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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1962
Page
1
A country editor recalls how typographical slips in ads and punctuation alter meaning. He shares examples from North Carolina papers where misread classifieds and comma placement caused doubles entendres and mistaken messages, illustrating the daily danger and humor in editing.
The annual Jaycee Carnival in Monahans will run July 17 21 aligning with Ward County Diamond Jubilee events. Lloyd Walsh leads with Don Nicholas Pug Walsh Bob Avary and Mac Hudgins assisting. Prize drawings nightly include television sets freezers and appliances with proceeds funding the local Chamber of Commerce debt.
Republican Texas governor candidate Jack Cox will speak July 18 at Monahans Hill Park during Diamond Jubilee festivities and a pancake supper hosted by the Monahans Lions Club. Cox from Breckenridge will address Ward County Jubileers after the feed. admission 50 cents includes pancakes coffee and sausage.
District Judge J. H. Starley chose Tyler as the trial location for Billie Sol Estes theft case after he signaled a venue change from Pecos. The state and defense offered to keep Pecos, but the judge preferred a West Texas outside metropolitan area. Estes chief attorney John Cofer sought a continuance, granted after motions. District Attorney R. B. McGowen represents the state.
Ward County Commission ers met in a routine session Monday. Bills were approved and county official reports approved. The Monahans News was awarded printing of purchase order books. Bill Shoemake was approved as custodian of Wickett Swimming Pool for the summer, effective May 28.
Monahans teenager 18 year old Roderic Spain winner of the regional Safe Driving Road to Friday contest with 395 points leads to Houston for state eliminations. Odessa’s Bob Steakley, 16, took second with 365 points and also advances. Rotary Club of Monahans funds Spain’s travel with local Jaycees. State winner goes to national contest in Washington DC later summer. Spain will join Houston Jaycees activities including a ship cruise and a baseball game.
Alvie Pardue was unanimously elected to serve as mayor pro-tem during Mayor Harold Massey’s absences. The Wickett City Council met with all members present, led by Massey, to discuss appointing a part-time legal adviser and hear a letter from the Texas Municipal League and a talk with Dr. T J Whitmire of Wickett Water Company.
Shiloh Baptist Church colored hosts a benefit barbecue Saturday from 4 30 p m to raise funds for the church building. Menu includes beef ribs and chicken with beans and potato salad. Food pickup at 600 East B Street or delivery by phone WI 3 2885 per Fred Smith.
A teenage dance at Monahans Youth Center is scheduled Saturday from 8 p m to midnight featuring Bill Carrico and his band. Admission is 1 50 per couple or 1 stag. Dress rules request boys wear slacks and girls wear dresses according to officials.
Mona han s City Council tabled the North Main traffic bottleneck south of D Street after three businessmen spoke. The issue concerns a narrowing two lane section with 45 degree parking jamming passage. Lee and Johnston opposed changes citing lost business parking. The Texas Highway Department suggested stripe indicators as a partial fix.
A Thursday edition of the Today show featured Monahans Sandhills State Park with three camera shots capturing Tex as the segment aired.
The Texas State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Johnny Mack Herring after ruling Judge G C Olsen improperly assumed jurisdiction by declaring Herring insane only at the time of the shotgun killing. Herring, 18, from Odessa, was freed on insanity at the crime time but not at trial. The case moves forward under a newly appointed 109th district judge, Russell D Austin.
The Texas State Highway Commission approved two Ward County highway projects tied to the future Interstate 20 through Monahans. The plan covers construction and right of way, with federal funds and contracts as plans finish. Archie J. Sherrod and W. A. Davis led the effort for U.S. 80 and Spur 65 links to I 20.
Monahans oil artist Millie Croft exhibits over 30 works at Sandhills Museum through July 15. Her pieces include florals landscapes and a near copy of Breden on the Avon inspired by Robert Wood. Coburn Croft family details and museum hours noted.
Youngsters are invited to a Pie A Rama on Wednesday July 18 as part of Ward County Diamond Jubilee Week. The two hour program includes a Lions Club pancake supper. Entrants compete in three age groups with a 50 cent entry fee and prizes for each division. Mrs Collins Bakery will supply cream pies for the event.
Funeral services are pending at Barnes Funeral Home for Miss Beverly Jo Stephenson 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Stephenson of 418 South Franklin She died at Providence Hospital El Paso Wednesday at 5 45 p m
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