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Kermit Yellow Jackets
Meet the Tornadoes
Friday at Lamesa
The Winkler County News
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Vol. 24—No. 50
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Kermit, Winkler County, Texas
10 Pages in Two Sections
Monday, September 19,1960
Alert Given
Of Prowlers
And Peepers
Kermit Police Chief W. A.
(Bill) Pence asked all residents
of the city today to lock the
doors of their homes when
they leave or retire for the
night and to be sure and pull
the blinds down on windows.
“We have been having a tre-
mendous increase in the num-
ber of complaints from resi-
dents on window peeping and
prowling,’’ the chief said. “If
everyone would lock their doors
and pull down their blinds a
lot of these incidents would be
avoided.”
In recent weeks, the Chief
continued, complaints have
been received from every part
^ the city about window peep-
ers. “Many times these com-
plaints are unfounded,” the
Chief said, “but, it is far bet-
Federal Agent
Talks to Youths
Three youths have been
placed on strict probation fol-
lowing a hearing here by an
agent of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and County Ju-
venile Officer.
The boys had been appre-
hended earlier this month
for the theft of two radio head
sets and a switching unit from
one of the U. S. Army tanks
here for the Jubilee celebra-
tion.
County Juvenile Officer Jack
Roe reported FBI Agent - Bill
Ahders of Midland spoke with
the boys, two 16-year:olds and
one 15-year-old, Thursday.
Finding of the case will" be
turned fvv< r to (hr* U. S. Dijj
trict Attorney’s office u\ Is*
Paso for possible further ac-
tion, the agent indicated, ac-
cording to Roe.
Kermit Police Officers C. W.
Weaver and W. A. Page appre-
hended the youths. Theft of
mP equipment from the Army
vehicles was a federal offense.
ter to call us and let us in-
vestigate than to take a
chance.”
When you think there is a
window peeper or prowler
around your house, the police
officer said, do not turn on
any lights. “If you turn on a
light you alarm the culprit,
scaring him away, you make
yourself a better target or sub-
ject and you can’t see outside.”
Immediately call polled head-
quarters, Pence said. Don’t at-
tempt to capture the peeper or
prowler yourself. “One thing
you can do, though, is look
out a window, with the
lights out, and see if you can
get some sort of description of
the individual.”
Prowling and stealing from
homes can be cut down dras-
tically if everyone remembers
to lock his door, the chief
added. “I believe a lot of this
prowling is being done oy
youngsters. Very few of them
will enter a house if the door
is locked and most won’t pick
(Continued on Page Three)
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NEW SPEECH THERAPIST—Roseanne Casey,
speech therapist, is also a world traveler and has
visited some 30 foreign nations. She recently com-
pleted a year’s stay in Alaska as a speech therapist.
Above, she points to her former residence and her
new residence on a world globe. (News Staff Photo)
Neiv Speech Therapy Instructor
Has Traveled Throughout World
BY BILL SARTOR
Roseanne Casey, Kermit
speech therapist, is a young
lady who likes to go to ex-
tremes — like traveling from
Alaska to Texas.
Miss Casey, who will con-
duct speech therapy classes in
the Kermit public schools this
year, arrived here after spend-
ing a year in Alaska, where
she was speech therapist at the
3 Cases Liquor
Stolen Thursday
Attempts 'To.By-Pass
Marriage Laws Told
Monthly report of Winkler
County Juvenile and Probation
Officer revealed an increase
by juveniles in attempts to by-
pass the Texas marriage laws
regarding the three-day wait-
ing period and consent of par-
ents to the marriage. *
Jack Roe, County officer, in
his August report stated, “this
About three cases of liquor office has record of an in-
and a. case of beer were re-
ported stolen from Jim Gard-
ner’s Liquor Store located on
the west end of Austin Street
Thursday • night or early Fri-
day morning, according to a
report from Kermit Police De-
partment.
The breakin was discovered
and reported shortly before 8
a.m. by Gardner, police said.
Entrance to the wood frame
building was gained by knock-
ing out a bathroom window at
the rear of the store.
AWhiskey was taken from the
selves of the store along
with a case of beer. Officers
are investigating the case.
creased number of juveniles
unprepared for marriage re-
sponsibilities who have tried to
evade the Texas marriage
laws. Such attempts at evasion
of existing legislation, in a
majority of instances, end up
in increased problems and
frustrations for both the juven-
iles and their parents.”
Roe also noted that school
attendance problems are begin-
ning to appear as usual at this
time of year.
In other areas of the office’s
work. Roe reported the number
of offenses by out-of-county
youths had dropped tremen-1 contacted, 59.
dously from the two previous
months. Only three cases dur-
ing August were connected
with such youngsters.
