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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1963
Page
7
The paper is issued every Monday and Thursday from 107 West Second St Monahans Texas with second class matter status since February 26 1931. It corrects errors upon notification and reserves rights for AP dispatch republication and local news. Advertising accepted on this basis.
The notice lists advance rates for renewals of a local service in Ward and outside Ward County. In county price is four dollars for a one year term while outside county price is six dollars.
City council discussed bidding for next year’s gasoline and diesel, with Standard Oil Co the low bidder at 18.85 cents and 10.912 cents per gallon exclus ive of tax. A petition asked condemnation of 1004 1006 and 1008 N Carol as fire hazards and was referred to the Fire Marshal. The council urged joint bid talks on FCC compliant radio equipment with the county and asked engineers to assess city needs. Plans for two traffic control schemes were authorized for bidding, and Mrs. Porterfield may countersign checks in the secretary’s absence.
A public forum on enforcement will be held in Ward County Court House Tuesday evening August 20. Panelists include County Judge Carl D. Estes, Mrs Noriie Ketchum of the Retail Merchants Association, and Mr Keys. The event is sponsored by the Retail Trade Committee of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce and is open to the general public.
The meeting awarded low bids for a 1950 van at 1792.10 from Facultybid of Thie Motor Co and a station wagon at 1200 from Hawkins Motor Co. Wickett Auditorium gains a suspended ceiling. The next year's official budget is 1,361,137 with a tax rate of 1.75 per 100 valuation. J R Jenkins was hired for the annual audit and 8821.99 in bills were paid.
G'fal s Royalty reports new bus student contact with Supt Wheeler. First graders must bring birth certificates and immunization records for polio smallpox diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough on enrollment day. Parents may obtain shots from physician or school nurse Mrs Gary Sand erf ord. Volunteers urged traffic signals on Alice Avenue near the new fire hall. council promised consideration.
The program offers two credits plus regular wages while learning and requires a class on business methods. Students continue core courses to meet graduation. The effort by the State Department of Education expands opportunities for non college bound seniors. In Texas 31 percent of graduates enter distributive work, with specialized training benefiting students and employers.
The district names new hires and assignments including Mrs. Gary Sanderford as nurse and cafeteria manager. John Bailey becomes band director after a year at Eastland High School and comes from McMurry College with a BS from the same institution.
Lt Charles E Carlson head of the PAFS housekeeping says no knowledge of new re activation plans or visiting Air Force officers at Pyote. Foreman suggests PAFS could become a small radar training site with trainees in brief two week stays, while a Congressman questions proposed radar gear being sent to India and criticizes India’s stance toward communists.
The Monahans Lobos prepare for workouts Monday with optimism for a much improved football team. Readers are urged to support the squad by embracing teamwork, backing coaches, and avoiding negative remarks as the season begins next week.
The 143rd Judicial District Court in Ward County Texas issues a citation to Richard Black in Monahans for divorce from Jessie Mae Black. The petition was filed July 23 1962 in case number 10 104. The defendant must answer by 10 a.m. on the first Monday after 42 days from the issuance date August 12 1963.
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