Honest seven year old returns 13c found at park saloon
Carl McMillan, seven, found 13c hidden in a kerosene lamp package at Sandhills State Park’s Section House Saloon. He tried to return it after paying for the lamp, and though told finders keepers, his honesty impressed Mrs Faye Jaynes as he left still unsure about the find.
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Carl McMillan
James McMillan
Carl
Section House
Sandhills State Park
Leland Jaynes
Faye Jaynes
News agency to reorganize carrier routes this summer
The newspaper informs subscribers of a plan to untangle tangled carrier routes. Over the past five to six years routes have overlapped with multiple papers delivered in same blocks. Deliveries will continue under the present setup through July 2, with a new system starting July 6.
Grandfalls Opens New Pool and Water System Details
City Manager Walter Harwell announced a formal opening for the Alberta Allen Park pool at 2 p.m. Friday June 19 with a watermelon cutting later that day. Water supplied from a new system, a 1950 GPM well near Pyote, will power an 211000 gallon tank and booster station, with pressurized mains extending several miles to ensure constant supply.
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V. C. Phillips
Grandfalls
Walter Harwell
Alberta Allen Park
Harwell
George Bentley
Pyote Highway
W. C. Phillips
Monahans Chamber Wins Certificate of Merit
The Texas Manufacturers Association awarded the Monahans Chamber of Commerce a Certificate of Merit for observing Industrial Week. The observance included plant tours on April 6 and an industry-promotion dinner at the Cow Palace with Henry W. Clark as principal speaker.
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The
Texas Manufacturers Association
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Cow Palace
Henry W. Clark
Texas Industrial Commission
Mrs Fawcus Named Resident Manager of Garden Apartments
Mrs Robby Fawcus has been named resident manager of Garden Apartments at Fourth and Gary Street. She plans to move into the office apartment soon and can be reached at WI 3 2358 or WI 3 3882. Four of 25 apartments are leased and one tenant has moved in as the complex nears completion.
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Robby Fawcus
Garden Apartments
Fourth
Gary Street
Bumper Strips At Chamber
Monahans Chamber of Commerce offers bumper strips featuring Monahans Sandhills Park and Museum. Manager R T Wilson invites residents planning trips to pick up strips to advertise Monahans nationwide. Even short trips merit displaying the strip on cars.
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Monahans
Auction Day Customer Participation Plan Launches Friday
A unique promotion invites shoppers to convert spending into auction money with every dollar spent. Participating merchants will donate items for a July 3 giant public auction at the National Bank Annex, with prizes including a TV set, record player, grill, and small appliances.
Health Officials Warn on Diphtheria Dip Immunization
Ward County Health Officer Dr. Fred Prout urged all unvaccinated individuals to update diphtheria shots after five Pecos cases in recent days. No Ward County cases have been reported to date.
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Fred Prout
Ward County
Pecos
Deadline Near for Mystery Jaycee Contest in Monahans
Entrants must postmark by Friday June 19 to enter the Mystery Jaycee contest. Cash prizes await the person who correctly guesses the pre-selected young man who has agreed to join the club. Clues and data are in an advertisement elsewhere in the issue.
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Jaycee
Monahans
Sandblast Fiesta At Country Club Annual Member Guest Tourney
The Sandblast Fiesta, a two day member guest golf tournament at the local Country Club, features 18 hole low ball play on handicap with a $15 team entry. Events include a hold-in-one contest, practice rounds, swimming, a Saturday dance, Sunday buffet, breakfast, long driving, and awards at 8 p.m. with entertainment for ladies.
Football Coaches All America Game Set in Buffalo
The East All-Stars meet the West in the annual Football Coaches All-America game in Buffalo, New York on June 27. ABC will televise the matchup as listed by Charlie McNabb.
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Buffalo
N. Y
ABC
Charlie McNabb
Grandfalls Royalty voters set ballot on public kindergarten
Gralls Royalty residents will vote Saturday on establishing and maintaining a public kindergarten within the school system. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Grand Falls High School and the Royalty Girl Scout Hut. The measure defines kindergarten as training children under scholastic age down to five years.
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Grandfalls-Royalty
Grandfalls
Royalty
Texas
July 4 Fireworks Show Planned by Monahans Chamber
Plans for the annual July 4 fireworks display are nearly firmed up by the Monahans Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held at Sandhills State Park on the evening of July 4. Watch for more details.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Sandhills State Par
Antique Auction This Weekend At Cow Palace
Ward County antique sale at the Cow Palace features items from an old medicine chest to a complete blacksmith shop. Auction hours are 1 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday then 1 p.m. Sunday until sold. Listing of items appears elsewhere in the issue.
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Cow Palace
Ward County Coliseum
Grandfalls Highway
Joe Farr
Nearly 10 000 Visit Sandhills Park in May
A total of 9 840 visitors toured Sandhills Park in May according to Park Manager J A Jaynes. The peak day was May 3 with 975 visitors recorded.
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Sandhills
Sandhills Park
J. A. Jaynes
Revival at Church of God of Prophecy in June
The Church of God of Prophecy at 814 N. Carol announces a revival from June 21 to June 27 with 7:30 p.m. services daily. Evangelist Rev. H. M. Biggers, state observer, will preach. He has 30 years in ministry and 21 years as state overseer across Mississippi, Louisiana, Oregon, Oklahoma and east and west Texas. The church invites the public for nightly services and special singing.
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Church of God of Prophesy
N. Carol
H. M. Biggers
Mississippi
Louisiana
Oregon
Oklahoma
Texas
Short-Lived RR Strike Ends By Injunction
Monahans missed service on two Texas and Pacific passenger trains and 10 freights Monday after an unexpected 6 am strike by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Monahans-N Lovington service remained uninterrupted on the T and P line, with lines including Katy Southern Pacific Santa Fe and I&GN affected. Services resumed Tuesday after Federal court injunctions, with hearings set for next week.
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Texas and Pacific
Brotherhood of Railway
Texas and New Mexico
Monahans
Lovington
T&p
T. R. Higginbotham
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Vance
Grandfalls Water Works
Phillips
Chamber OF Commerce
Fawcus
Glenn Ratliff
Bill Pearson
Pearson Park
Ratliff
Pearson
Connie Bean
Jack Sharp
First Presbyterian
Fred Ryle
L. B. Stevenson, Sr
Bill Pearson, Jr
Bob Orr
National Bank
George Baker
Deys
Asher Furniture
Sumner's
Sumner's Food Market
Massey-Reamy Meats
First National Bank
Claude's Flowers
Village Food Market
Popular Dry Goods
Moore's Tire and Supply
Earl's Furniture
Sear-Roebuck Co
C. R. Anthony Co
J. M. McDonald Co
Cone Jewelry
Bowman's Toyland
Andy's Food Store
Fair Department Store
Farr's Super Market
Tubb-Watt Co
Family Shoe Store
Pink
Gralls
Church of God of Prophesy States Revival
Katy
San
Ta Fe and
I&gn
Monahans Rotary
Jaycees
Tom White
George Callender
Rotary Club
Floyd Langford
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