The report also stated that
a co-ordinated effort by all
law enforcement agencies in
the County on the State Li-
quor laws was beginning to
bring results.
A breakdown of cases han-
dled during August by the Ju-
venile and Probation Office in-
cludes:
Referrals and complaints,
24; official cases, 2; unofficial
cases, 22; repeat offenders, 8;
truancy or disobedience, 8;
stealing, 6; immoral conduct,
3; violence or vandalism, 7;
detention, 6; sent out of state,
1; on juvenile probation, 22;
on adult probation, 5; state
ward cases, 19; out-of-county
cases, 3; parents contacted,
41; public meeting contacts, 2;
dismissed from probation, 5;
in state schools, 2; in other
institutions, 1; and juveniles
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Alaska Crippled Childrens’
Treatment Center.
“It was cold up there,” she
said, “but not as cold as I
had expected it to be.” The
coldest temperature recorded
during her one-year stay in
Southern Alaska was 22 de
grees below zero.
Although Miss Casey had
never been to Kermit before,
she is no stranger to West
Texas. She was born in Gal-
veston and lived for many
years in Abilene, where her
father was a radio engineer
for radio station KRBC. He is
now in Germany, working with
“The Voice of America’ radio
network.
Her work in Alasxa brought
her into close contact with
many people of various na-
tionalities and races.
“It was a fascinating experi-
ence, especially working with
a group of Eskimo children
who were totally deaf,” she
said. Her job was to try to
teach these handicapped chil-
dren how to talk.
In Kermit, she will go from
school to school in order to
work with all children, below
High School level, who have
speech defects, such as lisps
or stuttering.
While she was in Alaska,
Miss Casey had time to in-
dulge in her favorite sport,
skiing. “It was one of the
most enjoyable things about my
stay in Alaska,” she said, “and
the mountains are really beau-
tiful. The snow stays on the
mountain tops all year long,
so there was plenty of time
for skiing.”
The people there are much
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Jackets Miss Last Second
Upset Over Denver City
The Kermit Yellow Jackets
were just inches away from
one of the young grid season’s
biggest upsets when time and
Lady Luck ran out on them,
giving the Denver City Mus-
tangs a thrill-packed 12-7 vic-
tory.
With 5:20 remaining in the
game, the Jackets gained pos-
session on their own 32 and,
trailing 12-7, staged a brilliant
desperation march toward
Kermit Tackle Jack Evans
who suffered a head injury
during the Denver City-Ker-
mit game Friday night, was
reported up and about Satur-
day morning. Officials report-
ed that while his injury was
not serious, there is a ques-
tion as to whether he will
be able to see action Friday
against Lamesa.
paydirt, which failed only a
yard shy of its goal. Time ran
out with Kermit holding the
ball, first and ten, inside the
Denver City one-yard line.
For the estimated crowd of
4,000 which packed the stadium
it was a thrilling climax to a
game which produced more
than the usual share of spec-
tator excitement.
Kermit went into the game
t overwhelming underdog,
and for three quarters pushed
the Red Hosses from Denver
City all over the field before
lack of depth and the terrible
twosome — Bert and Bill Grav-
itt — took their toll.
The Yellow Jackets held a
7-0 lead at half-time, but the
flashing feet o^ Halfback Bert
Gravitt almost single-handedly
trod that margin into the turf
to put Denver City out in front
by a five-point margin before
Kermit could begin its ill-fated
comeback.
With brother Bill leading in-
terference, Bert Gravitt led the
Mustang second-half stampede,
rushing for 104 yards in 18
carries. Gravitt was literally
the entire Denver City offense.
Of the 26 downs the Mustangs
were in control of the ball dur-
ing the second half, he carried
on all except eight plays, and
the other Pony backs could add
just 20 yards to the rushing
total during the half.
Gravitt scored twice in the
second half, accounting for all
of the Red Hosses’ 12 points.
The first Gravitt marker came
on a one-yard plunge up the
middle, capping a third-quarter
drive which covered 27 yards
in two plays.
The rampaging Pony ace tal-
lied again late in the fourth
period on an 11-yard scamper
around end to put the Mustangs
in front, 12-7, with the clock
showing 5:20 remaining in the
game.
Halfback Arthur Davis
scored the only Kermit touch-
down early in the second period
on a scintillating 50-yard punt
return. He also kicked the ex-
tra point to give Kermit a 7-0
edge with 7:05 remaining in
the first half.
That margin held true ,
throughout the first half JtAlfl800HP0,
through most of the final half,
and for a while, it appeared
as if Davis’ extra point kick
might develop into the winning
margin.
Denver City failed to convert
following its initial touchdown
and Kermit lgd, 7-6, until late
in the game.
