Breakfast on the Wilson spread fuels Westward resolve
About 50 residents gathered at John Wilson’s ranch west of Pyote for a hearty breakfast of steak and eggs. The piece laments child street safety after a two year old was struck by a car and urges parents to shield kids. It praises agricultural progress highlighted by Ward County’s Chamber of Commerce tour and envisions farming as a future economic pillar alongside oil. It also congratulates youths chosen for Boys State and Girls State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Pyote
Chamber of Commerce
Ward County
Barstow
Jack Griggs
Furr
Jack Blanchard
Griggs
Dr. L. B. Stevenson
Former Resident Wins At State Debates Title
Ronnie Ragsdale a former Monahans student now in Andrews won the Class AAA state boys debate championship with partner David Hendrick. He is the son of Mr and Mrs G A Ragsdale of Andrews long involved in law enforcement. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs W M Monahans.
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Ronnie Ragsdale
Monahans School
Andrews
Andrews High
David Hendrick
G. A. Ragsdale
W. M
Monahans
Hutsey Elected President and General Manager of Texas Electric
Burl B Hutsey executive vice president of Texas Electric Service Company was elected president and general manager succeeding Beeman Fisher who becomes chairman of the board Fisher has led the company since 1961 and joined in 1938 He is also a director of Texas Utilities and the Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation Hutsey had been a vice president since 1962 and a director since 1964 with prior roles in company operations and transmission management.
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Burl B. Hutsey
Texas Electric Service Company
Beeman Fisher
Fisher
Texas Electric
Texas Utilities Company
Texas Atomic Energy Research Foundation
Texas, Electric
Waas
McNabb to Convention Represents Price Agency
Charles J. McNabb of Mona hans has registered to attend the 68th annual Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention in Austin. He will represent the Price Insurance Agency, with the gathering expected to draw over 1,100 attendees.
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Charles J. McNabb
Monahans
Texas Association of Insurance Agents
Austin
McNabb
The
Price Insurance Agency
Umpires and Scorekeepers Sought for Little League Games
Fathers of Little League players are asked to contact Henry Treadaway at WI 3 2406 to volunteer as umpires or scorekeepers for this year's games. Farm teams play at 5 30 p.m. and major league teams at 8 p.m.
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Henry Treadaway
Trans-Pecos AIME Meets Tonight at Monahans Club
The Trans-Pecos Section of SPE of AIME holds its monthly dinner at Monahans Country Club with social hour at 6:30 and dinner at 7:30. Speaker B G Agnew of Humble Oil discusses Evaluation of Fracture Treatments With Temperature Surveys including field techniques and logging procedures.
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Trans-Pecos
SPE of
AIME
Monahans Country Club
B. G. Agnew
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Monahans
Agnew
Child Hurt When Struck By Vehicle
A two year old boy, Carl McFall, was seriously injured Thursday evening after darting into Fifteenth Street near Doris in South Monahans. Edward Prather of Mona hans struck the child. police found no fault with his driving. Carl was treated at Ward Memorial and Hammond ambulance to a Midland Hospital, with a concussion expected to heal.
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Little
Carl McFall
Ambrose Mendez
Carl
Edward “‘Buck’’ Prather
Monahans
Fifteenth and
Doris
South
Prather
Ward Memorial
Hammond Ambulance
Midland
Routine Council Session This Afternoon
The council agenda includes a five year service pin for Miss Joan Bond and routine business. Bids will be opened on city land in Hutchings Third Sub-Division and bids for fly and mosquito control may be advertised. A discussion on disposition of a city owned hangar at the airport closes the afternoon before public comments.
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Joan Bond
Hutchings
Newcomers Listed at Allen and Doris Avenues
New residents include A. R. Goram of 1802 S. Allen Avenue and Harold F. Fahrlender of 314 S. Doris Avenue. The notice records new arrivals in the community and their street addresses.
