The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, June 11, 1965 Page: 3 of 8
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F^nid ay, June 11,1965
Winkler County News, Kermit, Texas
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Party
Honors
Two Girls
Friends ofMillieGallas,whois
moving to Monahans, and Beverly
Strauser, moving to Hobbs, N.
M., were honored by a group of
friends with a surprise farewell
party at the home of Vicki Ray,
520 North Avenue C.
Decorated cake, with the names
of each of the two girls, was
served with punch. The honorees
also received silver charms with
their name on the front and
“ From the Gang" engraved on the
back.
The time was spent talking and
remembering old times and ex*
periences the girls have had dur-
ing their years of friendship.
Those present were Janis
Montgomery, Barbie Bewley,
Ruth Wilson, Carol Ann White,
Patti Robinett, Glenda Crawford,
Connie McDonald, SherranSlo*
ver, Sharon Moore, Julie Ander-
son, Glenda Graham, TriciaRus-
sell, Pam Peden and Barbara
Brown.
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HERE'S THE SECRET — J. D. Mohrad, district manager of The Hoover Company, shows
M slick trick to floor care in a workshop he conducted Wednesday morning in Extension Center.
®embers of Winkler County Home Demonstration Clubs and other interested persons were
present. Mrs. Leroy Godfrey (right) won the door prize. Mrs. B. J. Fugate is at left. (Staff
Photo).__________
Meet for Bible Study
Bible Study meeting of Helen
Masters Circle, Grace Temple
Baptist Church, was held Wednes-
day morning in the home of Mrs.
A. C. Smith.
Mrs. B. V. Slaughter read this-
sionary prayer calendar and 1st
Peter 4:7. Mrs. Delbert Copeland
led in prayer for missionaries,
the circle's namesake and for
circle members who are ill.
Mrs. Joe Slaughter was in
charge of the Bible study. The
Ten Commandments were given
and expressed. Her scriptures
included Exodus 21:23 and the
Book of Leviticus.
Mrs. B. V. Slaughter gave
closing prayer.
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Library
Begins
Training
Program
BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — C.
William Evans, Jr., son of Mr.
and Mrs. C. W. Evans, 202 South
Avenue H. Kermit, Texas, has
joined the Cities Service Oil
Company's college training pro-
gram.
Evans, who attended Texas
Technological College, recently
received his Bachelor of Science
degree in Mathematics.
Assignments in divisions dur-
ing the training period will fa-
miliarize Evans with the over-
all operations of the fully inte*,
grated oil company. Permanent
assignment in one of the com-
pany’s divisions will climax the
training program.
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IT’S FUN—Come-As-You-Are breakfasts continue to be
popular entertainment ... for girls of more than one age,
Mary Graham, 320 Bert Street, and Tina Leatherwood were
hostesses to this group early Wednesday morning. Pictured,
front row (Left to right) are Cathy Hamil, Jana Koon, Marian
Hemphill and Dana Bruck. Second row: Mickie McMillan,
Debbie Bishop, Sue Nolen, Betty Ruth Jackson, Mary Graham,
Patty Minica, Susan Clark and Shari Shanafelt. Back row:
Tina Leatherwood, Vicki Evans, Peggy White, Doris Worley,
Loretta Germuiller, Shirley Minica, Debbie Akins and Londa
Nutt. (Staff Photo)
Mrs. Crockett's
Mother Is III
Mrs. Dale Crockett and two
of the children, Cheryl and Tracy,
accompanied by Mrs. Crockett's
sister from Oklahoma, left Ker-
mit Wednesday morning for Van
Nuys, Calif.
They were called there by the
illness of Mrs. Crockett's
mother, Mrs. Vera Jewitt, who
» been in ill health for some
tune.
Mrs. E. W. Lewis, Shethelia
and Faye Lewis recently visited
the Sam Rayburn Library in Bon-
ham.
They saw books, papers and
historical mementoes collected
by the Honorable Rayburn during
his more than 50 years of ser-
vice to his country.
The library is open Monday
through Friday from 10 a.m.
until 4 p.m. and on Saturday from
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 2 to
5 p.m. There is no admission
charge.
former KHS Student
Plays at World’s Fair
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MIKE PALMER
. . . youth worker
Methodist Church
HasYoufh Worker
Mike Palmer, a 21-year-old
junior at McMurry College, Ab-
ilene, is summer youth worker
at First Methodist Church here.
Mike, a philosophy and religion
major, is a pre-theological stu-
dent who plans to become a
missionary to Africa. “I like
foreign countries,” he says.
“I feel like this (Africa) is where
I can be of best service.”
As youth worker at the church,
Mike has announced a youth Plan-
ning Retreat June 18-19 at Carls-
bad, N. M. Also scheduled for
the summer are several camps
and a youth revival.
