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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1968
Page
1
The Monahans editorial argues for redistricting to spread gains from oil and gas activity, road maintenance savings, and unitized tax evaluation. It cites growth in Monahans and calls for fair tax sharing with Ward County, Grandfalls and other small towns. The piece defends countywide development over local favoritism.
The Junior College Opinion Fall ballot appears in this issue and will again be in Thursday’s edition. Readers are urged to mark the ballot and return it to the Chamber of Commerce office at 401 S. Dwight.
Central National Bank of San Angelo captures the State Champions title in the Texas Teen age Baseball Tight Base Freshman Division after a 7-2 win over Clifton. Mickey Kerns pitched a complete game as Wesley Green homered for San Angelo, raising season record to 19-3. Vergil Herrington praised Monahans hosts and thanked the town for superb tournament support amid a large crowd and open two-park start.
County Judge Ernie King indicated the Commissioners Court will act at today’s regular meeting to hire a civil engineer to head the road maintenance unit, with initial contacts to be made through the Monahans Resident Highway Engineer and the Odessa District Engineer. He also plans to address conflicting redistricting motions on the minutes, noting July 22 and July 30 actions could create dual standings and would be resolved.
Manager Buddy Byars said the effort to save Monahans elm trees is gaining momentum as many residents contact the Chamber for elm spraying information. Beetles or a similar pest threaten about 90 percent of the town’s elms. Continued on Page 2.
Congressman Ric hard C. White and Mrs. White arrive this afternoon and will be feted at a ward county Democratic Club coffee from 5 to 7 p.m. at the National Room of the First National Bank. They will host discussions and meet with locals, staying overnight at Colonial Inn before traveling to Grandfalls and Fort Stockton Tuesday morning.
Chief of Police Bob Patterson announced a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals removing real estate dealer signs. The signs advertise properties for sale or rent and bear the broker’s name. Contact the station with any qualifying tips.
Beginning the last week in August the Monahans Ministerial Alliance will manage the Church Page appearing in every Thursday issue of the News. Funds from the Page will support local charities at the ministers’ discretion.
Public hearing on the proposed 1 818 261 dollar school budget for 1968 69 is set for Tuesday at 7 39 p m at the School District Administrative Building. Sup t George Callender invites all resident taxpayers to attend as the budget shows a 42 818 000 increase over last year mainly in instruction costs with detailed department figures provided.
Seventh through twelfth grade Lobos players are reminded of Thursday August 15 physicals at 7 p.m. in the High School new wing with Drs Watterson Scaff Perez and J rout volunteering. Players must have a physician noted on file before participation. gear distribution for varsity and B team on Wednesday August 14 at 9 a.m. and freshmen at the High School gym begins two-a-day workouts on August 19.
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