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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1959
Page
1
The piece surveys diverse New Year traditions across regions. It notes Romans and Strenae gifts, Augustus and Claudius limits, Henry III and Elizabeth I, Cromwell’s ban, Scottish first-footer fears, and customs in China Portugal Brazil and other lands including footwear and debt beliefs.
Commissioners Court accepts a four thousand one hundred eighty two dollar and sixty three cent draft from Lawyers Surety for Tennie Davis to cover the outstanding county tax collector shortage. Davis had already paid about ten thousand dollars after a special audit earlier this year. The judge earlier ruled the bonding firm must cover the shortage and may seek reimbursements from Davis or Williamson. The court also approved Nearburg and Ingram’s bid for an oil gas and mineral lease on county land at Barstow with a two and half year drilling window and a 60 day start after most owners sign. royalties are pending a complex contract figure not yet determined.
Local Democratic leaders call a January 4 meeting at 7 P M at the Community Center in Monahens to organize a Lyndon Johnson for President Club in Ward County. All Ward County Democrats supporting the Texas Senator are invited to attend.
Joe P. Gibbs explains that Texas motorists will not receive points for certain collisions and that hit-and-run reports within 24 hours are not charged any points. The plan offers a 20 percent insurance reduction for drivers with clean records over three years and applies to all resident household operators.
The Monahans Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses at 406 N Main plans a week long visit by circuit supervisor Russell F Armacost from December 29 to January 3. Gerald Hudson says the program includes Bible instruction and practical ministry training with classes December 29 7 30 PM and a Bible discourse January 2 8 PM plus a January 3 3 PM lecture Walking Wisely in a Wicked World. The group invites all to attend with no admission or collections.
The third and final Lamb Blocking School will be held at 9 30 a m Wednesday at the Cow Palace. County agent Johnny Harrison says youngsters entering stock in the Ward County Livestock Show January 11 13 will be taught grooming and showmanship methods.
James A. Jaynes of Monahans is named Park Manager of Sandhills State Park, succeeding Robert Larson. He will oversee park operations and concessions with plans to turn the museum over to the Sandhills Park Association and employ volunteers for museum duties. Jaynes previously ran a local Texaco service station.
J P Turk Reynolds longtime sales manager for John C Dunagan Co and for the Monahans division of the Coca Cola Bottling Co has resigned to become manager of the Coca Cola Bottling Co of Las Cruces New Mexico He will start the new job at year end while his wife and daughter stay in Monahans until school ends His many friends regret his departure after 11 years in Monahans.
U S economy expert Babson predicts a shift from bombing to precision rockets his year. He claims Moscow and Mr K desire destruction to fund higher living standards while warning of national war. He foresees increased U S education spending in 1960.
The text outlines forecasts for education funding and reform in 1960, including minimum teacher salaries and federal aid for schools, plus shifts toward discipline and STEM in curricula. It discusses space and military links, U.S.-China relations, and political forecasts for the 1960 Republican and Democratic races, including Nixon and Rockefeller as likely GOP candidates and a narrow Republican victory.
Next Tuesday and Wednesday January 5 and 6 will be Dollar Days in Monahans. Special Dollar Day advertising will be carried in the January 4 issue of the News.
The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling awarding O. O. Shorty Williamson 8137.50 from H. H. Boroughs and bondsmen for salary paid during about 18 months in 1957 and 1958 while he was County Commissioner for Precinct 2. After protracted litigation, courts determined Williamson was entitled to the office. District Court Judge J. H. Starley had declared the same on November 14, 1958. The matter has remained on appeal.
City Council tabled a request to annex and extend water and sewer service to the Hahn Addition, a 100acre tract west of Monaheans with 500 homesites, until after the Master Plan Committee meeting on January 14. The panel also debated optional hospitalization insurance for City employees, including firemen, and rejected a $55.25 land purchase bid.
Readable fragments describe a bingo event with a buffet and a New Year’s dance. Mentions names such as Bob Lee amid unclear text. No clear dates, locations, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Monahans 1959 building permits total rose past 2 million dollars as December permits added 102000 in commercial and 98475 in residential activity. Projects include First Baptist Church remodeling and Jaycee Chamber of Commerce building with 78000 and 20000 respectively, while 1960 expectations target renewed residential gains and more outlying commercial work.
Ww. J. Bill Thomas, who arrived in Monahans in 1951 as Dunlap Store manager and later became Kent Oil sales manager, will relocate mid January to Abilene to become Reed Oil Company wholesale and retail gasoline distributor sales manager. Mrs. Thomas will likely stay in Monahans until the home sells. Thomas has been active in civic affairs and leaves many friends.
Co L Martin age 54 of Royalty and Owensboro Kentucky died December 17 at his home. Funeral services and burial were held December 19. A native of Rising Star he was a Baptist Church member and survived by his widow.
Mark Thompson of Big Spring is the Buffalo Trail Council’s ten thousandth Boy Scout, registered with Cub Pack 109 sponsored by Wesley Methodist Church. Dr. W A Hunt expects to sign up the eleven thousandth scout in 1960.
ACC Alumni Association hosts New Year gatherings in 50 locations to celebrate year end with food fellowship and memories. The Monahans Purple and White Party at 6 p.m. at Morris and Morris Howard home features campus tape recordings and a message from President Don H. Morris plus the Outstanding Alumus of the Year Award announcement.
Barbara Porter won first prize for the best decorated residence in the Jaycee Christmas Lighting contest. She lives at 1308 S Truce and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Porter. Second place went to R L Dangean 908 S Dwight and third to Mrs Ises Melton 504 S Franklin. Prizes were dollars 10 and 5. A singing event was held last night between 7 30 and contest rules limit one winner per two years.
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