Mike, will return to college
about Spet. 1.
Winkler
Wildcat
Shows
Warden
Addresses
Archers
Bill Moore, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Fitzgibbons, 721 South
Avenue A, appeared Tuesday at
8 p.m. hi New York Pavilion
of the World's Fair. Moore, who
was recently graduated from
Baird High School, and members
of the Future Farmers of Ameri-
ca Band which won first place in
Texas in 1964 and accompanied
the Texas FFA delegation to the
national convention in Kansas
City in October, were noticed by
a World's Fair talent scout and
invited to make this June appear-
ance.
Moore, a former Kermit High
School student, was graduated
from high school with the two
highest awards in agriculture and
also holds the award of Outstand-
ing Chapter Member of the Year
and Star Chapter Farmer in FFA.
He plays the electric guitar
and is vocalist in the seven-mem-
ber FFA band, known as Hammer-
head Sadler and His Nail-Driving
Five and One.
After the young musicians
leave the fair they will stop in
Washington, D. C. for a visit with
Senator Ralph Yarborough and
Congressman Omar Burleson.
From Washington they will go
to Birmingham, Ala., to appear
on a program sponsored by The
Progressive Farmer Magazine.
They are scheduled to spend
two days in Alabama.
Moore's mother reports he is
to work in Houston for the sum- ^ taken between ^670-
Plans for mission study meet- fer an,d th®n e”ter. Ja5fr" feet. Flowing pressure was
ing, with all interested persons to« Col{ege for the fall semestei #§79.558 pounds; 45-minute initial
invited, were made when mem- h®re he plans a maj in and two-hour final shut-in pres-
culture. sures Were 3,614 and 3,072
Moore celled his perents Mon- nnnnHc resnectivelv
day night and said the trip is .Siiig^Sui'below 8,868
feet in lime and shale on
0,500-foot contract..
BILL MOORE
FFA leader
Circle Plans
Amission Study
Mallard Petroleum Inc., Mid-
land, No. 1 Mitchell, in 19-B10-
psl, Winkler County Pennsyl-
vanian wildcat, 13 miles north- j
east of Monahans, 2% miles)
northwest of the recently opened!
Sealy-Smith (multipay Pennsyl-1
vanian oil and gas-distillate)
field, 3% miles east of the one-
well Halley, East (Pennsylvan-
ian) field and 2% miles north-
east of the Monahans, North
multipay field, recovered 1,000
feet of gas-cut mud and 200 feet
| of oil-cut mud on a drillstem
itest in an unidentified forma-2
tion. ■'
. tool was open two hours on
B. F. Barnes, parks and wild-
life game warden, was guest
speaker when members of Com-
anche Archers met in regular
session Monday night in First
National Room. He spoke of vari-
ous types of hunting with the bow
and arrow.
The group saw a film, Bawaba
Bowman, featuring Bill Negley,
a native Texan, winning his
wager that was made months
before of killing an elephant with
the silent and deadly bow and
arrow. This film was a cour-
tesy of Lone Star Sportsman's
library.
Monthly Roving Trophy awards
were presented to Dan Sealy in
the men's division, and Joyce
Beggs, women's division.
Medals for Clout Shoot were
presented to John Hall, first
division; and A1 Catlett, sec-
ond division.
New members admitted to the
club included Gary Roberts, How-
ard and Gail Miller, Edwiria and
R. D. Dalton, and Corky and Jan-
ice Kizzar.
The club meets first and third
Monday nights in First National
Room.
Program committee presented
the following schedule of events
for the remainder of June and
through July: Ladies Choice, June
13; Trophy Shoot, June 27; Brick
Shoot, July 11; and Trophy Shoot,
July 25.
Methodist Men
Meet Monday
Men of First , Methodist Church
of Eunice, N. M. were hosts Mon-
day night for the quarterly meet-
ing of Lea-Tex Methodist Men.
Groups from Kermit and Jal
were among those attending.
Dr. J. L. Burke Jr,, former
superintendent of Jal Schools,
now living in Hobbs, was prin-
cipal speaker.
Supper was served and enter-
tainment was furnished by Eunice
young people.
Representatives also were
present from Hobbs and Tatum.
Going from Kermit were Rev.
Kenneth Ford, First Methodist
pastor; O. C. Stiles, Art Parsons,
A. B. Johnson, Irvin Clayton,
Mike Greeri> Mike Palmer»ryouth
director of the church; C. C.
Gallagher, James Green, Ben
Cowling, Ray Holder, Jerry Mc-
Guire, Paul Wilmoth, Dr. Paul
Hollinshead and Dr. A. O.
Thomas.
Present from Jal were E. S.
