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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1971
Page
1
An observance expressing hope for a blessed year for all people. The supplicant asks God to grant assembly in the sanctuary and a year of happiness, rain warmth bread and water, mercy toward their labors, and divine blessing on their deeds.
Ward County Commissioners awarded Ben Simmons Co. of Odessa a 4300 dollar bid to install a sound system in the County Coliseum with completion within 29 days after work begins. They also approved a 1420.80 dollar low bid for a utility adjustment on Loop Road.
City Council clear agenda with reappointment of City Attorney Magee for two years and Dr. Molina as Health Officer. Relocation of 12 inch water lines near 800 S Doris under school buildings to be funded by the school. Rezoning six lots from B-2 to B-3 near 800 S Main approved. Plans include beauty shop use by Mrs Baker. Two sewer and plumbing ordinances passed to meet Texas Water Quality Board rules.
Mr H H Slim Boroughs announces seeking re election to Ward County Commissioner Precinct 3 in the Democratic Primary. He cites road and recreation improvements and urges continued support. City ordinances update and oil industry property appraisers were hired. costs and bids noted.
All city and county government offices and all banks will close Friday December 31 for the New Year holiday. State offices including Driver’s License and Public Welfare stay open. The post office will close early at noon. School resumes January 3 at 8 45 a.m. and a Pecos basketball game opens the week.
U S Senator John Tower will visit Monahans on January 3 1972 for a reception in the First National Bank National Room at 2 30 p m Local hosts include Chamber of Commerce manager Joe B Corby Ward County Republican officials J L Pinkerton and Joe B Mee Shane The public is invited to attend and meet the senator arriving at the News office around 2 p m and staying about 30 minutes
H A Collins announces candidacy for re election as Commissioner of Precinct One in Ward County. He praises support from the Chamber of Commerce City Council and Commissioners Court for projects including youth recreation facilities tennis courts street paving and juvenile jail improvements. He notes all projects completed without incident and asks for continued support in the Democratic Primary.
Monahans city employees James G. Faulkner and Billy Ed Hartwell received graduation certificates for completing a 160 hour water utilities technology course. The 16 week program was run by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service and sponsored by the Texas Water Quality Board the EPA and the Department of Labor. Graduates could take wastewater certificate exams by the State Health Department.
The City Council dropped plans for annexation of the Western Sub-division. Future study possible only if 51 percent of area residents petition, after earlier requests to survey homeowners via the Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Virginia Boyett has been named Director of the Ward County Mental Health Clinic effective January 1 1972. Tad Corbet from Big Spring State Hospital named Mrs. Mary Hodgett as assistant. Boyett has served as Acting Caseworker for a year and a half. Hodgett has volunteered at the clinic for the past year.
The Wickett Home Demonstration club sponsored a Christmas lighting contest awarding first prize of 15 dollars to Pam Randolph, second prize of 10 dollars to Barney Perucca, and third prize of 5 dollars to R. L. Dearman.
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