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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1979
Page
1
Charlotte Cox wins the Merchants Free TV drawing in Monahans as part of the Trade Stamp promotion. The event drew local shoppers and highlighted sponsored discounts offered by participating merchants. Cox received a free television set and related gift packages during the promotion’s closure.
The City will review site options for a new sewer plant as the Conservation Board urges an archaeological examination of the proposed location to ensure cultural resources are assessed before any development proceeds.
At a Friday meeting the Ward County commissioners raised retirement benefits for employees retired since 1970 from 100 to 105 percent effective January 1, 1980 and approved the state's takeover of adult probation officer salary. A 36 month military service credit was granted for pre enlistment county workers. Auditor Eloise James clarified the policy and noted the county provides a matching share from hire date, with limits on withdrawal. The Monahans City Council set a December 27 meeting to review the sewer plant site and possible sale of three deeded tracts while considering value appreciation and revenue division among the city county and school district.
The Thursday and Sunday editions will merge into a single Saturday December 29 publication to let staff enjoy Christmas with families. Advertisers and readers should note date changes and ads may start after Christmas. The Christmas Greeting ads appear in this issue as local businesses and individuals extend season wishes.
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