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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1979
Page
1
The Monahans school district begins the 1979 80 year with 2517 pupils, down eight from last year, with expectations of 50 to 100 more after week end. Kindergarten through high school enrollments are listed and regular bus routes resume Monday.
The Annual Lobo Booster Club Picture Night is set for 6 30 Tuesday at Lobo Stadium. Players from seventh grade to varsity will be introduced and fans may go on the field after introductions to take photos. A drawing offers two free season tickets. Booster Club membership is required and can be purchased at the event or by contacting members.
County Commissioners likely will decide at the Monday morning meeting whether to join county cities and schools in the 621 tax program. The law requires participation by all taxing entities except counties, but counties may opt in by September 1. A common district board will represent every unit and all property is taxed at 100 percent valuation.
The council will present service awards to M. H. Perry of the City Parks Department for 15 years and Joe Stapp of the Police force for 5 years at Tuesday afternoon’s meeting. It will also appoint a member to the Electrical Board to replace Dennis Jordan, who is transferring to Odessa via TESCO. Charles Strickland, James Powell, and Bruce Treadaway currently serve on the board.
Two men had probation revoked and were sentenced to serve time at the department of corrections in 143rd District Court. Richard B. Reyes received a three year term, Robert Lee Gonzales a four year term, and Ray Kyle Carter a six year term in the state institution.
Obscure OCR fragment lists sources for obituary notices and local listings. It hints at page sections with personal notices, dates, and names but is too fragmented to identify full details.
Texas Safety Association urges defensive driving during the 78 hour Labor Day weekend to cut the predicted 37 traffic deaths. Drivers are encouraged to sharpen skills and obey the 55 MPH limit under the 55 ALIVE slogan.
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