Shotton, Norman Hicks, Bob
Sappington, Bruce Marts and Rus-
sell Sadler.
Candy Stripers to
Sponsor Car Smash
Something new in a fund raising
project, at least as far as Candy
Striper leaders know, is to be
staged Saturday by the junior
auxiliary of Pink Ladies. The
girls are to sponsor a car smash
on the lot north of the swimming
pool.
An old automobile has been
donated to the organization. It
will have all glass removed and
any one who wants to can help
smash the vehicle, at 25-cents a
s mash with the big ham mer and
10 cents a smash with a little
hammer.
Plans for the event were made
when executive committee of
Candy Stripers met Monday in
the home of Linda Mulsow, pres-
ident.
New members and their floor
hours also were discussed.
Refreshments were served to
Billie Majors, Camille Lennon,
Georgia Ehlers, Sharon Melton
and sponsors, Mrs. Frank Horn
and Mrs. S. C. Callaway.
DENVER’S EIGHTH PILOT*
DENVER (AP) - Cal Ermer is
the eighth manager the Denver
Bears have had since moving
into Class AAA baseball in
1955. Only two managers in that
stretch served more than one
season — Ralph Houk in 1955-57
and Charley Metro in 1960-61.
Methodist Men
To Meet Early
Regular meeting of First Meth-
odist Men is scheduled to be held
Wednesday in Fellowship Hall of
the church.
Regular meeting dates are the
second and fourth Wednesday of
the month, beginning at 7 p.m.
Supper is served.
Wednesday night’s session is
to get under way earlier, with a
group planning to work on the
church grounds.
Win-lex Elects
CompanyOfficers
In a meeting Monday evening,
officials of Win-Tex, Inc., Wink
fiberglass manufacturing com-
pany, elected Forrest Sjpith as
secretary. Other officers are
Oran O. Whitten, president, J. V.
Ogle, vice-president, and Frank
Barton, treasurer.
Sale of stock was scheduled
to begin on Tuesday, with shares
offered to the public at $25 per
share.
RECEIVES DEGREE -— Otto
Cobb Kitsinger II, graduate of
Kermit High School, and.the son
Of Mr. arid Mrs. Otto Kitsinger,
received an AB Degree from
Duke University, Durham* N. C.,
in graduation exercises Monday,
June 7.
This was the University's 113th
commencement.
DANTE YEAR - THREE FILMS
ROME (AP) — Two movies on
the life of Dante Alighieri and
a film version of his “inferno"
will be produced in Italy this
year during the celebration of
the 700th anniversary of the
great Florentine poet’s birth.
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wonderful and all are having a
most enjoyable time.
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bers of Wana Ann Fort Circle,
Grace Temple Baptist Church,
met in the home of Mrs. Don
Ash.
The meeting i6 to be June 25
in the church and will begin at
6:30 p.m.
Mrs. Deane Simpson was in
charge of the program. Mrs.
Earl Sims gave opening prayer
and program parts were pre-
sented bv Mrs Ash Mrs nslp Hunt) -—’-starring Peter Sellers.
Phelps, Mrs. J. H.' Muon md It’s a comedy spy story. Filming Areno^_ midtipay field of
Mrs. Sims. is scheduled tb begin about the
Mrs. Simpson read mission- middle of May at Rome’s Cine-
ary prayer calendar and citta with outdoor scenes on the
NEXT SELLERS FILM SET
ROME (AP) - Director Vittorio
de Sica’s next film will be
“Caccia Alla Volpe" - (Fox
Humble Oil & Refining Co.
No. 68 Yarborough & Allen, in
12-B13-psi, unidentified Pennsyl-
vanian pay opener % mile north!
of Strawn lime and detritus pro-1
duction in the south portion of
2 From Kermit
Attend BoysSfate
Leo Brooks and Marc King are
this year's Kermit representa-
tives to Boy's State, currently
being held in Austin.
The boys were chosen for the
trip by officials at' Kermit High
School where both are seniors
and members of the StudentCoun-
cil.
Johnnie Roberts, assistant
Kermit High principal, is ac-
companying the boys. They will
return to Kermit Saturday.
Pamela Peden, representative
to Girl's State, will leave for
Austin June 16. She also is a
senior and member of the.Stu-
dent Council.
Girl's State and Boy's State
are sponsored annually by the
American Legion.
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Gift Tea Compliments
Beuna Kay Robertson
Miss Buena Kay Robertson, Mrs. Jack Horner, Mrs. Harold
bride-elect of Ronald Dean, was Grissom, Mrs. M. E. Smith,
honored Sunday with a gift tea at Mrs. Joe Cloud, Mrs. Tommy
the home of Mrs. Bill Jackson, Service, Mrs. Floyd Ledbetter,
101 North Avenue H. Mrs. Richard Goertz, Mrs. W. G.
Assisting with hostess duties Alexander, Mrs. A. L. Dixon,
were Mrs. J. F. Williams, Mrs. Mrs. J. R. Parker, Mrs. J. W.
