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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
2
Ward County remains the leader in drilling rigs with 20 in operation as of last Friday. Lea County New Mexico tops other areas with 45 rigs, while overall rig count shows five more in operation this May compared to last year.
Chief Patterson says reports of a city crime wave are exaggerated. Schools and churches reported minor vandalism and a small amount of money missing, but police find no evidence of a sustained spree and view incidents as end of school pranks by youths.
Lois Smith 85 mother of Mrs Sam Lowe died suddenly Tuesday at her Corpus Christi home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services were held today at Maxwell Dunn Chapel Corpus Christi. Services were held Tuesday in Harper for Mrs Henry Markwortt 74 who died after a short illness Saturday in a Fredericksburg hospital. She was mother of Mrs Albert Whetstone of Monahans, with one other daughter 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren surviving.
West Texas Press The Monahans News outlines its growth and development focus for the Great Southwest. Published Mondays and Thursdays at 107 West Second Street Monahans Ward County Texas 79756. It is entering as second class matter since February 26 1931 under the 1879 Act.
Monahans Jaycees call for nominations for the 1968 Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Boss. Nominations must be mailed to Monahans Jaycees Box 1293 by June 27. Last year George Snapp and Glenn Elrod received the DSA and Outstanding Boss respectively.
John Michael King will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree at Oregon State College commencement exercises tomorrow night. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Larry King of Monahans and plans to pursue a master's degree, enrolling in the summer session. he majored in applied mathematics.
City of Monahans reported 17445 in construction permits issued during May. Year to date total reaches 194866, up from 70785 a year ago. Four residential repairs and additions permits, one 2500 for a help-yourself service station, and one 12000 commercial permit for Community Center work totaled this month.
Civil District Court begins Monday with no trial orders yet. Clerk Jack Griggs says orders likely by today or tomorrow. Earlier this week, C. D. Newland of Ft. Stockton pled guilty to swindling with a worthless check, receiving a four year probated sentence after writing a $50 check to Furr Food Stores.
Principal Stanley Smith announced a 9 a.m. organizational meeting in the high school auditorium for students seeking enrollment in a six week summer session. Courses excluding remedial English depend on demand, with no fees this year. Elementary remedial reading was moved to the full term curriculum, eliminating a separate summer program.
Two lodges invite the public to an eight o clock Open House at 714 South Main. Color films highlight lodge programs including the Home for the Aged at Ennis and the Orphans Home at Corsicana. Deputy Grand Master P W M Clendon of Corsicana attends.
The city runs a summer recreation program for youths from June 9 to July 3 with six sports and over 100 expected participants. Director Bob Honeycutt leads, assisted by Jackie Browne and Ronnie Huckabee, with activities including golf, tumbling, table tennis, badminton, basketball, track, weights, exercise, and swimming at Hill Park on Fridays.
West Texas and southeast New Mexico residents are invited to a two day flea market in Monahans on Saturday and Sunday. A vacant lot near Courtesy Motors on Highway 18 South will host spaces for $3 each with proceeds over that kept by the seller. No official sponsor. event may expand if successful.
Abel Vargas was installed as president of the Monahans Evening Lions Club with Joe Borrego as first vice president Domingo Gonzales as secretary and Roger Rodrigues as treasurer. Board members elected include Ivy Valenzuela Rudy M Hernandez Alfred Franco and Henry Sanchez. Hal Adams, long-time Lions officer and director, spoke at the ceremony at El Charro Cafe.
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