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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
1
Monahans honors city street department workers for the week as they battle tumble weeds blown in on Tuesday night. Stamp buyers are warned of price increases starting January 5 with first class mail 10 cents and air mail 13 cents.
Cliff Cox head chef at Cliff's Restaurant is released from the local hospital and feeling better. An avid Lobo athletics supporter, he may have one year of eligibility left and could be needed next year.
The piece notes the energy shortage could impact recreation citywide and endanger the proposed lake park project risking missed fishing, picnicking and public use. It hints the gas shortage could restrict travel, with continuation referenced on Page 2.
Ward County pecan producers out of about 40 entered placed high enough in the Regional Pecan Show to advance to the State Finals to be held in El Paso in July 1974. Winners were Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Wylie, a second place finish in the regional show held in Odessa December 19-15, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Light, a second place and George Gannaway, also a second. A third place was won by A.D. Freeman. All four were winners in the Permian Basin Pecan Perfection Day, held here in November. Gannaway was the Grand Champion Winner and also took Reserve Champion honors in that show.
Monahans offers 11 more parcels for back taxes with the city county and school as sellers. Three have sold. Bids due by 2 pm January 8 at the City Council meeting. Condemned buildings must be removed within 90 days. A five percent cashier’s check accompanies each bid. Forms and descriptions available at City Secretary’s office, 112 West 2nd.
John Dunagan, manager of Permian Basin Coca Cola, was named President of the Monahans Chapter of Commerce after the board election. Bob Batterton and Wayne McPeak were elected Vice President and Secretary Treasurer respectively, with outgoing officers listed. New terms begin January 3, 1975, as Grant and Wood remain on the board.
The Monahans Senior Citizen Center will receive a 26766.59 grant for one year to cover salaries equipment and operating costs. Mrs Louise Massey says the funds will fund a director salary a part time secretary six more grants possible next year and purchases including a typewriter bus and ramps. Ward County approved the grant at a Nov 30 meeting as part of 51 applications with 25 approved and 26 rejected. Midland also approved a 24000 grant.
Texas Senate approved a bill to lower speed limits to about 60 mph on all roads, with House action pending after a day of debate. The reduction would hinge on a genuine gasoline shortage and would be optional by the Highway Commission. A 55 mph federal proposal could complicate the plan.
Most Monahans businesses stay open until 9 p m through the weekend for last minute gifts and bargains. Christmas Eve closings at 6 p m with many offices shut Christmas Day. state and county offices vary closures.
The News will publish a single combined issue next week on Thursday December 27 to let staff enjoy the holidays. Distribution remains Wednesday evening. Reporters carriers and advertisers are asked to note the change and readers are wished a merry Christmas.
In an unpublicized campaign five new members joined the Chamber this week led by Chamber Manager Joe Corby. New entrants include Foremost Milk Distributors E.B. Hill operator Herman Marcus Inc Specialty Builders Olibas Restaurant and Southside Gulf.
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