Lawn care advice for Monahans aims to save Bermuda grass
The column discusses yard pest issues in Monahans and Ward County, focusing on eight legged mites and bermuda lawns. Readers are advised to use finely ground sulfur at 10 lbs per 1000 sq ft, diazinon as an insecticide with water mix, and timing guidelines. It also covers mowing heights, nitrogen fertilization, and Sevin insecticide for flowers and fruit trees.
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Bermuda
Monahans
Ward County
St. Augustine
News carrier routes reorganized for efficiency
The paper outlines a plan to untangle tangled carrier routes. Deliveries continue under the current setup through July 2. The new route system begins July 6 to assign each carrier a single area. If a new carrier solicits you before then, expect the change.
Will Contest Tuesday In District Court
A will contest of O. K. Boren is set for 9 30 Tuesday in 143rd District Court on appeal from County Court Judge John F Sutton of San Angelo will preside The estate includes Ward and Brown counties real estate and cash Attorneys Tom Neel and Murray Howze represent the beneficiaries two brothers and a sister the contesting brother is a third party Jury duty for the upcoming criminal term also notes a long list of summoned jurors.
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O. K. Boren
143Rd District Court
John F. Sutton
San Angelo
Ward
Brown
Monahans
Tom Neel
Murray Howze
Jack Griggs
Hubert D. Allen
Joe Clark
J. L. Butler
F. J. Luckie
Jo Harwell
J. L. Hardaway
T. T. Brooks
A. de Holdman
Bethany Baptist Vacation Bible School Slated
Bethany Baptist Church at 310 S Helen announces a Vacation Bible School from June 22 to 26 for children aged 4 to 14. Sessions run 8:30 to 11:30 daily with bus service available. Rev H A Burnett of Walsh First Baptist will lead with “Billy the Baptist” talking dummy visiting daily.
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Bethany Baptist Church
S. Helen
H. A., Burnett
First Baptist Church
Walsh
Colorado
Billy the Baptist
City Council Meets Today in Monahans on Leon Street Opening
City Council discusses opening Leon Street from 10th Street to U S Highway 80 in eastern Monahans and to join with the school district on tennis courts construction. Negotiations have progressed, aiming for a cooperative project akin to the recently opened top-flight baseball field.
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Leon Street
Monahans
10Th St
U.S. 80
Newcomers List Welcomed to the Town
The following newcomers are welcomed to the town: R W Tait 405 W 3rd W G Driskill 801 S James J L Exline 500 W 15th L W Thackerson 801 S Gary Jim McNabb 2406 W 3rd Norman D Morphis 603 S Gary Gerry Marker 516 W 13th S Ray White 608 S Eric Rudy For tiz 608 S Eva.
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R. W. Tait
W. 3Rd
W. G. Driskill
S. James
J. L. Exline
W. 15Th
L. W. Thackerson
S. Gary
Jim McNabb
Norman D. Morphis
Gerry Marker
W. 13Th
S. Ray White
S. Eric
Rudy Fortiz
S. Eva
Mona Hanson Country Club Sandblast Fiesta Draws 30 Teams
Over thirty teams competed in the second annual Mona Hanson Country Club Sandblast Partnership Fiesta last weekend. Four teams tied at ten under par 60 after windy Sunday conditions, with Hellinghausen Gray taking first place after a sudden death playoff on the third hole.
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Monahans Country Club
Bob Hellinghausen
D. O. Gray
Kermit
Ducky Clements
A. D. Weir
el Paso
Pearson Cooper
Maurice Crouse
Mac Hudgins
Don Nuggent
Hellinghausen-Gray
Clements-Weir
Cooper-Crouse
Hudgins-Nuggent
Steve Cullum
Raymond Johnson
Joel Mays
Joe Jarragan
Coy Cee
Bevis Williams
Pecos
Mays-Jarragan
Johnny Sneed
Sneed
Horace Norman
Andy Pipkin
Oscar Johnson services pending at Barnes Funeral Home
Services are pending at Barnes Funeral Home for Oscar Keith Johnson who died at age 89 Sunday at his home. He was born December 28 1874 in Laredo. Survivors include daughter Ora Lee Smiley of Monahans and sister Mary Livingston of Fort Stockton.
