Clean-Up Campaign Ends but Work Continues in Town
The four week 1968 Clean-Up effort led by the Chamber of Commerce closes its organized phase. City crews and volunteers including Teen-Agers and Girl Scouts will continue weed and debris removal as dead trees and dilapidated houses linger. Citizens urged to report clean-up needs to the Chamber at 943-2571.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Jack Forga
George Bentley
Theresa Walker
Roland Maxwell
Virgil Herrington
John Dorsett
John Weld
Conrad Dunagan
Coca Cola Company
George Gannaway
RC Cola
Joe Farr
B. B. Reed
A. R
Chamber of Commerce
Fireworks Law Enforcement in Monahans
City enforces strict fireworks ban inside Monahans limits amid brazen displays from moving cars. Police Chief Bob Fatterson urges citizens to report license numbers and locations to aid arrests, warning violators risk apprehension or legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Bob Fatterson
Criminal Civil Court Schedule For 143rd District Court
A combined week is set for 143rd District Court starting Monday under Judge J. H. Starley. Civil matters lead with a damage suit by Joe Lanier against Gulf Oil over property damage from local oil wells. Other civil cases include Kenneth Brown versus Mildred Rose, Elmer Gilmore versus Charles Tompkins, and Lottie Ray versus National Bank of Odessa. Criminal docket opens with cases tied to the same incident involving Delbert Winston Jones and a rape charge moved from Odessa to San Angelo. Jarrel McCarter and Sidney Walker face robbery by assault charges. Arthur Wilson is dead. Houston police turned in a warrant for Wilson, with guidance to notify the district clerk if located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
143Rd District Court
J. H. Starley
Joe Lanier
Gulf Oil
Lanier
Gulf
Elmer Gilmore
Charles Tompkins
Lottie Ray
National Bank of Odessa
Delbert Winston Jones
San Angelo
Jarre] McCarter
Sidney Walker
W. E. Tone
Arthur Wilson
Houston
Jack Griggs
Gulf Employee Cited For Quick Action Medal Honor
William H. Ardis an instrument man for Gulf Oil in Penwell received the Joseph A Holmes Safety Association Medal of Honor for a December 1967 rescue at personal risk saving contract worker Larry D Ray of Monahans Harold F Browne a supervisor noted for prompt action during the incident Cont'd on Page 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Ardis
Gulf Oil Corp
Penwell
Joseph A. Holmes
RAIN TURNS HEAT TO COOLING RAIN IN MONAHANS
Rain drops dampened Monahans as residents enjoyed a break from 100 plus heat. The thermometer slipped to the low seventies while locals Nick Hill Karen Hill Pat Claburn Kathy Hill and children Ronnie Ronnie and Kathy Hill pose with umbrellas outside homes of the Hill and Claburn families on 1004 S Eric and 805 E 6th.
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Monahans
Ronnie Hill
Karen Hill
Pat Claburn
Kathy Hill
Ronnie
Karen
Kathy
Robert Hill
Eric
Pat
Charles Claburn
June Building Permits Lead With Major Remodeling at Monahans Center
Commercial construction topped June permits totaling 54 700 with one large filing for 59 000 to remodel and enlarge the Monahans Convalescent Center. Four residential permits covered additions and repairs.
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Monahans Convalescent Center
Rain Pushes Monahans Toward 12 Inch Benchmark
Rain in Monahans accumulated through Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Weather observer B. B. Rogers logged 2.26 inches by 7 p.m. Tuesday, lifting the official year total to 9.73 inches at the Ward County station. KVKM Radio’s north side tally reported 1.04 inches by 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
B. B. Rogers
Ward County
KVKM
Burglary Files Across Town Hit Coin Collection and Tape Recorder
Weekend burglaries and a shoplifting case stretch local police. Homer Nettleton found a ransacked Grand Falls home missing a coin collection and a gun collection. Pinkerton Studio noted a stereo tape recorder taken Saturday afternoon. Gibson's lost about $600 in cash. Investigation continues with little fingerprint evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Nettleton
Grandfalls
Sgt. Ray
Department of Public Safety
Blackie McNerlin
Ray
Pinkerton Studio
Gibson
Soph League And Sophomore League Schedule Weather Update
Sophomore League plans two games Thursday night starting at 6 30 at Perry Nunley field weather permitting. All games were canceled Wednesday night due to rain.
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Perry Nunley Field
Annual Fireworks Show at Sandhills Park Draws Crowds
Sandhills State Park hosts the annual fireworks display Thursday night with $300 in flares and starbursts. Fire Chief Joe Killian says the event moves faster this year. Gates open at 7 30 p m with a 50 cent carload fundraiser for the Opportunity School. Local police and highway patrol direct traffic and urge care to stay off sand roads. Park rules and cleanliness reminders posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandhills State Park
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Killian
Opportunity School
Highway Patrol
Pecos Rodeo Opens with Historic Marker Ceremony
The West of the Pecos Rodeo continues through Saturday in Pecos with nightly events. A commemorative marker was erected honoring Pecos as the birthplace of rodeo. The West of the Pecos Trail Riders Association rode in from Andrews to Pecos arriving Tuesday afternoon and joined the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Reeves
Monahans
Reeves County Sheriff's Posse
White to Visit Area Over Independence Day Holiday
Congressman Richard C. White will depart Washington after the House adjourns to travel his district during the Independence Day holiday. He will attend the Pecos Independence Day Rodeo’s 85th anniversary on July 4 and visit Monahans and Ward County communities, with further eastern district stops and no fixed times announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. White
Washington, D. C
House
Pecos
White
Monahans
Ward County
Ross Rucker
16Th Congressional District
Washington
Obituaries and Classifieds in Drew Pearson State News
Obituaries appear in the ROCLOCY sidaed pages with notices toward local figures. Classifieds cover community items and brief notices amid the Drew Pearson State News sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roclocy Ss Vies Poofer
Drew Pearson
State News
Local Girl Hurt In Car Accident
Angie Acosta, 16, daughter of E R Acosta, was taken to Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after a one car crash on U S 80 near Jonesville. She suffered a broken leg and was listed in satisfactory condition. Frank Acosta, attempting a right turn, collided with a traffic island as the car skidded about 370 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Acosta
E. R. Acosta
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
U. S. 80
Jonesville
Texas Highway
Jack Wasson
Frank Acosta
Wasson
Ward and Pecos Men Inducted Into Armed Forces
Two Ward county men Dimas R. Carrasco and Cruz O. Rivas Jr entered service via the five county draft board. Pecos county inductee Frank J. Smetak Jr of Fort Stockton and Reeves county’s Mike M. Matta appeared on the induction list. Winkler county men include Delfin G. Carrasco who joined through the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
Armed Services
Pecos
Dimas R. Carrasco
Cruz O. Rivas, Jr
Monsahans
Pecos County
Frank J. Smetak, Jr
Fort Stockton
Reeves County
Mike M. Matta
Winkler County
Delfin G. Carrasco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kenneth L. Brown
Mildred Rose
Brown
Gulf Employe
Sandhills
Soph
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