Couple Robbed At Home In Monahans
Monahans police investigate an armed robbery at a southside residence just before 10 p.m. Two men with a shotgun entered after a knock on the door and took $140 from Clarence Harding’s billfold before leaving. The couple saw no threats or disturbance beyond the robbery and could not describe the vehicle.
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Monahans
Joe Drea
Clarence Harding
West 12Th Street
Harding
Sgt
Bill Hammitt
Hammitt
Mrs Harding
Ward Memorial Hospital Board Mulls Carter Plan At Meeting
The WMH Board of Managers will study President Carter's anti inflation program at a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting in the hospital dining room. Agenda includes Hospital Affiliates International contract review, medical staff recommendations, and a report on forming a joint conference committee by Hospital Administrator Bob Hill. Waylon Martin will discuss current HAI contract circumstances.
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Carter
Ward Memorial Hospital Board of Manager
Hospital Affiliates International
Bob Hill
Waylon Martin
Hill
Board of Managers
County To Open Dump Truck Bids
County commissioners will receive bids on two new dump trucks and consider advertising for bids for hospital fixtures and graphics at a 9 a.m. meeting in the County Courtroom. The court will also transfer 6000 to the Senior Citizen fund and appoint a county health officer for 1979, currently Dr Juan Perez whose term ends December 31.
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Juan Perez
Free Health Services From Local TDH Office
The Texas Department of Health offers preventive health services at no charge in Ward and Winkler Counties. From the 1900 South Stockton office and outreach sites, regular clinics provide services to residents. Dr. John P. Beard Jr. notes additional contributions by Marilyn Dittloff, RN, and continues on page 2.
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TDH
Texas Department of Health
Ward
Winkler Counties
South
Stockton
John P. Beard, Jr. M.D
Public Health Region 2
Marilyn Dittloff
R.N. and
Band Boosters Postpone Usual Monday Meet
Band Boosters postpone Monday night meeting to December 18 at 7 30 p m in the high school band hall. Members will view films of the UIL marching contest in Andrews and enjoy a program by His Singers from First Baptist Church.
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UIL
Andrews
First Baptist Church
Convalescent Home Site Seeks Zoning Change for Center
A public hearing at Tuesday's City Council meeting will consider rezoning land south of 15th Street between Gail and Loop 464 for a convalescent center. Lawrence Hahn owns the site and needs ER-1 to be changed. Robert Helton of Snyder Nursing seeks construction after final Austin approval. The old building has been condemned and sold for salvage, with construction likely by December or January.
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15Th Street
Gail
Loop
Lawrence Hahn
Robert Helton
Snyder Nursing Home
West 15Th Street
Viola Cox
Ward County
American Association of Retired Persons
Austin
Bank Examiner Con Game Warns Unwary Residents
Local residents are warned about impostors posing as bank examiners or bank staff. A retired Kermit woman was defrauded of 450 dollars after being told to help catch a thief, believing she was aiding the bank. Do not call unknown numbers. use the phone book. If approached, contact the police or bank directly.
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Kermit
Moore
Council to Consider Health Officer and Fire Marshal Reappointments
The City Council will meet Tuesday at 2 00 PM to discuss appointments to health officer and assistant fire marshal with terms expiring December 31 plus employee service awards and Christmas bonuses. Dr G S Palmer currently serves as health officer and Fred Woodruff seeks reappointment as assistant fire marshal after returning to town. The second reading on increasing water deposits for new customers from 10 to 20 will be heard, and cathodic protection for several water lines will be considered.
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G. S. Palmer
Fred Woodruff
West Texas Weather Sets Seasonal Records
West Texas reports a year with extreme swings as 116 degrees on July 5, 1978 stands as the hottest day and 13 degrees on December 9 sets the cold record. The 103 degree spread highlights the region's volatile climate while early winter approaches.
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Mrs. Harding
Big Crane
WMH
Hai Hospital
Katie Higginbotham
R.N
Convalescent Home Site
Florence Gray
Helton
Mr. Moore
West Texas
Olga Terrazas
Beverly Boase
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