Blind man repairs boat engines in Concord shop
Ray Atkins, totally blind for years, repairs two to three two cycle outboard engines daily at Western Marine in Concord. After losing sight he trained at the California Orientation Center and redesigned his tools, using braille markings and an oscillator device to test coils and condensers as he reconditions pistons, driveshafts, and magnetos.
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Concord
Calif
Ray Atkins
Atkins
Western Marine
Concord Boat Sales and Service
California
Strument
Gensler Honor Roll Names Highlight Four Grades
The final six weeks honor roll at Gensler Elementary lists fourth grade students Gail Dorsett and Merry Coble with all A's. Fifth grade honorees Connie Dearman Gene Wheeler Elaine Finley and George Reamy also earned all A's. Sixth grade recipient Rita Luckie achieved all A's. Cotton tops all fibers in use.
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Gensler Elementary School
Gail Dorsett
Merry Coble
Connie Dearman
Gene Wheeler
Elaine Finley
George Reamy
Rita Luckie
Congressman's Taxicab Reporting Bill Aims to Curb Crime
West Texas residents hear from Richard C. White about H. Con. Res. 633 a nonbinding measure urging local taxi and service vehicle drivers to relay suspicious activity to police. He cites Kansas City pilots of Operation Blockade and says the plan would augment existing law enforcement without creating a new agency. The proposal is before the House Judiciary Committee.
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America
Congress
Kansas City Police Department
House Judiciary Committee
West
Texas
Census Counts 405 Negro Residents In Monahang
The Citizens Improvement League with the Chamber of Commerce reports 405 Negro residents in Monahang. Northside plans a June 18 celebration at Alberta Allen Park with a free barbecue, entertainment, and speeches led by Rev. White of Kerwede as guest speaker.
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Citizens Improvement League
Chamber of Commerce
Monahang
Northside
Alberta Allen Park
Rev. White of
Kerwede
Chiropractors to Attend Texas Convention in Houston
Three Monahans chiropractors Dr. William L. Fausett Dr. C. Martin and Dr. Teddy J. Whitmire are among about 700 Texas chiropractors headed to the Texas State Chiropractic Association convention in Houston June 9 to 11. Main speakers include House Speaker Ben Barnes and educators Dr. Earl A. Rich and F. Maynard Lipe. The meeting features a superior journalism award for outstanding community service and will name the outstanding chiropractor of the year.
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Monahans
William L. Fausett
C. Martin
Teddy J.whitmire
Texas
Texas State Chiropractic Association
Houston
Ben Barnes
House of Representatives
Earl A. Rich
Lincoln Chiropractic College
Indianapolis
Indiana
F. Maynard Lipe
American Society of Chiropractic
Los Angeles College of Chiropractic
Suniga Earns Cleaning Award
Andrews P. Suniga of City Cleaners earned the Spotting and Finishing Award from Drycleaning World. The honor recognized his perfect removal of a difficult Mystery Spot on a swatch affixed to a magazine page tested against 32 000 readers. The award sits prominently in his store.
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Andrews P. Suniga
City Cleaners
Suniga
Andrews Suniga City Cleaners
Mrs Avent Milam and Family Visit Uvalde Del Rio and Austin
Mrs W R Avent, Mrs James Milam and their daughter Jan ell returned Thursday from visiting Mrs Avents sister and husband Mayor and Mrs Mel vin Rowland of Uvalde. From there they went to Del Rio and Austin.
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W. R. Avent
James Milam
Janell
Congress bill seeks nationwide cooperative safety measures
A voice expresses willingness to cooperate on a bill to make the country safer. The speaker hopes Congress approves the measure to enable cooperative programs across the nation benefiting and protecting citizens.
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Ups
Congress
Sandy 4-Hers Held Hayride and Trail Ride to Park Ranch
The Sandy 4-Hers enjoyed a Thursday hayride to Pyote Park with sack lunches and games led by Hannah Harrison and Bill Welch who provided and drove the truck. A 15 mile round trip trail ride to Rebecca Estes Ranch followed, with another sack lunch and return home. The teen babysitting group presented a skit for Home Demonstration Club, showing the Right and Wrong ways to babysit with speakers and narrators. State Roundup attendees are listed, and a Rally Day date will be set after Roundup. A 4 H hint closes the report.
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Pyote Park
Hannah Harrison
Bill Welch
Pat Patterson
Dora Winkler
Sue Lyons
Rebecca Estes
Cherri Middlebrooks
Rebecca Speer
Lisa Seale
Susan Pierce
Susan Seale
D’lyla Kirby
Rosemary Marler
Mrs. Kirby
Rickey Pierce
Mark Anthony
Belinda Lamothe
Jaylie Longbotham
Tommy Harrison
Ronald Bore
SGT. ROBERT KEESE NOW IN VIET NAM
Army Sgt. Robert G. Keese assigned to the 22nd Chemical Company in Vietnam as of May 20. He entered the Army in 1960, last stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, and is a 1957 Monahans High School graduate. His wife Ellie and parents Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Keese reside in Marahans.
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U. A. Army
Viet Nam
Robert G. Keese
Ellie
Cecil Keese
Marahans
22Nd Chemical Company
Vietnam
Keese
Fort Hood
Texas
Monahans High School
TV Religion School Returns On KMID-TV Schedule
KMID-TV Channel 2 will air the TV Religion School for the fourth year. The summer block runs 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. from June 16 to July 1. Two sections target all ages with Sister De Porres presenting New Life in Christ for elementary students and Sister Marie guiding teens and adults with Christians Witnesses in Exodus.
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TV Religion School
Kmid-Tv
Channel 2
Sister de Porres
Sister Marie
Summer golf text from Dallas and San Antonio tourney notes
Johnny Beb Sprinkin returns from University of Dallas for summer practice ahead of the Texas Amateur tourney at Pecan Valley San Antonio. Reports include 38 by Milt Benham, Keith Burkhart’s 47, and family notes on the Sterling Price move to Houston. Jaycee tourney qualifying set for June 9 with Senior Junior and PeeWee divisions.
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Johnny
Beb" Sprinkin
University of Dallas
Texas
Pecan Valley
San Antonio
Milt Benham
Paul Randolph
Ace" Knox
Keith Burkhart
Keith
Big Brother
Mike
Ricky Coo
Community notes urge progress after fundraising questions
Charley Roberts fund raises tax concerns while Operation Sparkle restarts as two year plan. Monahans residents praise last year’s cleanup and push to keep progress. Little League season opens with busy fields and calls for support. Jaycee Junior Championship invites golfers to compete toward a national playoff.
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Monahans
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