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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1979
Page
2
A columnist argues vandalism in Monahans stems from boredom and lack of positive attention. He cites paint-sprayed cars near the courthouse and hydrant tampering, urges public reporting, and proposes a program where vandals deliver 15 to 20 minute speeches at every city school to reflect on causes and cures and to spread an anti vandalism message.
Port Arthur Texas promotes its refinery complex as a major energy center with two of the six largest world refineries and a nearby third. Gulf Oil’s refinery began in 1901 and offers prearranged tours for groups of ten or more, excluding children under eleven. It handles over 300000 barrels daily, sources oil regionally and internationally, and employs more than 3400 people. Dock facilities support six tankers in a basin 17 miles from the Gulf.
Consumer Alert urges Texas residents to study charity solicitations before giving. Questions cover fund raising methods, leadership, local chapters, external funding, permit status, tax exemption, and fiscal efficiency. Notes risks of unordered merchandise and misrepresented services. cites BBB guidance and contact details for the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
The 4 H Rifle Club hosts a Turkey Shoot at the Rifle Range in the old National Guard Armory on 10th Street near the airport for .22 rifles and at the trap range on W 26th for shotguns. Entry fees run 2 dollars per rifle shooter relay, 4 dollars for five trap shooters, or 2 dollars per person for 10 shooter relays. proceeds benefit the 4 H shooting program. Guns available for use if needed.
A man asks about a proctosigmoidoscopic exam and its effectiveness. The answer notes the test is highly effective, visualizes about 12 inches of the lower colon, and can detect nearly two thirds of colorectal cancers. Early detection after age forty improves survival. advertising emphasizes its value.
Funeral services for Willard Newton Rutherford 62 of Odessa were held Thursday at Kelly-Hubbard Funeral Home Odessa. Burial was at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Gillock officiating. Rutherford died December 11 1979 in Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Born June 12 1917 in Hazard Kentucky he moved to Monahans in 1948 then to Odessa in 1965. A Baptist and goodwill ambassador for Odessa he retired from the real estate business. Survivors include two sons David of Houston and Robert of Sun Prairie Wisconsin and four grandchildren.
In College Station Texas A&M reports a fall registration of 31,331 the largest agricultural campus enrollment. Most students hail from major Texas metropolitan areas while 27,207 are Texas residents. The university also attracts students from 246 of 254 counties and 2,661 from other U S states plus territories and 1,463 from foreign countries.
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