Monahans Wickett ISD hires seven teachers and backs Tatom addition
At the regular board meeting the Monahans Wickett Independent School District approved seven new teachers for the 1959 60 year and authorized construction of two extra rooms for Tatom Elementary School. The district also accepted resignations, reviewed the 1959 60 budget, and approved a renovation maintenance plan costing 18745 dollars 23.
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Tatom
Monahans- Wickett Independent School District
Deolece Parmelee
University of Mississippi
W. T. Baggett
Texas Western College
Gail Huling
Oklahoma State University
Mary Katherine Cox
Sul Ross State College
Mary Bartlett
North Texas State College
Hazel Hanson
Texas Christian University
Tommye Miller
Gené Tone
Theone Callender
Edwards
Grace Shuck
Monahans Motor Company
Browne and Middleton
Browne
Gensler
Edwards and Middleton
Jim Ape To Run Again In Terrapin Derby On July Fourth
Entries open for the Ward County Terrapin Derby sponsored by Christ the King Church Monahans. A minimum $5 fee sends a terrapin to the post at 5 PM July 4 at the County Cow Palace with winner earning $50 and a loving cup. Jim Ape of Monahans News is a strong entrant.
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Jim Ape
Christ the King Catholic Church of
Rites Held for Grandfalls Girl Patricia Lynn Gregory
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Patricia Lynn Gregory three who died of pneumonia. She was three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Rex Gregory of Grandfalls. Burial followed at Grandfalls with Rev Jim Brown and Rev Bill Rymes officiating. Patricia born April 11 1956 is survived by her parents two brothers Harold and Joe Rex Jr paternal grandparents Harold Gregory Waco and maternal grandparents Edgar D Brown McCamey.
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Patricia Lynn Gregory
Joe Rex Gregory
Grandfalls
Royalty Baptist Church
Jim Brown
Bill Rymes
First Baptist Church of
Patricia
Ward Memorial Hospital
Edgar Harold
Joe Rex Gregory Jr
Harold Gregory
Waco
Edgar D. Brown
McCamey
William F. Adams Named Representative for National Firm
William F. Adams of 902 South Dwight has been named a registered representative of Waddell & Reed Inc a national distributor of United Funds Inc The Kansas City headquarters announced Adams has four years in real estate prior business ownership and ten years with Arm nel Co in Fort Worth He is a member of the Monahans Masonic Lodge and Waddell Reed offices span 47 states Hawaii and Puerto Rico United Funds boasts over 195000 shareholders and net assets above 625 million
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Adams
South Dwight
Waddell & Reed, Inc
United Funds, Inc
Kansas City
Adams
Arm- Nel & Co
Fort Worth
Monahans Masonic Lodge
Winton Family Visits Beaumont Friends in Lawnsdale
Mr and Mrs Hoypt P Winton and Carol along with Mrs Tom Eastland and children return from Beaumont where they visited Mr and Mrs Leon Green. Mrs Green is the former Miss Juanita Winton.
Merchants Urged to Verify Stamp Books Before Redemption
Monahans Trade and Commerce Association members were cautioned to ensure stamp books are signed by customer and merchant and complete before credit. President John Wheeler said the five month stamp program is successful beyond expectations with sixty five merchants now members, up from the original enrollment.
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Monahans Trade and Commerce Association
John Wheeler
Association
Joan Barton Wins Top 4-H Club Work Award
Joan Barton, a Southwestern University junior, wins the top award for 4-H club work and will attend the 29th National 4-H Conference in Washington. She began 4-H at age 10, compiled a decade of records, and shares the honor with three other Texas youths. Her trip includes a Dallas luncheon, viewing the National 4-H Conference building dedication, and an educational tour with 2,000 4-Hers from 49 states and Puerto Rico.
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Joan Barton
Washington, D. C
Dallas
Joan
Texas
Midland
Statler-Hilton
Washington
Eisenhower
Puerto Rico
J. T. Rutherford
Southwestern University
Georgetown
National Congress
Chicago
THCA
Sandhills Park Association Seeks Community Support
Ward County residents are urged to renew financial support for Sandhills Park through five membership levels from $5 to $250 annually. Perks include car stickers redeemable for free gate access on Saturdays Sundays and holidays, with life memberships at $500 or more. State funds cover only a minimum. memberships fund operations amid growing park popularity.
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Ward County
Sandhills Park Association
Memo
Monahans Sandhills State Park
Sandhills Park
Public Works Offices Move Within City Buildings
The Office of the Superintendent of Public Works moved from City Hall to the former police department space at 114 W. Second. Jack Forga said permits and calls will still be handled at City Hall as the department remodel adds a records room a map room and a main office.
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Superintendent of Public Works
City Hall
Police Department
Jack Forga
W. Second
Pattillo Entering State Road-E-O Contests This Week
Jim Pattillo, runner up in the district Jaycee Road-E-O contests at Pecos, will compete for state honors in Stephenville Friday and Saturday against 63 winners from 18 districts. One Texas winner advances to the national competition in Washington DC in August with scholarships from 2000 to 1000 dollars. Pattillo departs with sponsor Claude Edgin for the event, which includes registration, written and driving tests, and an awards banquet.
