21 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1966
Page
1
A reader survey asks readers to name key officials including County Judge, Commissioners Court, Mayor, City Council, School Board, Hospital Board, Hospital Administrator, City Manager, School Superintendent, Chamber of Commerce manager, U S Senators, U S Congressman and state leaders. The notice appears with a continuation hint on page two.
Dr Timothy Guthrie a former pastor of the First Methodist Church Monahans will speak at the stewardship dinner Wednesday at 7 PM Rev David Shaw invites all members and honors thirteen early church members The Midland senior pastor recalls his 1934-1936 Monahans Pyote circuit days and mortgage struggles before moves to Odessa and Wink
Two candidates entered the school board races by Friday with two more trustees to be chosen. Rose Mosher a nurse at Ward Memorial Hospital and Dr. Clarence E Peters a local dentist filed for the Monahans Wickett Pyote ISD ballot. January deadline looms for three two year terms and one one year term opening in April.
A check with banks court house and City Hall showed they will be open on Washington's Birthday. The post office will be closed that date with only special deliveries and mail placed in boxes.
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote schools observe February 22 George Washington birthday as part of American Heritage week. Edwards principal Bill Whitfield notes Lincoln’s day also celebrated with assemblies, skits, essays, and student art in Gensler Tatum Sudderth Elementary.
Winners at Trio Motors new building include Mrs. C. E. Motley who took $100, James Johnson who won a boy's bicycle, and Liticia Maldonado who received a girl's bicycle. Owners Jack Grant and Wilbert Cutbirth thanked the many customers who participated.
District Court convenes the week of February 28 with two juries to be chosen from 65 reporters. Arson and assault with intent to murder charges headline the criminal docket against Charles Hardin and Eugene Summers tied to a molotov cocktail bombing. Civil trials slated for Tuesday include cases of fondling a minor. Exact civil order to be announced ahead of Thursday newspaper.
Armed Forces recruiters spoke to Monahans High School seniors last week outlining basic training facts and how the draft operates. They urged continued education and noted men waiting for the draft cannot choose their branch of service.
A newcomer from Mrs. Neil Faulkner extols Monahans as a friendly clean town. She recalls neighbors helping with housing and meals, residents tidying yards, and welcoming an old hound into a cooperative community, urging others to visit or move there.
Jess M. Wristen announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct Three in the Democratic Primary. Born in Mona and raised near Grandfalls, he pledges full availability to serve and thanks supporters as the election nears.
Four English students from Monahans High School submit essays for the 1966 Soil and Water Conservation Awards Program in Fort Worth. The theme is Conservation, the Key to Plenty, with a state winner earning 200 dollars and a trophy. Regional trophies and medals go to 50 winners across five Texas regions.
The 27th Ward County Livestock Show runs March 3 4 5 under President J T Yates with 45 directors and about 150 animals including steer barrow lamb and capon feeders. Judges include Dr Nixon Hubbard W O Cawley and E O Nevills. The Junior Auction Sale March 5 begins at 1 00 p m with 81 animals sold in 1965 and 85 expected in 1966. A horse show and stock show dance close the three day event at the coliseum.
A list of newcomers includes Jerry Hodges at 1202 Bruce Ave, Billy Wimberley at 1401 S Faye, Vernon Wagner at 1703 S Allen, Earl Rinker at 409 W 4th St, R H Peterson at 1008 S Ike Ave, Jimmy Duncan at 2094 S Gary, James P Vannoy at 1504 S Gail, and others.
Grandfalls citizens will go to the polls April 5 to elect four members to their city council. Three of the terms are for two years and one is for one year. Names of incumbents up for re election include Fred L. Glanders Jimmy H Everett and Aaron A Wilcox. J Mack Smith term ends as he was appointed to fill unexpired Billy G Walsh term. Filing deadline is March 5 with City Secretary at City Hall. Absentee voting runs March 16 to April 1.
Joel Daniel was promoted to Vice-President at TS and L during the February 10 board meeting. He joined TS and L in 1964 as an appraiser and rose to Assistant Vice-President in 1965. He works with the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and leads local civic groups. He is married to Judy Patterson of San Saba and has no daughters.
A Monahans barber Roy Elizalde Morales age 29 died in a single vehicle crash near Penwell on Sunday afternoon. Patrol says he swerved off the road while attempting to regain the pavement. He died on arrival at Ward Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are pending at Hammond Funeral Home.
Fire crews responded to a house fire at 606 West 7 A on February 15 and another blaze at 230 West West Second on February 16, damaging structures and prompting investigation. No injuries reported. Local fire department logs document consecutive incidents on neighboring avenues.
A 21 year old Dallas man was stabbed near the heart during a card game on Monahans north side and died at Ward Memorial Hospital. Henry Lee Boyd 21, who gave himself up to police 12 minutes after the call, was involved in the incident. Edward Tialong a 43 year old Mona hans resident surrendered to officers. The dispute concerned seating at the game.
Two Democratic primary contenders failed to file funds by the Feb 7 deadline and were dropped from the ballot. County Executive Committee Chairman Bill Eason notes Earl Earp and James Rosson withdrew, while Liontamer Pinkerton reported no Republican withdrawals. Next committee meeting March 21 will set ballot order by drawing.
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