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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1966
Page
3
A reader 17 asks if thumb sucking into adolescence is a problem and if medical help is needed. The column offers reassurance, then shifts to letters about finances and social behavior, including gift-giving to doctors, dating long distance, and public displays of affection with dating advice and boundaries.
Airman Benjamin C. Matthews son of Mrs Treasure L. Matthews of Monahans has finished Air Force basic training at San Antonio and will train as a construction specialist with the Strategic Air Command at Downing AFB Maine He is a Grandfalls Royalty High School graduate and is married to Sheila Warner of Robinson Illinois The notice includes fire safety guidance urging quick two way exits in every home.
National Fire Protection Association figures show homeowners nationwide suffer nearly 330 million dollars in losses from fires. The article notes the intangible pain and destruction caused by residential fires.
Ten years ago a Wickett area bond election planned for July 7 sought a 26 500 dollar issue to finance a swimming pool and a park. Administration would be by the sponsor such as a school or city, not the county, while Ward County farmers could benefit from soil bank payments for reducing crop acreage. 4 H entries at College Station fared poorly, Johnny Harrison notes, though the group won third in Share the Fun with potential national advancement.
The Chicago city council banned open toilets and fire hazards and ordered Mayor Elmer Hill to enforce the ordinance. It condemned and ordered razed a building allegedly built in violation of the city fire ordinance. W R Stephens of Artexia New Mexico visited seeking a site and investors for a $20000 dairy venture. Jesse McKee, longtime Barstow publisher, died June 13 after an auto accident. funeral held June 14 in Pecos. The First Baptist Church announced a $120000 building program, and Southwestern Bell reports delays in expanding service to Monahans residents. A new Home Economics building near the high school is under construction by J W Bateson Co of Dallas.
A turf care program for homeowners is set for Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Reddy Room of the Texas Electric Co. building with specialists from Texas A&M in charge. A second session Friday at 9 30 a.m. by extension men will cover plant diseases and insects. attendees are urged to bring specimens and questions.
Marine Private William W. McKnight, son of Mr and Mrs D McKnight of Wickett, completed a four week basic training course at Camp Pendleton. The program included over 200 hours of instruction under simulated combat conditions. His next assignment is four weeks of basic specialist training in his military occupational specialty.
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