School board increases per diem and sets election runoff policy
The board raised travel reimbursement from 10 to 16 cents per mile and per diem from 6 to 9 dollars. It adopted a runoff election rule to decide ties or when no candidate achieves a majority and outlined vacancy appointment. Also approved 10 year City of Pyote lease, 5 year local club lease, and other property deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callender
Pyote
East
Latin American Club
Texas Music Educators Association
San Antonio
Nomination Push for Outstanding Citizen Seeks Resumes
The Selection Committee chaired by Edd Cox asks for resumes to be sent to 104 E. 3rd Monahans. Home Demonstration Club members in Wickett and Monahans meet at 2 PM in the Monahans Community Center for candy making demonstrations.
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Edd Cox
E. 3Rd
Monahans
Wickett and
Levine McCurdy
Compliance Plan Aims at District Language Programs
Callender outlines HEW oriented measures including Grade Building Assignment for students, staffing of minority teachers, and a bi lingual education program. The plan covers Spanish instruction until students gain English fluency, targeting language handicaps over two to three years across district schools. A county bill issue involves the Recreation Board and an $800 Teenage League Baseball bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callender
Monahans High School Choir Christmas Concert Set
The Monahans High School A Cappella Choir will perform its annual Christmas concert on Tuesday December 16 at First Presbyterian Church. Choir director Ken Mills says the program blends sacred and secular Christmas music and admission is free of charge.
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Monahans High School
First Presbyterian Church
Ken Mills
Eight Indicted By County Grand Jury
Ward County grand jurors indicted eight persons in 10 cases at their December term first meeting. Larry Dean Justus of Monahans faced aggravated robbery, with bond set at 25,000 after upgrade from second degree felony. Ernest Hernandez Salcido also charged with aggravated robbery, bond 5,000. Other indictments included Jerry Keith Pinkham on two burglary counts, Cleophus Gilbert with carrying a prohibited weapon, William Ben Deasy on two burglary counts, Marion Ray Stewart theft, Thomas Paul Donelson burglary of a vehicle, and James Marion Roof burglary of a vehicle.
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Ward County
Larry Dean Justus
Monahans
Lawrence Barber
Justus
Ernest Hernandez Salcido
Jerry Keith Pinkham
Cleophus Gilbert
William Ben Deasy
Marion Ray Stewart
Thomas Paul Donelson
James Marion Roof
Card of Thanks for Foy D. Spain family
Words cannot express the deep appreciation we have for all the food, flowers and prayers during the passing of our loved one. God bless you. The family of Foy D. Spain
Salvation Army Drive Reaches $1946 in Local Campaign
Barbara Walsh, campaign treasurer, reports $1946.05 collected toward a $3000 goal for the Salvation Army drive. She appeals to 25 remaining workers of 70 recruited to finish contacts and turn in packets to her at the County Judge’s office to support state, national, and local programs.
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Salvation Army Campaign
Barbara Walsh
All-Region Band Tryouts Bring 250 Players Saturday
About 250 band students from six area high schools will try out for All-Region Band. From MHS 75 to 80 members compete under Band Director Dan Gibbs. Other schools include Kermit Andrews Pecos Fort Stockton and Ector. Competition runs from 9 a.m. to about 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MHS
Dan Gibbs
Kermit
Andrews
Pecos
Fort Stockton
Ector
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Big Green
Texas
Monahans Merchants
Texas State Guard
Texas Department of Public Safety
Keith Morris
Morris
Mike Remore
Danny Winkler
Cpl
B.J. Reynolds
DeWayne Taylor
Tim Glasgow
Stanley Sargent
S. Alice
Garden Club
Kimbell
Coronet
del Monte
Austex
Armour Star
USDA
Kountry
Matoes
Ione
Joan OF Arc
DELTA
Coca Cola
Gandy
Uthor Afingei
Washington
Monahans Trade Stamps
Russett
Harvick
SSA
Recreation Board
Elouise James
Teenage League Baseball
Chester Taggart
Jaycee Ettes
First National Bank
Santa
Mu Iota Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Benham’s Mens Shop
S. Eric
143Rd District Court
Jack Griggs
J.W. Harris
Wendell Nichols
Sam H. Bradford
Hutch G. Reynolds
John W. Rutherford
K.W. Moore
Fermin Vasquez
Nino Salgado
Rayburn L. Allgood
Roy C. Brown
Don L. Creech
Charlie Nunnay
Foy D. Spain
Salvation Army
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