Allowable Parcel Post Weight Limit Increased
Postmaster Ralph Chaney announces increases in parcel post weight limits from 20 to 25 pounds between first class post offices 150 miles apart effective July 1, with further increments planned through 1970 and 40 pounds between all first class offices. Alaska and Hawaii remain at 70 pounds. Also notes major international motoring routes planned across Europe by 1970.
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Ralph Chaney
Chaney
Alaska
Hawaii
Europe
London
Istanbul
Gibbraltar
Helsinki
VFW Post Honors From Texas Convention
Monahans VFW Post 4004 earned multiple awards at the 47th Annual VFW Department of Texas Convention in Corpus Christi June 22 to 25. Bart Ramsay represented the post on registrations, winning first in Youth Activities and Community Service, plus third in scrapbook. The post was named an Honor Roll Post, with next year’s convention set for Fort Worth.
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Monahans
VFW
VFW Department of Texas
Emerald Cove
Corpus
Bart Ramsay
Priscilla Webb
State of Texas
Ladies Auxiliary
Fort Worth
County 4 H Dress Revue Rally Day and District Council Plans
Spotlight on Dress Revue sign ups for July 25 with grooming classes at the Extension Office. Rally Day set for July 27 at Wickett Park from 9 to 3 with sack lunches and classes including fly casting knot tying and a study lamp costing about 3 dollars with half paid by Texas Electric. District Council meets July 13 and 14 at Camp Musquiz with Dorothy Emerson of the National 4 H Center attending. Record books due August 1. A new baking group led by Mrs Kirby will offer 10 lessons on bread casseroles and pecan rolls. A proverb ends the notice.
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Wickett Park
Summer Beagn
Cherri Middlebrooks
D'Lyla Kirby
Patients admitted to Ward Memorial Hospital this week
The Ward Memorial Hospital listed admissions for the week of June 19 to 26. Names include Monahans residents Barbara Blount Francis Fulcher Mrs R C Hughes and many others plus out of town entries from Grand Falls Roy alty Odessa Coleman Dayline Louisiana.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
Monahans
Barbara Blount
Francis Fulcher
R. C. Hughes
Refugio Huerta
James W. Parker
Gary Ian Thurston
Robert S. Aguirre
Thelma M. Lynder
Laurence G. King
Natalia Gomez
Boyd Wilson
Bethener G. Ward
Dora Ortiz
Gunnar F. Paulson
Robert C. Leverett
Helen McShane
Kristina Herman
Charles M Johnson
Kimberly Johnson
Micheal Keith Prough
Kenneth Hicks
Elias Ornelas
Fred Schwettman
Paul Smith
Richardo Sais Jr
Marcella Fulcher
Patricia Fulcher
James Turner
Jasper D. Thompson
J. Leroy Hardaway
William Criswell
Leslie James
Dorothy Milan
Jane Fleming
Jose M. Flores
Willie Scott Jr
Wickett
Christine Harp
Randall Victor Harp
Crescencio Canares
Grandfalls
Jimmy Maxwell
Roger Norris Mullins
Bettie Warner
Wilburn Boyett
Royalty
Fred W. Bell
Chris J. Zimmerli
Odessa
Helen L. Gillian
Coleman
David Woods
Dayline
Louisiana
New Arrivals at Local Homes
Mrs. and Mr. Paul Smith announce a baby boy weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S Acquirre welcome a boy at six pounds eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C Leverett greet a girl seven pounds 13 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Greer celebrate a boy seven pounds seven ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Orenlas report a girl seven pounds 11 ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Fred W Bell announce a girl five pounds eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs. Crescencio Cariensas have a boy five pounds 13 ounces. Guests at the Joplins included Mrs. Joplin’s sisters Mrs. A B Corra and Mrs. Marshall Oliver of Oakland California who left Tuesday, along with Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey and daughter of Alexandria Louisiana, and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gaston and Johnny of Eldorado Arkansas.
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Paul Smith
Robert S Acquirre
Robert C. Leverett
Stan Greer
Elias Orenlas
Fred W. Bell
Lorin Joplin
Mrs. Joplin
A. B. Corra
Marshall Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Oakland
Calif
James Harvey
Alexandria
Jeff Gaston
Johnny
Eldorado
Ark
Tips On Health Driving Safety After Health Cited
A pamphlet from the American Medical Association warns that driver emotional stability and health impact road safety. It urges avoiding driving with unresolved personal issues or strong negative moods, notes sleepiness as a hazard, and warns medicines including antihistamines and sedatives can dull reflexes. It also cautions against alcohol, aging effects after 65, and to consult a doctor about drug side effects before driving.
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American Medical Association
Revival Continues at Immanuel Baptist
A revival at Immanuel Baptist Church 2nd and Ursila continues through July 2 with Pastor Ronnie Skaggs as evangelist and Bro Harvey Acker directing music. Prayer services run nightly at 7 30 with preaching at 8 p m A nursery is provided and the public is invited.
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Immanuel Baptist Church
2Nd and
Ursila
Ronnie Skaggs
Bro
Harvey Acker
Ada Smyers Returns From Visit To Big Spring
Mrs. Ada Smyers came home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Dick Ream and Mr. Ream in Big Spring. While there, Mrs. Ream hosted a Jordan group returning home after completing training and earning their pilot wings at Big Spring Air Base.
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Ada Smyers
Dick Ream
Mr. Ream
Big Spring
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VFW Post
Ward County
National Room
First National Bank
Holman Hotel
South
Betty H. B. Budaly
Monahans Country Club
Horace Norman
Colonial Inn Motor Motel
Clarence Peters
C. R. Anthony
B. Williams & Sons
Benham's
J. M. McDonald Co
Dorothy's
Mildred’s
Made O'Day
Ben Franklin
Sears Roebuck & Co
Fair
Jo-Lynn
Popular
Jack & Jill
Family Shoe
Tipton's Men
Montgomery Ward
Cone Jewelry
Warners Jewelry
Long Jewelry
Bruton Jewelry
Owen Jewelry
Claude's Flower Pot
the Fabric Shop
Charm Fabric & Interior
Monahans Jaycee Carnival
FUN FC
Court House
Monahans Crosstrailers Square Dance Club
Wayne Baldwin
Kermit, Texas
ALL Area Square Dance Clubs
NTSU
Eddie McDonald
Sharon Utley
North Texas State University
Saginaw
Immanuel Baptist
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