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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
1
A column reflects on unseasonable weather and open access to golf at the Country Club. It notes rockets and space events with wonder while urging parental action to curb teenage driving dangers and prevent auto accidents. The piece ends with a tease of continuation on page two.
The Monahans-Wickett-Pyote school board canvassed bond and tax levy results, noted district enrollment at 3248, approved resurfacing tennis courts with Laykold, and scheduled the 1966 census for school ages. Debra Faye Goodwin named Census Trustee. several teachers appointed to the Textbook Committee. Patricia Lindsey resignation accepted. bills totaling $12,264.21 approved.
A 1966 Mustang driven by Talmadge Roy Green ran a stop sign at Third Street and Main, colliding with a northbound Mercury driven by Gary Owen Starnes of Midland. Two passengers in Green's car were hospitalized, and First State Bank property suffered substantial damage. Green was cited for running a stop sign.
Ben Pogl and Dickie Sargent former Monahans High students underwent surgeries for head injuries after an Odessa crash Sunday night. Pool had surgery Monday and Sargent Tuesday afternoon. Both families, including Mrs. R. L. Snow of Wickett, remain hopeful the worst is over as reports confirm recovery.
Police Chief Bob Patterson urged downtown shoppers to lock cars when leaving packages and valuables. He noted reports of Christmas packages stolen from parked cars while shoppers shopped.
A Monahans City Council meeting debated purchasing a $25 000 lot for a downtown parking area with meters. Merchants urged the project as insurance for downtown, while officials considered forming a study group to further discuss the proposal.
Deadline for entries in the Jaycee Christmas Yard Lighting Contest is December 17. School dismisses for holidays December 21 at 3 40 p.m. until January 3 at 8 40 a.m. Late store closings run until 8 p.m. until December 24 when they close at 6 p.m. Free metered parking continues through December 24. Post Office open Saturday afternoon December 18 for Christmas mailing.
A new secretary for the Chamber of Commerce is Mrs. Larry Janis Kimberlin a six months resident of Monahans with prior secretarial and bookkeeping experience in Gainesville. She is 23 lives at Carden Apartments and replaces Mrs. Phyllis Swindle who moves to another post.
Monahans High School presents a joint concert by the A Cappella Choir and Varsity Band at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium featuring Christmas music in a 90 minute program with soloists Sharron Norman Kathy Murray Cecil Jaeggars Jane Coleman and others. Tickets are 75 cents for adults 50 cents for students. Directors Kenneth Mills and Dan Gibbs lead the event with an intermission mid program.
Judge Carl D. Estes opened court with only the county prosecutor present as defendants lawyers and bondsmen were absent. If defendants are found and arrested, the term will resume Friday with cases mainly appeals from municipal and justice courts.
Dr Don Garrett of Monahans will serve as vice president of the Tri County Medical Society for the coming year after an election held in Kermit on December 9. The group includes Reeves Winkler and Ward. Dr Garrett has been president in 1965. Dr Harper Pedicord of Kermit was elected president and Dr Orene Pedicord was elected secretary treasurer. The December program by Dr Melvine Weatherby of Lallas discussed thyroid function tests, including pap smears and enzyme tests.
Parking lots acquired with the Chamber of Commerce and owners should be ready by Saturday or sooner. Leveling is complete and county and city crews are laying a caliche base. No charge for use, aimed at employees and employers, plus customers. Locations include Bellvad and Second Streets and Third and Allen Streets.
Mona Hans High School earned a record nineteen students named to All-District Band after Friday’s festival in Odessa. Four advanced to All-Region with potential All-Star in January, led by Becky James and others on woodwinds, brass, percussion. Dan Gibbs notes this surpassed previous district highs.
Troy Thackerson Jr a Monahans High sophomore sustained a slight head injury during a basketball drill in physical education class on Monday He fell while running backward struck his head but did not lose consciousness He later reported a headache and was taken to a doctor then the hospital for precautionary X rays Ward Memorial reported he was in good condition earlier this week.
Texas DPS spokesman Major Leo Gossett warns of a holiday traffic toll in 1965. He cites 4211 rural accidents and 211 fatalities in southwest Texas through November, with nine rural deaths in Ward County and three more in early December. The department predicts 110 deaths during Operation Death Watch from December 24 to January 2, including homicides, suicides, and other causes, urging strict adherence to traffic laws and courtesy to reduce losses.
Applicants are sought for the Chamber of Commerce manager position after R. T. Wilson resigned effective December 24. Deadline to apply is December 31. Mac Hudgins Charles Baker and H. A. Asher will screen applicants starting January 1. Qualifications include a degree or two years of college with experience.
Monahans city employees will hold a Christmas party Friday at 6 30 p m in the Council room for office staff council members and spouses. A Saturday barbecue and entertainment at the Service Center will honor maintenance personnel and city workers.
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