Council chooses certificates of obligation for city project
The council backs certificates of obligation to fund a 550000 project as a pump delay pushes half the work back. Banks will buy half the COs at 8 percent. the plan aims for quicker, cheaper funding. Residents seek rezoning while approval granted for multiple parcels and a cemetery expansion adds 720 plots. Tommy Longbotham wins Place 5. Mayor Hoyer and councilmen Hughes and Roeber are reelected.
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Smith
James Ward
South Franklin
Tommy Longbotham
Plynn Nesbitt
Richard Hoyer
Don Hughes
Walt Roeber
Public film previews set for April 24 at Region 18 Center
Region 18 Education Service Center will open films and other audio-visual materials to the public on April 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Midland Regional Air Terminal. Parents and interested adults may request previews in advance by contacting Mrs. Vera Smith at 563-2380, with alternate dates offered if a film is unavailable.
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Region 18
Education Service Center
Midland Regional Air Terminal
Vera Smith
Obituaries for Rita Luckie and Ira Harkey in Monahans area
Rita Jo Luckie 26 of Odessa died April 14 after a long illness at Medical Center Hospital Odessa. Services 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Wickett with David Atkins. Burial Monahans Cemetery under Wilson-Miller Funeral Home. Born July 14 1954 in El Paso, raised in Ward County, Monahans High School 1972, Big Green Band member, Candy Striper, Odessa Nursing School 1974. Survivors include her grandparents W B Luckie Wickett and Nora McGinley Wickett and sister Ann Martin Dallas. Memorials to Kidney Foundation Dallas. Ira Delmon Harkey 56 of Monahans died April 13 from injuries in an auto crash at Shannon Memorial Hospital San Angelo. Services 10 a.m. today at Immanuel Baptist Church with O L Gober and John Timms. Masonic graveside in Monahans Cemetery. Born Jan 1 1925 in Crockett County, resident of Monahans 35 years, drilling consultant for Brittain Management, World War II veteran, Baptist, member of Monahans Masonic Lodge 952 and Lubbock Scottish Rite. Married Evelyn Beasley Oct 15 1947 in Alpine. survivors include wife Evelyn, four sons Jackie and Wendell Monahans, Delmon Stephenville, daughter Darla Presley Midland, brother Jim Monahans, sister Mrs Pete McIntire Fort Stockton, five grandchildren.
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Rita Jo Luckie
Odessa
W. O. Luckie
Wickett
Medical Center Hospital
First Baptist Church
David Atkins
Monahans Cemetery
Wilson-Miller Funeral Home
Ms. Luckie
el Paso
Ward County
Monahans High School
Big Green
Ward Memorial Hospital
Ira Delmon Harkey
West 45Th Street
Shannon Memorial Hospital
San Angelo
Immanuel Baptist Church
O. L. Gober
John Timms
Monahans
Harkey
Crockett County
Brittian Management
Monahans Masonic
VA Clothing Allowance for Wheelchair Users
Question and answer explain that veterans who must use a prosthetic or orthopedic appliance such as a wheelchair due to a service connected disability are eligible for a clothing allowance. The current annual amount is 274 dollars.
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Veterans Administration
Pilots Seek Early Paving at Airport Hangars Plan
Pilots representing the second hangar group push for paving costs capped around 700 to 800 dollars each as the 100-foot separation rule under the Texas Aeronautics Commission drives upgrades. First hangar costs cover half the 100-foot spacing, while the second group needs about 40 feet of paving but all 100 feet must be paved. Bids will be sought to speed paving. Mayor Hoyer says costs will guide the second group’s contribution. Terminals also need work, with 15,000 allocated but 7,000 diverted to heating at City Hall. terminal review followed city building inspection.
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Texas Aeronautics Commission
Hurd
Forga
City Hall
Budget amendment for airport renovation and vehicle plan
Inspector Wesley Barnes noted renovation would cost about 25000 dollars and 17000 more must be added via budget amendment. Council approved the amendment. The airport plan includes converting an old patrol car into a courtesy car, with two patrol cars retired as trade ins valued at 1800 and 400 dollars. The 1800 dollar car may be kept as the courtesy car, with voluntary contributions for upkeep. Jerry McLain of Sand Hills Insurance Agency offered liability coverage in exchange for advertising on the vehicle.
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Wesley Barnes
Chevrolet
Forga
Jerry McLain
Sandhills Insurance Agency
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R. J. Thomas
J. P. Butler
Colonial Convenience Store
Carla Brantley
Porter Addition
Sunshine Store
S. Stockton
Ligustrum
Kingsford
Monthau
Gibson’s
Odessa Nursing School
W. B. Luckie
Nora McGinley
Ann Martin
Dallas
The
Kidney Foundation
Midway Road
Suite
Engine Aircraft
Hoyer
Bethlehem
First United Methodist Church
S. Alice
Ed Lang
Texas Press Association
Monahans News
Texas
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