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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1966
Page
1
Hometown judge Toon Estes laments a water crisis when the courthouse sprinkler system operated during a regional effort to conserve water. The piece praises local graduates and urges vocational training, while condemning park and property damage across the county.
Democrats vote Saturday in Ward County for two county runoffs and a statewide race. In Precinct Two incumbent D H Bill Reagan faces Jim Williams for Justice of the Peace. Precinct Four pits W A Gotcher against C W Ross. Statewide, Crawford Martin and Franklin Spears seek Texas Attorney General. Williams led Reagan 630 to 560 in the first primary. Ross led Gather 216 to 166 in Precinct Four. Absentee ballots available at the County Clerk's office.
A compact list of residents and addresses includes D. L. Bradshaw 312 E. 6th St Paul Wagner 1008 S Kenneth Ave William P. White 311 S Dwight Ave Ronald L. Austin 704 S Ike Ave Don Ince 1006 S Kenneth Robert Pitts 1909 S Alice Ave Donald Huey Wickett TexEach entry provides a street address and associated name.
Grandfalls pool opens June 2 under manager Coach Robert Moore. Hours run daily 1 to 7 pm except Wednesdays for cleaning and Sundays 1 to 6 pm. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for students. Season passes available for $5 at the school administration office.
Johnnie Littlefield was arrested Friday afternoon for stealing nine boxes of spark plugs from Courtesy Motor Company. The loot was valued at about 75 dollars.
A Pyote cotton filled warehouse was burned Thursday night in a storm, destroying about 2000 bales and causing an estimated 300000 dollars in damage. Over 50 firemen from Pyote Monahans Wickett Barstow Pecos fought high winds and rain to contain the blaze. The University of Texas owned the warehouses though local cotton buyers leased them. a chamber tour had estimated three million dollars of cotton across 12 warehouses.
The Westridge Youth Choir from Dallas will perform a one hour sacred music concert at Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Prairie on June 1 at 7 30 p m Pastor Rev J B Hennigan announced The Entertainers subgroup will follow with Betty Seibert named Miss Dallas present as a featured vocalist The program includes spirituals anthems and personal testimony in song
An overflow crowd of nearly 600 watched 158 Monahans High School seniors receive diplomas during Friday night commencement. Valedictorian Viki Yates urged looking forward, while Martha Ochoa urged classmates to use memories as stepping stones to future goals. German exchange student Gerhard Schuler praised unity and peace as the ceremony closed.
Senator Ralph Yarborough informed Ralph Chaney that the Senate approved his appointment as Monahans postmaster. Chaney had served as acting postmaster since W. R. Shelton’s retirement. Community letters and a telegram supported the appointment.
Police reports a busy weekend with several break ins. A teenage gang fight occurred among youths and two very small children threw rocks at a new house. Shell Service Station lost two new tires. First Baptist Church reported about 35 dollars in choir funds stolen. Floyd Copeland and Larry Patterson homes burglarized. an air conditioner was stolen from Patterson’s house while he was away.
A Thursday News correction states Charlie Sumner’s Market ad incorrectly said closed Labor Day. The correct line should read Closed Memorial Day, indicating the business will be closed for Memorial Day.
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