Monahans Park Overlooked In National Desert Feature
HUGH P. COOPER reflects on a Texas Parade article by Robert M. Hyatt praising Monahans Sandhills State Park while Odessa residents hype other West Texas deserts. The piece recalls Judge Rawlins on local kickoffs and contemplates sand skiing potential at the park amid calls for promotion. A bumper sign urges reading and staying in school.
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Texas
Monahans Sandhills State Park
Robert M. Hyatt
Monahans
City Election April 4 Sees Three Candidates Filed
Mayor Jim S. Willims seeks re election to lead Monahans as two City Council seats open April 4. Incumbents Jack Sharp and Richard J Hoyer file for council seats. Absentee voting runs March 16 31. Candidate filing deadline March 4. Expiring terms include Mayor Williams Sharp and Richard Bagett. Baggett won last April for a one year term.
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Jim S. Willims
Monahans
Jack Sharp
Richard J
Dick’ Hoyer
Williams
Sharp
Richard Bagett
Baggett
Pyote Democratic Club Sets February Meeting At Center
Ward County Democratic Club schedules February gathering at Pyote Community Center Tuesday at 7 30 p m Hear Rev Russell Criner speak again on Communism and its infiltration in the United States. all are invited.
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Pyote Community Center
Ward County
Democratic Club
Russell Criner
United States
Weather Summary for Ward County Weekend
The report from official observer John Rogers notes Friday through Sunday temperatures near 2 degrees with light fluctuations. Total rainfall for the year remains 0 inches.
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John Rogers
Ward County
Voter Registration By Precincts Outlined
County Tax Collector A M Bowman announced a new precinct alignment with 11 polling places. The counts per precinct include Barstow 156, NW Mongahans 218, NE Monahans 219, East and West Monahans 1069, South Monahans 1146, Grandfalls 272, Royalty 65, North of Royalty to 36th Street 166, Pyote 91, Wickett area 267, and Thorntonville 201. County Judge Ernie King said boundary lines will be published soon.
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A. M. Bowman
Ernie King
Murder of Silence film to show in Monahans
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department presents Murder of Silence at Tatum Cafetorium on February 21 at 7 15 p m. Admission is free with tickets obtained from R J Dick Hoyer 104 E Third. The Sand Hills Museum Association required 200 attendees.
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Texas
Monahans
Sandhills Museum Association
Tatum Cafetorium
R. J
Dick) Hoyer
Museum Association
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Hoyer
Grandfalls Lions Host State Beauty Contest April 8
Grandfalls Lions Club sponsors a beauty contest set for April 8 in the School Auditorium. Contestants aged 16 to 21 must be sponsored by a local club or organization and will perform talent skits before evening dress presentations. The winner advances to the District Contest in Odessa in early summer. Contestants listed include Jackie Price, Jo Ann Hale, Pam Roberts, Sandra Sheffield, Sharron Graham, Mary Ann Gutierrez, Billie Faye Smith, Rhonda Cox, Anita Woody, Cindy Lasi ter.
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Grandfalls Lions Club
Grandfalls Lions
Odessa
Jackie Price
Jo Ann Hale
Pam Roberts
Sandra Sheffield
F.F.A
Sharron Graham
Sorosis
Mary Ann Gutierrez
Grandfalls Water Distrit
Billie Faye Smith
F.H.A
Rhonda Cox
Grandfalls Poor Boys Club
Anita Woody
Cindy Lasiter
Lions
Rites Today For Charles Woodall Accident Victim
Funeral services were held at Monahans Baptist Church for 20 year old Charles David Woodall who died in an Irving house accident. He was a Safeway clerk and Monahans High School graduate from 1965. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Vallie, parents, three brothers, two sisters, and grandparents.
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Monahans Baptist Church
Charles David Woodall
Irving
Berea
Ted Trisler
Monahans
Young Woodall
Monahans High School
Farr’s Food Store
Thundershowers Bring Rain to Dry City Area
Thundershowers teased Mona Hansen Sunday afternoon but produced only scattered showers south and southwest of town. The rain was brief and did not create a lasting dust settle, though it offered some relief as 145 days passed without measurable rainfall.
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Monahans
Opportunity School Seeks Citizens Help
Ward County Council plans to move Opportunity School into enlarged quarters and use the old library building. Officials note many items are needed including furniture, sewing equipment, lumber, and towels. Community members are urged to assist with specific projects as the move progresses.
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Ward
Nine More Days To File For School Boards
Elections are set for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote and Grandfalls Royalty districts on April 1 with a March 1 filing deadline. Local board filings include two seats with L B Jolly and Bill R Parks, whose terms with Harold Massey expire. Grandfalls has three seats with filings from E H Cox Bill Brooks, and terms of Ed Henderson Elmer Hunt and Cox ending.
