Judge voids murder indictment over missing shoe detail
A San Antonio judge freed Frank Davis, 51, on a murder with malice charge after an indictment failed to specify if the stomping was done with shoes. The grand jury counts for felony and aggravated assault were quashed. DA Lieck said the case would be resubmitted to the July grand jury.
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Associated Press
John Gnion
Frank Davis
James Drought
Davis
Onion
Dist
Charles Lieck Jr
Johnston Motors Takes Over Buick Agency
John Johnston announces the takeover of the Buick dealership in Monahans and Ward County from Dee Carter’s Carter Buick Company. The sale closed earlier this month with General Motors approving the transfer. Johnston will run both Buick and Oldsmobile franchises, while Carter plans to stay in Monahans in a new business venture.
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Monahans
Ward County
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Carter Buick Company
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Rev Levi Price Preaching on Brotherhood Tour
The Rev. Levi Price joins the New Mexico Baptist Convention fellowship tour with four other ministers. He will preach at several locations across New Mexico and Colorado, concluding in Durango, Colorado this Saturday, before returning to his Monahans pulpit Sunday morning.
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Levi Price
New Mexico Baptist Convention
New Mexico
Colorado
Durango
Colo
Monahans
Dr Harvey Springer to Speak at Cow Palace on Sunday
Pastor R F Simmons announces Dr Harvey Springer of Denver Colorado will address a Sunday meeting at 3 pm at the County Cow Palace on the Grandfalls Highway on the subject We Must Stop Romes March on the White House. He will also speak at Monahans Baptist Church at 11 am and 8 pm.
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Monahans Baptist Church
Harvey Springer
Denver
Colorado
Rome
White House
County Cow Palace
Grandfalls Highway
Springer
Maxwell Attends Firemen's Convention in Galveston
Carl Maxwell water superintendent of Monaians attended the State Firemen and Fire Marshal convention at Galveston as an official representative of the Permian Basin Firemen's Association. He said much of the meeting focused on potential state legislation to aid a firemen's retirement plan.
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Carl Maxwell
Monaians
Galveston
Permain Basin Firemen’s Association
Maxwell
Where to Find It Society Page Prompt
A brief index note lists sections for Society on Page 1 Section 2, plus Pages 2 and 3 for additional society content, Sports on Page 4, Classified on Page 5, and Entertainment on Page 6.
Doctor Barnett Plans Move to Minnesota with Family
Dr. A. J. Barnett and his family will relocate to St. Cloud Minnesota in August after years at Sandhills Clinic. He and partner Dr. Wayne Jones will seek a suitable replacement before his departure from Monahans.
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Dr. Barnett
Minnesota
A. J. Barnett
St. Cloud
Wayne Jones
Sandhills Clinic
Barnett
Monahans
Challenge Your Right To Drive
Federal study urges strict action to curb traffic violations and reduce fatalities. It argues radar support and harsher penalties, including higher fines and longer jail terms, to deter repeat offenders and protect public safety.
Water usage hits yearly peak as 4.05 million gallons used
Mona residents consumed 4 050 000 gallons in 24 hours while temperatures rose past 109 degrees. Water department notes seven straight days of extreme heat and says current facilities can supply up to 5 000 000 gallons daily with the Hogg Water Project.
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Monahans
West Texas
Carl Maxwell
Hogg
Mobile Librarian Frances Knight Assigned to Area
Frances Knight is named book mobile librarian for Upton Ward and Winkler Counties with Gregorio Garcia as driver. Based in Monahans the service travels rural areas free of charge at the Ward County Commissioners Court request. The program will run one year as a trial and may continue at the Court’s discretion. Knight is a former White Deer high school librarian and a Texas Woman’s University library science graduate.
