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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1980
Page
1
Ward County youngsters may visit Santa for three Saturdays at 104 E Sealy in the former B Williams store from 1 to 5 pm on December 6 13 and 20. Late shopping hours begin December 11 with merchants staying open until 8 pm through the 17th excluding Sundays. On December 18 shops stay open until 9 pm through the 23rd, with most stores closing at 5 pm on Christmas Eve.
At a special meeting the MWPISD Board awarded Area Builders Inc of Odessa a $2,726,418 contract to build a multi purpose facility and classrooms. The bid was the lowest of five and offered faster timelines of 450 days for the activity center and 230 days for the classrooms. The closest competitor, J W Cooper Construction Co of Odessa, bid $2,846,000 with a longer timeline.
Jackie Harkey recalls starting at 18 with Horace Miller and Clyde Wilson in their ambulance service. He explains how you never get used to grisly accidents, yet you push on to help. Miller notes why mortuary work attracts young men, and a February highway crash shows the life saving stakes and decision to prioritize one patient over another.
Cecille White was named Miss Merry Christmas 1980 after the Tuesday parade. Runners up were LaSandra Boylan Leslie Edington and Maria Guzman among 46 contestants. A Monahans Junior 4-H whale float won first in the parade float contest with Ward County Riding and Roping Club taking second.
Ward Memorial Hospital plans Christmas Eve baskets after Thanksgiving success. Department heads collected enough canned goods to feed five families for Thanksgiving. Each basket includes a turkey. A donation receptacle will be placed near the southeast entrance for Ward County residents to contribute. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
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