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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
1
An incident involving a cat on an electric pole near Grandfalls caused a short power outage while a high voltage transformer was affected. Texas Electric found only six families shaken and the cat harmed, with no wider damage to the community.
Burt Rhodes and Judy Hughes will represent Mona Hans High School in the TIL state championship in Austin this weekend. Rhodes leaves Wednesday with Coach Carroll Williams. Hughes departs Friday morning with teacher Mrs. Martha Foster for the competition.
Hudler Junior High Choral Department presents its annual Spring Concert May 3 at 8 00 p m in the High School Auditorium. The program features songs from the American scene incl Broadway tunes and a Bye Bye Birdie medley with Conrad Birdie. The Teen-Tones boys quartet and a girls trio perform during stage changes, with a finale featuring about 200 voices. Admission is free.
Citizens may enroll in Radef Civil Defense training and indicate preferred nights via Mrs Grady Weller. Choices are Monday May 6 and 13 or Tuesday May 7 and 14, with the number calling determining the final schedule.
City police within the last week stopped the vandalism careers of at least eight youths. Two youths jailed for shooting out street lights with an air rifle. Three arrested and two jailed for entering a house and cutting a garden hose. Three more youths cautioned by police and juvenile officers for destruction at a rent house. Chief John Ashcraft warned the department to watch for vandalism and focus on apprehending culprits.
A Business Letter Clinic will cover writing clear concise and courteous letters with human touch. The program aims to teach emphasizing the reader’s interest and persuasive business communication. It is set to be held in Monahanson starting Tuesday May 14.
Neary a quarter of all fires stem from matches and smoking, while about 20.4 percent arise from misuse of electrical equipment.
Pyote Air Force Station received a two day stay of execution until May 3 for its shutdown. Congressman Ed Foreman said the Air Force has no current plans to keep the base in use. Most military operations end Friday while the radar stays active under civilian FAA supervision for 60 days or more. Lt. Col. L. L. Smith noted military personnel will remain 30 to 60 days awaiting transfer orders. Foreman expects a committee report soon.
Judge Carl Estes will preside Monday as County Criminal Court opens. Notices of cases to be heard have been mailed to defendants. County Attorney Ed Keys said the goal is to thin the heavy docket and dispose of most cases to keep future matters current.
City Council urges continued city hall fire and police station work after 1962 bond plan failed. They outline paying for improvements from 1956 bonds and current funds, noting architectural fees already accrued and the need to serve citizens while resisting lawsuit delays.
Bishop W Angie Smith senior bishop of the Oklahoma New Mexico and West Texas Methodist area will speak at the opening and consecration of First Methodist Church Monahans. He will preach at 10 55 am with open house 2 30 to 4 30 pm. The new wing totals 7200 square feet educational space and 2800 square feet dining area plus year round AC and completes a remodel costing 150000.
Monahans High School bands and choirs are producing a 12 inch hi-fi LP, professional quality, selling for three dollars. Order via band or choir members or call Dan Gibbs at the high school. The 44 minute recording features Concert Band, A Cappella Choir, Girls Choir, Stage Band, and Three Professors.
The local V F W post will sponsor a Lite A Bike month to promote bicycle safety and save children's lives. It seeks cooperation from schools and the police department to support the safety campaign.
A 3-2 vote approved dismantling the present City Hall and bidding for a new administrative wing and fire station plus remodeling the police station. Mayor Barnes questioned the plan citing past bond results while opponents urged for cost data and alternative space solutions.
Don R. Edmonds was installed as new President of the Monahans Jaycees at the installation banquet held Saturday night at the Tatum Cafeteria. New officers include Jack Blanchard First Vice President Lloyd Walsh Second Vice President Terry Pipkin Secretary and Odell Hardin Treasurer.
Tuesday marks the recurring Dollar Day with ads in Monday’s paper and store offerings in Monahans. Shoppers are urged to visit retailers Monday to stock vacation needs at low prices and boost travel funds.
Eight civil cases, mainly damage and compensation suits, are set for 143rd District Court Monday at 9 30 with a 65 person jury panel summoned. If settlements or post trial conferences on Friday alter the docket, cases proceed in order: Klewer vs Bertram and Hurst, Wade vs Trio Motor Co., Bernard vs Finney, Conn vs Virgin, P and N Trucking Co. vs Pearce, Cutbirth vs Miller, Fuquay vs Ebasco, Russell vs Apple.
After seven years of leadership Mrs. M. L. Turney departs the Milk and Ice Fund due to health. The fund will continue to provide milk to needy babies and children. Donors should send contributions to Charles Switzer at First National Bank. he chairs Monahans Salvation Board and will oversee funds with Police Chief John Ashcraft reviewing applicant needs.
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