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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1975
Page
1
A dog owner asks for help locating Brandy the St. Bernard who escaped or was taken last Wednesday. The medium size, friendly dog wears a blue collar and has a sad face. Call 943-4313 or 943-3948. a modest reward offered.
Monahans shoppers have two days of late hours with stores open until 9 p.m. tonight and Tuesday to finish last minute gifts. Wednesday closures at 5 p.m. will give staff time to prepare for the holiday.
County Commissioners review a morning budget amendment to cover 1975 transfers for Ward Memorial Hospital and consider moving 25000 from other sources into operating revenues to sustain the facility through December 31. Auditor Elouise James notes prior transfers lack full year coverage. Ten items listed. A D Scott of Ward County Livestock Show to request funds and appoint a 1976 77 Veteran's Service Officer, with Mrs. Lloyd Walsh handling duties.
City Manager Jack Forga proposes a containerized sanitation system replacing alley cans. The council will review this idea, appoint a tax attorney, consider office space for the Monahans Housing Authority, and discuss adding a Ward County Historical Survey Committee member. The Grandfalls Fire Department seeks ambulance funds. The death of Earl is noted.
The Monahans News combines December 22 and 25 editions and informs readers the office will close about noon tomorrow for Christmas and reopen at 8 30 a m Friday. It extends season’s greetings for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
In 1976 Ward County faces a busy election year with a Presidential race and multiple state local contests. District 143rd Judge J H Starley and District Attorney Lawrence Barber must run, while county offices draw candidates for commissioner Precinct 3 and school boards plus three city council seats. Potential contenders include Ed Cox ELL Harvick Larry Hunt and D W McNeme as filing nears February 2 with rumors of more entrants.
The West Texas Convalescent Center WDCC and Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division push a 5th and Harry Streets park for all Monahans residents. Fundraising and land purchase progress include contributions from Bill Parks Harold Cox First National Bank A D Scott George Bentley Halliburton Services and others with a $10 prize for a renaming contest and a $1 annual lease approved by Ward County commissioners.
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