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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
1
Monahans backs its athletics with praise for basketball squads beating Jal and talk of a future boys club. Readers are urged to support youth sports, join the effort, and help fund community programs as local life moves from football to basketball and other activities.
Six additional families relocate to Monahans and receive a friendly welcome and wishes for a pleasant residence. Named newcomers include John H. Evans, Dean Tedford, Dave Seaton, L. C. Degelia, Ronald Head, and Julius Johnson with listed addresses.
The Stockton event honored 1963 county 4-H Gold Star winners from Trans Pecos and Big Bend. Texas Electric Service and West Texas Utilities joined ceremonies as parents, agents, and guests attended a banquet at the new high school building.
The Lobo B team defeated Iraan B 67 29 as Arlen Griffith scored 19 points. The Lobo A team lost 57 54 with Reagan Moss netting 19 while Iraan’s Ricky Armstrong led all scorers with 26. The teams prepare for Rankin clash Tuesday.
Hazel Lowry and Mary Kent own and operate the Kopper Kettle which announces its opening on West Highway 80 in this issue of the News.
Mrs Elizabeth Little president of the Texas State Teachers Association spoke at Ward County teachers annual Christmas banquet at Monahans Country Club. About 250 attended as Little outlined her 19 years teaching and leadership roles in TCTA and TSTA while noting her credentials and affiliations.
A cold snap brought light snow and icing in Monahans causing four minor automobile accidents with about 1000 dollars in vehicle damage. No injuries reported as officials noted slick streets and early season ice while heavy snow stretched northeastward into Texas.
Dalton Haines was elected president of the Permian Basin Chamber of Commerce area group, succeeding John Ben Shepard. Winthrop Carlisle was named vice president, with 19 area chambers represented at a Kermit Lions Club event as plans were made for a tourist brochure and regional tourism initiatives.
Christmas holidays at Grandfalls schools begin at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Classes resume Monday morning January 6. Announcement by Sept C B Wheeler.
V Earl Earp, Commander of Monahans American Legion Post 473, has been chosen as a general member of the National Membership and Post Activities Committee. The appointment comes from the National Commander’s office on recommendation of Department Officers in recognition of Earp’s service to the local Post and the Department of Texas.
Pecos Eagle Choir directed by Bill Carrico will air December 18 at 5 30 pm on KVKM TV as the first in a Christmas music series Other area choirs include Carver High Midland Huddler Junior Monahans Kermit Odessa College Monahans and Wink High School The schedule lists 5 30 pm times except Saturday 6 pm for Songs of Christmas.
The Monahans 9th grade basketball teams won both games Saturday morning against Pecos. A team won 17 to 15 in overtime, while the B team posted a 57 to 53 overtime victory. Alvino Mendez led the A squad with 19 points. Dwane Bragg 12, Scott Snead 10, and David Warren 10 also hit double figures. Guy Floyd scored 6 for the B team, with Larry Lance adding 4.
Travis D. Snyder 55 died at his Van Horn home Friday afternoon after farming there 18 years. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home San Angelo with Rev. Fred Hammer officiating. Masonic graveside rites at Belvedere Memorial Park. Survived by widow, two sons of Van Horn, four brothers and one sister.
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