Davis’ dash was the longest
of the game, but the entire
team turned in outstanding
performances in the losing ef-
fort. Fullback David McGuire
provided an ever-dangerous
threat up the middle, and time
and again he ground out yard-
age needed to sustain Kermit .
marches ..:.*'..i
Quarterback Ken Batchelor DURING FUTILE DRIVE—Kermit’s Arthur Davis manages to make it to
was outstanding on offense and Denver City’s 36 yard line during play in final Kermit drive—-which ended inches
defense. The lanky Kermit an(j seConds short of the goal line. Making the stop are Denver City’s Johnson
field general ran for good (left) and Martin. Denver City topped the Jackets 12-7. (News Staff Photo)
yardage several
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QUEENS OF DIES Y SEIS CELEBRATION—These two Kermit girls were
named to represent Mexico and Spain during the recent Sixteenth of September
Celebration here. Representing Mexico, at left, was Juanita Jacquez while Toni
Carrasco represented Spain. The annual Mexican Independence Day Festival was
held Thursday night and Friday. (News Staff Photo) f
Organizational
Cub Scout Meet
Set for Tuesday
A rally for all boys and
their parents who want to join
the Cub Scout program will be
held tomorrow (Tuesday) night
in the Intermediate School au-
ditorium at 7 p.m.
District Scout Executive
John W. Fanning, announced
the meeting, telling of the two
requirements for boys wishing
to attend and take part in the
Cub program.
“Boys must be from 8-10
years old and must be accom-
panied by his parents in order
to attend, Fanning said.
“Boys who will be eight years
old during September and Oc-
tober are also welcome to at
tend the meeting.”
A film explaining the pur
poses of Cub Scouting will be
shown and Fanning will speak
briefly. Leaders of the five
Cub Packs in the city will also
be on hand to speak with the
parents and the boys. The
program will last about an
hoqr.
The five Cub Packs in Ker
mit are sponsored by the In-
termediate School, First Bap-
tist Church, Faith Masonic
Lodge, Methodist Men’s Fel
lowship and Purple Sage
School.
BILL OLDHAM
. . . new deputy sheriff
Sheriff Names
Bill Oldham
As New Deputy
Bill Oldham, former chief of
jolice at Lufkin, Texas, has
been appointed to the Winkler
County Sheriff’s office, aegord-
ng to an announcement by
Sheriff L. B. (Bill) Eddins.
Oldham is an Air Force vet-
eran and has been in police
work for eight years.
Sheriff Eddins said, “Oldham
comes to this department with
very good recommendations
both as an officer and as an
individual. I am very pleased
that I have been able to ob-
tain him as a deputy.”
Oldham was chief at Lufkin
for two years, assistant chief
for another two years and a
patrolman for a similar length
of time. He also served as a
patrolman at Crockett, Texas.
The new deputy is married
and he and his wife, Joy, will
live at 946 South Pine Street
times and
connected on seven of 11 pass
attempts for a total of 58
yards.
Other standout Jacket stars
were Halfback Gary Moore,
who turned in an impressive
offensive showing and was a
charging demon on defense.
McGuire was also a defensive
standout, as were Guard Mike
Quimby and Tackle Jack Ev-
ans.
Evans turned in a sparkling
performance, offensively and
defensively, before he was hurt
early in the second period. The
hard-charging Jacket lineman
was a mainstay on defense and
a workhorse on offense, open
ing big holes for quick slices
up the middle. He recovered
one Mustang fumble.
A mild concussion sent Ev-
ans out of the game after he
helped clear the way for Davis’
touchdown scamper. His con-
dition was not considered seri-
ous Friday, although it is likely
the husky lineman may not
see action against Lamesa next
Friday.
Kermit dominated the first
half of play, and three times
had the Mustangs backed to
the wall, only to lose posses-
sion. Fumbles killed off two
drives and the Denver City
forward wall stopped another.
Utilizing quick-opening plays
up the middle, the Yellow
Jackets sliced big holes in
the highly-touted Denver City
line to grind out 109 yards
rushing during the first half.
Kermit penetrated to the
Mustang 15 early in the first
period, but the Jackets were
forced back to the 25 by pen-
alties. Davis fumbled and Den-
ver City recovered to kill the
drive.
Evans recovered a fumble
on the Kermit 42 and the Jack-
ets were off again, driving to
the Mustang three in 10 plays.
Denver City threw up a
brick-wall defense and Kermit
(Continued on Page 2)
Casing Set in Extension
Attempt of Emperor Field
BY JAMES C. WATSON
News Oil Writer
Pan American Petroleum
Corporation has set 5%-inch
casing in No. 1 Hutchings Op-
erating Area in an attempt to
extend Devonian gas produc-
tion one mile north of the
Emperor (multipay) field of
Winkler County.
