17 Feb 1966
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1966
Page
1
Annual Firemen's Ball set for Saturday at County Cow Palace on Grandfalls Highway to raise funds for MVFD. Bill Carrico and his orchestra provide music as citizens are urged to buy tickets to support rescue crews. Texaco offers business opportunity with training and aid. Sears Roebuck expands in Monahans with a new TV service center.
Commissioners Court votes to curb and gutter both sides of State Highway 18 from south of I 20 overpass for two miles as part of the four lane program authorized by the Highway Department. Probation Officer salary raised from 6000 to 6750 with Ward County paying 45.5 percent. Reeves and Loving Counties cover the rest. Robert Kent, a Pecos attorney, was recently appointed.
The Monahans News notes interest in adult education on local government covering Ward County, public schools, county hospital, and Monahans city government. It invites letters under 300 words and proposes a study group by the Monahans Junior Chamber of Commerce with weekly sessions and a nominal fee.
C W Ross of Wickett announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Precinct Four subject to Democratic Primaries. He has served as Wickett City Marshal for over three years and brings about 12 years in law enforcement. He pledges fair impartial treatment and asks for votes and support.
High school rings were ordered yesterday by members of the Junior class. Delivery is expected before the end of the school term.
Marvin W Russell a 41 year old Monahans businessman and former Army Air Forces captain announces his candidacy for state representative in Texas 66th District. Born in Oil City Oklahoma he finished Monahans High School in 1942 served as combat pilot in North Africa and China Burma India theaters and studied pharmacy at the University of Texas after the war.
Representatives from the Presbyterian Synod of Texas Foundation visit First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Everett B. King of Fort Worth will preach, joined by James Doss of Weatherford. A Colonial Inn luncheon follows for discussion. contact John Rhea for reservations.
In a lengthy Monday session the Monahans City Council named Jack Forga City Manager after he served as acting since last October. The council also set an April 5 election to fill four council seats with filing by March 5 and absentee voting March 16 to April 1.
The King and Queen of Hearts crowning will take place at eight o'clock Saturday in the high school auditorium. Candidates include seniors Jimmy Rogers and Pam Grissom, juniors Richard Porter and Candy Mermis, sophomores Pat Garrard and Jane Coleman, and freshmen Donna Bessent and Robert Purser. A Coronation Ball follows in the gym with a music department program. Deadline to turn in class funds is tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. The class raising the most money will crown its couple. the reigning pair remains secret until coronation.
Ex-convict Dero Jack Brown, who has 30 years of drug addiction and 17 years in prison with 3 1 2 years in solitary, will address Monahans residents at 7 30 Sunday night at the Assembly of God on 9th and Betty. Rev S L Davis invites all Ward County citizens to attend.
Public notices extend Saturday hours 9:00 A M to 1:00 P M through March and Tuesday February 22 at 516 First Nat Bank Bldg. Specialists assist with Medicare claims. For those 65 before January 31 deadline March 31 for July 1 1966 coverage. Don’t wait.
Dr Lara Hoggard of Odesa will visit Monahans High School for a one day choir clinic. She will hear Mixed Choir and Girls Choir in the morning and conduct a afternoon session for the A Cappella Choir.
Floyd Neill Sr 60 announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace Precinct Two Ward County He has lived in Moffatans 31 years owned Floyd Neill’s Bargain House and Bluebonnet Glass now 1204 S James St He is a former building inspector fire marshal election judge and Odd Fellows member seeking to serve the community with civic dedication.
Postmaster Ralph Chaney announced the office will observe Mayton's birthday Tuesday with special deliveries and mail sorting in boxes while windows remain closed all day.
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