Report on S and L assets shows 6 percent rise
Texas Savings & Loan Association reports total assets of 5,569,653.95 as of December 31 with a 6.5 percent rise from the prior year. Savings balances reach 4,938,553.24 and record dividends total 212,508.47 to 1883 account holders. Loans rise to 4,632,619.00 while 1968 outlook anticipates tighter money but continued mortgage demand and development.
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Texas Savings & Loan Association
L. M
Mac) Hudgins
Hudgins
Banks Report Increases and Voter Registration Drive
County Tax Assessor Arthur Bowman says registered voters in the county total 2659 with undercount likely from four sub stations in Barstow Pyote and Grandfalls. Voter registration certificates must be filed by January 31 with no age limit or fee. Barstow contact Betty Allgood Pyote contact W L Bearden Grandfalls deputies Mrs Stanley Harp and Mrs Charlotte Wilcox. Monahans Lions Club aids the drive. Wayne Harreson becomes vice president of First State Bank and Maurice Crouse advances to cashier as Charlie Baker leaves presidency of Texas Bank and Trust Co of Sweetwater. Continued on Pg 2.
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Arthur Bowman
Barstow
Pyote
Grandfalls
Bowman
Texas
Betty Allgood
W. L. Bearden
Stanley Harp
Harp Auto Store
Charlotte Wilcox
Texas Electric Service Office
Wayne Harreson
Charlie Baker
First State Bank Today
Maurice
Mouse
Crouse
Baker
The
First National Bank approves 10 for 1 stock split
At the annual meeting stockholders of First National Bank voted unanimously for a 10 for 1 stock split with new shares to be issued February 15. President Charlie Switzer cited 1967 growth with deposits near 7 million and loans of 3.7 million. Switzer forecast further growth in 1968 and higher profits. Re-elected directors included J. F. Frost, Charles Switzer, FE, L. Kent, J. L. Pinkerton, Glenn Ratliff, Bluford Thornton. Officers named: J. F. Frost chairman, Charles Switzer president, Claud Tipton and H. A. Clements vice presidents, Mrs. Rex Wilson Baker cashier, Mrs. Bobbie Strong, Mrs. Christine Barnes, and Mrs. Joy Fletcher assistant cashiers.
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First National Bank
Charlie Switzer
Switzer
J. F. Frost
Charles Switzer
L. Kent
J. L. Pinkerton
Glenn Ratliff
Bluford Thornton
Claud Tipton
H. A. Clements
Rex Wilson Baker
Bobbie Strong
Christine Barnes
Joy Fletcher
Where's The Fire Fire Crews Respond To N Main Smoke Scare
A Thursday incident at 809 North Main drew fire units to a smoke scare inside a building. No injuries reported and investigators assess cause and safety measures. Local residents evacuated briefly as crews ventilated the area and secured the scene.
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N. Main
Special Methodist Services Led by Dr. Gaston Foote
Dr. Gaston Foote former First Methodist Church of Fort Worth pastor will headline five night evangelistic services January 21 to 25 at the First Baptist Church Sanctuary. He will be joined by lyric tenor Bill Mann with services at 7:00 p.m. each evening.
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Gaston Foote
First Methodist Church
Ft. Worth
J. Rk. Bunts
Foote
U. S. Air Forces
Bill Mann
First Baptist Church
Florida Scramble Opens January Golf Tourney
In This Issue Florida Scramble begins January 21 with a busy schedule and voting emphasis urging residents to register. Industrial Foundation seeks more community support from local businessmen as Loboes place second in 2-AAA basketball standings.
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Florida
Loboes
Opportunity For Ex Service Men Join Air Service Squadron
Ex service men may join 9816th Air Service Squadron Flight D Midland to retain rank and future retirement. The group meets Wednesdays at 8 PM at Cactus Electric Company in Kermit. For more information contact Bill Wheeler at 943-2711 in Monahans.
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Air Force Reserve
9816Th Air Service Squadron
Midland
Cactus Electric Company
Kermit
Bill Wheeler
Monahans
Wilson and Tipton Attend Junior College Hearing
Charles Wilson and Claud Tipton journeyed to Austin last Monday to advocate for a Ward County based junior college. The hearing clarified alignment changes requested by counties and yielded valuable information for a full report to the local Junior College Committee. Plans to locate the Ward County campus proceed.
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Charles Wilson
Claud Tipton
Austin
Monahans
Ward County
Wilson
Tipton
Campbells Talk On Engineering Education At Monahans
John M. Campbell, Erle P. Halliburton Professor at the University of Oklahoma, will speak at the Trans-Pecos Section dinner of the Society of Petroleum Engineers of AIME at Monahans Country Club. Dinner starts 7:30 p.m. after social hour at 6:30 p.m. The talk is titled Engineering Education From Puberty to Senility.
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John M. Campbell
Erle P. Halliburton
University of Oklahoma
Trans-Pecos
Society of Petroleum Engineers of
AIME
Monahans Country Club
Campbell
Society
Snelson Seeks Ward County Sheriff Nomination
L R Snelson of Grandfalls Ill announces candidacy for Sheriff of Ward County pending Democratic Primary May 4. A WWII Navy veteran, ex-city council member, Lions Club leader and church member outlines plans to visit all areas and serve impartially if elected.
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L. R
Two Criminal Trials Off Docket as Lawyers Withdraw
There is no morning session for Special Venice at 143rd District Court as cases face delays. Liborio Garcia’s lawyer Murray Howze withdrew, and Richard Valle’s trial is postponed because his lawyer John R. Lee is ill. Garcia has until February 5 to secure new counsel. Valle’s next date remains uncertain.
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Venice
143Rd District Court
J. H. Starley
Criminal District Court
Liborio Garcia
Murray Howze
Jack Griggs
Richard Valle
Griggs
John R. Lee
Valle
Garica
Starley
Chamber Banquet Expected Attendance Near Six Hundred
Chamber of Commerce Manager Buddy Byars announced the annual banquet will draw about 550 to 600 attendees this Thursday at 7 15 p m in the Coliseum. Tickets may be bought at the door. Herb Vinson will cater from McLains. Dr Charles Allen will deliver the main address as Charles Wilson resigns the presidency and George Callender becomes superintendent.
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Chamber of Commerce
Buddy Byars
Coliseum
Herb Vinson
McLains Restaurant
Byars
Charles Wilson
Southern Union Gas
George Callender
Warmer Weather Forecast for Monahans and Ward County
The sun shone on Monahans and Ward County as a warming trend began Saturday and continued Sunday. Last week saw a season low of 12 degrees on Friday night before the milder weather set in.
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Monahans
Ward County
Industrial Foundation Seeks Wider Community Support
Roland Maxwell of Monahans Industrial Foundation urged broader local involvement at the annual meeting. Only 18 businesses and individuals have contributed since 1965 while about $6000 remains to meet obligations. The group owns 40 acres with water and utilities, two industries are there, and more are expected.
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Roland Maxwell
Monahans Industrial Foundation
Maxwell
Monahans
Willard Paine
Jack Blan
Joe Killian Reelected MVFD Chief in 1968 Officer Election
Joe Killian was renamed chief of the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department after an election held last Monday at a business meeting in the Fire Hall. Elected alongside him were Harold Woodard as assistant chief and Dub Price as first deputy.
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Joe Killian
Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
Harold Woodard
Dub Price
Keys Seeks Reelection as Ward County Attorney
Ward County voters are urged to support Ed Keys in the Ward County Democratic Primary on May 4. Keys states he has served fairly and effectively asCounty Attorney and asks for nomination to continue in office.
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Atd Keys
Ward County
Keys
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