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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1958
Page
1
The News notes a holiday clash in Texas and will mark Independence Day on July 2 instead of the usual date. It cites John Adams letter claiming July 2, 1776 as the declaration moment and urged nationwide pomp, games, and parades from coast to coast forever.
Local American Legion post installed new officers last Tuesday night with Charlie Maisel of Odessa as main speaker and installing officer. Special recognitions went to Earl Earp and Bill Bose for 40 years of service, and Coleman Gilchrest as Mr. Legionaire 1958. Guests included Monte Goode Newt Harper Roy Hopkins and post commanders W. T. Marlow and Walter Barrett and auxiliary president Mrs. Carl Flack.
Bobby Lee West and Bobby Kingston, teens from Lexington Kentucky, were released from Ward County Jail after District Attorney Tom White ruled it a first offense and they would not be prosecuted. Two other juveniles were released to parents and returned to Kentucky by bus.
The Passion Play, staged in Oberammergau Germany, has been performed every ten years for three centuries and will next be seen in 1960 in the village setting known for the historic production.
More than 100 entries expected for the Monahans Terrapin Derby sponsored by the Altar Society of Christ the King Church. The event at the Cow Palace on Grand Falls Highway starts at 5 pm with heats, a $50 finals prize, and 50 cent admission for adults.
Ten Ward County Amateur Radio Club members joined the National Field Day event using the old hospital grounds as the station. Operating from 3 PM Saturday to 3 PM Sunday, the group aimed to test emergency gear and build contacts across the United States. Participants included Bud Wagner Sandy Dendy Jimmy Kent Claude Holland Carroll Curb Dickie Bonine Joe Marl ett Bob Howard Reverend Henry Haupt and Pat James with Bruce Hughes as publicity chairman. Wickett Refinery provided gas and Bellamy Construction Company supplied the generator.
The Court of Civil Appeals in El Paso reversed Ward County vs County Judge Walter Harwell on two grounds. First, the filing method by the grand jury lacked statutory authority. Second, public officials are not personally liable for acts within official duties. The panel found no proof Harwell acted with malice or personal gain.
Funeral services for Floyd L. Smith age 47 were held Friday at 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Smith died last Wednesday in a Houston hospital after a heart attack. Burial followed at Monahans Cemetery with Masonic rites under Barnes Funeral Home. Smith born October 24, 1910 in Killeen Texas. He worked 14 years as a tool pusher for Richardson Oils in Monahans. Survivors include wife Lena, two daughters Mrs Ray and Mary Lou both of Monahans, two sons Gordon and Norman of Monahans, mother Mrs Mae Cathey of San Antonio, five sisters and one brother plus three grandchildren.
The M Bar M Riding Stables at Monahans Sandhills State Park opens July 1 with guiding dunes tours from 5 to 9 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Moonlight rides Fridays, private party nights, sunrise trail rides with catering, and horse rental. Men's big grey horses and red wagon featured. riding lessons for ages 10 and up begin July 8 with registration by July 5.
City Police logged two minor crashes in the past week. Mary Vigecias drove into a light pole at Henrys Gulf Station causing over 400 dollars in damage and emergency treatment at Ward Memorial Hospital. Charles W Young and Thomas E Howard, both of Monahans, collided with minimal damage and no injuries on North Main.
Edward M. Boatman of the College of Engineering and Norma Sue Wilson Dawson of the College of Fine Arts are named on the University of Texas spring honor roll. The Prime Minister of Turkey is the chief executive of the government in office, directing the administration and responsible to Parliament.
Monahans firefighters raced to Fourth Street and South Doris at 10 40 a m Friday where an automobile fire started by an overheated emergency brake. An unidentified woman was driving the car and there was only small damage.
Citizens of Grandfalls and Royalty elected Chester Taggart as chair for a city led fundraising drive to finance a new medical clinic. Dr. Vera L. Collins will be medical adviser overseeing operations with a clinic board including Harold Ward Don Buffington and Vane Phillips.
Grandfalls sets a Fourth of July fundraiser hosted by Sorosis and the Grand Falls Study Club with Grandfalls and Royalty citizens. Activities begin at 10:00 A.M. in the park near the swimming pool, including sack races turtle races a pet show greased pole climbing and more ending with a barbecue at 6:00 P.M. at the Community Hall. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children barbecue plates are $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for children. Proceeds support the town medical clinic.
The Ward County Grand Jury of the 143rd District Court convened this morning to hear six criminal charges including burglary car theft removal of mortgaged property aiding an escape distribution of private property and swindling by worthless check.
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