The Devonian was topped at
9,312 feet on a minus datum
point of 6,472 feet. Casing is
cemented at 9,475, the total
depth.
It is three miles southeast
of Kermit and 660 feet from
south and west lines of section
47, block 26, psl survey.
Socony Mobil Oil Company
No. 3-E State-Walton A-C-2 is
a new gasser in the Kermit
(Fusselman) field, 2% miles
north of Kermit.
The well had a calculated,
absolute open flow potential of
75,000,000 cubic feet of gas
daily, with a gas-liquid ratio
of 17,400-1. Distillate gravity
measured 66 degrees.
Gas flowed from perforations
at 8,616-8,758 feet.
Location is 660 feet from
north and 1,980 feet from
west lines of section 14, block
B-3, psl survey.
New Leek field producer is
Dr. Sam G. Dunn and others
No. 3-D Edwards 10 miles
north-northwest of Kermit.
No. 3-D Edwards flowed 73.45
barrels of oil daily, plus 50
per cent water, through a 20-
64-inch choke and from per-
forations at 2,892-3,236 feet aft-
er being acidized with 3,000
gallons.
Site is 1,650 feet from north
and 990 feet from west lines
of section 5, block C-23, psl
survey.
Operators have filed appli-
cations to drill three new Wink-
ler County tests.
Humble Oil & Refining Com-
pany will drill 42-C J. B- Wal-
ton to a possible 3,200 feet
eight miles north of Kermit.
It is 495 feet from north and
990 feet from east lines of
section 21, block 74, psl survey.
Rock Island Oil & Refining
Company of Midland staked a
3,400-foot test in the Scarbor-
ough, . North field nine miles
northwest of Kermit. Site is
1,650 feet from north and
west lines of section 4, block
C-22, psl survey.
The Halley (Devonian) field
gained a new location. It is
Gulf Oil Corporation No. 2-1
Sealy-Smith Foundation.
Scheduled for a 10,100-foot
bottom, the test is 1,980 feet
from south and 660 feet from
east lines of section 90, block
A, G&MMB&A survey, 10 miles
southeast of Kermit.
Texas Pacific Coal & Oil
Company is making hole below
10,686 feet at No. 1-A Sealy-
Smith, indicated Devonian and
Fusselman producer, 12 miles
southeast of Kermit.
The well logged gas in Fus-
selman drillstem tests and re-
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3-Car Accident
Causes Damage
A station wagon, pickup
truck and tractor collided at
the intersection of Highways
302 and 18 Friday morning,
causing damage to the station
wagon estimated at over $1,000
but resulting in no injuries to
any of the persons involved
According to a report from
the Kermit Police Department,
the station wagon was operated
by Alvin Bowen Johnson of
617 South Avenue C, the pickup
truck was driven by Charles senior year is also being pre-
Leon Eggleston of Kermit and
the tractor was operated by
Andrew Lee Johnson of Lub-
bock.
Damage to the A. B. Johnson
vehicle was estimated at $1,000
while the Eggleston pickup suf-
fered about $100 damage and
the tractor about $200.
Class of 1950
Plans Special
Reunion Dinner
A special reunion program
and dinner has been scheduled! i
for' the Class of 1950 on the i
occasion of its tenth anniver-
sary, according to an an-
nouncement by Mrs. Leona Fu-
gate. 1
A dinner and entertainment j
program will be held immedi-
ately following the homecom-|
ing football game against Ros-
well. Friday, Sept. 30. The af-
fair will be held at Mack’s
Restaurant.
In addition to all members
of the Class of 1950, their hus-
bands and wives, members of
the Kermit High School facul-
ty during 1950 are also invited
to attend, Mrs. Fugate said.
Scheduled for the entertain-
ment part of the program are
G. E. (Tommy) Thompson.
D. M. Mayer, and some musi-
cal students of G. T. Gilligan
and Jonathan Lancaster. A his-
torical account of the class’
pared by Mrs. Clyde Martin.
Mrs. Fugate requested that
everyone anticipating attending
the affair notify her by phone
or mail as soon as possible
in order that arrangements
can be made for the dinner.
Mail replies to 942 East Bryan
Street or call 6-3863.
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TONI, LADY AND PUPS—Toni Roe is pictured
with her pet dog Lady and the eight pups Lady gave
birth to last week. The pups are all male. Pups were
three days old when photo was taken. (News Staff
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Williams, Nev H. The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 50, Ed. 1 Monday, September 19, 1960, newspaper, September 19, 1960; Kermit, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth895429/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Winkler County Library.