Revival under Dr Gaston Foote at local churches
The Methodist Revival runs January 21 to 25 with Dr. Gaston Foote as guest speaker. Services start 7 PM at First Baptist Church sanctuary. Bill Mann leads combined choirs. A Saturday prayer vigil 4 PM to 10 PM precedes with social hours and receptions. Foote will address students and local clubs during his visit.
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Gaston Foote
First Baptist Church
Bill Mann
J. R. Bunts
Methodist Church
Methodist Fellowship Hall
Bunts
Foote
Lions Club
Rotary
Kiwanis
Monahans
Health Officer announces mumps vaccine to be available soon
Ward County Health Officer says a live virus mumps vaccine providing permanent immunity will be offered by local doctors by next week. The injectable vaccine shows about 95 percent effectiveness but is not recommended for children under nine due to unproven permanency for youngsters.
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Ward
MHS Officials Urge Parents Help In Trimming Absences
Monahans High School officials appeal to parents to reduce occasional absences after 125 of 870 students were absent on Monday. Assistant principal Charlie Tate notes the high rate is not due to illness and may be tied to the new semester or post finals fatigue.
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Monahans High School
Charlie Tate
MHS
Tate
Draft deferral figures show large numbers
About 35 million men are registered with draft boards. Over 15 million are Class V-A beyond service age, nearly 4 million in Class III-A for fatherhood and hardship, and more than 2.5 million in Class IV-A for veterans and sole surviving sons. Over 1.5 million are deferred as college students and about 0.5 million as high school students.
Ira Lee Crowson Dies Suddenly
Ira Lee Crowson, 45, died on arrival at Ward Memorial Hospital Wednesday after an apparent heart attack about 2 PM. He worked for Gulf Oil Corporation and lived on West Highway 80. No further details were available.
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Ira Lee Crowson
Ward Memorial Hospital
Crowson
Gulf Oil Corporation
Powell Vacationing At Taxpayers Expense Draws Attention
In this issue a report notes Adam Clayton Powell among congress members traveling at taxpayer cost. The piece suggests lax oversight and previews broader criticism of spending. It contrasts with Drew Pearson and Connally vowing actions against liquor board activities at the state capitol.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
Powell
Drew Pearson
Connally
Liquor Control Board
State Capitol
Johnny Jordan Joins First State Bank as Assistant Cashier
Johnny Jordan accepted a position as assistant cashier at First State Bank and will begin about February 5. Bank President Willard Faine announced the hire. A Monahans High School valedictorian and Lobo quarterback, he holds degrees from Odessa Junior College and North Texas State University. He is married to Linda Cannon and has two children.
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Johnny Jordan
First State Bank
Willard Faine
Jordan
Faine
First State
Monahans’~ High School
Odessa Junior College
North Texas State University
Ferry Kk. Bass
Kent Oil Company
Lobo
Linda Cannon
Monahans High Band Banquet Set for Saturday Night
Monahans High School plans its annual Band Banquet in the Tatum School Cafeteria this Saturday followed by a prom with Wayne Hawkins’ band. Guest speaker Cullen Akins of Odessa, a longtime Permian Basin resident, will address attendees. The event will crown a secret Band Sweetheart and feature the theme Three Coins In The Fountain with Band Boosters led by Mrs. Bill Welch handling arrangements.
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Monahans High School
Tatum
Wayne Hawkins
Cullen Akins
Odessa
Permian Basin
Bill Welch
Voter Registration Drive Ends Soon in Ward County
About 1823 people have registered to date in Ward County and time is running out. Voters are urged to register today at the courthouse in Monahans or Texas Electric, Harp Auto in Grand Falls, Mrs. W. L. Bearden in Pyote, Mrs. Betty Allgood in Barstow, or mail an application from this newspaper.
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Ward County
Monahans
Texas Electric
Harp Auto Store
Grandfalls
W. L. Bearden
Pyote
Betty Allgood
Barstow
Odessa Driver Arrested For Hit And Run
A California driver reported being side swiped on IH 20 near Pyote during a detour. Odessa police traced blue paint to a suspect station wagon and, after initial denial, the man confessed to the hit and run incident. The case concludes with the suspect’s admission in Odessa.
