Christmas Fussing and a Miracle Bike Gift
The piece opens with a family Christmas poem about feuds and a calm ending by the tree. Seven year old Saul Morales, shot in an accident, is treated at Ward Memorial Hospital. Kenneth Kretzinger and Halliburton workers donate a big red bicycle to lift his spirits in the hospital. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul Morales
Imperial
Ward Memorial Hospital
Saul
Kenneth Kretzinger
Halliburton
Kenneth
Orbit City Hears Temporary Injunction in District Court
A 1:30 p.m. hearing before Judge J. H. Starley in the 143rd District Court considers whether to issue a temporary injunction blocking Orbit from operating as an incorporated city and blocking city elections until the dispute is resolved. The order could come after the hearing as District Attorney R B McGowen seeks state and Monahans city action.
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Orbit
J. H. Starley
143Rd District Court
Starley
R. B. McGowen
State of Texas
Monahans
New Families Added by Gas and Electric Firms
Southern Union Gas and Texas Electric Service list eight newcomers in a weekly update. Names and partial addresses include Jimmie Short 602 South Kenneth, C. W. Shulze 505 West Fifteenth, Marshall Barnes 3004 West Second, George D. Lindsay Turney Apt 2 West Highway 80, Earl Hanson 1103 South Doris, Leo Hayes 60142 South Midland, E. R. Carr 312 East Sixth, and W. L. Havner 603 West Twenty‑third.
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Southern Union Gas
Texas Electric Service Companies
Jimmie Short
South
Kenneth. C. W. Shulze
West
Teenth
Marshall Barnes
West Second
George D. Lindsay
Turney Apt
Earl Hanson
South Doris
Leo Hayes
South Midland
E. R. Carr
East Sixth
W. L. Havner
West Twenty-third
Lighting Contest Entry Deadline In Monahans Tonight
Monahans residents may enter the annual Jaycees Christmas lighting contest by calling WI 3-436 before 5 p.m. today. Entries must be officially filed via this call or entry blanks in The News. Judging occurs tonight Tuesday and Wednesday with an impartial grading system.
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Monahans
Jaycees
First Assembly Sets Christmas Pageant in Monahans
A Christmas pageant is planned at First Assembly of God Church in Monahans Wednesday night at 7 30 directed by Mr and Mrs Jack Rhodes. Music is led by Mr and Mrs Ed Wilkerson. Pastor E H Anderson invites the public to attend.
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First Assembly
First Assembly of God Church
Monahans
Jack Rhodes
Ed Wilkerson
E. H. Anderson
Griggs Announces Candidacy For District Clerk Seat
Jack Griggs of Monahans announces his run for the 143rd Judicial District district clerk in Ward County as a Democratic nominee. He currently serves as deputy district clerk after appointment last October 15 and is 52, a Stonewall County native with a BA from Abilene Christian College. He has held roles from teacher to motel manager and ice company owner, and he pledges courteous, efficient service if elected.
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Jack Griggs
Monahans
143Rd Judicial
Ward County
Griggs
Stonewall County
Breckenridge High School
Abilene Christian College
Wink
Brownfield Ice Company
Brownfield
Camp G
H. P. Zachary
George Musick
Accidents Plague Ward County Roads From Monahans To Grand Falls
A string of city and rural wrecks reported since Thursday on Ward County highways involved Monahans residents Lela Wingrove James Owens and Billy Fields Alpine driver Eugene Wynne Grand Falls Bettieloyd Brooks Ricardo Rodriguez Maudie Alexander and Fred Snelson. No serious injuries were listed though one man suffered heavy lacerations.
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Ward
Monahans_ city police
Texas Department of Public Safety
Fourth
South Alice
Lela M. Wingrove
Monahans
James A. Owens
Wingrove
Owens
Grandfalls
Way
Jodie Fore
Eleventh
South Stockton
Fred P. Snelson
Maudie E. Alexander
MHS Christmas Concerts Set At Monahans High School
Monahans High School presents its annual Christmas concert tonight at 8 o clock in the school auditorium. Under Miss Shirley Ethridge the A Cappella Choir the girls choir the Melatones and Baritones along with the male chorus perform with soloists Donna Kirkland Susan Hart Elizabeth Martin Sherry Starling David Sledge Bob Matthews and Carol Keefer plus Leaird Meadows III. A second concert will be broadcast Thursday at 8:30 p m on KVKM TV featuring the same groups.
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Melatones
Monahans High School
MHS
Shirley Etheridge
Sherry Starling
Frances Dawkins
Beverly Bristow
Peggy Bellamy
Shirley Ethridge
Donna Kirkland
Susan Hart
Elizabeth Martin
Bethlehem
David
Sledge
Bob Matthews
Carol Keefer
Leaird Meadows III
Malotte
Kvkm-Tv
Funeral Services Pending for Day-Old Son of Akins
Funeral services are pending at Barnes Funeral Home for Mark Akins the day old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Akins of Grandfalls. The child was born Saturday and died Sunday at the local hospital.
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Barnes
Mark Akins
Henry Akins
Grandfalls
Wickett Baptists Set Christmas Program
Wickett Baptist Church will present its annual choir Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. according to Pastor Ray Womble. The public is invited to attend with each of the church’s choirs having a part. A Christmas scene is on display in front of the church and the pastor invites residents to stop by for a view, especially at night.
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Wickett Baptist Church
Ray Womble
Holiday schedules announced for local schools and offices
Schools and offices across Monahans and surrounding areas publish Christmas and New Year holidays. Monahans Wickett and Grandfalls Royalty schools set multi day closures around December 21 to January 2, with Pyote also marking end of term break. City offices and the Ward County Courthouse post December 21 to 25 and December 30 to January 1 closures. Banks and the Monahans News Office observe similar holiday breaks.
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Monahans-Wickett
Grandfalls-Royalty
Pyote
Monahans
Ward County
First Methodist Plans Week of Christmas Services
First Methodist Church schedules a nightly preaching mission Monday through Friday at 7 PM with Rev. O J Evanson of Muskogee Oklahoma as guest preacher. The series titled Gods Good News features sermons on The Best is Yet to Be There s A Great Day Coming The Most Beautiful Anthem the World Ever Heard Why the Angels Sang and The Worlds Unforgettable Person. Nursery will be open and the public is invited. Tonight s service closes before MHS Christmas concert.
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O. J. Evansson
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Texas
Rev. Evanson
Arkansas
Ray Baker
MHS
Service Held For Monahans Man Killed In Mishap
Graveside services were held at Oakalla Cemetery for James S. Story a 52 year old Monahans man crushed between two trucks in an oilfield accident ten miles southeast of Girvin. He died Thursday about 3 30 p m. Story born October 9 1909 in Oakalla had lived in Monahans four years and worked for Popeye Wells Trucking Company. Survivors include his wife Christelle Story four sisters and his mother I G Story of Killeen. Funeral services were at First Baptist Church with Rev Don Rhymes and Rev C C Gober officiating. Barnes Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Oakalla
Burnet County
Monahans
Girvin
James S. Story
South Erie
First Baptist Church
Don Rhymes
C. C. Gober
Barnes Funeral Home
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