West Texas Chamber backs Briscoe No New Taxes stance
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce endorses Governor Briscoe’s position against new state taxes in the next Texas legislative session. It urges 46 West Texas lawmakers and 10 state senators to support the effort and argues tax burdens rise from unneeded programs and grants. Government size should shrink to serve private citizens.
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West Texas
Briscoe
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Texas
WTCC
Monahans Growth Captured In Historic Community Portrait
A retrospective on Monahans outlines steady growth over seven to eight years with diverse commerce. It notes five grocery stores, three dry goods shops, three medical doctors with hospitals, two chiropractors, one dentist, more than twenty cafes, four hotels, three tourist camps, auto agencies, garages, laundries, drug stores, two theaters, a skating rink, recreation clubs, two variety stores, and the Arthur Hayes Museum of Indian relics containing over 12 000 pieces.
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Monahans
Arthur Hayes
Hayes
Fifty Five Called For County Court Jury Duty
Fifty five prospective jurors are summoned for county court duty in Ward County. Report at 10 a.m. in the commissioners courtroom. The list includes Lucilla Turin Agnes Robinson David E Swafford William Sanders A R Archer Jr Alice Uechi and others. The report follows the collector gathering in the Sandhills east of town.
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Ward County Court
Venure
Lucilla Turin
Agnes Robinson
David E. Swafford
William ©. Sanders
A.R. Archer, Jr
Alice Uechi
C.N. Sanders
Hugh A. Robinson
Lena B. Hatcher
W.R. Shelton
Maxine Jaeckle
John B. Hill
Nancy R. Cox
Robert D
Mr. Hayes
County Agents Tips for Safe Christmas Tree Care
County agent E J Harrison warns a dry tree can ignite quickly and offers steps to keep it safe. Choose a fresh tree, cut the trunk, use a water-filled stand, keep away from heat, check lights, replace damaged cords, use nonflammable ornaments, avoid candles, and disconnect lights when away or sleeping.
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Harrison
Monahans Newcomers List Residents Across Several Towns
A column lists new arrivals to Monahans with names and origin towns including Odessa Midland Pecos Oakgrove and Silver City along with addresses. The notice urges disposing of the tree as soon as possible after the holidays per Harrison.
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Randy Lasseter
Dwight
Odessa
Roy
Norma Patrick
S. James
Oakgrove
Louisiana
Mary Gordon
Helen
Pecos
Julie Martinez
S. Stockton
Lyttle
Linda Peterson
W. Sealy
Virginia
Donny Gallagher
S. Main
Midland Eldon
Ruth Westenberg
S. Kenneth
Pampa
Lee
D'Loys Frutkin
Silver City
N.M
Harrison
Senior Citizen's Corner on Disabled Status for Social Security
The article explains when someone is considered disabled under social security. It notes that a childhood disability or physical or mental impairment lasting at least 12 months qualifies for benefits. It also covers how age education and work experience affect eligibility and states widows and widowers are disabled only if the condition would normally prevent work for 12 months.
Dates and Events From Yesteryears
December 5 1933 marks end of Prohibition after thirteen years. December 6 1889 Jefferson Davis dies in New Orleans. December 7 1787 Delaware becomes first state to ratify the Constitution. December 8 1776 Washington crosses the Delaware River near Trenton lands on Pennsylvania soil.
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Jefferson Davis
New Orleans
Delaware
George Washington
Delaware River
Trenton
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Local Names List Features Monahans Residents and Guests
Readable lines name Braulio Fuentes Guadalupe Fuentez Pauline Tyra Charles Gildon Lori Killian John Yates Nola Purser Kay Staruszka John M Hash Elbert Rodgers Byron Dobkins Manuel Dominguez Grace Overrides Dora Reynolds Harmon M. Williams Lillie J. Bradley Boyd Benton Becky Swanner Mario B. Escamilla Nancy Moore Tomas Ornelas Ellen M. Evans Addie C. Austin George W. Wade Sr. Ricardo Hinojos plus out of town guests Bill Lowe John L. Rice Ronald W. Laro Wickett Robert T. Baker Hobbs Ernest Vargas Midland Linia Olivas Phillip Jaquez Pecos Robert Howell Pyote Dennis Andrews Larry Logan Ricky King
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Monahans
Braulio Fuentes
Guadalupe Fuentez
Pauline Tyra
Charles Gildon
Lori Killian
John Yates
Nola Purser
Kay Staruszka
John M Hash
Elbert Rodgers
Byron Dobkins
Manuel Dominguez
Grace Overrides
Dora Reynolds
Harmon M. Williams
Lillie J. Bradley
Boyd Benton
Becky Swanner
Mario B. Escamilla
Nancy Moore
Tomas Ornelas
Ellen M. Evans
Addie C. Austin
George W. Wade Sr
Ricardo Hinojos
Out of Town
Bill Lowe
John L. Rice
Ronald W. Laro
Wickett
Robert T. Baker
Hobbs
Ernest Vargas
Midland
Linia Olivas
Phillip Jaquez
Pecos
Robert Howell
Pyote
Dennis Andrews
Royalty
Larry Logan
Ricky King
Her
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Frances Kay Rogers
Tommy D. Anderson
Gladys Kay Boroughs
Oscar F. Bivins
Conrad J. Dunagan
Ruby L. Lucas
Maria Garcia
Wanda M. Medley
Clarice Mills
William F. Moore
A.A. Taylor
Hal Brown, Jr
J.S. Dunn
J.W. Moore
R.P. Sprouse
Josefina Gonzales
Jiml. Jordon, Sr
Phil Tripp
Jessie Shelton
Walter S. Prager
HA. Clements
Dorothy Coffee Goswick
Diane Dixon
L.D. Nichols
Mary Graves
Louisa Contreras
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Ward Memorial Hospital
Lawrence Henry
Monahan's Trade Stamps
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