No Major Injuries During Long Christmas Holiday
Ward County reports a quiet holiday with no major injuries admitted to Ward Memorial Hospital. Local incidents include minor injuries to Jack D. Whitman of El Paso from a rollover near Penwell and Leroy Hardaway of Monahans with minor injuries west of town. A misreported Odessa incident was clarified as likely a Seagraves resident.
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Monahans
Ward County
Ward Memorial Hospital
Jack D. Whitman
el Paso
Here
Penwell
Leroy Hardaway
Odessa
Seagraves
All I Want For Christmas Is Texas
Texas residents brag about the Lone Star state as the best in the Union. Four year old Lauri Strong, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Strong, declares she wants to go home to Texas for Christmas because she believes she would not receive anything else from Santa.
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Texas
Union
Richard Strong
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Lauri Strong
Santa Claus
Bookkeeping Class Offered by Chamber Sponsors
Registration is invited at the Chamber of Commerce office for an adult evening course in Bookkeeping to be taught here once a week at the high school for 15 weeks beginning Monday January 8. Fee for the fundamental course is 25 dollars according to the education committee of the Chamber sponsors.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Monahans Urged as Site for Trans-Pecos Junior College
The Coordinating Board backs 52 Texas regions for two year colleges to boost local training and economy. The Trans-Pecos area including Monahans estimates could supply the needed enrollment with area high schools producing hundreds of graduates yearly. Proponents urge community effort to attract junior college and cite tax feasibility and regional need.
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Coordinating Board of the
Texas College and University System
Texas
Trans-Fecus
Monahans
Kermit
Pecos
Ft. Stockton
Grandfalls
Barstow
Wink
Imperial
Crane
Balmorhea
Not Barefoot Weather at Sandhills Park
Visitors to Sandhills State Park over Christmas weekend were few says superintendent J. L. Jaynes. He noted damp cold sand from recent snow kept crowds away, contrasting with past holidays when temperatures reached the 90s and drew many visitors. About 40 cars visited.
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Sandhills State Park
J. L. Jaynes
Sandhills Park
Farm Electrification Short Course Scheduled
A farm electrification short course for adult farmers will be held January 22 and 23 under sponsorship of the Grandfalls High School Vocational Agriculture Department. Supt. C. B. Wheeler and J. D. Witcher announce the event.
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Grandfalls High School Vocational Agriculture Department
C. B. Wheeler
J. D. Witcher
State Board Recommends Junior College Near Area
In This Issue state board urges establishment of a junior college in the area in the near future. The report notes anticipated regional benefits and requests local support for the proposal.
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State Board
State Capitol
Newcomers listed residents and addresses
Newcomers W. D. Elenburg 1201 S Kenneth Darrell Doss 1301 S Gary Jerry E. Pyle 305 S Dwight Bobby Newsom 312 W 9th all appear in a local social column noting new arrivals and their street addresses.
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W. D. Elenburg
S. Kenneth
Darrell Doss
S. Gary
Jerry E. Pyle
S. Dwight
Bobby Newsom
W. 9Th
New Year’s Week Combined News Issue January 4
During New Year’s week the Monday and Thursday News issues will merge into a single edition published on Thursday January 4. Advertisers and others with items to submit are asked to note the change and plan accordingly.
Ward County Highway Projects Approved by District Engineer
District Highway Engineer Archie J. Sherrod of Odessa announced two Ward County highway projects under a two year program. Federal funds cover construction and right of way, with contracts to follow plan completion. One project tackles a drainage problem near the South Highway 18 interchange on Interstate 20, estimating 0.4 mile channel work at 176000 dollars. The second rebuilds grade, structures and surface on State 18 from Monahans 6.4 miles south, about 365000 dollars, as the first step toward four-laning 18 south of town. Kenneth Plunkett will oversee both projects.
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Archie J. Sherrod
Odessa
Ward County
State
Monahans_ south
Kenneth Plunkett
Kiwanis notes 4-H work and lamb project support
In a noon meeting at Colonial Inn Kiwanis heard County Agent Johnny Harrison explain 4-H activities in the county. Fifth grader Dub Woods, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Woods, is sponsored in a lamb project by the club which loans funds for purchase and raises the animal for livestock shows and auction repayment. Wayne Harrison, outgoing president, announced the December 28 meeting would not be held and new officers would take over in January. Guests included Sonny Bulls and Gwen Smith.
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Kiwanis Club
Colonial Inn
Johnny Harrison
Dub Woods
Bill Woods
Garrison
Wayne Harrison
Sonny Bulls
Casper
Wye
Gwen Smith
Vernon
Social Security Office Visits Schedule Issued
A Social Security representative will be at the Department of Public Safety Building on the Permit Highway in Monahans from 11 a.m. to noon on January 3 and 17, February 14 and 28, and March 13 and 27.
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Monahans
Department of Public
Social Security Office
Department of Public Safety
Retarded Council to Hear Speech By Local Pastor
Rev J B Bitner will speak on The Church s Responsibility To the Mentally Retarded and Handicapped next Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Opportunity School. Mrs Kay Dufek of Southside Baptist Church notes his training and part time work with handicapped individuals. This is the Ward County Council for Retarded Children January meeting.
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J. B. Bitner
Opportunity School
Southside Baptist Church
Kay Dufek
Ward County Council
Postage Rates Rise for Most Mail Classes January 7
Postmaster Ralph Chaney announced rate increases effective January 7 for all mail classes except parcel post and international mail. First class rises to six cents per letter and ten cents for air mail, with postcard rates at five and eight cents respectively.
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Ralph Chaney
States
United States
Canada
Mexico
Air Parcel Post
Chaney
Red-Suited Firemen Deliver Aid to Needy Families
In Monahans and Ward County firemen dressed in red acted as Santa to about 45 families last week. They distributed food baskets toys and used clothing with help from the Ladies Auxiliary. Most December fire calls were minor and did not dampen holiday observance. Volunteers worked Saturday at the Fire Station delivering items and funds came from Coffee Day and school canned goods to stock each Christmas table.
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Monahans
Ward County
Dub Price
Two Vehicles Involved In Tuesday Crash
A two vehicle crash at Mona hans Loop Road and Third Street near noon Tuesday sent Barbara Potts West and Daniel Leroy Kinman Jr to the hospital. Police say West northbound hit Kinman eastbound pickup. West’s car left 80 feet of skid marks before striking the pickup. Kinman cited for disobeying a stop sign. Loss estimated at 1200 on the pickup and 900 on the car.
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Monahans Loop Road
Third Street
Barbara Potts West
Daniel Leroy Kinman, Jr
James Elliott
Elliott
Kinman
West
Holiday Schedule For New Years Observance
New Years Day closures for banks and government offices on Monday January 1. Federal state county and city offices closed. Tuesday January 2 offices reopen and Wednesday January 3 schools resume after a 12 day holiday.
Register To Vote Now for 1968 Elections
The County Tax Office urges early registration for voting in the 1968 elections. Citizens are advised to complete registration as soon as possible to ensure eligibility and participation.
Registration Deadline Approaches for January 31
A briefing notes 900 have registered so far with the final deadline set for January 31. Registrants include local residents and community volunteers preparing for the upcoming program.
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Loving
Brewster
Presidio
Jeff Davis
Terrell and
Culberson
Winkler
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Drew Pearson
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