beulah A. Russell
Jorja Bagley
Gordon Leroy Bagley
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The
Monahans News
Jack Edwards
Trey
Buddy Jee
King Coke III
Jimmy Williams
Clayton Tatum
Teddy Benson
Trey Edwards
Chile
Wyatt Lochabay
Courthouse Records
Earmond Ray Anderson
Gwendolyn Nell Lake
Alvin Dee Finder
Velma Adele Williams
Edward Jocia Miller, Jr
Frankie Baker
Criminal Court
Linda Gay
Laura Wanea Rocker
Leslie
Leanne
Mark
Russ
Gail Drosett
Bellaire
E. O. Parsons
Walter Q. McDaniel
Providence
Jackie Francis Dufek
George H. Melton
Gordon R. Harris
Monahans Development Company
Clayton C. Tatom
Vernice
Johnnie Fletcher
Nancye
John Benny Tabor
Guilford
Dudley Sims
RE. O. Parsons
Monahans Center, Inc
R. E. Blazek
Joe Yglecios
Hudler
W. C. Pardo
Dayton E. Ramsey
Mary T. Ramsey
Gertrude T. O Brien
W. E. Pierce
Wickett
E. T. Prather
Abram Paul Crume
Robert E. Finney
Wanda M. Finney
Dale Welch
Business and Professional Directory
Prestige Homes
Ray’s Package Store
South Main Motors
Alice
Killian Bros
C. C. Martin
Seely
Gulf
Monahans Gulf Service Station
W. Seely
E. Third
Dake
Zaller
Cone Jewelers
W. Sealy Wi
Tercer
Monarchy
Pittsburgh Paints
cSmooth
Gliss
Tubb-Watt Co
W. Sealy
Commercial Electric Motors
S. Alice
Mitchell
Thriftimart
Hwy
London
Columbia
Ford
Furr
Decca Victor
Reynolds Electric & Furniture
E. Sealy Wi
Monahans Motor CO
Howard's Bakery
Farr
King Feed & Supply
Red Chain Feed Store
S. Stockton
Mia
Brownie
California
Frontier
Tri-Valley No
Folger’s
Farah Diba
Teheran
Iran
Miss Diba
Paris
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