18 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1960
Page
1
A narrative traces a young man living in public housing through schooling, military service, college, marriage to a nurse, farming with FHA and RFC aid, and eventual involvement in local development projects. He benefits from public programs, then writes his congressman opposing government handouts and pledging rugged individualism.
Funeral services were held in San Angelo for James Bernard Lawler 25 an oil field worker killed Friday when his car swerved off Highway 87 east of Odessa and overturned He was en route to visit relatives in San Angelo Survivors include his wife Elfrieda and three daughters Mona Lisa Terry Elizabeth and Emmy Rose all of Monahans
Ed Henderson of Royalty has been appointed to fill the unexpired term of Billy Welch on the Grandfalls Royalty school board. Welch resigned at the June meeting because he and his family are moving to Midland. His term expires in April 1961.
Mona han scouts, twelve boys from Midland area, and leaders sail Wednesday from Midland for the 5th National Jamboree at Colorado Springs. Local troops join the Buffalo Trail Council camporee at Davis Mountains with Swappin' Stuff, campfire, six Scouting events, and a Texas rodeo highlight.
Wesley Martin, superintendent, asks parents of children entering first grade to obtain immunization against smallpox diphtheria tetanus whooping cough and polio, fill a physician certified form, and present a birth certificate at August registration. A 1960-61 schedule will be issued mid August.
J W White of Monahans was injured when his car collided with an Odessa truck at Main and Sealy Streets at 9 10 this morning. He was taken to Ward Memorial Hospital.
Local Civil Air Patrol seeks to form a Monahans unit and invites any interested person to attend a 7:30 p m meeting at the city airport. The only requirement is a genuine interest in flying.
Monahans-Wickett Independent School District Superintendent Wesley Martin asks residents to help determine the anticipated enrollment for 61. Families with children or those aware of families moving to Monahans since June 1, 1960 should notify the office or call WI 3-2372. The count will guide teacher staffing for the coming year.
Kenneth G Braddy son of Mr and Mrs Clovis Brandy will attend the Lambda Chi Alpha golden anniversary convention in Cincinnati August 21 24 representing his North Texas State College chapter Notables expected include former President Harry Truman and General James H Doolittle who will receive achievement awards from the fraternity
Monahans Pony League All Stars face Pecos in the first game of a double elimination tourney. Other area teams Crane and Kermit play at Crane. Tonight’s schedule aims to ensure each team hosts at least one game. Awards crowned after Thursday’s games include MVP O C Ward and best pitcher Alberto Garcia. top batter David McPeak. The district tourney starts July 25 in Abilene.
Judge J H Starley in 143rd District Court will decide Thursday on a suit by A Bradford against the City of Monahans and its officials to prohibit a proposed no parking zone on the west side of Betty Street between 3rd and 4th. Bradford sought clarity to plan a driveway, noting costs and council action shifting the line to move a left turn lane.
Ward County Republican Chairman Louis Pinkerton says the GOP is not discouraged about carrying Texas this fall. He notes Lyndon Johnson’s nomination and defection may alienate conservative Texans, and cites platform issues as potential turning points. He and Mrs. Pinkerton attended a Kermit meeting to map fall strategy.
O. M. Adams will complete 35 years with Gulf Oil Corporation on July 21. He is a production foreman in the Monahans Area. Adams joined Gulf as a derrickman in Smackover, Arkansas, on July 21, 1925, and has served in roles from roustabout to lease pumper.
The contest ends with Who's Who rising to a $50 value after a week of near misses. New clues in today’s and prior columns promise easier identification this time. You could be the winner.
William C. Newman national director of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and El Paso civic leader speaks at the Monahans Jaycees meeting. Reports on jacket sales carnival and flag sales. New 50 star flags arrived and will be distributed. Andrews Jaycees member to visit for carnival tips.
Members of the Arrowhead District Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cliff's No. 1 to handle regular business and introduce the new district executive John Fanning of Kermit, announced by district chairman O. G. Rudy of Monahans.
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