Iscal post office marks retirement of W R Shelton
A. G. Adair reports retirement of Iscal postmaster W R Shelton on his last day and announces Ralph Chaney as new postmaster. The piece praises Shelton’s tenure and Chaney’s past service, noting Chaney’s Youth Leader Award from the Chamber of Commerce in 1963 and his work with local Youth Center. It closes with a letter on vandalism to highway and city signs observed during a Sunday drive, urging respect for road safety notices.
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W. R. Shelton
Iscal
Ralph Chaney
Shelton
Ralph
Chamber of Commerce
Odessa
Andrews
Holiday period marred by burglaries. no fatal accidents
Holiday period in Monahans Ward County sees a Christmas Eve burglary at Humble station 1904 Stockton with about 125 dollars stolen after a gun, a gunshot, and a window hit. Also a rig collapse injures none. L A Carrell of Taggare Well Servicing Co. dies in Mesquite from the accident, obituary on page two.
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Yale
Monahans
Ward County
Humble
Stockton
L. A. Carrell
Taggare Well Servicing Co
Tommy
Donnie
William Browning
Richard Dowdy
Kermit
Beatrice
Gerald Mounce
Ward Memorial
Penne
Jodie Fore
Ken Keith
Correction notice on tax reduction figures in December edition
A correction states the Dec 27 issue incorrectly reported a federal excise tax cut on telephone bills from ten to thirty percent. The accurate figure is a reduction from ten percent to three percent.
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the News
Vaccination For Wickett Dogs January 8
Dr. L B Stevenson, Wickett local veterinarian, will vaccinate dogs at the Wickett fire station all day Saturday January 8 in line with the new dog control ordinance. Loose dogs must be muzzled and display current rabies vaccination and city dog license tags. Unvaccinated or untagged animals may be subject to penalties under the ordinance.
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L. B. Stevenson
Wickett
Grandfalls Water Board Election Set for January
Qualified voters in Ward County Water Control and Improvement District No Two in Grandfalls will elect five directors on January 11. Candidates include John Black J H Bowden Jr A B Hale Charles C Oliver and L R Snelson Bowden Hale and Snelson sit on the present board and seek re election Snelson is current president and Bowden secretary of the district formed in January 1917.
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Ward County
Colonial Inn to Open January 6 Near Interstate 20
Preparations for the Colonial Inn Motel and Restaurant opening January 6 are under way. L. C. Spaugh named manager, recently relocated from Dallas with family. Owner John ny Bassett to assist until operations are fully running. The $360,000 complex sits on the south side of Interstate 20 west of Highway 18. restaurant first to open will be the coffee shop.
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Colonial Inn
L. C. Spaugh
Spaugh
Dallas
Johnny Bassett
Highway 18
Bank Robbery At Station Ends With Escape
Two men entered a restroom at a station and returned with a small calibre revolver. Bond tackled one robber while another struck him, the robbers looted the cash register, fired a shot through the plate glass window and fled. A thief yanked the telephone receiver, hindering help.
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Euelle Bond
Bond
Patterson Renamed County Health Officer
Dr. C. S. Patterson was re appointed County Health Officer by the Commissioners Court at their Monday morning meeting this week. Other business before the Commissioners was largely routine.
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Patterson
County Health Officer
Commissioners
Teacher Fills Park Guide Job At Fort Davis
High School English teacher Frank Dotson fills in as a Fort Davis National Park guide during Christmas holidays. He has held this summer job for several years, as his wife notes he loves it. The park is undergoing a five year restoration with some buildings already open.
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Frank Dotson
Monahans High
Fort Davis National Park
Dotson
Fort Davis
Early 1966 Elections to Feature Local Races
The article outlines upcoming political contests in 1966 with anticipated candidacies for district offices county positions and precinct posts. Incumbents mentioned include District Clerk Jack Griggs District Judge J H Starley District Attorney A R Archer County Judge Carl D Estes County Treasurer Betty Martin and County Clerk Mary Childs. Precinct level races include commissioners G W Thurston Lenora Price and several justices of the peace incumbents. Filing deadline February 7 primary May 7 and runoff June 4.
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Jack Griggs
J. H. Starley
A. R. Archer
Bably
Carl D. Estes
Betty Martin
Mary Childs
G. W. Thurston
Lenora Price
Justices of the Peace
WO. Wellborn
Bill Reagan
T. M. Maulding
Gilbert Griffin
W. A. Gotcher
Shelton Retires as Monahans Postmaster After 24 Years
W R Shelton retires as Monahans postmaster effective December 28 after a 24 year career starting August 1 1941 He hands over duties to acting postmaster Ralph W Chaney who is expected to be confirmed next year Paul Bickle is named new assistant postmaster Chaney has served as assistant postmaster since 1951 The office moved locations several times and mail handling shifted from rail to highway routes The retirement party honored Shelton and family details are noted.
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W. R. Shelton
Monahans
Ralph W. Chaney
Shelton
Chaney
Congress
Paul Bickle
L. H. Nutt
First State Bank
Ford Motor Co
Morahans
Franklin D. Roose
Cific Railroad
Highway Post Office
A.m
East Second Street
Sears Roebuck and Co
S. Betty
Shelton Review
Holiday Closings For City Hall and Courthouse
City Hall and Ward County Courthouse offices will close for the New Year holidays. Banks open Friday Texas Savings and Loan open. Post office closes Saturday and opens tomorrow. Most merchants close Saturday January 1. Schools resume Monday morning January 3.
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Ward County
Texas Savings and Loan
New Year's Eve Dance At L Hall By American Legion
The American Legion hosts a public New Year’s Eve dance starting at 8 p.m. on December 31 at the L Hall. Tickets cost 4 dollars per couple. Music will be provided by Gilbert’s Mae Jesties, a rock and roll band. Free favors will be given to dancers.
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The
American Legion
L Hall
Gilbert
Mae Jesties
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Euell Bond
Water Board
Grandfalls
C. S. Patterson
Bruce
Jefferson
Maryland
PF. B. Bulls
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