Local Hometown Notes Highlight People and Programs
Dr. Tommy Longbotham praises Mildred Dixon a friendly dental receptionist. A bridal custom and rain wish evoke small town charm as the Chamber promotes a sales training book. Ward County offers a vocational nursing program with July 1, 1964 start. applications now at Ward Memorial Hospital.
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Tommy Longbotham
Mildred Dixon
Tommy
Mildred
Ward
Ward Memorial Hospital
Geneva Scott
C. A. Woody
Scott
Mrs H M McCain Recovering After Pecos Valley Crash
A one car crash three miles west of Pecos at 3 p m injures Mr and Mrs Harrison M McCain of Monahans. The car overturned and a dust cloud delayed patrol cross. Mrs McCain was treated then moved to Ward Memorial Hospital and later reported in satisfactory condition.
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Pecos
Harrison M. McCain
Monahans
McCain
California
Truitt Holley
Reeves County Hospital
Ward Memorial Hospital
Three Ward County Teachers to Attend Petroleum Workshop
Three Ward County teachers Donald Adair Doug Huckaby and Meade Shirey have been selected to attend the seventh annual Petroleum Workshop for Educators at the University of Houston June 2 to 19. All expenses including travel are paid by the Oil Information Committee of the Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association. The program aims to broaden understanding of oil and gas and their industrial significance with lectures workshops and graduate credit upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward County
University of Houston
Donald Adair
Doug Huckaby
Grandfalls Royalty
Meade Shirey
Pyote
Oil Information Committe
Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
Bob Orr
Texas
Southwest
Attention Parents About Newsboy Distribution Timing
The News asks parents of all newsboys to cooperate as school ends. Papers will be ready near 10 o'clock with plenty for all. Please do not come before 9 45 to avoid crowding and traffic hazards.
District Court Opens for June Term in 143rd Court
The June term of the 143rd District Court opens with Virginia Crowson versus E L Hawkins at the top of the docket. The petit jury reports at 9 20 and a new grand jury is sworn at 10. Seventeen of twenty eight cases were settled or postponed after a pre trial conference. Next cases are Carman versus BJ Service and McMahon versus Travelers Insurance.
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143Rd District
G D Weed Accident Fatality At South Betty and Stockton
A motorcycle rider Garey Don Weed 21 died in a collision with a Jordan Moving and Storage truck at the South Betty and South Stockton intersection Saturday afternoon. The truck driver Robert E Jackson was uninjured. Report notes continued on page five.
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South Betty
South Stockton Eary
Garey Don Weed
Weed
Robert E. Jackson
Jordan
Jackson
Hellinghausen Captures 17th Invitational Golf Title
Bob Hellinghausen shot an even par 70 to win the 17th annual Invitational Golf Tournament at Monahans Country Club on Sunday. He edged rival B Cook who finished with 72 as overcast, cool conditions prevailed and a large field of area golfers watched. Complete list of winners appeared Thursday.
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Bob Hellinghausen
Monahans
Monahans Country Club
B. Cook
Tuesday Rites For M. Tarin
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Grandfalls Baptist Mission for Matias Tarin 74 of Grandfalls who died Sunday at about 6 a.m. at his home. Patricia Valasca will officiate with interment in Grandfalls cemetery. Survivors include the widow of Grandfalls.
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Grandfalls Baptist Mission
Matias Tarin
Grandfalls
Patricia Valasca
Graduating Seniors Receive Diplomas at Friday Commencement
The local high school celebrated its largest class as 107 graduates received diplomas Friday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Two seniors still completing work are expected to finish in summer or next year. Superintendent George Callender introduced Dr. James H. Jauncey who urged graduates to seize the day and shape their own futures through education and hard work.
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Dixie Davis
Ivy
Freda Dendy
Brenda Pack
Susan Reeves
Carol Winton
Peggy Bellamy
Richard Russell
George Callender
James H. Jauncey
First Christian Church of
Ell Paso
Jauncey
Little League To Present Awards At Season Opener
Several awards will be presented to adult workers in Little League this evening at 7 45 at Park No 2. The ceremonies precede the opening game of the season between the Yankers and the Tigers. The public is urged to attend the games.
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Little League
Park No. 2
Yankers
Tigers
Primary voting places for June 6 runoffs announced
Democratic and Republican primaries set for Saturday with polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters should check poll tax receipts to determine precinct. consolidated GOP locations include Monahans City Hall and Grandfalls Church of Christ among others.
Work-a-Rama Registers Youth Of Varied Ages
Monahans Jaycees sponsors a summer Work-a-Rama to place students ages 14 to 21 in jobs. Most are 16 to 18 and seek roles in typing, shorthand, filing, reception, baby sitting, soda fountains, grocers or general labor. Employers’ cooperation is needed. leaders appeal to Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis. Applicant list includes Ann Kelley, Joe Kelley, Rita Wilson, Kila Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans Jaycees
T. E. Kelsay
Jaycees
Kelsay
Monahans
Stu
Ann Kelley
Joe Kelley
Rita Wilson
Kila Smith
Thomas Swindle
Jimmy Rollins
Brenda Pack
Carol Winton
Warren R. Jolley
Dannie Mesa
Sherry Cutrell
Mary
Rev Ray Baker Assigned to Putman City Methodist Church
Rev. H. Ray Baker received his appointment to Putman City Methodist Church in Oklahoma City from Bishop Angie Smith. He transfers from First Methodist Church and the New Mexico Conference to lead the 1800 member congregation with 600 in Sunday School and 250 in the Youth Department. The Baker family attended commencement and will move into the new parsonage at 5619 NW 41st Street.
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H. Ray Baker
Oklahoma
Angie Smith
First Methodist Church
New Mexico
Baker
Putman City Methodist Church
Oklahoma City
Lloyd Peters
Putman Church
Carl Clement
Monahans Church
Teresa Baker
Muskogee
O. J. Evanson
NW 41St Street
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Onceptround
A. G. Adair
Cracky
Chamber of Commerce
Thaleco
R. T. Wilson
Kolum
Ora Reece
Odessa
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
H.M. McCain
District Court
G.D. Weed
Hellinghausen
M. Tarin
Weems Dykes
First Christian Church
P. O. Richey
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Boys’ Club
Jack Grant
Kinney
Grant
Barstow
Mary Briggs
Jack Stoneback
Jack Carroll
Sudderth School
Allan Booth
M. B. Murray
Pyote School
W. E. Bearden
Royalty Girl Scout Hut
E. H. Cox
Wickett School
F. E. Parker
Bawcom Home
Jack Bawcom
GOP
Monahans City Hall
E. M. Feaster
T. C. Harrison
Church of Christ
Wickett
W. A. Neal
Walter Harwell
Country Club
Harwell
Ray Baker
Oklahoma City Church
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