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A. R. Goram
S. Allen
Harold F. Fahrlender
S. Doris
Monahans Pool Opens May 28 Under New Manager
Monahans Municipal Swimming Pool will open May 28 from 1 to 7 p.m. daily under manager Maurice Hodges who returns for another year. Admission costs 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Beginning swim classes start June 6. Those wishing to enroll should contact Hodges.
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Monahans Municipal Swimming Pool
Maurice Hodges
Teenage League Moms Meet Tonight at 601 W 8th
Mothers of boys aged 13 to 18 are invited to attend a meeting at 601 West 8th Street at 7 30 this evening. The program includes organization and election of officers for the Teenage League.
Fire Incidents Across Town May 1911
A brief record of several incidents this month includes a tar heater blaze on May 13 on S. Alice street, a May 15 car fire on Highway 1S in the South district, a May 16 house fire at 50742 S. Betty, and a May 16 grass fire at 1809 S. Allen.
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S. Alice
S. Betty
S. Allen
Wilson Gun Collection Draws Farm Ranch Tour Guests
Ward County residents on the Farm Ranch tour viewed host John Wilson’s gun collection at the John Wilson Ranch near Pyote. A Colt pistol once owned by Pancho Villa and a large collection of Remington shotguns are highlighted alongside Indian artifacts. The event drew about 50 participants who toured alfalfa fields and cattle operations before a breakfast service.
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Ward County
Chamber of Commerce
John Wilson
Pyote
Pancho Villa
Wilson
Villa
Ward
Reeves Counties
Monahans
Pat Murphy
Awards Program Set Wednesday
Robbery at Sandhills Clinic Friday night yielded about 136 dollars in cash from a window entry. Police found 45 dollars in change, 25 in petty cash, and 65 from cash receipts. A metal cash box and a cigar box were also missing. Wednesday morning district wide awards assemblies will honor scholastic achievement ahead of senior graduation Thursday. Veterans groups and auxiliaries will present patriotic awards.
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Sandhills Clinic
Girls Softball Season Ready to Open
The paper announces girls softball leagues opening soon with rosters and schedule to be published Thursday. About 250 young girls have signed up to participate, forming a program parallel to Little League.
One Man Hurt In North Side Fight Sunday
A fight near a north side night spot early Sunday left Joe Chavez with multiple cuts on the head and chest after a thrown object. Chavez’s car windows were shattered. Officers detained Robert Sanchez and Jesus Orasco. Sanchez released with further questioning to come, Orasco jailed for intoxication and investigation of assault and destruction of property.
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Joe Chavez
Chavez Automobile
Joe Lrea
Robert Sanchez
Jesus Orasco
Orasco
End Of Year Activities At Monahans-Wickett Pyote Schools
Students in the 1965-66 term wrap up with Awards Assembly on Wednesday at 8 45 a m for perfect attendance and recognitions. Teachers have a work day Thursday, and Friday delivers final grade cards and promotion. Commencement follows at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with full details to come.
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Monahans - Wickett- Pyote
Crane Convention Attracts Firemen
Almost 60 members of Mona Hansen Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary plus children attended the Permian Basin Firemen's convention in Crane Saturday. Results of the events were not available at press time and will be published later.
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Monahans Volunteer Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary
Crane
Permian Basin Firemen
Summer Reading Program Planned by School District
Superintendent George Callender announces plans for a Summer Reading Program for students in grades one through eight. The program offers special training to improve performance during the regular school year and admits students by teacher and principal recommendation. There is no charge. It runs June 6 to July 16, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
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Superintident
George Callender
Kermit Faces Dumas in Bi-District Baseball Clash
Kermit, winner of District 2 AAA, meets Dumas Demers in a bi district playoff in Dumas. Kermit radio station KER radio will broadcast the game live.
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Kermit-Dumas
Kermit
Dumas Demers
Dumas
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EL Paso
Jim Williams
Williams
Texas House
Ben Barnes
Jack Sharp
Jack Forga
Texas League of Municipalities
Barnes
Texas
Burl B
Trans-Pecos Aime
Council
Edd Cox
Studnnts
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
North Side
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