Christmas Night Reflections On Jesus Birth And Purpose
A religious meditation argues that Christ came to save the lost not to advance any earthly cause. It contrasts Christian faith with political use of religion and emphasizes Jesus as a living savior whose birth brings hope for all, including those under oppressive regimes, ending with a note that the discussion continues on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
America
Russia
China
Jesus
Christ
Khrushchev
Bethlehem
Monahans Wins First Round in Orbit Incorporation Battle
In Judge J H Stakey's 143rd District Court Monahans won a preliminary victory over Orbit. A temporary injunction bars Orbit from perfecting its incorporation or electing officials. The ruling enjoins Winkler County and its officials from further incorporation steps affecting Orbit. Orbit exists in an inchoate state and cannot proceed with normal city actions for now.
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Monahans
J. H. Stakey
143Rd District Court
Orbit
Starley
R. B. McGowen
Winkler County
Ward
Privileg
Ward County
Winkler
McGowen
W. B. Cook
Bill Eddins
Fred Adams
Winkler County Executive Committee
One Issue Next Week and Week After for The News
The News will publish only one issue next week and one the following week. Next issue is Wednesday December 2, followed by January 3. Regular schedule resumes with January 8. Office closure dates listed and classifieds deadlines set.
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H. P. Coop
Dowell planned bulk cement plant near Monahans
Dowell, Incorporated will construct a bulk cement plant just west of Monahans on the Texas New Mexico Railroad about one fourth mile north of U S Highway 80. The plant will start with ten employees and later grow to about 25 workers.
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Dowell, Incorporated
Monahans
Texas-New Mexico
Chamber Banquet Set For Jan 25 With Oklahoma City Speaker
Monahans Chamber of Commerce announces its annual membership meeting and banquet for Thursday January 25 at the Cow Palace. The speaker will be Dr R T Clark academic vice president of Oklahoma City College, Oklahoma City Oklahoma, and former director of the Space Research Center in San Antonio.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Wilson
R. T. Clark
Oklahoma City College
Oklahoma City
Okla
Clark
Space Research Center
San Antonio
Wilson
G. D
Spider) Webb
George Buckles
J. Ross Rucker
Charles Switzer
Bill Mitchell
Joe Farr
Joe Homer
Buddy Dunagan
Don Brown
Johnny Harrison
Hal Adams
Vic Davis
H. P. Cooper
Joe Vandiver
Bill Lee
Wreck At Royalty claims two lives in Ward County
A two vehicle crash at State Highway 18 and FM Road 1219 near Imperial leaves Mrs. Melba Smith Daugherty 31 and Barbara Jo Trees 16 dead. Charlotte Faye Warner 17 remains critical. Samuel J. Trees 18 and Jerry L. Smith 27 are in fair condition at Ward Memorial Hospital. Investigator Bob Gallagher continues inquiry. Services for Daugherty scheduled at Imperial Community Building with burial in Monahans Cemetery.
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Royalty
Ward Memorial Hospital
Melba Smith Daugherty
Imperial
Hos
Pital
Barbara Jo Trees
Grandfalls
Charlotte Faye Warner
Samuel J. Trees
Jerry L. Smith
Trees
Smith
Miss Trees
Miss Warner
Daugherty
Smith Auto
Bob Gallagher
Highway
Ward County
Gallagher
Charlie Baker
Church of Christ
Monahans
Barnes Funeral Home
Daugh
J. S. Stoneback Seeks District Clerk Post
J S Stoneback of Mona hans announces candidacy for district clerk of the 143rd Judicial District Ward County subject to Democratic primaries on May 5 1962. Stoneback born November 1 1896 in Barneston Pa has lived in Texas since 1919 and in Monahans since 1935. He details a career from auto mechanic to Gulf Oil field work and ownership of a Gulf service station and Stonebacks Home Auto and Gift Store retired since 1960. He says his business experience qualifies him for the clerk role and vows to serve the people well.
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Hans
143Rd Judicial District
Ward County
Barneston
Pennsylvania
Texas
Monahans
Stoneback
Westchester
Wichita Falls
Gulf Oil Corporation
Gulf
Gulf Service
Community Chest Meets 92 Percent Of Goal With $18 334.24
Community Chest total reached 18334.24 dollars under Drive Chairman Bill Lee, about 92 percent of the 19500 dollar goal. Cash 16800.74, drafts 377, pledges 1156.50. Campaign expenses stood at 4.3 percent. Donors include Farr's Supermarket, Brewer & Kile, City Drug, Whites Auto, J R Dorsett Jr and many others.
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Monahans-Wickett Community Chest
Drive
Bill Lee
Lee
Community Chest Organization
Farr’s
Bonine Lbr. Co
Brewer & Kile
Burton-Lingo
City Drug
Whites Auto
G. R. Rhodes
Jack Blanchard
Winston Jones
J. Smith
Connie Steele
Mike Sokolosky
Doris Hubbard
Ollie Mendenhall
R. A. Whiteman
J. J. Scroggins
C. C. Mooring
J. E. Marks
P. James
L. R. Fowler
W. E. Campbell
J. R. Dorsett, Jr
B. W. Kaulfus
M. E. Bates
E. M. Mason
Jack Tyler
J. R. Watton
W. H. Woods
M. F. Yeary
R. D. Patton
M. L. Cook
David Hankerson
J. L. Otten
William Whittaker
T. L. Wallace
Timothy O'Hanlon
D. N. Jerome
T. Foley
John Kilborn
L. L. Smith, Jr
Lighting Winners Named In Monahans Christmas Contest
The Monahans Jaycees named winners in their Christmas lighting contest judged by local residents. First place went to Mrs. Ivey at 512 North Alice for a yard display with candle lights, a decorated tree, ornamented mailbox, and background music. Second went to W. M. Wells at 816 North Allen for a lighted nativity scene and illuminated trees, while third was awarded to Butch Jackie at 1101 South Betty for an angel door decoration and yard lights. Prizes were $25, $15, and $10, with thanks to several electric companies for funding.
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Monahans Jay
Wells
Santa
Jackie
Jaycees
Texas Electric Service Company
Basin Service Electric
P M Electric
Roberts Electric
Reynolds Electric
Council Meeting Rescheduled to Today in Monahans
Monahans City Council will meet today at 2 p.m. replacing the Christmas Day session. Agenda includes minutes, a Sandhills Garden Club beautification request, curb and gutter assessment on A Street, a public hearing set for January 8, 1962, bids for a crawler tractor, and floor business.
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Monahans
Sandhills Garden Club
Main
Eva
Christmas Eve Services Scheduled By Churches
Christmas Eve services are planned for 7 p.m. Sunday at St James Episcopal Church Monahans at Eighteenth and South Calvin streets. Rev Lawrence Berry of Odessa will officiate. A special program of Christmas music and the birth of Christ will also be held at Immanuel Baptist Church West Second and Ursila streets starting 6 45 p.m. Sunday with the public invited.
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St James Episcopal Church
Monahans
Eighteenth and
South Calvin Streets
Lawrence Berry
Odessa
Immanuel Baptist Church
West Second and Ursila Streets
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Paul Foraker
Bulletin
Tambra Lynn Miller
Billy D. Miller
Merry Feukistas
Ruth Thedalf
J. S. Stoneback
Mona
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