Monahans High School Baccalaureate Service Set
Baccalaureate services are scheduled Sunday at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium for Monahans class of 150 graduates. Rev. Kenneth Andress will deliver the sermon “The School of all Schools” with invocations by Rev. Fred Ryle and benediction by Rev. J. B. Bitner. A Dan Gibbs led stage band will provide music, top graduates Jane Ann Winborn and Linda Law will lead the procession, and Superintendent George Callender and Principal Stanley Smith will welcome guests.
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Monahans
Kenneth Andress
First Baptist Church
School of All Schools
Cation
Fred Ryle
J. B. Bitner
Dan Gibbs
Jane Ann Winborn
Linda Law
George Callender
Stanley Smith
Boys Club Seeks Sporting Gear Donations
Monahans Boys Club calls for donations of any sporting goods to support a summer program for the boys. Worn or damaged items are acceptable as the club can repair and repurpose equipment for activities like volleyball, football, basketball, and baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys Club
Monahans Boys Club
MBC
Wickett Council Plans Crackdown on Speeders and Stop Sign Violations
Wickett City Council ordered marshals to issue tickets to speeders and drivers who ignore stop signs, citing hazard to children and pedestrians. The meeting also announced new summer water rates effective April 1, increasing the minimum charge by allowing an extra 5,000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickett
C. W. Ross
New Hospital Administrator Takes Post at Ward Memorial
Bob Hill has arrived as administrator at Ward Memorial Hospital replacing Norman Loftin. Hill, former Business Manager of North Plains Hospital in Borger since June 1965, will work with Loftin through May. Loftin leaves June first to become administrator of a hospital in Victorville California.
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Bob Hill
Norman Loftin
Ward Memorial Hospital
Hill
North Plains Hospital
Borger
Loftin
Victorville
Calif
Dr Paul Kunstadt Hospitalized After Mild Heart Attack
Dr Paul Kunstadt suffered a minor heart attack at his home around 8 30 AM. By Wednesday afternoon he was resting comfortably and showing improvement in condition.
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Paul Kunstadt
Court action likely on right of way appraisals
County commissioners moved funds into escrow to cover awards from a condemnation board for right of way along Interstate 20 and State Highway 18. Appeals appeared likely for several property owners while others accepted awards or sought tax reductions as engineers review the situation.
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D. L. Varnum
Bud Lorenz
Edna Jo Scott
15Th Street
Bradford
Picnic Area And Barbecue Pit At West Texas Children’s Home
A photo shows the picnic area at West Texas Children’s Home with a large barbecue pit to feed many pounds of meat. Six covered picnic tables occupy the foreground while painters coat pipe structures in bright red and sheet iron tops are installed. The rebuilt swimming pool behind the fence is filled and ready for use.
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West Texas Childrens Home
Grandfalls Commencement Tonight At 8 O'clock
Commencement exercises at Grandfalls High School auditorium begin at 8 pm. Diplomas will be awarded to 23 graduates with ceremonies led by Clyde Benton and CC Wheeler. Principal W N Gaddy will announce awards. Joe Ben Brandenburg delivers the class president speech. Janet Black is valedictorian and Anita Woody salutatorian.
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Grandfalls
Clyde Benton
Board of Education
Wheeler
W. N. Gaddy
Joe Ben Brandenburg
Janet Black
Anita Woody
Ismael Carnero
Charles Chaney
Fred Harris
Jeff Lasiter
Jimmy Fatterson
Danny Shipler
Eddie Villegas
Tommy Boydston
Bill Reese
Linda Anderson
Teresa Acosta
Jeanie Benton
Sofia Corrales
Darlene Covington
Jodie Hale
Rose In
Chester Taggart Named Member Hospital Board
Chester Taggart named to Ward Memorial Hospital Board of Governors to fill vacancy after Charles Prescott's resignation. Prescott left due to Gulf Oil transfer. Tan joins Switzer, Adams, Rucker, Ward, and Davidson on the Monahans based board. Adams from Wickett. Ward from Grandfalls.
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Chester Taggart
Ward Memorial Hospital Board of Governors
Commissioners Court
Charles Prescott
Gulf Oil Corp
Prescott
Monahans
Taggart
Charles Switzer
Mark Adams
Ross Rucker
Harold Ward
Dave Davidson
Switzer
Rucker
Davidson
Adams
Wickett
Ward
Grandfalls
Beware of Fancy Computer Training School Programs
The Federal Trade Commission orders a crackdown on fly by night computer training schools that promise high pay, admit inapt students, and overcharge tuition. Drew Pearson notes the issue and cites education accreditation as a potential remedy.
