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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1962
Page
8
McLain's independent basketball team beat Pyote AFB 92 42 on December 26 as guard Don F Edds paced with 39 points. Bill Wynn added 23, Don Edmonds 17, and Clint Ramsey 10 to fuel the fifth straight win.
Brackenridge defeated Borger 30 to 26 and Dumas beat Pharr 14 to 3 in Class AAAA and AAA regional finals. Jacksboro rolled Rockdale 52 to 0 in Class AA while Rotan dumped Ingleside 39 to 6 in Class A. Coal mine fires in Pennsylvania persist since the Civil War as McLain's teams plan a January return. Olivares and Wilson each topped PAFB scoring with 12 points.
A dense listing shows day and night time slots across many programs from Jane Wyman to Tennessee Ernie Ford and The Flintstones. The schedule includes news segments, sports updates, movie times, and variety shows across channels with multiple repeats and back-to-back airings.
The Lobo basketball listing shows December 29 Stanton 6 30 p m and January through February home and away dates against Andrews Ft Stockton Ector Seminole Jal Kermit Pecos with game times around 6 15 and several as home or away indicating a full season slate.
A letter from R. T. Wilson and J. F. Homer thanking Mr. Adair for advertising help and news coverage in the Monahans News. They express gratitude for publicity that enables the annual program and praise his cooperation.
The District 2-B All-District team was announced with Lionel Granado of Fort Pavis as the only unanimous selection. Also named were Charles Oats Ismael Dutchover Armando Mondra zon Jerry Rowe Bal morhea Ernesto Bustings Stacy Bratcher Barstow Tip Natividad Pyote Joe Martinez Toyah Carl Potter Eugenio Aguilar and Rickey Thompson Marathon.
Wickett Well Service defeated Miller Construction 3 to 1 and T.P. Coal & Oil beat El Paso Natural Gas 3 to 1. Gulf Oil Products won 4 to 0 over First National Bank with Chevron Products tying Western Drive-In 2 to 2. Bentley Construction and Standard Oil of Tex tied 2 to 2 while Tubb-Watt defeated Pittman Trucking 3 to 1. The American League will resume play January 3 after a Dec 27 rainout.
Ambassador Raymond L. Teiles Jr will be grand marshal for El Paso’s 1962 63 Sun Carnival Parade on New Year’s Day. The Sun Bowl on Dec 31 matches West Texas State against Ohio University and the week features basketball, polo, golf, and a bullfight in Juarez amid a rich cultural schedule.
Three Lobo cage teams will play Stanton on Saturday night. Lobo Frosh start the program followed by the B team and the A quintet. Coach Clint Ramsey says the Buffalo squads will test the locals with no definite prediction.
Disney’s Lady and the Tramp screens at the Texan Theatre told from a dog’s eye view. The article notes Almost Angels, featuring Den is Gilmore, and credits director Steve Previn with playful tunes during a production lull.
Mr and Mrs F W Glass and Bradford visited relatives in Luling over Christmas weekend. A family reunion greeted them as Glass brother recently returned from several years in Spain.
Henry Jaeckle of 1101 S Betty won first place in the Jaycee Lighting Contest judged Thursday night. Second went to Dick Hoyer residence at 1207 S Betty and third to Mrs KE Kent at 1401 S Eric. Prizes were 25.00 15.00 and 10.00. Honorable mention went to Mrs Bill Wardroup for the 1300 Block of S Franklin despite no cash award.
The farthing is described as the lowest denomination coin in England, valued at one fourth of a penny. The item notes its historical monetary role and place in the currency system.
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