Monahans At a Glance September Open House Plans
Tom Kellegg notes September open house for new school buildings with dates to be announced. A Ladies Major League bowling meeting is set for August 23 to plan 72 73 actions at the Texas Savings and Loan Thrift Room. Chamber manager Joe Corby attends the West Texas Chamber executives meeting in Sweetwater, offering the invocation at the 9 a.m. session with golf and meals among planned events.
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Texas Savings and Loan Thrift Room
Joe Corby
Sweetwater
Chamber of Commerce Exectives Association of West Texas
West Texas Football mag on sale for band fundraiser
The Big Green Band members vend the West Texas Football mag to raise funds for another trip. If absent, copies are at the National News Stand. Players and grades seven through varsity must attend a 11 a.m. meeting today at the Varsity Field House for physicals.
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West Texas
Big Green
Lobo Football Season Tickets Go On Sale
Season tickets for Lobo Football are held for last year’s holders until August 17. On August 19 they go on sale to football players’ parents, then August 21 to the general public. Tickets are ten dollars each and valid for five home games.
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Lobo Football Action
Hospital Waits On State For Alarms And Budget Update
Hospital managers defer purchasing a state‑mandated alarm system awaiting a decision by the State Hospital Board. JCAH recommends automatic/manual alarms tied to the fire department. Board approves bylaw change making the Hospital Auxiliary an official unit. July shows a $2000 loss on $47206 income with 36.5 percent occupancy.
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JCAH
M.O
Mo) Lisman
Lisman
W. F
Lefty) Wells
Odessa
Rucker
Ward County Commissioners Preview Light Agenda
Ward County Commissioners meet with a single regular item on today’s agenda a formal request for lateral road funds. County Judge Chester Taggart notes the resolution is a formality and about 12000 dollars is available from state sources. Routine business includes approving minutes and current claims which may total 37121 dollars and leave the fund balance at 668237.08 dollars.
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Ward County
Chester Taggart
Monahans Housing Authority to Meet on Aug 14
The Monahans Housing Authority plans a public meeting at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber to discuss an agreement with a developer to build and own about 40 low rent houses and to review site selections. Recommendations go to HUD for approval. Rent will vary by family size and ability to pay.
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Monahans Housing Authority
MHA
H. P Cooper
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Dress Code Released for 1972 73 School Year
Officials announced dress regulations effective during August registration for high school and junior high. Girls may wear dresses skirts and blouses or pant suits with tunic tops. Pants must be neat and not frayed while shirts and shoes must be worn.
Showers Soak City as Rain Totals Rise
Rain fell again on Wednesday and Friday with identical .22 inch readings, lifting the yearly total to 3.71 inches. Virgil Herrington on the south side reported .13 inches Friday, bringing his year total to 3.30 inches. The forecast hints at more moisture and unsettled skies ahead.
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Virgil Herrington
Amendment to abolish Lamar County Hospital District
Amendment No 2 proposes abolishing the Lamar County Hospital District created under Article IX Section 6 after its hospital closed. The county would take over and dispose of district assets, with private facilities now providing care in Lamar County. Arguments for and against are omitted due to local character.
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Lamar County Hospital
Lamar
Owls Win State Teen Baseball Crown in Capped 23-0 Season
Monahans Owls finish 23-0 with a 3-2 victory over Victoria to claim the Texas Teenage Baseball state title in the Hi Junior division. Don Lawson earns win with key hits and pitching. Dallas La Marque Odessa and Victoria among foes.
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Furr Food Owls
Monahans
Victoria
Texas
Owls
Houston
Odessa
la Marque
Don Lawson
Wayne Petties
Frank Haines
Lawson
Dennis Swarb
David Ridings
Haines
Adam Arredondo
Bob Adams
Dallas
Big D
Monahans Boys
Ector County Boys
Farr Boys
Richard Marenco
Gary Frisbie
Marenco
Adams
Blake Cox
Robert Patterson
Gary Risinger
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Board
Ross Rucker
State Hospital Board
Graham Palmer
TV Guide
J.L. Pinkerton
Wink
U.S
Hill Park
Joe Farr
Smoot
Farr
Jumbo Bryan
J.T. Rutherford
Forrest Smith
Bryan
Soak City
Lamar Hospital
Gerald Hammitt
Mike Adams
Ronnie Hill
Frank Haynes
Richard Hill
Gary Adams
Bradley Marcum
Gary Medley
Bob Hill
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