Adair Wins First In Column Contest
A. G. Adair won first place in a column writing contest about National Coaches Day. He received a $75 prize from L. W. McConachie of the Texas High School Coaches Association. Second went to Jack Stein and third to Bill King. Adair described coaches as wearing many hats in his piece "Through Weak Bifocals."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Monahans News
A.G. Adair
L.W. McConachie
Texas High School Coaches Association
Austin
Jack Stein
Sherman Democrat
Monahans Lobo
Jerry Larned
MHS Band and Choir Present Christmas Concert Tonight
The MHS A Cappella Choir and Band perform separate pieces then combine for Three Songs for Christmas. Choir includes four numbers by Hassler Sweelinck Holst and Simeone. band features Kinney Anderson and a Sacred Suite. About 90 choir voices and 50 band members will participate in a roughly one hour program.
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Gabriel
Mary
Leo Hassler
Christ
Jan Sweelinck
Gustav Holst
Harry Simeone
George Kinney
Leroy Anderson
Streigh Ride
Anderson
Clare Grundman
Thornton Wilder
Ward County Christmas Lighting Contest entries due Wednesday
Ward County residents must enter the annual Jaycee Christmas Lighting Contest by Wednesday. First prize is an electric meat smoker, second prize an outdoor light, third prize a $35 gift certificate. Judging occurs December 22. any home or apartment in the county may compete. Clip the entry blank on page 3 and mail or deliver to the Chamber of Commerce, box 1058, 401 S. Dwight.
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Ward County
Jaycee
Texas Electric Service Company
Jaycees
Chamber of Commerce
S. Dwight
National Coaches Day Reflections On The Coach Player Bond
In observance of National Coaches Day the article lauds coaches from Pop Warner to professional ranks. It emphasizes the coach as a patient confident leader who sees beyond defeat and helps youth develop athletic talent while managing expectations and fan hostility.
Four Killed in Saturday SH 18 Two Car Crash
Four people died and one child injured in a two vehicle collision on SH 18 south of Monahans about 6:30 p.m. The victims are Danny Joe Herbold 19 of 1216 S Main, Kathelin Quintela 50 of Grandfalls, Roberto Quintela 14, and Cecilia Kay Dominguez 9. Linda Quintela 8 remains in critical condition at Odessa Medical Center. The crash occurred when Herbold attempted to pass and hit the northbound Quintela car head on. Rescue crews freed the victims for two hours. Burial plans include Grandfalls Cemetery for the Quintelas and Dominguez, with services for Herbold at First United Methodist Church Monahans.
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Monahans
SH 18
Danny Joe Herbold
S. Main
Kathelin Quintela
Grandfalls
Odessa Medical Center
Linda Quintela
DPS
Wendell L. Bean
Herbold
Quintela
Wilson- Miller Funeral Home
Roberto Quintela
Cecilia Dominguez
Grandfalls Cemetery
First United Methodist Church
Glen Harrington
Monahans Cemetery
Week Of Late Hours For Shoppers Monahans
This week marks the last chance for Monahans shoppers to use late hours for Christmas purchases. Stores stay open until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Children can mail letters to Santa in the Christmas issue dated December 21 at the Santa Mail Box on Sealy Street near Farr's Antique Shop. Gift buyers will find many bargains and Christmas sales locally.
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Monahans
Santa Claus
Sealy Street
Farr
Local Chamber Directors Board Meets Tuesday
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets Tuesday at 6 05 in the Chamber to elect officers for 1973. Current officers are Floyd Langford President Harry King Vice President and H A Lee Secretary Treasurer. New officers will assume roles at the annual Chamber Banquet planned for early 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Chamber
Floyd Langford
Harry King
H. A. Lee
Monahans Gears Up For Christmas Week Holiday Events
Monahans plans multiple Christmas events as stores stay open late Monday through Saturday for last minute gifts. The First Baptist Choir performs The Story of Christmas on Christmas Eve at 7. A Candlelight Communion is at 10 45 p m Christmas Eve at First Presbyterian. Schools host concerts plays and decorations with Tatom Middleton Sudderth and juniors showcasing varied activities.
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First Baptist Church
John W. Peterson
First Presbyterian Church
Tatom
Middleton- Sudderth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill King
Gainesville
MHS
Ken Mills
Monahans Post Office
AG. Adair
Pussy Cat High
Papa Bear Prep
Roberto
Cecilia Kay Dominguez
Bean
Ward County Sheriff’s Office
Herbold Auto
Tatom Elementary
Middleton
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