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Monahans-Wickett- Pyote
Grandfalls Royalty
Bill R. Parks
L. B. Jolly
Jolly
Harold Massey
Grandfalls
E. H. Cox
Bill Brooks
Ed Henderson
Elmer Hunt
Cox
Washington's Birthday Special Values in Monahans
Mona Hans merchants announce Washington's Birthday specials across many items from cigarette lighters to major appliances and furniture. The ads promise deep price cuts and run through tomorrow, urging shoppers statewide to take advantage and save dollars in Monahans.
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George Washington
Ax and
Cherry Tree Fame
Monahans
Washington
Monahans News
Civil Court Opens Today Grand Jury Will Be Charged
The 143rd District Court’s Civil Jury Week begins at 9 am with docket calls by Judge J. H. Starley. Jurors report at 9:30, and interrogations start at 10 with a 15 minute recess for Grand Jury as it convenes. First five cases on the docket are damage suits including Vaughan vs Wilson Supply and Rich vs Hodgson Co.
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143Rd District Court
J. H. Starley
Jack Griggs
C.F. Vaughan
Wilson Supply
Gerald Dean Rich
R. B. Hodgson and Co
Velda Seabourn
Cathy Nix
W. H. Orr
White Well
Baptist Banquet Honors Six Graduates
The First Baptist Church of Monahans hosts its Annual Senior Banquet on Thursday February 23 with Dr Elwin L Skiles president of Hardin Simmons University Abilene as featured speaker. He holds BA and MA from Baylor and THM PhD from Southern Seminary and has led world tours for youth twice, the latest beginning in 1966.
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Elwin L. Skiles
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene
First Baptist Church
Woman's Missionary Union
The
Monahans High School
Skiles
Baylor University
Southern Seminary
School Offers More Land For Mineral Lease
The School District invites bids for an oil gas and mineral lease on properties in Mona, Lots 2 through 9 Block 4 Triangle Addition and Lots 12 16 17 19 and east 5 feet of N Block 1 A E Haynes Addition totaling about 1.8 acres. Bids due by 7 30 p m March 14. See official notice for terms.
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Triangle
A. E. Haynes
City of
Monahans
Iease
Municipal Officials Gather Here Friday
City officials finalize plans to host the Area Two Texas Municipal League meeting on February 24 at the Colonial Inn. The event includes dinner and a business meeting with State Senator Doc Blanchard as speaker and expects about 100 guests and delegates. Monahans officials note councilman and vice president Jack Sharp leads the association.
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Texas Municipal League
Colonial Inn
Doc Blanchard
Monahans
Jack Sharp
Local Councils Schedule March City Meeting
County Judge Ernie King and County Juvenile Officer T V Longbotham plan to host the Permian Basin Juvenile Council and Permian Basin Youth Council on March 2 with up to 100 attendees. Local youths Ann Patterson Jaylie Longbotham Bob Parks and Randy Benham are expected to participate. Ward County Youth Council dates back to 1965 for youth and 1960 for adults.
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Ernie King
T. V. Longbotham
Permian Basin Juvenile Council
Permian Basin Youth Council
Ann Patterson
Jaylie Longbotham
Bob Parks
Randy Benham
Ward County
Odessa
Rites Set for Tom Russell
Services for Thomas Michael Russell, 79, longtime Monahans resident, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the First Presbyterian Church. Obituary appears on Page Two.
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Thomas Michael Russell
Monahans
First Presbyterian Church
Monahans Jewelers Founder Claude Warner Celebrates Health
Claude Warner, a longtime Monahans jeweler and community booster, underwent heart surgery in Dallas about a year ago. He now moves around town spryer, enjoys his Main Street store, and values education and faith, praising Monahans history and his family.
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Claude Warner
Claude
Dallas
Pop
Main Street
Dessie
Warner
Gulf Oil Corp
Warners
Twilley
Livestock Show Parade Entries Sought in Monahans
Monahans Jaycees sponsor the Livestock Show Parade on March 1 at 5 p.m. Organizations may enter by calling WI 3 2746 or mailing their name and entry type to Box 936 Monahans. The group promises a larger, more interesting parade than in past years.
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Monahans
Monahans Jaycees
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Opportunity School
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E. L. Skiles
Tom Russell
Barbara Motley
Robert Wells
Wink
Kermit
Chamber of Commerce
Monahans Christian Church
Monahans Lobos
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Christian Church
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Claude Pop
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