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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1963
Page
1
A reader letter lauds Monahans Police Chief Ashcraft for recovering a stolen trailer within 24 hours after a prior failure by others. The piece also urges West Texas readers to value local classifieds for bargains and notes Alamogordo visits and regional impressions.
The Headin West Trail Drivers formed at Stanton on Friday and start their westward ride. They expect to reach Sandhills State Park around 10 this morning and stay about two hours. About 110 riders began, with more joining along the route and about 200 riders projected by finish. The Wickett 4H Club plans a feed at Wickett Park Monday afternoon.
Seven new families are welcomed to Monahans this past week. The list includes R. C. Edwards at 1008 S. Harry Clarence Horseman at 204% South Doris W. A. Forbus at 510 W. 8th C. E. Locke at 1405 South Franklin Kenneth McNeil at 901 N. Betty E. K. Redman at 401 S. Eric Kenneth Keith at 400 S. Eric Genars B. Abila at 606 W. 3rd.
Henry Treadaway chairs the Chamber of Commerce committee staging a giant fireworks display at Sandhills Park on Thursday July 4 at about 8 45 p m. The show lasts longer than last year and features a wide array of fireworks with six city police officers Explorer Scouts and possibly highway patrols directing parking and traffic.
Reports from friends say the Joe Kemp family injured in a head on crash are doing fine and expected to be brought home today. Both Mr and Mrs Kemp sustained extensive injuries and have recovered at Midland Memorial Hospital where they received treatment. De Luxe Cleaners remains open and operating.
A correction states that It Happened At The World's Fair is opening at the Texan Theatre, not the Corral Theatre as printed in section II on page 1 of today's News. The error concerns venue naming for the运行.
The author laments that Americans have grown more idealistic and sophisticated yet less dedicated. He warns that the nation’s future belongs to those who believe in themselves and in what they stand for and do.
A five man delegation including Rep. Gene Hendryx asked the State Highway Commission to modify IS 20 around Monahans to add an interchange or at least an overpass for tall oilfield loads. Gulf Oil wells, 860 in the Monahans-Wickett area, and 10 local firms would benefit, with officials urging a full interchange to connect new north south roads and provide a truck by pass.
Elisha Warner and his wife Elsie of Salt Lake City arrive in Mona hans to serve as missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Warner, a bishop and former editor, joins a 12 000 member unpaid missionary system aiding church and country worldwide. A Mona Hans branch holds Sunday services at 6 15 p m inviting all.
The paper states only Monday issue will publish this week due to the Thursday July 4 holiday. No Thursday issue. regular schedule resumes Monday July 8.
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