School Board Increases Salaries And Approves Bleachers
The board approved a $500 raise for all operating personnel after comparing pay schedules with nearby districts. They also authorized a $26,000 purchase of bleachers for tennis courts with $24,000 for permanent seats and $2,000 for portable seats. Aluminum decking with steel support will seat 250. Lathan Walker's contract was extended for one year. Accounts payable totaling $297,310.38 were approved.
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Southern Bleacher Co
City approves emergency effluent water project resolution
Monahans City Council moving to start an effluent water irrigation project approved an emergency resolution after Ward County tied its $200,000 grant to first water priority for the golf course and parks. The vote was unanimous. bids approved for a state guard roof. Hill Park bids requested. two changes add 28,261 to Holloway Construction contract. total project cost 247,648.50. County share paid through city books. 68,241.59 accounts payable with 29,488.40 county portion. Day-to-day city expenses since last meeting 31,323.56. Health officer Dr. Graham Palmer reappointed. Fred Woodruff fire marshal. council date moved to December 27. Christmas bonuses approved. Traffic signal item dropped due to absent residents.
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Holloway Construction Co
County to approve board slate and discuss Monahans survey
County schedules approval of a five vote and two ex-officio board members for Wednesday then a Monahans Chamber meeting with the city council to review a survey on what's wrong with Monahans. Also approved Barstow and Pyote fire contracts totaling 3,500 each for 1980 and a higher daily pay for road condemnation special commissioners. County claims of 105,729.48 were approved. Retirement upgrade options were discussed but tabled for next meeting.
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Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Monahans
Barstow
Pyote
Palmer Attends Seminar on New Arthnoscopy Technique
Dr. Graham Palmer of Monahans reports on an International Seminar in Hawaii where 300 doctors discussed a scope surgery for joint injuries. The method uses a 4 inch incision and allows return to normal activity in 1 to 2 weeks versus 6 to 10 with conventional surgery. Equipment is being installed at Ward Memorial Hospital and praised by Palmer to the hospital board and commissioners court.
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Graham Palmer
Monahans
Hawaii
Capon for Holiday Dinner Offered by 4-H Club
Several 4-H youths raising capons for the stock show have extra birds for sale. Capon described as a true delicacy, expected to average 7 to 10 pounds dressed. Contact Show Superintendent Paul Snelson at 943-3994 for details.
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Capon
Paul Snelson
4-H Workday for Barrows and Goats Slated
Ward County 4-H youngsters will gather at the County Barns Saturday morning for goat and barrow demonstrations. All goat feeders weigh in at 9 for practice and care tips, followed by barrow feeders at 10 with the same steps.
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Ward County
Barrow
Obituary for Cecil Ray White 1924 202x Monahans resident
Graveside services were held at Monahans Cemetery for Cecil Ray White 55 who died Sunday in Ward Memorial Hospital He was born January 15 1924 in Dallas and had lived in Monahans since 1935 A retired military veteran he worked as a pumper for MR Oil Company He is survived by his mother Willie Wade White and brother Robert White both of Monahans The family expresses appreciation for kindness and support during their loss
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Monahans Cemetery
Wilson- Miller Funeral Home
Cecil Ray White
Ward Memorial Hospital
Mr. White
Dallas
Monahans
MR Oil Company
W. 23Rd
Willie Wade White
Robert White
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