Murder Trials Set For Week Of January Fifteen
District Court schedules Criminal Jury Week with two capital cases for trial Richard Valle, charged in the April 1 killing of Johnny White, and Liborio Garcia in the November 4 slaying of Florencio Sotelo outside the Amigo Club. Sotelo died from a stab wound at Ward Memorial around 2:20 a.m. Stay of other cases possible if these two finish.
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Richard Valle
Johnny White
Liborio Garcia
Garcia
Florencio Sotelo
North Side
Sotelo
Amigo
Ward Memorial
Watson Home Judged Best For Yale Lights
Winners of the Jaycees Christmas Lighting Contest were announced with first place going to Bill Watson at 1000 S Franklin, second to M. F. Denson at 1304 S Franklin, third to James O Coleman at 1106 S Harry, and an honorable mention to R. D. Twentier of Wickett. Prizes included an installed Reddy-Lite for first, $15 for second, and $10 for third.
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Jaycees
Bill Watson
S. Franklin
M. F. Denson
James O. Coleman
S. Harry
R. D. Twentier
West
Wickett
Texas Electric Service Co
Ist National Proposes Stock Split
The First National Bank board passed a resolution at the regular meeting recommending a ten for one stock split. Chair Jim Frost and President Charley Switzer said the move would align stock price with state banks and broaden ownership. the proposal heads to the January 10 annual meeting.
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First National Bank
Jim Frost
Charley Switzer
First National
First National Bank Board Pushes 10 for 1 Stock Split
In This Issue the bank board proposes a ten for one stock split to boost capital and stock market appeal. The item notes potential effects for shareholders and market perception.
Two Injured In Tuesday Wreck
A two car collision at South Gail and West Third Tuesday afternoon sent two people to the hospital and caused about 1600 in damage. The injured were Phyllis Hilley and her daughter Tracey. Rodney Paine drove the other vehicle. Both Hilley party members were reported in satisfactory condition upon release.
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South Gail
West Third
Phyllis Hilley
Tracey
Rodney Paine
Christmas Eve Worship Plans Across Local Churches
Several churches announce Christmas Eve services with communion and candle light rites. First Methodist plans 7 p.m. in the sanctuary, First Presbyterian and Episcopal hold 11 p.m. candle light communion, St Johns Catholic offers midnight mass starting 11 p.m. All welcome.
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First Methodist
First Presbyterian Church
Episcopal Church
St. Johns Catholic Church
Holiday Closing Schedule For Government Offices
Local government offices announce holiday closings with the courthouse shut Friday 5 p.m. to Wednesday 8 a.m. Dec 27. City Hall closes Friday 5 p.m. to Tuesday 8 a.m. Dec 26. Post office closes Saturday noon to Tuesday 8 a.m. New Year hours shift with courthouse opening Tuesday Jan 2.
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City Hall
Court House
Adult Bookkeeping Course Starts January 8
The Chamber of Commerce education committee plans a 15 week adult evening class in bookkeeping. The course begins January 8 and meets once a week on Monday evenings.
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Aged residents enjoy holiday party at Monahans Convalescent Center
A gala 3 p.m. Tuesday honored the 30 residents at Monahans Convalescent Center. Rev. Fred Ryle led a Christmas story as church groups sang carols and Santa passed out gifts. Volunteers from Royal Neighbors and Scouts contributed lap robes and refreshments.
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Monahans Convalescent Center
Monahans
Fred Ryle
Santa Claus
B. B. Mitchell
Royal Neighbors
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Christmas Week News Consolidation Notice
During Christmas week the Monday and Thursday issues will combine into a single edition on Thursday December 28. Advertisers reporters and others with matters to present are asked to note the change and cooperate. New Year's week will follow the same policy with a single issue on
Wickett Burglary At Williams Cafe Monday Night
Deputies investigate a burglary at Williams Cafe Wickett occurring Monday night. Entry was through a restroom window with about $500 in cash and merchandise taken, mainly watches and knives from a display counter. Over $100 in cash was also stolen. Deputy Sheriff John Carr leads the inquiry.
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Buriars
Williams Cafe
Wickett
John Carr
Final shopping days near as stores plan late hours
Only three shopping days remain until Christmas 1967 with some stores announcing late closings tonight and tomorrow night. On Saturday many clerks and owners close at 6 p.m. while some reopen Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. for post holiday shopping.
Children Shop Christmas Gifts With Monahans Jaycees
West Texas Children's Home youngsters visited Monahans for a yearly gift shopping tour. Jaycees and Jaycee-Ettes escorted them to local stores, each receiving money to buy presents before a Coca-Cola plant stop where Conrad Dunagan distributed gifts.
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West Texas Childrens Home
Monahans Jaycees
Jaycees
Jaycee-Ettes
Coca-Cola
Conrad Dunagan
Clean Neat Community Attracts Site Seekers
About 15 people attended a Tuesday briefing at the Chamber of Commerce where Jim Heath of the Texas Industrial Commission spoke on procuring industry. Heath, a consultant for the commission, answered questions about site selection and local business prospects.
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Jim Heath
Texas Industrial Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Heath
Commission
Bob Orr elected president of Permian Basin Petroleum Assn
Bob Orr vice president of George L Buckles Company of Monahans was chosen president of the Permian Basin Petroleum Association. Monahans men J W Thrasher Jr and Mac Hudgins along with Joe McShane FE L Kent and Layne Turner joined the board. A Midland reception honored incoming and outgoing officers as Heath outlined the Texas Commission on Economic Development program and its five focus areas.
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Bob Orr
George L. Buckles Company
Monahans
Permian Basin Petroleum Association
Mac Hudgins
Joe McShane
L. Kent
Layne Turner
Petroleum Club
Midland
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Drew Pearson
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