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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1973
Page
1
The annual telethon to combat muscular dystrophy is highlighted by the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary staffing the phones for pledges. Acknowledgements mention the Extension Service letter from College Station and a note about official business postage.
A.G. Adair, chief ink spreader and sports fan, was issued two five dollar checks by the city of Uvalde stamped as credit refunds. Investigators found the funds were water and gas refunds sent to his brother after he left the city nearly two decades ago.
Monahans Mayor Richard J Hoyer was elected President of the Texas Municipal League District IV at a quarterly meeting held at the Kermit Country Club. Fort Stockton Mayor Gene Cummings was outgoing president and Monahans City Manager Jack Forga was elected League Secretary. About 125 people attended with Senator W E Pete Snelson and representatives from the state TML and Permian Basin Planning Commission.
Ward County Commissioners awarded a 242625 dollar contract to Hacor Inc Odessa to construct two courthouse wings and add basement space. Bid came in under architect estimates. Construction would start within a month with a 250 day completion window. Additional details include new offices courtrooms and expanded sheriff and tax offices.
Texas Jaycees announce a lowered minimum age for full membership to 18. Prior to the Summer Convention in Victoria last month, full membership required 21, while associate members were 18 to 20. The change ends a longstanding age rule from the group’s early history.
Monahans school officials announce registration for grades seven through 12 will start tomorrow at 9:00. The first full day is Monday August 27 with classes at 8:45 a.m. Officials estimate about 70 fewer students.
Benito Calderon a 26 year old Monahans resident released on 15000 bond after being among five arrested for heroin possession in a Northside raid. The group included Elias Silvas Luis Orasco Carol Davis and Linda Huey. Authorities sent possible heroin and drug paraphernalia to Austin for analysis as the Ward County investigation continues.
Scotty Hoyer 18, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hoyer of Monahans, named Monahans Optimist Club Young Texan of the Month for August at a noon meeting. An A student since fourth grade, he has won nine academic awards in Monahans schools and earned Honor Society advancement from sophomore to senior year.
Last chance for Lobo season tickets is Wednesday until 4 30 p m at the School Administration office. A few tickets remained Friday, with most allotments going to last year’s season ticket holders. Any left go on sale to the public Tuesday August 28. Tickets cost 12 dollars for six home games starting September 12 against Colorado City at home. Two more home games precede a travel contest.
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