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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
1
Ed Sumner carries a brand new broom to his sale at the Popular Department Store claiming deep discounts. Also noted, Mrs. Jerry LaGarde resigns from City offices to join the Texas Highway Department. The piece jokes about space race banter and rockets.
State Representative Gene Hendryx of Alpine spoke to the Monahans Rotary Club and a Chamber of Commerce meeting about the 58th Legislature. He cited its hard work, noted it passed several long-standing bills, and highlighted a constitutional amendment protecting the permanent school fund. He served on five major committees including State Affairs and Highways.
M F Moose Yeary will be installed as Rotary Club President at 7 30 p m Monday June 24 at Monahans Country Club. Incoming officers include R T Wilson vice president Mac Hudgins secretary and Oliver Wood and Bob Dickson as directors. Holdover directors S J Matthews and Roland Maxwell serve one more year. New directors begin a two year term with other officers serving one year.
The Ward County grand jury met in a special session Wednesday morning and returned an indictment against Brooks Estes for theft over $50. The report goes to Judge John F. Sutton, substituting for Judge J. H. Starley.
Curtis Ray Roberts, 22, a Midland Negro, was sentenced to life imprisonment by Gov. John Connally after a 1961 murder conviction for the June 1960 Pecos service station robbery and shooting. Attorney Murray J. Howze argued prejudiced jury claims. a companion got 99 years. Victim Kenny Richards was shot twice but survived and attends Baylor University.
Western Writers of America visited Sandhills State Park for a two hour gathering hosted by the Chamber of Commerce with barbecue and entertainment. About 50 writers and many local residents attended as the group’s Odessa meeting wrapped. Elmer Kelton of San Angelo Standard-Times presided and Thomas Thompson, author and co producer of the movie Cattle King, was among the dignitaries.
The Monahans Youth Center hosts The Bonnevilles from Abilene for a teenage dance Friday night June 21 from 8 30 p m to 12 00 a m Admission is 1 00 per person and all teenagers are invited The band previously played the Junior Senior prom and was invited back by the Youth Center Junior Board due to popularity with attendees.
Lightning causes about 150 million dollars in damage in 1963 with over 1,500 casualties. Use direct ground paths for rods, seek steel framed buildings, avoid trees, and move to low ground if caught outdoors. Cars offer protection but avoid touching metal when entering or exiting.
First Baptist Church of Monahans announces a summer revival led by Rev. B. J. Martin from Pasadena's South Main Baptist Church. Nightly services begin 7:30 with Sunday 6 p.m., morning services 9:30, June 30 closing. Glenn Murray directs music as the revival choir features gospel favorites.
Five Boy Scout troops from Ward County travel to Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch and Camp Ed Murphy for a week of summer camping. Troop 117 Monahans with Scoutmaster R. E. Dawson camp June 2 to 8, Troop 145 Monahans Council of Presbyterian Men led by A. E. Ashley in camp this week, then Troop 63 First Methodist Church in Davis Mountains June 23 to 29 led by R. T. Wilson and Don Edmonds, Troop 60 Grandfalls under acting Scoutmaster Sharpnack July 7 to 13, and Troop 62 Pyote at Camp Ed Murphy July 21 to 27 near Snyder. Activities include rifle, archery, swimming, horseback riding, outdoor skills, and burro hikes. Lifesaving, rowing, canoeing, motorboating, and sailing replace rifle instruction at Camp Ed Murphy. Meals are provided in large dining halls at both camps. John Fanning, District Scout Executive from Kermit, will be program director.
A plain iron bar worth $5 can yield $10.50 as horseshoes, $250 as tools, $3,500 as needles, or $250,000 as watch balance springs. The same applies to most everything you own, with value determined by its use.
City Council hears negotiations on three building bids by Glenn W. Casey Construction of Odessa. Base bids lowered enough to fit bond money and funds from General and System accounts. Architect's fee adjusted. votes on accepting bids end in ties with Mayor pro tem casting decisive votes.
Postmaster W. R. Shelton announces Monahans will use ZIP Code 79756 on all mail to speed delivery and reduce misrouting. The system, effective nationally July 1, aims to cut up to 24 hours in processing and rests on reading only the code for destination.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Barstow at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for Mrs. Sallie Buford Butler 84 who died Tuesday night at McKnight State Hospital near San Angelo. Mrs. Butler a Kentucky native and long-time Barstow resident was the mother of Mrs. Rita McGlassen of Wickett. Also surviving are another daughter Mrs. Lucille Chumtley of Big Lake one sister two brothers three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Last night a violent weather burst struck Monahans with winds reaching 95 miles per hour. Rainfall officially recorded at .09 inches, causing damage and power outages across the town.
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