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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
1
A playful verse mixes English and Spanish in a Christmas Eve scene. A rooftop Santa, dogs, and a quirky narrator recount quietly joyful chaos, with family warmth and festive imagery across two linguistic tones.
Mayor Julian Thrasher announced a five member Community Housing Committee headed by Chairman Harry King. Other members are Paul Moore Al Vasquez J I Monk Yates and Knett Poer. The panel was to be chosen from City Council lists after a Council vote to study low rent housing feasibility. The proposal has drawn public discussion and has backing from the Chamber of Commerce along with bankers builders real estate operators clergymen and business leaders.
Harold Cox 34-year-old former vice president at Commercial State Bank in Andrews is named new president of First National Bank in Monahans. He will assume duties January 1, succeeding Charley Switzer who remains in an active role. Cox has prior banking experience since 1957 in Andrews and has held leadership roles in civic groups and local sports clubs. He and his wife Cleta have four children.
The newspaper will publish a combined edition during Christmas Week on Monday December 22 and again during New Year Week on Monday December 29. Club reporters advertisers and carrier routes are advised to note the adjusted publication dates.
George R Bentley announces he will seek a second term as County Commissioner for Precinct 2 He won the Democratic nomination in the first primary in 1966 and defeated Republican Raymond Lindsey in the general election A formal announcement will be made after the first of the year
Several churches announce individual Christmas services as the town observes the 1969 birth anniversary. St John’s hosts midnight mass. First Presbyterian offers a 10 30 carol sing and cantata. Episcopal holds an 11 pm midnight worship hour. First Methodist features an 8 pm candlelight service and procession to the manger. Regular services continue Sunday morning.
The Commissioners Court meets at 9 am for its final session of the year. The agenda includes securing right of way for Interstate 20 service roads south of town, cooperation with Monahans on firefighting equipment, appointing a county health officer, and discussing Sandhills Park water well plans. The Retirement Plan vote decision may come up again given public notice issues raised in September and a possible court challenge.
Homes entered in the Christmas lighting contest will have displays lit tonight as judges tour the city to decide the best decor. Winners may receive notification soon. Ruben Flores chair of the Jaycee and Texas Electric Service Company project notes overall appearance plus originality and theme will be considered.
Public offices will observe a holiday schedule during New Years Week. County Courthouse closes Thursday and Friday except Sheriff’s office remains open 24/7. City Hall closes Thursday, open Friday. Drivers License Office closed Wednesday Thursday Friday. State Welfare Office day. County Library closed Thursday and Friday, open Saturday. Banks and S and L closed Xmas and New Year's Day but open Fridays after.
Monahans residents exemplify Christmas spirit through acts of charity. An elderly man on a pension donated a pickup truck full of groceries to Inahans Community Day Care Center and spent hours helping at the Day Nursery peeling apples and arranging gifts.
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