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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1963
Page
1
The column recalls recent rainfall totals around 1.14 inches and mentions earlier showers. It invites golfers to submit entries to Horace Norman at the patch by 6 p.m. Saturday, noting a potential good deal and even rough cleaners may qualify.
John Thomas Madesitt 45 of Grandfalls died Tuesday after being stricken at work with Welch Bros. Trucking Co. He was born May 30, 1917, in Raywood Ohio and was a World War I veteran. Survived by widow Pauline and son Russell Douglas of Grandfalls, plus two brothers and two sisters. Services pending at Barnes Funeral Home.
Monahans Jaycees review a year marked by membership growth from 82 to 112 then 78 due to transfers and a strong Ward County Diamond Jubilee project led by Don Edmonds. The Boy’s Club facility served 60 youths, the Teen-Age Road-E-O produced Rodier Spain who placed 27th nationally, and the group earned over $17,000 with $8,500 net profit to fund projects and reduce debt. Bob Brewer attended a Washington governmental seminar while Don Edmonds prepares to lead again and pursue last year’s record.
An American Red Cross course of Home Nursing will begin Tuesday May 28 at 7 30 p m at the Church of Christ North Franklin and C Streets. Instructor is Mrs Alberta Allen. Interested persons are urged to attend and may notify Mrs Allen.
Seven graduates five boys and two girls will receive their diplomas Friday night in commencement exercises at Barstow High School. Arnulfo Bustillos is valedictorian and Ted Porras is salutatorian. Other graduates are George Ann Alldredge Lupe Alvarez Stacy Lee Bratcher Mike Crouch and Mark Holdman.
Official Weather Observer John Rogers reports Monahans was drenched by a Tuesday thunderstorm delivering 1.37 inches. Combined with 1.15 inches from Saturday and Sunday nights, the current wet spell reaches 2.52 inches, over half of this year’s moisture.
Monahans hosts its 16th annual invitational golf tournament this weekend at the Country Club led by ABC Partnership. Horace Norman notes handicap based flighting with a $2.50 entry and merchandise certificates for winners. Sunday includes a $12.50 entry plus barbecue and medal play in key flights. Jerry Mobley defends not present. Bill Ferrer to start.
Individualism may aid private life but in making a living and building community teamwork is essential. Perfect teamwork allows employers, employees and stockholders to maximize outcomes for an operation.
Monahans High School will host 86 graduating seniors Friday night with Dr. Milton Leech delivering the commencement address. Judy Hughes and Mary Ward are named salutatorian and valedictorian, with the Melatones providing a special choral number. The ceremony begins at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium.
William J Roach died May 22 at Veterans Hospital in Big Spring. Services at the Catholic Church Friday at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Odessa. He was born June 3, 1901 in Blaine Kansas and was a retired Army Sergeant. Survived by his widow Tina Roach of Monahans and an aunt Mrs Joe S Eisnbise of Olpe Kansas.
Merchants and shoppers are reminded that May 30 is an official holiday in Monahans. The date was chosen by a Chamber of Commerce ballot. No special program is planned for the day.
Crews began grubbing and clearing the 13 mile right of way for Interstate 20 between Monahans and Pyote after Border Construction Company of Laredo won the contract for 1 831 266 dollars on April 26. The project, split into two shifts, should be finished by late June with full operation by mid July. Joe Cox leads the current crew under State Highway Engineer Dub Davis.
Harry L. Smith Barracks No. 2018 and the Monahans Auxiliary host the 16th District Spring Convention on Sunday at Legion Hall. Registration starts 8 a.m. and costs $1.50 per person including lunch. All World War I veterans and wives invited.
A special end of school dance for teenagers is planned for Saturday night May 25 at the Monahans Youth Center from 8:00 to 12:00. Music will be provided by the Twilights, a local teen band, with tickets reduced to 50 cents to encourage attendance.
Sandhills State Park at Monahans will receive a 4000 dollar increase in its 1964 maintenance budget following a push from Representative Gene Hendryx of Alpine. Representative Gus Mutscher said Hendryx presented a strong case showing Sandhills potential as a major Texas tourist attraction.
Ward County Civil Defense Board met Thursday May 16 at Barstow Community Center with Grady Weller presiding. Meade Shirey demonstrated radiological monitoring instruments and announced completion of the first training course with 12 graduates. A second class begins May 21 and runs to May 28 with makeup on May 28. A June 20 meeting is planned for Pyote Cafeteria.
Funeral services were held at Barnes Chapel for infant Jon T. Short, son of Rodney and Mrs. Short of Odessa. The child died shortly after birth on May 22 at Odessa Medical Center Hospital. Survived by paternal grandparents Jimmy Short of Monahans and maternal grandparents Ed Meaders of Monahans. Interment in Monahans Cemetery.
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