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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1965
Page
2
William Penn Morris, 90, retired independent oil operator and brother of R. D. Morris of Grandfalls, died June 19 at a Fort Worth rest home. He spent 45 years in the oil business and wildcatted in eight or ten states.
Thursday and Friday are set for Paul Carr and crew to remove dead trees in town. Officials of Operation Clean Sweep warn the effort will take time and may require an extension beyond the deadline. Citizens with dead trees should call the Chamber of Commerce at WI 3 2571 to be included. The campaign proceeds amid cautious optimism as residents are urged to stay active until completion.
The piece notes a conservative push amid Supreme Court tensions and rising federal aid concerns. It reports Criner urging action to defend freedoms, a plan to establish a permanent Republican headquarters at 111 West 2nd Street, and calls for annual contributions from Republicans and conservatives.
Yale announces Henry E. Cole of Oak Ridge Tennessee will captain the Yale track team for the upcoming season. Cole specializes in middle distance events and is expected to lead the squad in conference meets.
A hermit living in solitude and a discontented actress with a history of marriages meet on location in Texas for a film titled Love Story. Annabelle Weenick plays the feminine lead and Warren Hammack the hermit. Filming began in Davis Mountain and shifts set to the Sandhills with weather challenging sound and daily “roll it” cues.
Air Force Academy coach Ben Martin promotes Joe Moss from line coach to top assistant as he begins assembling the 1965 football squad in Colorado Springs.
Detroit Lions announce Harry Gilmer as the team's new head coach making him the NFL's sole coaching change. Gilmer brings prior playing and coaching credentials to lead the Lions this season.
Herbert Hudler in La Marque wires regrets and congratulations. Bill Kerr, former Monahans district attorney, recalled as father of the club with Pecos Rotary as sponsor. More than 125 people from ten communities attended the 1939 charter night including Walter Harwell and other charter members. Deceased members noted. Out of town Rotarians included Roy McKee and Watson Wood.
The thigh bones of the Brachiosaurus are reported to measure seven feet in length. This measurement underscores the dinosaur’s massive leg structure and imposing stature in paleontological finds.
Friday games feature Dodgers Astros Tigers Twins and Indians with wins for Hawking Reynolds Ireland McCauley and Koenig. Monday showcases Giants over Dodgers aided by Talamantez doubles while Sox beat Indians 14 1 and Cards 2 1 vs Astros. Minor League highlights include Yankees over Twins 19 8 and Wildcats over Bears 4 2 with key hits by Keenan Radgin Estmond and McIver.
In a battle for top spot last Tuesday Cullums and Pences both posted 75 with identical hole by hole results and equal handicaps. Other notes mention John and Charlotte Wheeler enjoying Puerto Rico golf trip, the Dick Roberts vacation near Corpus Christi, Floyd West family vacationing nearby, Arky and Marilyn Smith planning Arkansas visit, Bob and Joclle Franklin en route to Florida, Joe Goodwin vacationing at the Odessa Pro-Am then Houston, and junior group lessons led by Russ Paine Mark Peters Keith Burkhart Eddie Baker Johnny Wheeler and Mike Burkhart with a reminder about a 10 am Saturday lesson and a boys tournament at lesson end.
The All-Stars used four pitchers including Glenn Woodall to spark a five run fifth inning and take the lead from the Owls. The win keeps the Stars tied for first place as Joey Ortiz pitched all nine for the Owls, surrendering 15 runs on 11 hits amid multiple errors by his teammates.
Cal Farley founded the Boys Ranch 26 years ago with five boys on a small plot 40 miles from Amarillo. The current facility houses up to 500 boys across more than 25 buildings and is funded entirely by private contributions with no state or federal aid.
The jockey Johnny Sellers swept three major races in a six day spring stretch. He won the Jersey Derby the Tyre Stakes and the Belmont race, showcasing a remarkable early season run.
Warren Hammack stars as a bearded hermit in the desert locale for Ward County film shot at Sandhills Park. Annabelle Weenick charms amid reshoots while Curt Poe recalls locating the park as a desert setting. Chamber of Commerce distributes new four color brochures photographed by Louis Pinkerton as town rallies to clear debris by month end.
Schedule lists Park National League teams with home teams on the left occupying the 3rd base dugout. Park No 1 East Park and Park No 2 West Park host games. Minor League schedule mirrors the Major League layout.
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