Hometown Notes Highlight County Officials and Holidays
A. G. Adair writes about Ward County officials Auditor R. T. Harris and Treasurer Betty Martin, praising their accuracy in balancing county books and noting they rarely make news. The column also mentions Horace Norman and Lions Club activities, Christmas shopping, and a visiting singer Laura Salamone. Continued on page seven.
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R. T. Harris
Betty Martin
Ward County
Horace Norman
Horse
Lobos Sweep Rankin Teams In Tuesday Night Games
The Lobo B team beat Rankin B Devils 72 44 while the Lobo A team edged Rankin 66 58. Arlen Griffith led B with 27 points, Gary Cullison broke the double figures. Randy Jackson and Jerry McDonald each scored 23 for the Green. FridSat the Lobos travel to Fort Stockton for the annual tournament.
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Lobo
Rankin
Rankin B Devils
Arlen Griffith
Gary Cullison
Bees
Devils
Randy Jackson
Jerry McDonald
Lobos
Fort Stockton
Christmas Observances Planned by Monahans Churches and Schools
The News lists numerous Monahans Christmas observances across churches and Hudler Junior High. Rev. J B Hennigan recently joined Calvary Baptist Church at 300 West E Street from Monument New Mexico. The schedule includes parties caroling pageants and special services from Sunday through Monday with youth groups and receptions planned.
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J. B. Hennigan
Calvary Baptist Church
West E Street
Robert Thrift
Hennigan
Monahans
Monument
New Mexico
Mary Ann
Sally Gail
Donald Barton
N. Main
Hudler
Methodist Church
Episcopal Church
First Christian
St. James Eniscenal Parrish
First Christian Church
First Methodist
Christ
Presbyterian
Methodist
Presbyterian Church
Olen H Mallow Services Set at Wickett Methodist Church
Olen H. Mallow 65 of Wickett died Wednesday in Ward Memorial Hospital. He worked for Ward County Precinct 2 and was a Methodist. Services at Wickett Methodist Church Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. C C Gober officiating. Survived by son Olen Ray Mallow Odessa. daughters Pauline Marler Monahans Joy Dean Aulphin Houston. six brothers Clyde Hobbs Autice Abernathy Lester Dalhart Floyd Levelland D D Jal Raymond Kermit. five sisters Audrey McElroy Brownfield Ethel Armstrong Andrews Mildred Shockey Kermit Bertie Stout Phoenix and Jean Wright Holiday.
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Olen H. Mallow
Wickett
Ward Memorial Hospital
Ward County
Methodist Church
Wickett Methodist Church
C. C. Gober
Olen Ray Mallow
Odessa
Pauline Marler
Monahans
Joy Dean Aulphin
Houston
Monahans Lions Club Skips Two Meetings
Joe Wirsching acting president says the Monahans Lions Club will not meet next Tuesday nor the following one as both days fall before Christmas and New Year.
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Joe Wirsching
Monahans Lions Club
All-American Red Heads To Play Local Men
Monahans Lions Club presents the All American Red Heads in a charity game at the High School Gym on Thursday January 2 at 7 pm. Local men including Lions Club members challenge the renowned team famed for women’s basketball success and international recognition. Admission costs $1 for adults and 50 cents for children under 12, with tickets from Lions Club members.
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Monahans Lions Club
Lions
Jack Carroll
Henry Treadaway
Charles Baker
J. J. Coats
Dan Gibbs
America
All American
Red Heads
U.S.A
Canada
Mexico
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Life
Collier's
Pic
Sporting News
Sports Life
Southern Coach
Athlete Graphic
Sir
Glance
Ed Sullivan
CBS
Lions Club
West Texas
Safety Dooze and Donts For Christmas Trees
Fire safety advice for holiday decorations urging flameproof materials UL labeled lighting and careful candle use. Advice covers tree care from cutting angle to water keeping, power-off when away, and prompt post holiday disposal to reduce fire risk in 1964.
Albert Estes Found Dead in Local Motel Room
Albert Cole Estes, 55, was found deceased Wednesday morning in a motel apartment he shared with his wife. Police say he likely died after falling from a chair, with asthma and a single lung noted. no autopsy ordered. Funeral arrangements announced for Mineral Wells.
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Albert Cole Estes
Justice of the Peace
Bill Reagan
Estes
Barnes Funeral Home
Free Parking and Late Openings Aid Christmas Shopping
Monahans merchants extend hours until 8 pm through Monday to accommodate last minute shoppers from nearby towns. Free downtown parking runs December 10 through Christmas Day, allowing customers to browse at leisure while stock and prices remain favorable.
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Monahans
Royalty
Grandfalls
Wickett
Pyote
Barstow
Dad
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Officers Will Install Here Friday
Eminent Commander Elect Rex Hitchcock announces Monahans Commandery No. 102 Knights Templar will install new officers at the Masonic Temple Friday December 20 at 8 p.m. Grand Commandery officers will officiate and a Christmas observance will follow under Rev. Ray Baker. All Masons and families invited. Retiring Commander George Wesley Paylor.
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Rex Hitchcock
Monahans Commandery No
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Grand Commandery
Ray Baker
Monahans Commandery
George Wesley Paylor
Knights Templars of
Texas
Hal Burnett
Alpine
Litt S. Perry
Abilene
Christmas calendar holiday office hours and store hours
Stores open until 8 p.m from December 14 to 24. Close at 6 p m on December 2. Free parking in metered areas from December 10 to 25. County offices closed December 25 to 27 and January 1. City offices closed December 25 to 27 and January 1. Banks savings and loan closed December 25 and January 1 only. Post Office closed December 25 and January 1 only.
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Banks & Savings and Loan
Local Attorney A. R. Archer Jr Seeks 143rd DA Seat
Mona resident and WWI veteran A R Archer Jr announces candidacy for District Attorney of the 143rd Judicial District covering Ward Loving and Reeves Counties. Archer, a Baylor Law School graduate, has practiced in Abilene and Monahans since 1950 and served in the Navy 1942 46.
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A. R. Archer, Jr
Monahans
Ward
Loving
Reeves Counties
Archer
United States Navy
Southwest Pacific
Abilene Christian College
Baylor University Law School
Baylor University
Abilene
International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi
State Bar of Texas
Ward County Bar Association
Federal District Court
State of Texas
United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
Texas
New Mexico
Texas Courts of Civil Appeals
Texas Court of
Post Office Adds Weekend Hours to Help Patrons
Postmaster Bill Shelton announced extra weekend hours for the local post office. It will stay open until 5 p.m. Saturday and from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Sunday to assist patrons, urging prompt mailing of packages and cards.
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Bill Shelton
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A. G. Adair
Laura Salamone
Lion O. G. Rudy
Rudy
Rev. Hennigan
J. D. Witcher
Sorosis Club
Texas Electric Company of
Witchers
Ruth Hickey
Sorosis
Witcher
Albert Estes
The
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