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Jim Pattillo
Pecos
Stephenville
Texas
Washington, D. C
Jim
Claude Edgin
Jaycee
Esther Marin Fund Surpasses Goal With $573.60 Raised
The Esther Marin Fund has grown to 573.60 by last Tuesday surpassing its initial target. Donors cite helping the family after Esther's operation and contributions continue from many locals including Danny Soria Manuel Molina and others as listed at the News office.
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Esther Marin
Esther
Danny Soria
Manuel Molina
David Martinez, Jr
Juan Masa
Maggie Jaquez
Enriqueta Talvera
Morales
Simon Palefox
Severa Jara
Tilo Contraras
Juan Arredondo
Fustaiia Jaquez
Cruz Jaquez
Vasquez
Juan Carranza
Rosendo Casellas, Jr
Falcon
Lucy Salazar
Field Day at Dyer Ranch Wednesday
A Range Field Day is planned for next Wednesday at 10 a m on the F I Dyer Ranch in Wickett. The event will identify grasses weeds and forbs with assistance from the Ward County 4 H Grass Judging Team and range specialist C W Cox of the Soil Conservation Service along with County Agent E J Harrison.
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Dyer
F. I. Dyer
Wickett
Ward
C. W. Cox
Soil Conservation Service
E. J. Harrison
City Pool to Open Saturday Amid Summer Hours
City Swimming Pool opens Saturday at 1 p m with planned summer schedule from Tuesday to Saturday 1 to 7 p m and Sunday 2 to 6 p m closed Mondays Lifeguards include Stanley Smith Mike Hammond and Lang Kin sey Swimming lessons will be offered at a date to be announced Admission is 20 cents for students and 35 cents for adults.
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City Swimming
Stanley Smith
Smith
Mike Hammond
Lang Kinsey
Still Seeking Pro Manager For Country Club
Monahans Country Club seeks a pro manager. President Dave Sudderth said Gidd Faircloth of Winkler Country Club accepted the job a week ago but was persuaded to stay there. Sudderth noted several area men show interest and that applications are being accepted from all interested parties. The board aims to hire someone who will perform well.
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Monahans Country Club
Dave Sudderth
Gidd Faircloth
Winkler Country Club
Winkler
Sudderth
40 New Members Enlisted In Jaycee Drive At Monahans
The Monahans Junior Chamber of Commerce reports nearly complete success in a Jaycee membership drive. Claude Edgin says 42 members forming three teams submitted 40 applications. Jack Grant led the top team, while Frank James and Richard Baggett teams fund the kickoff breakfast for losing in the drive.
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Monahans Junior Chamber of Commerce
Claude Edgin
Jack Grant
Frank James
Richard Baggett
Where to Find It Society Pages and More
A brief guide to sections in the newspaper listing Society Pages 2 3 and 6, Sports Page 4 Theaters and TV Page 4 and Classified Page 5 with page identifiers and coverage areas.
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Society
County news covers hospital contract suit and repairs
Commissioners Court orders suit against Butler and Kimmel of Lubbock and Warner Construction of San Angelo for alleged air conditioning failures at Ward County Hospital. A new compressor is to be installed while evaporative systems are repaired. Contingent actions include condemnation for land for I 20 Highway 80 interchange and staff changes at Pyote pool. A hospital policy clarification meeting is planned to improve doctor patient relations.
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Commissioners Court
Butler and Kimmel
Architects
Lubbock
Warner Construction Company of
San Angelo
Ward County Hospital
Monahans
Robert Stovall
Pyote
Lee Moor
Helen White
Precinct 4
Lewis Lee
Dorothy Oliver
Alline Lee
A. Woody
Toon Estes
Hospital Board
Park Concession Adds Authentic 1901 Oldsmobile Ride
Monahans Sandhills State Park concession operator ordered The Car With The Backward Look, an authentic reproduction of the 1901 Oldsmobile, for rides between the park saloon and the Merry Ol Olds museum. The vehicle, noted in the Wall Street Journal as a sassy new motorcar, runs 35 mph and delivers about 65 mpg with a two forward one reverse gear. Park director Robert G. Larson says it is one of several new visitor attractions planned as attendance rises.
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Monahans Sandhills State Park
Wall Street Journal
Teddy Roosevelt
Robert G. Larson
Monahans Sandhills Park
Prentis E. Burnham Dies at Ward Memorial
Prentis Earl Burnham, 40, of Wickett, died this morning at 2:40 at Ward Memorial Hospital after last night’s collapse. Born March 6, 1919 in Louisiana, he married Leola Dantin on February 22, 1941. A Gulf pumper, WWII veteran, he lived in Wickett 14 years and belonged to First Baptist Church. Survived by wife, two sons Clifford Harvey and Gary Dale, parents Spergan and wife, and siblings. Burial arrangements at Barnes Funeral Home pending.
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Prentis Earl Burnham
Spergan Burnham
Barnes Funeral Home
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The
Texas Federated Women's Clubs
Public Works
Public Works Department
Country Club
Estes
Charles Young
Ackages
Prentis E. Burnham
Ward Memorial
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