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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
1
A society editor reflects on amusing and odd communications received over years. From bereavement cards to wedding details and garage sale notes the piece celebrates human quirks and the run of real manners in a newsroom montage.
The high school A Cappella Choir will hold tryouts for the musical South Pacific tonight at 6:30 in the high school. Ken Mills, director, says many parts will be double cast and selections will be based on singing ability and character portrayal. Three performances are tentatively set for February 19 20 and 21.
Monahans Jaycees announce the annual Shop Ping Spree for the West Texas Children's Home this Saturday morning. Nearly 200 residents will receive personal spending money to enable individual gift purchases.
The newspaper merges the regular Monday and Thursday issues into one edition on Monday December 22. Advertisers, club reporters and carrier routes should note the combined schedule. The same adjustment applies for New Year’s Week with a December 29 edition.
The Jaycees final day to enter the annual Christmas Lighting contest is tomorrow. Call 943-2187 at the Chamber of Commerce to register. Judging is on Dec 22 with prizes of a Reddy Light, 30 dollars, and 15 dollars. Ruben Flores chairs. In Wickett, the Home Demonstration Club also hosts a contest with entry numbers 943-5084 or 943-5048. Grandfalls Sorpris Club set a Dec 15 deadline. Texas Electric Company co sponsors.
A community Christmas program opens at 6 o clock in Grandfalls with the town invited. Santa Claus will greet children and hand out treats as luminaries illuminate the downtown and the giant Christmas tree atop the water tower is lit.
Gary Morgan a 14 year old boy won the Grand Champion ribbon and $50 in the Pecan show foods division with a five pound Colonial Holiday Ring fruit cake. He beat seasoned bakers and enjoys cooking after football practice on his scooter.
Monahans merchants partner with the Chamber of Commerce for another after hours Santa visit this evening. Families are urged to bring children for the final pre Christmas appearance while stores report brisk sales and ample merchandise. Five shopping days remain and most shops stay open late through December 23, then close early on Christmas Eve. Post Office assistant reports peak local mail volume likely reached Monday and notes limited hours this year. Only about 2000 of 30 000 special Christmas stamps remain by Wednesday morning.
Chamber of Commerce board met to set plans for the January 29 banquet naming Walt Rob er as program chair and Al Vasquez ticket sales with Maurice Crouse and Paul Moore on the food committee. Incoming officers led by A. D. Scott will assume duties in January. The office will close December 26 and January 2 for a long weekend. Merchants urged to stock Mon ahan Trade Stamps before closures.
Only 1505 have registered to date for voting privileges next year. Registration is free and open to all eligible residents who must sign up.
Residents report two dogs died in the last week from suspected poisoning. One woman identified strychnine as the toxin, warning all residents to caution children from handling any suspicious meat or objects.
Monahans High School held a Christmas decorative door contest conducted by the Student Council. Winners include Most Beautiful Room 220 Mrs Lowell Bishop, Most Original Room 221 Mike Fletcher, Most Clever Room 125 Miss Olga Cantu, Best Traditional Room 101 Mrs Fyrne Estes, Best Craftsmanship Room 222 Miss Joyce Smotherman, and Best Timely Theme Room 204 Mrs John Ratcliff.
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