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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1966
Page
2
In East hand vulnerability, North leads Jack of Hearts after dummy shows trump length. If South owns Ace of Hearts, defense can hold by cashing spades and hearts. otherwise, North signals heart tricks. The defense ultimately takes 1 Spade and 3 Hearts to set the contract.
Mrs Lily Kramer was a guest at the Texas Longhorn Band banquet in May. Her son Clarence Kramer was honored for ten years in the band and received a white Stetson hat with an orange band. Mrs Kramer spent Mothers Day in Austin with her son before returning home.
Charles Switzer, president of First National Bank, was named Boss of the Year at the Monahans Magnetic Chapter ABWA’s second annual bosses night banquet at Colonial Inn. JLdis Pinkerton, last year’s winner, presented the crown and trophy. The event drew about 100 attendees and featured patriotic decor and speeches highlighting civic service.
Mrs. Floyd Ward Browne was elected president of the Browne Parents and Teachers Association on Tuesday afternoon. New officers include Ty David Genigh as head, with B. J. Williams as vice president and Rw. A. as second vice president. Secretary is Joel D. Chappell and treasurer Jerry Hare. Mrs. Ward honored Mrs. Bob Avary for leadership over two years. Appreciation awards went to Mrs. W Veley principal and Mrs. lord Eugle of the Marshans News. Third Grade provided a program titled Fun with Ribbons. The annual teacher luncheon is set for May 26 with the executive board hosting.
The Permian Basin Genealogical Society will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Ector County Library in Odessa. President Mrs Jack Jordan will share highlights from a Salt Lake City visit and members will help with research questions about tracing family lines and trees.
A memorial service is planned for 8 p.m. Monday at the Post Home on East Highway 80 by the Butler Rowland Locke Hayes VFW Post and its Ladies Auxiliary. Veterans of all wars will be honored. Rev. Russell Criver of the First Christian Church will deliver the memorial address. Members are urged to attend and the public is invited.
Mrs John Rhea was admitted to All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth on Tuesday for ongoing treatment. She was accompanied by her husband and Reverend Fred Ryle.
A schedule of May events includes Eastern Star and PTA meetings, a Dr and Mrs Munk reception at Mona hans Country Club, Baccalaureate at Monahans High School, Commissioners Lunch, a Team of Four event at the Texas Electric Building, an organ piano recital at the high school, and WSCS and Presbyterian Women activities in town churches. Notable times: 8 p.m. for several programs and 12:00 noon for the commissioners lunch.
Jo Beth Hightower, known as Jo Beth Harris of Monahans, earns summa cum laude at Sul Ross, named to Who's Who and wins outstanding drama award while her husband Jack, now Midland’s South Elementary principal, shares in their family success. Matt Ford, grandson of Mrs. Beagle, recovers swiftly after open heart surgery in Houston. Cloud Nine Gifts owner Mrs. Robinson markets her sister’s paintings in Massachusetts. Monahans Sandhills photo featured in Post-Signal prompts speculation on its origin plus a Sunday reception at Monahans Country Club for Otto Munks.
Mr and Mrs Gordie Tamplin welcomed a baby boy born May 14 in Amarillo. The child was named Todd Winton after the family, with grandparents E E Tamplin H P Winton. Mrs Tamplin is the former Miss Carol Winton.
The Monahans News is published every Monday and Thursday at 107 West Second Street Monahans Texas 79756. It is a second class matter entered at the Mona hans post office on February 26 1931 under the March 3 1879 act.
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