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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1971
Page
1
A 17, 14, and 13 year old trio admitted nocturnal pranks damaging cars entrances and shrubbery. They were arraigned and ordered to pay restitution, perform community apologies, and work to fund the fines while reporting weekly to the court, with strict personal financial responsibility.
Floyd Langford was elected President of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday November 30, succeeding retiree Walt Roeber. Harry King became vice president, H A Lee was re elected Secretary Treasurer, and new directors Jack Grant Chester Taggart and Floyd Langford joined the board as retiring members were replaced. The chamber started a membership drive with a 7 30 a m breakfast at McLains Restaurant.
Ward County native W. E. Pete Snelson will take the oath as Governor for a day in Austin as he becomes the state’s first native son to reach the office. Open-house events, a luncheon, and a 4 H host committee mark the day with dozens attending from Grandfalls and Monahans plus state kinfolks. A noon luncheon at the Coliseum costs $5 per plate and a $25 plate dinner in Austin features Hubert Humphrey.
A Monahans youth is charged with placing an obscene phone call after police report a pattern of harassment against a local girl. The case, referred to juvenile authorities, ties to a September 1971 involvement with the "Jug Phantom" paintings decorating private premises.
City of Monahans issued permits totaling 61 200 in November lifting the year to 1 506 223, far above last year. Commercial work dominated with 20 000 for a West Sealy trailer court and 40 000 for Texan Theater remodeling, plus a 1 200 repair permit.
Helen Hymond of Lubbock has been charged with burglary of Tipton's Men's Shop. She was arrested in Lubbock and released on $5000 bond, according to Ward County Sheriff John Ashcraft. Ashcraft said Lean drew Tyson, charged last week in the same burglary, told his office Hymond and another woman were involved.
November 1 recorded .66 inches of moisture in a wet day. December 1 brought sleet and freezing temperatures, while yesterday's rain was light but damp. Temperatures peaked at 36 degrees.
Monahans kicks off the holiday shopping season with an Open House in local stores and lights on utility poles. Santa will visit tonight. shops close at 5, reopen at 7, stay open until about 9. More late shopping dates and best buys are in the issue. Town lights feature angels and cherubs, funded by the Chamber and city efforts. Letters to Santa sent to the Monahans News will be published and sent to the North Pole.
George Callender, superintendent of the Monahans Wickett Pyote Public Schools, announced that two secondary schools in the district have been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accreditation signals official recognition of their commitment to ongoing improvement and self-study.
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