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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
4
Pause at top of the backswing marks the next key act for a good golf shot. The pause helps shift gears, slow the backswing, and prevent body sway, building poised control for the downswing and impact. Miss Francis Knight, a book mobile librarian, is convalescing after a mumps attack.
A long analysis of golf scheduling shows top players often skip events despite rules. The PGA requires commitments but cannot compel play, creating clashes with sponsors and tournaments. Palmer and Player sit out Memphis Open illustrating limits of enforcement and the high costs of guaranteed fields.
Stockholders approved the boards plan for a new clubhouse, with old building to become locker rooms and a pro shop. The meeting covered improvements to the golf course and swimming pool, plus results from recent play and upcoming Pecos tournament.
Scout Troop 117 spends a week at Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch in the Davis Mountains. Twenty four boys travel from Monahans with adult leaders to swim ride shoot and earn merit badges while the group camps in the ranch area.
The article notes attempts to pay players for tournament participation via per‑tournament points and by raising prize money, but these methods did not increase turnout. Rich players ignored small incentives, while those who would have played anyway still received money, and boosting prizes further would burden sponsors. Also mentioned is Miss Sylvia Starling returning home from North Texas State College.
May 22 to May 25 records show various permits and moves: Bicknell and Lanier at 1503 South Bryan with 11800 dollars. Roger Ashford Inc at 111 East J with 5000. Wayne Long moves to 808 East B within city limits for 1650. May 23 J S Stoneback builds quail pen at 1003 South Bruce for 100. Bonnie Lumber adds to house at 200 North Franklin for 1700. G W Thurston builds tile block fence at 307 South Erie for 800. Luckie Construction at 1401 South James for 15000.
Teams listed lead with scores and standings across the league. White Sox and Yankees share a high run count, while Dodgers and Braves tie at nine. Cardinals trail with seven and Giants four, among other results and national standings updates.
Harvey F. Adams of Gulf Oil Corporation in Monahans completes fifteen years of service with the company. He has worked since 1946 as a connection man, bease pump er, well tester, and gas service man and will receive a service pin and certificate today.
A readable listing shows broadcast slots with cartoons and dramas from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM, featuring Rocky and His Friends, Donna Reed Show, Guestward Ho, World of Books, Harrigan and Son, and late night fare including Lawrence Welk Show and Walt Disney Presents along with specials like Pat Boone and Channel 9 Theatre.
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