Correcting News Blooper on Ward County Biographies
A letter to the editor protests errors in the August 6, 1981 piece listing Ward Countians biographies. It clarifies misidentified photos, who submitted bios, and sources for biographies involving John Dunagan Joyce Pettijohn and Texas Historical Foundation officials. The writer objects to implied self publicity and encloses a photo for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Charles Dunagan
John Claiborne Dunagan
John Charles
Monahans High School
John
Joyce Pettijohn
Ward County Historical Commission
Texas Heritage Project
Texas Historical Foundation
John Ben Shepperd
Ward County
Texas Historical Commissions
State Fair forms ready for 4-H members in Ward County
Ward County 4-H members planning to exhibit animals at the State Fair in Dallas in October must complete entry forms at the Extension Office. County Agent Mark Guelker requests prompt return. Extension Office location is 1900 S. Stockton.
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Ward County
4-H
Dallas
Mark Guelker
S. Stockton
Council Advances Anti-Drug Books and Zoning Change
The Monahans council discussed anti-drug abuse books with School Supt. Lathan Walker and approved purchasing 250 books at 1.75 each totaling 437.50 for fifth graders. It also approved a 60 ft mobile home behind 2117 South Alice with a water sewer tap at Shelton’s lot. A Motorola radio maintenance contract was renewed for 295.80. Mayor and council welcomed Bob Litton’s praise for short executive sessions and noted his adversarial but nonhostile stance.
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Lathan Walker
Forga
Walker
U.S
J.K. Shelton
South Alice
Shelton
Motorola
Back-to-classroom workshop at Odessa College aims to help women
Odessa College Counseling Center invites women considering returning to school to a free workshop from 10 to 11 30 a m on Wednesday August 19 in the Student Union Building second floor. Counselor Kay Maley notes common concerns and outlines topics from admissions to study skills and balancing work and family with follow-up support during the semester. Eighty percent of last year’s 45 participants pursued college attendance.
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Odessa College
Counseling Center
Kay Maley
Clude
Maley
Police report details serious injuries in Sunday crash
A Sunday morning crash near Sandhills State Park left Debra Kelly seriously injured and Jeff Kelly critically hurt after a left turn collided with a truck driven by C H Alfred Vance. Several others received minor injuries in separate incidents. charges and fines were issued for intoxication and traffic violations.
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Debra Kelly
White Horse
Sandhills State Park
C.H. Alfred Vance
Dallas
Kelly
Louise Looney
Jeff Kelly
Misty Kelly
Jeff
College Year and Semester Tuition Figures
Tuition rates show several options: college year at 12.50, year at 8.00 and 17.50, year at 13.00, and a two‑semester total at 12.00. The figures suggest tiered pricing across academic terms for a college program.
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West Fourth
Stockton
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Linas
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Pecos
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East Seventh
eLee Roy Armen
Dariz
Juan Brisero Muniz
Eustaquio Muniz
Odessa
eElias Heredia
West Eighth
Edward Eugene Curd
Donna Morrow
eGracie Chauncey
Millie Stuckey
Timmie Neace
Guyma Neace
Mason
Mason Cap
Alco
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