W. E. Cook, Mrs. Jim Bewley, Everest,
Mrs. Waydell Roberson, Mrs. Mrs. Bea Lewey, Mrs. L. S.
James Abel and Mrs. Leon Mills, Mrs. Dan Lewis, Mrs.
Blakeney. Raymond Anderson, Mrs. Edna
MiSs Robertson, daughter of McKay, Mrs. Bobby Bohmfalk,
Mrs. Xenia Vista Robertson, and Mrs. Frank Harris, Mrs. W. T.
her fiance are to be married Lawrence, Miss Jenita Hemp-
June 20 at 3 p.m., in First hill, Miss Sharron Mulsow, Miss
Christian Church. * Meredith Lancaster, Mrs. Frank
Tea table was spread with Williams, Mrs. D. O. Gray, Miss
white lace and centered with an Julie Anderson, Mrs. Louis Ed-
arrangement of blue mums, wards,
Miniature blue umbrellas served Mrs. E. E. Brackens, Mrs.
as nut cups and individual, small w- G. Crowley, Mrs. Don Balmer,
white cakes with blue sugar Mrs. Nev Williams, Mrs. Nell
rosebuds were served with fruit Schlotte, Mrs. C. L. Blakeney,
punch. Mrs. M. L. Simons, Mrs. Joe
Guest registry was decorated Arledge and Kathy, Mrs. J. A.
with a miniature doll dressed in Garza, Mrs. Fannie Latham,
a bridal costume made by Mrs. Miss Jimmy Latham, Miss Vicki
Robertson. Ray, Mrs. Jim Franks,
The honoree wore a pale blue
shift, her mother was dressed Mrs. Clifford Casey, Miss
in shocking pink two-piece suit Barbie Bewley, Mrs. Jack Semon
and Mrs. W. K. Dean of Odessa, and Jenny Sue, Mrs. Bobby La-
mother of the prospective bride- tham, Mrs. Clem Bush, Mrs.
groom, wore a royal blue lace Steve Walker, Mrs. Gerald Brad-
sheath, ford, Mrs. Steve Johnson, Mrs.
- , . , , . . G. L. Alexander, Mary Potts,
Guest lirt Included Mrs. Billy Mrs_ Leta Blundell, Miss Leona
Mrs Bransford Buils Mrs*A a’ Percy> Mrs’ charlie MilcheU-
Mrs. uransiora Buus.Mrs.A.A. Miss cheryl Mitchell, Mrs.
Hunter Miss Charlene’ Bridges, Rlchard Payne> Mlss Sar^ Hatch,
Mrs. Dewey Mitchell Miss M Jan Mrs. E. s;
Jeannie Foster Mrs. Richard Geer> Mrs A M.’Gueri„, Miss
Horner, Mrs. Charles Brinkley, Kath; Gaerln> Mrs. E. E. Robert.
Miss Nancy Collins,MissEudora an(J Mrs.’John cloud.
Master son, Mrs. Rod Hamil,__
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prayer
closing prayer.
gave
Island of Ischia.
Winkler County, 10 miles north-
east of Monahans, flowed 441
barrels of 38.1 gravity oil in 24
hours.
More than one millidn people
have ridden to the summit of
Pike's Peak on the world-famous
cog train.
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CAMP BOUND — Packing a car to take to summer cam*
can be a chore as these young people and their sponsor found
out Monday. Getting ready to leave for Methodist officers’
training assembly at Sacramento, N. M., were Linda Mont-
gomery, Mrs. H. J. Petree, sponsor, Tommy Shillingburg,
Danny Skaggs, David Lancaster and Walter Durphey. The
young people are members of First Methodist Church MYF.
(Staff Photo)
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Mrs. Bud Worley, Miss Marie
Alexander, Mrs. W, K. Dean,
Miss Carol Peden, Mrs. Ed
Everest, Mrs. Lillian Hawkins,
First Notional
Votes Dividend
Circle Holds
Service Program
Directors of First National
Bank of Kermit Wednesday eve-
ning voted a special $5,000 stock
dividend, according to President
Members of Eudaly Circle of Dalton Haines.
First Baptist Church held a Wed-
nesday morning meeting in the The dividend, $1 per share, is
home of Mrs. S. T. Mulsow who payable to stockholders of rec-
gave call to prayer. 0rd as of June 30.
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Sclair, Dave. The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 30, No. 5, Ed. 1 Friday, June 11, 1965, newspaper, June 11, 1965; Kermit, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth910268/m1/3/: accessed April 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Winkler County Library.