Pollster Harris Predictions for Texas High School Playoffs
Pollster Harris rates Texas high school football teams with a spread forecast for the final schoolboy playoffs. Brownwood in Class AAA shows a 19,466 population per the 1968 Almanac, with Brown County at 28,859 and nine other towns totaling 3,748. Continued on Page 2.
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Harris
Texas
Cooper
Reagan
Brownwood
el Campo
Plano
Randolph
Tidehaven
Clifton
Brown County
Kiwanis Installs Officers at Colonial Inn
Kiwanis Club installed new officers at a Monday night buffet at Colonial Inn attended by about 50 members and guests. W. F. Wells became president, Clyde Wilson first vice president, Al Vasquez second vice president, and Fred Ryle secretary-treasurer. Four 1968 directors elected were R. T. Harris James Milam D. H. Reagan and W. R. Shelton. Lt. Gov. J. E. Pressley of Dist 22 Texas-Okla division presided. Three Midland Key Club members spoke on the organization and its community benefits. The club meets every Thursday noon at Colonial Inn and invites guests.
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Kiwanis Club
Colonial Inn
W. F
Lefty
Wells
Clyde Wilson
al Vasquez
Fred Ryle
R. T. Harris
James Milam
D. H
Bill” Reagan
W. R. Shelton
J. E. Pressley
Odessa
Dist
Texas-Okla
Midland
Key Club
County to Share Costs of Access Roads With City
County Commissioners approved sharing costs for right of way for new access roads to Interstate 20 in the south part of town. They discussed right of way on State Highway 18 with landowners but did not set a price. The meeting also hired Sharon Moore at 250 dollars monthly as secretary to the County Agent and Home Demonstration Agent. They considered Earl Earp’s Veterans Service Officer bid but took no action noting incumbent Hammons may not meet state requirements.
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Monahans
Cayanosa
Sharon Moore
Shirley Mathis
Earl Earp
A. F
Hammons
Earp
USVA
Veterans Affairs Commission
Pete McKenzie
Downtown Lot Site For Benefit Auction
Jaycee project aims to raise funds for the 116 West Texas Children's Home residents Christmas. Auction starts Saturday at 2 p.m. in the First State Bank parking lot. Fred Overman chairs the event. merchants donated toys tires oil cases and household goods. Col Bob Stock still to serve as auctioneer. Donations may be brought 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Jaycee
West Texas Childrens Home
First State Bank
Fred Overman
Bob Stockstill
LBJ Not Seeking Reelection Says Drew Pearson Report
Local attorney notes a vacant vet service office and discusses a Social Security system not bankrupt. Lobos win sportsmanship trophy as 4th straight in a focused roundup of sports and public notices.
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LBJ
Drew Pearson
Vet Service
Lobos
Curtain Time Set For MHS Drama
Junior Class at Monahans High School presents The Ransom of Red Chief adapted from a Henry QC short story. Mrs. R L Sleeper directs a comedy filled performance tomorrow night at 8 at the high school auditorium. Tickets are 1 for adults and 50 cents for students with a matinee for students Friday at assembly.
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Monahans High School
Henry
Red Chief
R. L. Sleeper
Christmas Week News Issued As One Thursday Edition
During Christmas week the Monday and Thursday issues are combined into a single edition published on Thursday December 28. Advertisers club reporters and others with matters of importance to reach the public are asked to note the change and cooperate.
November Hospital Admissions Total 136
Manager Norman Loftin reported 136 admissions in November. Seventeen births, 26 surgeries, and 214 emergencies were managed. Operating expenses were 26036.61 dollars, billings 29112.80 dollars, and collections 22657.25 dollars.
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Norman Loftin
Four Cases Resolved In District Court Week
Civil district court settled three suits Southwestern Bell Telephone vs J T Yates Cook vs Western Casualty and Harris vs Travelers. One case H A Clements vs Gulf et al went to trial with jury finding for the defendant. Criminal matters include a Habeas Corpus hearing for Bennie Earnest Wilson and potential proceedings for Curtis Ray Roberts.
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Southwestern Bell Telephone
J. T. Yates
Cook Vs. Western Casualty
Harris
Travelers
H. A. Clements
Gulf
Clement
Bennie Earnest Wilson
Starley
Fmiliar
Curtis Ray Roberts
Wilson
Roberts
Monahans Council Approves City Employee Bonuses and Manager Raise
The Monahans City Council voted Christmas bonuses of 50 dollars for employees with six months or more service and 25 dollars for those with less. City Manager Jack Forga's salary increases from 725 to 850 dollars monthly, effective December 29, to align with area cities, as Councilman Sloan and Mayor Pro Tem Whitt noted. The raise adds 1,500 dollars yearly. The council also authorized half the cost of right of way purchases for Lt. Governor Preston Smith, who will speak at the Ward County Teachers Association banquet at the high school and attend a Ward County Democratic Club gathering at the Texas Electric Reddy Room.
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City of
Monahans
Jack Forga
Forga
L. E. Sloan
Dick Hoyer
Jack
E. W
Dub’’ Whitt
Preston Smith
Lubbock
Ward County Teachers Association
Ward County Democratic Club
Texas Electric Reddy Room
Christmas Glow May Win Prize
The Jaycees sponsor an annual Christmas yard lighting contest offering a chance to win a electric yard light or cash prizes. Entries close December 16, judged possibly December 19. Texas Electric Service Co cooperates by donating a Reddy-Lite for first prize. second prize is 15 dollars and third prize 10 dollars. Previous first prize winners cannot win first prize again but may win cash prizes.
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Jaycees
Tom Rodgers
Chamber of Commerce
Rodgers
Texas Electric Service Co
Board Renews Coaches Contract and Names Textbook Committee
The school board extended athletic director Doug Ethridge’s contract for another year. It also appointed a textbook committee for spelling, science, arithmetic, business, drama, and cosmetology. Superintendent Callender reported November enrollment at 3112, down from October and last year. The board named Mrs Delra Faye Goodwin Census Trustee. Two bids were awarded for air conditioner work and band uniforms. Bills totaling 19,584.47 were approved.
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Doug Ethridge
Board of Education
George Callender
Mmes
Lucille King
Ruby Redman
Myrtle Criner
Frances Arme
Junior cast rehearses Friday show The Ransom of Red Cloud
The JUnior Play cast lists performers practicing for Friday night presentation titled The Ransom of Red Cloud. The pictured lineup includes Robert Purser Priscilla White Marsha Pardue Judy Forman Camille Leonard and Gail Rucker with Kathy Armstrong Kathy McKnight Russ Dorsett and Charles Brantley in back.
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Red Cloud
Robert Purser
Priscilla White
Marsha Pardue
Jimmy Randolph
Gail Rucker
Judy Forman
Camille Leonard
Kathy Armstrong
Kathy McKnight
Russ Dorsett
Charles Brantley
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Kermit Highway
Ward County
Calvin
Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
Veterans Service Officer
State Welfare
Hugh P. Cooper
Kiwanis
Capitol Report
MHS
Right OF Way Payment Council
Ralph Chaney
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