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Frances Knight
Texas State Library
Gregorio Garcia
Upton
Ward
Winkler Counties
Monahans
Ward County Commissioners Court
Miss Knight
White Deer
Texas Woman’s University
Harrison Attends Colorado University on Scholarship
County Agent Johnny Harrison is attending classes at Colorado University in Fort Collins this summer to study extension work. He received a scholarship, and his wife and two children accompany him to Colorado.
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Johnny Harrison
Colorado University At
Ft. Collins
Courthouse Wall Repair Contract Approved
County Commissioners and contractor J Sivadon signed a $3500 contract at a special meeting to spruce the courthouse exterior. Sandblasting revealed cavities in sandstone and loose mortar. work includes tuck-pointing weather proofing and repairing cavities of a quarter inch or more.
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J. Sivadon
Shvadon
Co B Pool Earns Gulf Service Award
C B Pool a lease pumper in Gulf Oil's Monahans area becomes eligible June 25 to receive a 15 year service award. He started June 25 1945 as a Borger connection man and has since served in light duty and heavy duty truck driving among other roles.
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C. B. Pool
Gulf Oil Corporation
Monahans
Borger
Local Guardsmen Head to Summer Camp Sunday
Local guardsmen prepare for a summer training camp starting Sunday. No edition Monday due to holiday. reporters urged to submit all important notices by June 30 for the upcoming issue.
Service Pension Benefits Become Available July 1
James F. Lamothe of Ward County alerts that the Veterans Pension Act of 1959 expands eligibility for dependents of deceased World War I and Korean War veterans. Widows and children may qualify based on income and estate limits, with rules on age, schooling, and disability. Information and help are available at the Courthouse Annex office or any Texas Veterans Affairs office.
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James F. Lamo
Veterans Service Office
Ward County
Lamothe
Texas
Veterans Administration
James F. Lamothe
Courthouse
Anex
South
Calvin Ave
Veterans Affairs Commission of Texas
Local Man Charged With Contributing To Delinquency
Jackie Wilson of Monahans, 27, oilfield worker and father of three, is in Ward County jail on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bond set at $2,500 after a Wednesday Justice court hearing. Complaint filed on behalf of a 1-year-old Latin American girl by her father, Francisco Armenia.
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Jackie Wilson
Monahans
Ward County
Justice Court
Francisco Armenia
W. B
Blackie
Northside swimming pool plan eyed by council and board
City Manager Buster Fuller said discussions on acquiring property for a northside swimming pool will likely appear before the City Council and the School Board next week. He called the discussions rewarding so far.
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Buster Fuller
Northside
Revival Slated For Pentecostal Church
The United Pentecostal Church on S Stockton hosts a two week revival led by Rev Ewin Sansom of Phoenix starting Sunday. Services run nightly at 7 45 with special music as part of the program announced by Pastor Rev E P Mills.
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Ewin Sansom
Phoenix
Ariz
United Pentecostal Church
S. Stockton
E. P. Mills
Singing Convention Slated At Kermit
Monahans residents plan to attend the Permian Basin Singing Convention at Kermit the weekend. The event, held at the Kermit Community Center, runs Saturday night and Sunday with lunch served Sunday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Westbrook, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reece, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Turner, and Travis Adams.
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Monahans
Kermit
Kermit Community Center
Harry Westbrook
Bill Reece
Rudolph Valentine
T. P. Turner
Travis Adams
Legion to Sponsor Family Night Again at Local Hall
Legion sponsors Family Night at the local hall on Tuesday evening with a covered dish supper at 7 and a musical program for all ages from 8 to 10. A door prize will be awarded. this marks the first observance since the event was discontinued.
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O Legionnaires
Legion Hall
Public Hearing on School BudgetMonday
A public hearing on the Mona hans-Wickett school budget for 1960-61 will be held at 8 oclock Monday evening in the Tatum School cafetorium. Superintendent J Wesley Martin announced the meeting. Representatives of oil companies operating in the district will be present to discuss tax values.
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Monahans-Wickett Schol
Tatum School
Sup
J. Wesley Martin
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