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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
1
A reader rails against Nazi symbols and street riots in U S cities, arguing for decisive government action and cautioning that peaceful assembly must include public order. He defends religious and political freedom but endorses strong measures to curb extremism.
All interested persons are reminded of the meeting tonight at 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce building at 4th and Dwight for discussion of the proposed Economic Opportunity program. If approved, a permanent Community Action Committee will be named to manage the project through a selected manager with county wide representation.
Enrollment nears last year's level as 168 teachers gather at 9 in the high school cafeteria for the 1966 67 term. Pupils start at 8 45 Tuesday with buses running eight vehicles. Lunch prices rise to 40 or 50 cents. West Texas Children's Home students join mid September.
Reserved seats for Lobos home games go on sale to last year holders until Sept 2. After that date tickets go to the general public. Returns include option to keep the same seat. Price 6.00 per book.
The Monahans total rises to 9.78 inches after .13 inches of rain this week, while Red Bluff Dam fills for the first time in years. Rain west of Ward County and in New Mexico lifted the Pecos, benefiting irrigation and fishing areas across West Texas.
The Ward County Teachers Association executive committee met at Hunt's Restaurant Grandfalls to plan the new year beginning Sept 1. Three general meetings are scheduled with a December session in Monahans and others in Grandfalls and Barstow. A district workshop will be held in Alpine on Sept 24. WCTA officers and delegates attend the TSTA convention in Austin Nov 3-5. District VI spring convention is in El Paso on March 24.
The News will not publish on Labor Day Monday September 5. The regular Monday issue will be combined with the Thursday issue on September 8. Advertisers and others with matters to publish are asked to note the date changes.
The Commissioners Court set up new voting precincts for 1967 due to commissioner realignment. Boundaries by metes and bounds will be published later. key precincts include Barstow, Monahans, Grandfalls, Royalty, Pyote, Wickett, Cabot Camp, and Thorntonville. Existing 1966 polling places remain in use until 1967.
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce surveys members on traveling by Texas and Pacific trains. Hearings are planned next month in Ft Worth Big Spring and El Paso on removing the two passenger trains between Ft Worth and El Paso. Respondents are asked if they would use trains with improvements such as modern equipment good schedules overnight service sleepers diner and snack bar.
County Judge Toon Estes announced plans for a long sought road from Pyote to Mentone in Loving County. About seven miles are already built and the route would cut distance to Red Bluff Lake and Carlsbad Caverns. Odessa District Highway Engineer Archie Sherrod met with Ward County officials. a 10 mile road south from Barstow is also being considered.
L J Byars named Chamber of Commerce manager for Monahans, taking duties Sept 5. Two bond propositions approved by Commissioners Court: $150,000 for a new County Library in Monahans and $25,000 for a Wickett Community Center. Voting date Sept 24, with separate votes and no tax increase required to retire bonds.
The Lobo Varsity faces Carlsbad Cavemen ranked No 2 in New Mexico in a controlled scrimmage at Estes Memorial Stadium at 6. Frank Peters, a top lineman, broke a hand in practice this week. Local fans urged to attend and see this year’s team in action.
Coach Doug Ethridge announced that all seventh and eighth grade football players who have not taken their physicals must do so at once if they intend to play this season.
Sorosis Club of Grandfalls plans two extension courses this fall at Grandfalls Elementary School. Odessa College and Sul Ross instructors will teach Modern Math for college credit and a Beginning Spanish noncredit course, contingent on interest at the national meeting Tuesday September 6.
Rev. David Shaw announces a Fall Youth Round-Up at First Methodist Church next week. Guest preacher leads a series of three services starting Sunday with details on Page 5.
Monahans City Council granted three additional oil drilling permits as the city now has five within its limits. Gulf Oil Corp moved its site from Block Five to Block Six near Nineteenth and Calvin, with prior permission for Nine teenth and Allen. Paul DeClera earned two more permits for Sealy Smith No. 2 and another cable tool well in Farr Addition, while Hutchins Joint Stock No. 1 targets West Second to Helen streets. Mayor Williams honored Wyatt Kimble for 15 years of service.
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