Garden Exhibit Seeks Youth and Adult Entries Friday
Adults and youths are invited to exhibit garden produce on Friday July 19 in the building between the 1st National Bank and Pinkerton’s at 110 South Alice St Entries must be in by 10 00 am and judged before noon The public may view from 1 00 pm to 6 00 pm Entries include tomatoes peppers cantaloupes cucumbers watermelons corn onions carrots and other fruits and vegetables The Agricultural Committee of the Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event with prize judging for youths and adults
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1St National Bank
Pinkerton’s
South Alice St
Agricultural Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Johnny Harrison
Quiet Monahans City Council Meeting Highlights
Monahans City Council met with little discussion. Judge Carl D Estes reported on highway delegation talks about an overpass on Interstate 20 and bids for by pass segments to be let in October. The council considered a new fire station site and discussed flies odor and sewer effluent while noting slurry seal work would start early this week.
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Carl D. Estes
Highway Commission
Monahans
Estes
Federal Highway Commission
Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
Second
Betty Streets
Ralph Barnes
Don Edmonds
State Health Department
Lena Cutbirth Rites Held At Church of Christ
Services were held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Church of Christ for Mrs Lena Cutbirth 71 who died Sunday in Rock Genn Hospital Houston Born June 27 1892 in Breckenridge she had long time membership in the Church of Christ Survivors include four sons Wilbert I B Cutbirth Arless of Bakersfield Mitchell of Houston four brothers and three sisters with addresses in Monahans Odessa Vernon and other cities.
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Church of Christ
Lena Cutbirth
Rock Genn Hospital
Houston
Fred Rogers
George Rogers
Monahans
Oliver Rogers
Breckenridge
Lawrence Rogers
Vernon
Ellen Jones
Odessa
Annie Chauncey
Jewell Scott
Nancy Bevill Enters Miss Southwest Contest
Miss Nancy Bevill, a popular high school graduate, will enter the Miss Southwest Contest at Fort Stockton on July 20. Four girls have entered so far, including Bevill, and officials expect about 12 more contestants.
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Nancy Bevill
Fort Stockton
Nancy
Monahans Chamber Manager Attends Colorado Institute
Monahans Chamber of Commerce Manager R. T. Wilson is at the University of Colorado at Boulder for a Manager's Institute. It marks his third year attending the courses and he plans to return to Monahans around July 18 or 19.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
R. T. Wilson
University of Colorado At Boulder
Wilson
Twirling Classes Start Monday Openings Remain
Band Director Dan Gibbs announces twirling classes start Monday July 15 with openings remaining. Open to girls from first grade to high school seniors, three levels offer beginners intermediates and advanced. Interested students should contact Gibbs at WI 3-3310.
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Dan Gibbs
Gibbs
Farrell Charged With Murder In Collision Death
John W. Farrell, 46, of Midland, faces murder charges in a car collision that killed 5 year old Joe Bill Kemp of Monahans and injured his parents. Farrell is hospitalized in Big Spring Veteran Hospital with a broken leg and jaw from the crash. bond to be set when he can appear in court.
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Midland
John W. Farrell
Joe Kemp
Monahans
Joe Bill Kemp
Farrell
Plans Set for 14 Additional Hospital Rooms
The Commissioners Court tentatively votes to call a 96000 dollar bond election to fund 14 extra patient rooms at Ward Memorial Hospital. Judge Estes expects the election in late September or early October as hospital administrators report over 750 patients in the past year placed in hallways and improvised spaces. In other business, Nell Berry is approved as secretary to the County Attorney with a 250 dollar monthly salary.
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Commissioners Court
Ward Memorial Hospital
Estes
Nell Berry
Rogers Rangers Leader Stands by Simple Order
In 1759 Major Robert Rogers of New Hampshire commanded Rogers Rangers during the French and Indian War and issued a standing order: Dont forget nothing. The line is cited as a memorable, enduring maxim.
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Robert Rogers
New Hampshire
Rogers’ Rangers
Guardsmen Due Home On Sunday
The Monahans National Guard unit returns Sunday after two weeks training at Fort Hood. The convoy departs Saturday morning by truck and bus. Commanded by 1st Lt Wayne Harreson, they took part in the 36th Division Governor's Day parade with Gov John Connally attending on July 6 and completed the full two-week training exercises.
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Monahans National Guard
Fort Hood
Wayne Harreson
John Connally
Faculty Members Named At Board Meeting Tuesday
The Monahans Wickett ISD board named seven new faculty for next year including Karen Scarborough Jeanette Brooks Charles Arnold Anne Carnette Ed Williams Rosa Ellen Hallard and B W Massengale. They accepted resignations of Paul Peacock A D Wier and Charles Bailey and appointed Bill Whitfield as Junior High Dean and Textbook Custodian. The district will sell the Wickett teacherage by bid and buy a paint spray machine. Final bills paid totaled 4756 43 dollars.
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Monahans-Wickett Independent
Karen Scarborough
Jeanette Brooks
Charles Arnold
Anne Carnette
Ed Williams
Rosa Ellen Hallard
B. W. Massengale
Paul Peacock
A. D. Wier
Clements-Pope
Charles Bailey
Bill Whitfield
Wickett
Airman Drowns At Pyote Pool Tuesday
Airman William Payne 25 stationed at Pyote Air Force Station died after drowning in the base pool. He and his brother were off duty about 30 minutes when Payne struggled to reach the edge and was pulled from the water. He died on arrival at Ward Memorial Hospital. Payne listed Liverpool England as home. wife and daughter reside at Pyote Base. Pathologist to perform autopsy in Monahans.
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William Payne
Pyote Air Force Station
Ward Memorial Hospital
PAFS
Barnes Funeral Home
Payne
Nashville
Tenn
Liverpool
England
Pyote
Galveston
Burbank
Calif
Odessa
Bank and S L Assets At Record High In Monahans
The three Monahans institutions First State Bank First National Bank and Texas Savings and Loan Association report total assets of 16 790 490 57 as of June end up 1 135 931 29 from 1962 mid year figures. Deposits reach 11 675 297 72 loans total 6 528 848 43. Individual assets list current totals for each bank and the S L A with deposits and loans. Details appear elsewhere in the News.
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Monahans
First State Bank
First National Bank
Texas Savings and Loan Association
First National
Savings and Loan Association
First State
Urgent Blood Drive For Local Teen Ahead Of Surgery
An urgent appeal seeks blood donors of any type for Miss Joan Hamilton undergoing surgery in a Galveston hospital today. Sixteen pints are needed. Odessa’s Medical Center has supplied blood, and local donors must replace it. Contact Mrs Tiny Baker at WI-3-2881. Miss Hamilton is a local girl and the niece of Sheriff and Mrs Blackie McNerlin.
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Joan Hamilton
Galveston
Tiny Baker
Odessa
Miss Hamilton
Blackie McNerlin
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