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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1968
Page
2
High winds up to 60 miles per hour and blowing dust struck Monahans Sunday night causing minor damage. Police reported downed trees two plate glass windows broken and shrubs stripped. no rain accompanied the brief storm.
The Texas Industrial Commission and Texas Electric Service Company co operate to conduct the sixth and final meeting on July 3 July 11 18 and July 25 at 2 30 p m. The session offers participants a chance to practice presenting to people simulating industrial prospects.
Mrs. Catherine C. Shipp of Refugio dies June 7 at age 89. Burial June 9 in Refugio after Requiem Mass at Catholic Church. Born Jan 19 1879 in Live Oak County she lived in Refugio 30 years with daughter Mrs. Josephine Slomski. Survived by son W F Shipp of Crowley LA a brother a sister ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs Marie Adams of Kermit thanks providers and church staff for care and flowers.
The Monahans News outlines progress in the Great Southwest with emphasis on growth and community development. Publication details note Monday and Thursday issues from Monahans Texas 79756 and Second Class matter status since February 26, 1931.
Fire crews were dispatched Saturday to Pearson Park for a false alarm and again Tuesday to Yarbrough Allen Ranch miles east where a treater unit was reported on fire.
Millard Neptune Republican candidate for Land Commissioner and his wife Helen spent a busy day campaigning in Monahans. He addressed Optimist Club and Lions Club meetings, attended a Ward County Republican Women’s Club event, and visited local sites including Sandhills Park Museum and the Monahans News. He touted state land revenue from 16 million acres and mineral leases and urged change and a strong Republican slate. Neptune, 57, now ranches at New Ulm west of Houston.
City Police Chief Bob Patterson notes a rise in bicycle thefts and urges owners to park securely and mark bikes for identification. Police report nine bicycles and several gasoline caps stolen, later recovered along with caps found in a pile on a local lot. authorities warn the incidents may be a prank and reiterate precautions.
Harold U Heath of Grosvenor will furnish the stock for the rodeo events and Bob Stockstill will announce all four shows. Clowns Tarleton Longdon and Ricky Myers will perform during the parade.
A tape recorded sermon by Most Rev Francis J Green bishop of the Tucson diocese impressed listeners including a 3 year old at St There sa s church who asked if God was talking when the message came from a vacant pulpit AP report notes the scene in Phoenix.
A short dark man carrying a Bible and predicting the world’s end at 4 pm on June 15 reportedly left Windmill Hill near Monahans and Royalty. He had fasted 21 days for smoking a cigarette and was seen around Grandfalls and Royalty before moving toward Crane County sandhills.
Mike Wright a former Monahans resident will preach at a Wickett Baptist Church youth led revival in Wickett on Friday and Saturday at 7 30 p m He lives in Midland and studies ministry at Baylor University Wickett residents will lead singing and play piano A fellowship hour follows for younger groups The rest is unrelated note about a porcupine appearing in cafes.
In Big Spring two drivers sustained minor injuries after a collision at the Main and Sealy intersection. Lewis Pederson, 82, of Big Spring, drove west on Sealy and collided with William H. Upchurch, 62, of Monahans, who was traveling south on Main.
Mount Zion Baptist Church observes the third anniversary of Rev. R. L. Smith with a Sunday evening service at 8 o'clock. A love offering is collected under treasurer R. C. Alexander during the final day of a special service series that began June 14. Austin Whitfield chairs the Brotherhood. The church stands at B and Franklin streets and the public is invited.
On Wednesday afternoon on West Sealy, Tony Eugene Radican 13 suffered a broken leg while David Uechi 14 received cuts and bruises after a car motorscooter collision. J T Moseley, driver of the car trailer, was uninjured.
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