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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1968
Page
7
Mr and Mrs Bill Stallard welcomed twin boys named Johnason and Thomason in El Paso on December 18 The Stallards formerly lived in Monahans representing a family event noted by local records
Kirby warns of blaze risks from dropped cigarettes and dry Christmas trees in winter. Keep trees in water, inspect heating systems, avoid following fire engines, and clear streets for responders. Practice stove cleanliness, proper wiring checks, and fully extinguish all smoking materials to save property and lives.
State Highway Patrolmen and City Police inspected drivers this week issuing tickets to about 30 individuals for lacking valid licenses. City officials seek cooperation on a new trash hauling ordinance amid public confusion and enforcement.
Saturday morning Monahans Jaycees organized a shopping spree for local children from the Home. Each child is invited to live with area residents over Christmas so no child is left alone. Most families hosting are not relatives, a trend started three years ago with WITCH.
A collection of child requests to Santa Claus including bicycles dolls toys and clothing. Names Cole Sprouse Annette Vance and Linda Jo appear alongside mentions of Santa traveling to Granny's in Dallas and previous gifts.
Funeral arrangements pending for Louis Abner Cook a Monahans resident since 1937 and longtime auto repair shop owner on West Highway 80. He died early Sunday morning likely of a heart attack. Survived by wife Mildred two sons Kenneth and Robert two daughters Janice and Ruby Dell his mother Mrs Ruby Cook two brothers Paul and Odell and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for Gus D. Bryant 62 who died Saturday at Ward Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. A longtime Monahans resident since 1935 and a retired Gulf employee he was born March 4 1906 in Cooper. Burial was at Monahans Cemetery with Hammond Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include wife Florita a daughter and two sons and extended family.
Cash Saver Stamps, born in Monahans four years ago, grow in use with thrifty residents. Last year customers redeemed over 10,000 dollars in goods and cash. About 5,000 dollars in cash was redeemed under the Christmas savings plan at Mitchell's Thriftmart, the home owned Texas store that offers the stamps. The first 10 days of December boost local Christmas shopping and keep capital in Monahans.
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