Sargeant Holt Wounded in Viet Nam Combat
Mrs. Neda Holt of Pyote received word from the Department of Defense that her son, M Sgt Wilbert D Holt, was wounded in action in Viet Nam on June 8. Holt, a combat veteran of World War II, Korea and Viet Nam, was struck in the chest and abdomen by hostile weapons as reports on his condition continued to come from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neda Holt
Pyote
Wilbert D. Holt
Viet Nam
Department of Defense
Holt
Washington
Korea
Weather Folklore and Predictors Forecast Rain
In this column residents read signs to predict rain using corns on feet snails and even thousand legged worms. The piece notes many readers rely on these quirky indicators while comparing them to professional weathermen. It references varied regional beliefs and hints at further discussion on page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Roberts
Texas
Jury Finds For Hunt Thursday in Civil Court
The 143rd District Court wrapup reports one case tried before a jury with a verdict for plaintiff E. R. Hunt against Border Road Construction. Of a list of cases, four remained untaken care of, while others were settled or already resolved during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
143Rd District Court
E. R. Hunt
City Council Eyes Pest Control Bid and Land Deals
City Council will open bids this afternoon for pest control work and may award the contract. The meeting notes a 15 year service pin for R. L. Bingham, an open city owned hangar and land in Hutchings Third Sub-Division, plus discussions on a tax attorney contract and a re platting request for Nancye Sub-Division Lots 1-4 Block 3 and all of Block 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Bingham
Hutchings
Nancye
Monahans Student and Teacher Attend Texas Nuclear Symposium
Monahans High School student Russell Martin and teacher Irvin Cheatham were chosen to attend the Sixth Texas Nuclear Science Symposium at the University of Texas in Austin June 12 15 under sponsorship by Texas Electric Service Company and the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation. About 500 students and teachers from across the state will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans High School
University of Texas
Texas Electric Service Company
Roland Maxwell
Austin
Rusell Martin
Harry
Irvin Cheatham
Ure
Dents
Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation
Texas
Maxwell
General Atomic Division
General Dynamics Corporation
San Diego
California
Weather Plays Repeat Performance In Ward
High winds and heavy rain hit Monahans with multiple incidents of damage. Trees uprooted on South Betty and South Main, windows broken at Lipham's Service Station, a carport and concession stand roof blown, and a 100 mph wind event damaging more trees. Rainfall near one inch locally, heavier west and north of town. Morahas oil precipitation totals reach 7.02 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
South Betty
South Main
Lipham
West Fourth Street
Old Grey Mule Saloon Receives Historic Landmark Tag
The Old Grey Mule Saloon in Fort Stockton is designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. Texas State Historical Survey Committee head John Ben Sheppard announces the plate will be installed beside an existing medallion. Fort Stockton’s James Kerr chairs Pecos County Historical Group. inscription notes the 1880s build and its roles as a cowboy hangout, hotel guest venue, later a store and post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Stockton
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
John Ben Sheppard
Odessa
James Kerr
Pecos
Old Fort Stockton
Newcomers List with Names and Addresses
New residents include George Flores 908 E Sealy Harold James 109 E 17th E J Hess 1604 S James Jerry Hardesty 1102 S Ike Donnie Findley 908 N Carol Tom Quisenberry 240942 W Fourth Ralph A Nicholson 1504 S Gail Don McCoy Farr Adda John Chapin 505 N Alice Darla Leatherwood 506 S Kenneth Ray T Johnson 1307 S Ike W W Petty 1701 S Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Flores
E. Sealy
Harold James
E. 17Th
E. J. Hess
S. James
Jerry Hardesty
S. Ike
Donnie Findley
N. Carol
Tom Quisenberry
W. Fourth
Ralph A. Nicholson
S. Gail
Don McCoy
Farr Adda
John Chapin
N. Alice
Darla Leatherwood
S. Kenneth
Ray T. Johnson
W. W. Petty
S. Calvin
Bus Services Still Good Despite Bus Disruptions
Mrs James mother of a passenger said inquiries show only four of thirteen Greyhound buses operate daily due to a strike in the Western Division. She noted that travelers can still be routed to destinations nationwide from this station despite temporary discontinuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greyhound Bus Lines
James’ Lamothe
Bids Sought for Rehab at West Texas Children's Home
Bids will be received until 2 p.m. June 28 for rehabilitating existing buildings at the West Texas Children's Home located at the old Pyote Air Force Base. Send bids to the State Building Commission in Austin. Plans and details available from Peters and Fields Architects in Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
Pyote Air Force Base
State Building Commission
Sam Houston State
Austin
Texas
Peters and Fields
East 8Th Street
Odessa
Southwestern Bell Promotes Young. Don Williams Named Manager Here
Don Williams is named manager at Monahans Grandfalls Pyote Kermit Wink Rankin Iraan and McCamey overseeing commercial and business office operations. He succeeds Ben Young who becomes Odessa manager. Williams began as a lineman in 1957 and rose through Midland Lubbock Borger and other offices before the current posting. Grandfalls starts its summer classes with Title I funds offering English and social adjustment help and reading emphasis for grades pre K to eight with no enrollment charge and bus transportation for eligible students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandfalls
Grandfalls Royalty
Elna Jo Brandenburg
Don Williams
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Midland
Ben Young
Odessa
Williams
Monahans
Pyote
Kermit, Wink, Rankin, Iraan and
McCamey
Publc
Lubbock
Borger
Midland Business Office
Young
The
Telephone
Alone
Snyd Amarillo
Monahans Boys Club begs volunteers to curb delinquency
The Monahans Boys Club faces a funding and volunteer shortfall four years after opening. It serves youths from challenging homes not reached by mainstream youth, needing about $500 monthly plus supplies and equipment. Local residents are urged to volunteer time and donate books, games, and furnishings to sustain the club and invest in tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Monahans’ Boys Club
Monahans Boys Club
Community Chest
United Fund
Mona
Mixe Neves
Jackie Hayes
Terry Portwood
Meuhans
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By A. G. Adair
Charley Crites
Charley
Crites
Hunt
Russell Martin
Tesco
J. C. Newland
Martin
Cheatham
Morahaas
WTCH
Southwestern Bell
Snyder
Jack Cox
Bob Avary
1201 South
America
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