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Barnes Funeral Home
Oscar Keith Johnson
W. A St
Johnson
Laredo
Ora Lee Smiley
Monahans
Mary Livingston
Fort Stockton
Two New Police Officers Join City Force
Acting Chief Herman Hamilton announced two officers began work last Friday. Tony Wayne Bryant of Jal New Mexico and Charles Titus of Monahans join the city police after Bryant spent five years in law enforcement and Titus previously served with the department in two prior spans including May 29 to June 4 this year.
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Herman Hamilton
Tony Wayne Bryant
Jal
New Mexico
Charles Titus
Monahans
Bryant
Andrews
Hobbs Titus
Hospital raises mark first rate increase since 1955
Tom White chairman of the board announced a hospital rate and salary raise at a special June 16 meeting. Ward Memorial Hospital increased room charges and salaries in the action described as the first such increase since 1955.
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Tom White
Ward Memorial Hospital
White
Oil Personnel Shuffle Brings Mathews to Gainesville
Bunco Mathews Jr. is transferred from Standard Oil in Monahans to Gainesville as Division Superintendent for a new Northern Division. H. F. Copeland succeeds him in Monahans as part of a Southwest reshuffle completed by August 1. The move accompanies district consolidations forming Monahans and transfers of several staff to Midland and other cities. Mathews notes his mixed emotions and his community roles in Monahans.
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Ss. J. “Bunco
Mathews, Jr
Standard Oil Company
Gainesville
Mathews
Pecos County
Ward County-Hobbs
Monahans
R. L. Alexander
Ardmore
Oklahoma
H. C. Luther
D. H. Murmis
Ft. Stockton
J. C. Solari
The
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Community Chest
Oil Information Committee
First Baptist Church
Leason To Elect Officers Tuesday
Legion Post Commander Earl Earp urged all members to attend a called meeting Tuesday night at 8 to elect officers change the meeting night and handle all other matters that might come before a regular meeting. The commander emphasized the importance of every member’s presence.
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Legion Post
Earl Earp
Auction Days Bring Bargains to Monahans Stores
Auction Days are in full swing in Monahans with about 30 merchants offering Auction Dollars. A giant auction will be held July 3 in the First National Bank Annex between Pinkerton Studio and the Bank, with items displayed for viewing by residents of Monahans Ward County and neighboring towns.
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Monahans
First National Bank
Pinkerton Studio
Bank
Ward County
Wickett
Grandfalls
Royalty
Barstow
Pyote
Kindergarten addition proposal voted down in Grandfalls Royalty
Grandfalls Royalty School District voters rejected a proposed kindergarten addition by 142 to 34 in a special election. In Grandfalls 31 voted for and 100 against. in Royalty 3 for and 42 against. The plan had been submitted by petition of twenty percent of qualified voters.
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Grandfalls-Royalty
Grandfalls
Royalty
Burglary Charge Filed Against Break-in Suspect
Luis Orosco, 18, is charged with burglary for the June 4 Pik-Pak Grocery robbery. Police say about $90 was taken. officers fired three shots at suspects fleeing. The case is filed in Justice of the Peace Bill Reagan’s office as the hunt for a juvenile suspect continues.
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Luis Orosco
Ben Keele
Ambrose Mendez
Orosco
Pik-Pak Grocery
Bill Reagan
Justice of the Peace
Herman Hamilton
Red Cross Chapter Board Meeting Held At Woods Home
The Red Cross Chapter met at executive secretary Mrs. W. H. Woods home on Tuesday June 16. Woods reported 67 cases handled this year with two loans for service members and 22 emergency leaves verified for active duty personnel. Thirteen cases involved personal and family counseling. Budget committee members appointed were Mrs. Alberta Allen, Mrs. W. H. Woods, Mrs. John Busley, and Mrs. James Manley.
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Red Cross
W. H. Woods
Alberta Allen
John Busley
James Manley
Rites Held for Midland Man Hugh Julian Brother of Local Resident
Funeral services were held in Midland for Hugh Ellis Julian 59 who died from injuries after a truck accident. He was a longtime Midland resident and brother of Mrs. George Hogg of this city.
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Midland
Hugh Ellis Julian
George Hogg
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Carl Milam
James Milam
Kate Avent
William Nall
Bill
Johnny Harrison
S. Bruce
Johnny
Richard Bagget
Sam Buchanan
Kenneth Atkinson
Jaycees
Bethany Baptist Vacation Bible School Slated
City Council
Oscar Johnson
Bunco Mathews
C. A. Woody
Woody
Alberta Allen Park
George Bentley
North Side
Red Cross Chapter
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