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Texas Highway Patrol
California
Pyote
Monahans
Jodie Fore
Fore
Odessa
Fecos
Three Criminal Court Cases Resolved This Week
Three defendants appeared in court with outcomes including a case dismissed for Rupert Sonntag due to a faulty indictment, Ruben Barriga sentenced to five years in state penitentiary for probation violations, and Maurice Hernandez receiving a four year probated sentence for breaking into an office. Next civil jury week set for February 5. Pre-trial conferences on February 9 and the next Criminal Court on February 12.
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Rupert Sonntag
J. H. Starley
Sonntag
Ruben Joe Barriga
Maurice Hernandez
R. O. Wallace
Grandfalls
Judge Culver To Speak at Lincoln Day Dinner Here
Ward County Republicans will hold their sixth annual Lincoln Day Dinner on February 12 at 7 30 p m at the Colonial Inn Restaurant. Judge Barbara Culver county judge of Midland county will be principal speaker. Mrs Culver a Midland attorney is an excellent after dinner speaker and has earned high regard from her constituents as an able county judge according to J L Pinkerton county GOP chairman.
Tourists And Skillets In West Texas Hometown Tale
West Monahans scene with Ray Price backing for chamber chair leads as 44 degree morning finds the mayor downtown in a short sleeve shirt. The Winkler County News editor describes a fisherman paring bass and catfish while returning smaller fish, citing a quirky local habit.
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West Monahans
Ray Price
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Mike Maikell
Winkler County News
Births Deaths Marriages and Divorces in 1967 County
Statistical figures from the county courthouse show 195 births and 86 deaths in 1967. There were 136 marriage licenses issued and 56 divorces or annulments in the 143rd District Court, compared with 216 births, 72 deaths, 66 divorces and 131 marriages in 1966 Ward County.
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143Rd District Court
Ward County
Callender To Assume Duties As President
Monahans Chamber of Commerce prepares for its annual membership meeting and banquet at 7 15 p m on Thursday. George Callender will become president succeeding Chuck Wilson. New officers include Jack Blanchard treasurer Jim Erwin and directors Charles Baker Chuck Wilson A D Scott Al Vasquez CS Patterson and Charles McNabb. Retiring are Bob Orr Bill Agey Mac Hudgins with Buddy Byars as manager and Billie Estes as secretary.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Coliseum
Monahans
Charles
Chuck’’ Wilson
George Callender
Jack Blanchard
Jim Erwin
Charles Baker
Chuck Wilson
A. D. Scott
al Vasquez
Notable Houston minister to deliver after-dinner address
Dr. Charles Allen of the First Methodist Church of Houston will give the main address. He is a respected author and Texas columnist known for plain speaking and clear lessons. The awards program will honor several community leaders with the public unveiling of recipients at the ceremony. Close to 600 people are expected. tickets available at the door.
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Charles Allen
First Methodist Church of
Houston
Texas
Allen
Willard Paine
Elizabeth Heath
James Segrest
Helen Walsh
Steps Taken To Launch March Of Dimes
January contributions to the March of Dimes are organized by Bill Whitfield chair man with help from groups and individuals. Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans cannisters for change, Ladies Auxiliary to the Fire Department sends mail invitations, and a Boy Scouts balloon sale is planned. The Mothers March of Dimes on January 29 will include house to house solicitations to fund birth defect research and treatment for crippling diseases.
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Bill Whitfield
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Whitfield
Chamber committee discusses junior college for area
A Monahans Chamber of Commerce committee met with Fr. Stockton officials Tuesday to explore junior college possibilities for the immediate area. They aim to arrange a joint meeting with Winkler and Pecos county representatives soon.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Fr. Stockton
Winkler
Pecos County
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LBJ
Tommy McCone
Browne and Brockman
Criminal Court
Judge Culver
Callender
Caliche
Johnny Harrison
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