Monahans Events Highlight Freedom Train and Local notices
Chamber of Commerce invites residents to pick up Freedom Train tickets at 401 S. Dwight with adult $2 and child $1 pricing. Train will be in Monahans Saturday 1 to 2 a.m. at the T and P depot with no boarding during the visit. Band Boosters meet Monday 8 p.m. at the High School Band Hall to discuss the San Antonio trip. City Hall asks residents 65 and older to file property tax exemption forms at 112 West 2nd to save time.
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S. Dwight
Terminal
Monahans
T&p
San Antonio
City Hall
Marge Wilson
West 2Nd
Grandfalls Chamber Banquet Set With Speaker Tommy Thompson
The 8th Annual Grandfalls Chamber of Commerce Banquet to be held Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria features guest speaker Tommy Thompson former Kermit superintendent and long time educator. Tickets are $4 from the chamber, Service Drug, or at the door. the event includes a meal by a local restaurant and a "Our Bicentennial American Heritage" theme.
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Grandfalls Royalty Chamber of Commerce
G.E
Tommy) Thompson
Kermit School
Chamber
New Show Added to Kanine Karnival Pet Parade
Kanine Karnival co chairs Pearson Cooper and Bill Goin announce a first ever Most Unusual Pet category. Entries range from snakes and bobcats to cats and horned toads, with all pets exhibited in species specific cages.
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Kanine Karnival
Cording
Pearson Cooper
Bill Goin
Cochairman
Monahans Honor Band Concert Sunday in High School
The Monahans High School AAA Honor Band will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The program includes America The Beautiful Irish Tune From County Derry and Danny Boy, with Dreams of a Psychopath and Russian Christmas Music. the band will appear at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio on February 13. Tickets cost 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for students. Director Dan Gibbs invites all to attend the hourlong concert featuring Big Green selections.
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Monahans High School
Texas Aaa
Texas Music Educator’s Association
San Antonio
AAA
Big Green
Dan Gibbs
County
Derry
Danny Boy
Fuller to Seek 143rd District Judge Post
Larry Fuller 49 announced he will run for District Judge in the 143rd Judicial District, subject to the May Democratic Primary. He cites enforcing laws and courtroom experience as qualifications. The piece notes media interest from TV personalities and mentions a Ward County context with a referenced show. The show is slated for 7.
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Larry Fuller
143Rd Judicial District
Fuller
Ranch Breakfast Tickets On Sale For 37th Stockshow
The Ranch Breakfast kickoff of the 37th annual stockshow goes on sale Monday at local banks and via county 4-H members. Adult tickets are 2, child plates 1 at the door. Breakfast runs 6 to 8 a.m. February 27 at the Community Center. The stock show starts February 28 with a horse show at the county arena and includes steer, barrow, capon, rabbit, sheep and a first in Texas 4-H goat show. Mrs. Jerold Boepple is Concession Chairman.
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Ward County
4-H
Bob Meek
Texas
Prize Offered For Best Sign In Three Town Contest
Monahans Chamber of Commerce manager Joe Corby announces a $25 cash prize for the best sign poster or banner from each of the three competing towns. The sign may urge the home team or offer a welcoming message or other message.
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Joe Corby
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Vocational Departments Plan Banquet at MHS Week
An employer employee banquet for students in HECE DE and VOE classes is set for February 9 during National Vocational Education Week. Gayla Langley says students will participate and invite all employers. UT Permian Basin teacher Richard Kiest will speak. Boss of the Year and outstanding students from each department will be named.
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MHS
Gayla Langley
Home _ Economics Cooperative Education
HECE
VOE
Richard Kiest
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Derrick Wins Betty Crocker Competition at Monahans High
Denise Derrick named Monahans High School 1975 76 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow after top 10 percent ranking and honors including National Honor Society. She excels in art band and student activities, earns Academic Award thrice, and attends Abilene Christian College or Texas Tech to study speech pathology.
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Denise Derrick
Monahans_ High School
Betty Crocker
Derrick
General Mills
Big Green
Miss Derrick
Jay Derrick
1405
S. James
Abilene Christian College
Texas Tech
Monahans High School
Injunction Issued Against Trucker and Firm in Waste Case
The Texas Water Quality Board and Attorney General sought a permanent injunction in 143rd District Court Monahans against Davis Vacuum Trucks Inc and P A Inc of Odessa. The suit claims illegal dumping of industrial waste in Ward County and seeks $1,000 fines per firm plus injunction to stop dumping at unregistered sites.
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Davis Vacuum Trucks, Inc
P.A., Inc
Odessa
143Rd District Court
Monahans
J.H. Starley
Texas Water Quality Board
Attorney General’s Office
Ward County
Environmental Protection Division
The
TVQB
Davis Vacuum Trucks
P.A
TWQB
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Joel Ware
Benton
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C.B. Wheeler
Thompson
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National Education Association
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