Anti-drug abuse booklet available in Monahans
The Monahans Police Department announced a 31 page illustrated booklet titled A Reason for Tears that defines drugs and shows their effects. It includes photos of narcotics marijuana stimulants depressants and hallucinogens and was paid for by local businesses. Police Chief David Mills says a cassette slide program and other materials are available at the station for use by civic clubs schools and parents, with a thousand copies reserved for teachers civic groups and concerned parents.
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Monahans
David
Mills
County court backs trade-ins on new compactor plan
Commissioner J H Raglin proposes using three stored items as trade-ins for a $35 000 to $40 000 compactor. Trade-ins include a trailer a roller compactor and a 75 KW emergency power generator. Deputies Nellie Jo Collins and Glenn Vandiver are approved. Renewal of Communicable 10 year road use franchise approved at $10 yearly with Spinks abstaining.
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J. H. Raglin
Sheriff’s
Nellie Jo Collins
Glenn Vandiver
Bob Spinks
Ward County approves settlement split with insurance firm
Ward County will receive half of a 7500 award for the Sullivan Bridge destruction, Reeves County the other half. Diane Vallie, Jean Ellis Robinson and Charlotte Brown Wilcox named to the County Employees' Grievance Committee. Bob Litton added to Ward County Historical Commission. One item tabled on whether Ward County should join VOISECO, a forum for oil counties with populations under 20,000, with objections over purpose and use of taxing authority.
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Ing
An Insurance Company
Ward County
Sullivan Bridge
Reeves County
Diane Vallie
Jean Ellis Robinson
Charlotte Brown Wilcox
Bob Litton
Ward County Historical Commission
West Texas
Bob Spinks
Voiseco
City Council approves renewal of Monahans franchise with worksheet stipulation
Council adds requirement that SUG provide a worksheet showing how gross receipts tax is determined. Monahans 25-year franchise, expiring April 23, renewal approved first reading only after rescinding prior vote. Easement for Texas Electric Service Co to lay underground wiring at Hill Park approved. Alley behind Jonnie Adams home discussed awaiting VOISECO clarity.
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SUG
Monahans
SAG
Texas Electric Service Co
Hill Park
Jonnie Adams
West 19Th Street
City council discusses alley as street and tables decision
City officials considered whether an alley was actually a street as a resident sought to place a mobile home on a lot. The matter was tabled until the next meeting for clearer information, with council swearing in re elected members Hoyer Hughes Roeber and new member Longbotham. Hughes also kept mayor pro tem post.
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Jack Forga
Hughes
Bill Kelton
Midland
Hoyer
Historical group seeks Ward County pioneer families
The Ward County Historical Commission plans a Centennial Celebration during the week of July 4 to honor descendants of Ward County pioneers. If your family has resided in Ward County 100 years or longer, contact a commission member or send information to Monahans News Box 656 Monahans TX 79756.
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Ward County Historical Commission
Ward County
Historical Commission
Monahans News
Monahans
Navy Machinist Mate 3rd Class Completes Basic Course
J. Marlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marlow of 1014 S Main, finished the Basic Machinist's Mate Course at Naval Training Center Great Lakes. The program covered hand tools, machine shop equipment, propulsion systems, vaporizers, generators, and duty watches aboard ships. Outdoorsmen join two day Callin' Critters workshops by Texas A&M's Outdoor Education Institute, learning calling, camouflage, and site selection.
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Navy
James Marlow
Harry Marlow
S. Main
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Outdoor Education Institute of the Health and Physical Education Department
Texas A&m University
Memorial for Lora Faye Vessels in Monahans
Lora Faye Vessels 74 of 407 East 3rd Street died April 27 at Ward Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Services were held April 29 at First Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Cemetery. Born July 17, 1906 in Carbon, she lived in Monahans since 1950 and retired after 25 years as an Avon representative. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a Baptist. Survived by two daughters Linda Hitchcock and Billie Tate, one son Valley Vessels, two sisters Cora Ford and Bonnie Poe, two nieces Linda Bustos and Gwen Anderson, and eight grandchildren.
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Lora Faye
East 3Rd Street
Ward Memorial Hospital
First Baptist Church
Monahans
Vessels
Carbon
Tex
Avon
Order of Eastern Star
Linda Hitchcock
Farmington
N.M
Billie Tate
el Cajon
Calif
Valley Vessels
Odessa
Cora Ford
Bonnie Poe
Dallas
Linda Bustos
Gwen Anderson
Natividad Martinez Garza
Weslaco
Paula Vela
Valley Hospital
Harlingen
San Martin de Porres Catholic Church
Weslaco City
Francisca Barela
Crisanta Reyna
Progreso
Gloria Alvarez
Eleasar Ybarra
Jose Ybarra
Rita Ybarra
Leacio D. Silas
North Betty
Wilson-Miller Chapel
Silas
Texas
Zetta Anderson
Jinnie Smith
Grand Prairie
Candice Marie Stall
South Doris
Gene Stevens
Stall
David Stall
Clyde Stall
Viola Stall
Clovis
Rich and
Sandra Moss
Fairacres
Retirees plan Gulf reunion in Lake Brownwood
A Gulf retirees reunion is set for May 12 and 13 at Lake Brownwood fishing Village. All retired Gulf area residents are invited. Contact J. B. Shirley at 943-5049 in Wickett for program details and what to bring.
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Gulf
Lake Brownwood
J. B. Shirley
Wickett
Unknown quote on inaction by a Country Parson
A Country Parson quips about someone avoiding work because they lack prior experience, leaving it to another equally inexperienced person. The remark highlights the cycle of passivity when no one volunteers to begin.
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Leo Tolstoy
Tolstoy
Alice Fan Landingham
Fred’s
N. Bruce
Historical Group
PeepLounger
Reynolds Furniture & Appliance Sealy
J. Marlow
Grandfalls
Gulf Reunion
U.S
Crive
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