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Federal Trade Commission
Washington
Drew Pearson
Office of Education
Monahans-Wickett Pyote Board Advances School Upgrades
The board approved a new chemistry lab and equipment for the high school, authorized supplemental pay for teachers who double as sponsors, discussed adding tennis courts, and accepted an invitation for the Lobo Band to appear at the Cotton Bowl on September 22. They reviewed the 1968-69 budget and plan further upgrades after the Friday Board of Equalization meeting. A projected rise in district values follows regional natural gas discoveries south of Fyote. Also approved were a summer fitness program with golf and tennis, and a speech therapy unit. Resignations of Frances Edwards Mary Newton and Betty Prescott were accepted and bills approved.
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Monahans-Wickett- Pyote
Lobo Band
Cotton Bowl
Board of Equalization
Fyote
Frances Edwards
Mary Newton
Betty Prescott
New Lions District Governor Elected in El Paso
Vershel H. Smith of Grandfalls was elected district governor at the District 2 T3 convention in El Paso and will assume office in July succeeding Walter L. Buenger of Fort Stockton. A large Monahans delegation attended the event.
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LIONS
Vershel H. Smith
Grandfalls
el Paso
Walter L. Buenger
Fort Stockton
Monahans
Monahans Council Debates Drainage and Arts Protests
In a lengthy session the Monahans City Council approved maintenance of Loop Road, utility action for Signal Oil, pool ticket sales, and bids for a cemetery sprinkler system. Residents protested drainage near Fourteenth and Bruce, prompting an engineering study, while church members objected to an art film shown locally.
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Monahans
State Highway Commission
Monahans Loop Road
Signal Oil Company
Industrial Foundation
Rotan Company of
Waco
Goldwai
Company of
Fort Worth
Harold Callaway
J. D. Roberts
J. W. Thrasher Sr
Fourtheenth
Bruce
Jack Forga
Thrasher
Kenneth Andress
First Baptist Church
Wade Named President of First State Bank in New Boston
Charles H. Wade 40 was named president of the First State Bank effective Wednesday after a Board of Directors meeting. Conrad Dunagan was elected Chairman of the Board, Willard Paine Vice Chairman, and Wayne Harveson Secretary. Wade, moving from Executive VP at First National Bank in New Boston, will assume duties by June and relocate his family. Wade has strong regional banking ties and civic involvement, including positions with the Industrial Foundation board and Northeast Texas Development board, and is married with five children.
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Charles H. Wade
First State Bank
Conrad Dunagan
Willard Paine
Wayne Harveson
Wade
First National Bank
New Boston
Citizens National Bank
Lubbock
Sweetwater
Abilene Christian College
Texas A&m
Odessa
Uvalde
Farmers Bank
Leeders
First National
First State
Dunagan
Texas
Industrial Foundation Board
Northeast Texas Development Board
Texarkana
Guaranty Bond State Bank
Redwater
Annette Forgay
Mike
Catherine
Jr High Band to Present Spring Concert Tonight
Hudler Junior High School A and B Bands perform in the high school auditorium at 7 30 pm with no admission. A band to play contest numbers and lighter pieces. they recently won the Sweepstakes award for first division in marching, concert, and sight reading. final performance of the year led by Director Jerry Finnell.
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Hudler
Jerry Finnell
Public Poll Planned On Junior College Sites
Monahans Pecos and Ft. Stockton steering committee members decided to poll residents in their cities and counties about interest in a local junior college and preferred site locations. Proposed sites include Monahans Pecos Ft. Stockton Pyote Cayanosa Grand Falls and Balmorhea with a questionnaire to be published in area newspapers within two weeks.
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Monahans
Pecos
Ft. Stockton
Pyote
Cayanosa
Grandfalls
Balmorhea
Motivational Selling Course For City Business People
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a four night program in the Chamber building from 7 to 9 pm starting Monday. An Austin Texas Education Agency representative and UT DE staff will lead sessions on selling importance, customer motives, and self motivation. Call 943-2571 for details.
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Chamber of Commerce
Charles Gustin
Monahans High School
Austin
Texas Education Agency
DE Department
University of Texas
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