First Methodist Prepares 40th Anniversary in Monahans
First United Methodist Church in Monahans plans a 40th anniversary celebration with Bishop Alfie H. Carleton of Albuquerque and District Superintendent Dr. Lloyd Hughes as eminent guests. The event includes a reception, a covered dish fellowship dinner, and an 8 p.m. worship service led by Bishop Carleton, with former pastors and two living charter members in attendance.
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First United Methodist Church
Monahans
Alfie H. Carleton
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Lloyd Hughes
Carlsbad
F.R. Wildman
Fern Tatum
Carleton
Texas-New Mexico
O.G. Rudy
J.R. Bunts
Jaycees Seek DSA Nominees for Outstanding Young Man
Monahans Jaycees invite nominations for the Outstanding Young Man of the Year. Any 21 to 35 year old can be nominated, not required to be a Jaycees member. Deadline is March 10. submit to Box 1293 Monahans or pick up blanks at the Chamber of Commerce office.
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Monahans Jaycees
Bob Avary
Jaycees
Monahans
Chamber of Commerce
Maps Of The New Country And Precinct Boundary Lines
The February 26 issue will publish maps detailing the new country boundaries and precinct lines, outlining changes for voters and local governance. The previews include precinct splits and territorial adjustments likely affecting upcoming elections.
Chamber Budget Raised to 23619 for 1970 Initiatives
The Monahans Chamber of Commerce board approved a 1970 budget of 23619, up 5371 from last year. President A D Scott said most extra funds fund the 1970 Program of Work based on citizen input from coffee hours and a Texas A and M study. He noted 1969 needs a 24000 budget to support forward progress.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
A.D. Scott
Texas A and M Industrial Economics Research Division
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Scott
Milt Benham Named New Chamber of Commerce Vice President
Milt Benham was named vice president of the Mona Hanse Chamber of Commerce replacing Maurice Crouse who moves to Andrews. A new director will be elected at the next regular board meeting to fill the vacancy.
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Milt Benham
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Maurice Crouse
Crouse
Andrews
Civil Jury Week Opens in 143rd District Court Monday
Civil Jury Week starts in the 143rd District Court with a 9 a.m. docket. Juries of 12 will be selected for each announced ready case and evidence will be heard in the first trial once juries are chosen. Court officials expect to set the trial lineup by Friday.
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143Rd District Court
Local Election Filings Open for School Board and City Council
Bob Boling a 37-year-old postman of 4610 Arizona filed for the School Board joining incumbents Carolyn Parks and L B Jolley in the race for two seats. Filing deadline March 4. City Council race has incumbent Charles Wilson as the only filer with four seats to be filled on April 7 and filing closes March 7.
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Bob Boling
Arizona
Carolyn Parks
L.B. Jolley
Charles Wilson
Marge Wilson
Taxpayers Press Case in Third Commissioners Court Hearing
The third hearing in the dispute between taxpayers and the commissioners court is set for 9 30 Friday morning in District Court with Judge J H Starley presiding. Plaintiffs seek an injunction stopping further county expenditures until legality of actions, including notice, closed sessions, pay raises, and car allowances, is resolved.
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J.H. Starley
South Pacific Comes to Monahans High School Stage
Monahans High School stages the musical South Pacific with Nellie Forbush and beloved characters in a Thursday to Saturday run at the high school auditorium Curtain is at 8 p m adults pay 1 and students 50 cents A Cappella Choir performed for local elementary and junior high students as residents contribute WWII era props and volunteers assist with production Major roles are filled by Susan Dudley Diana Herbold Gerald Mounce Bruce Madison Jana Sneed Mitzi Carmack Mike Shirey Larry Wilson Mike Dunagan and Duane Jackson
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Nellie Forbush
Monahans High School
South Pacific
MHS
Kenneth Mills
Lloyd Shirley
Bill Orr
Susan Dudley
Diana Herbold
Gerald Mounce
Bruce Madison
Jana Sneed
Mitzi Carmack
Mike Shirey
Larry Wilson
Mike Dunagan
Duane Jackson
Monahans
Ward County Livestock Show Parade March 4 1970
The 1970 Ward County Livestock Show Parade is set for Wednesday March 4 at 5 00 p m starting Dwight Street and 4th moving north to Sealy west to Betty Street and back to Monahans High School The theme History in Space Adventures for Youth in the 70s is sponsored by Ward County Riding and Roping Club Parade Marshal is R C Swope Honorees are Bluford Thornton and John Wilson Ribbons awarded to youth adult religious civic and industrial groups Call 943-2682 to participate.
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Dwight Street
4Th
Sealy
Betty Street
Monahans High School
Ward County Riding and Roping Club
R.C. Swope
Ward County
Bluford Thornton
John Wilson
Birthday Bargains for Old George in Monahans
Monahans merchants promote two days of George Washington themed bargains on February 23 and 24. The chamber of commerce sponsors events with cherry pie and hopes to boost shopping activity and savings for residents.
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Monahans
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Women To Organize Friday Morning
The Womens Division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold an organizational meeting tomorrow at 2 o clock at the Chamber office. Mrs. Bill Parks, chairman, is compiling a list of prospective members and will announce the first project for the new division. She said it will benefit every citizen of Ward County.
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Womens Division
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Bill Parks
Public meeting on Mona Hans-Wickett-Pyote school expansion plans
Citizens and taxpayers in the Mona Hans-Wickett-Pyote district are urged to attend a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday meeting at the School Administration Building. Architects will present sketches for expansion and improvements, with the fiscal agent detailing financing. The meeting aims to discuss open questions about sites and the proposal, which previously faced a $3.9 million bond defeat.
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Monahans-Wickett-Pyote
Board of Trustees
S. Betty Avenue
Sup
T. George Callender
Sup’t
Callender
Dr Hector Meruelo Set To Open Local Medical Office
Dr Hector Meruelo a 20 year internal medicine specialist will open offices in the former Sandhills Clinic at Gary and Fourth. He has practiced in Houston and Sanitorium at McKnight Hospital and with the Veterans Administration in Topeka. He is expected to arrive in Monahans around Thursday and aims to open by early March.
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Hector Meruelo
Houston
Meruelo
Sandhills Clinic
Gary
Fourth St
McKnight Hospital
Veterans Administration
Topeka
Bob Hill
Monahans
Where To Find It BOGMICVE on ga 8-6
AO OS one at Church Directory.
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Bogmicve
AOOS
SPE speaker to discuss Decision Theory at Monahans dinner
Robert Shapiro associate professor and director of industrial engineering at the University of Oklahoma will be guest speaker for the Trans Pecos Section dinner meeting of the Society of Petroleum Engineers at Monahans Country Club. He will discuss Statistical Decision Theory The Calculus of Management Science and its application to oil company decision making under uncertainty and limited information.
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Robert Shapiro
University of Oklhoma
Trans-Pecos
Society of Petroleum Engineers of
AIME
Monahans
Shapiro
SPE
Calculus of
Management Science
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First Methodist
McMurray College
Perkins School of Theology
Southern Methodist University
Dr. Hughes
New Mexico- West Texas
Pecos
Odessa
Wink
Alpine
DSA
NEW Chamber
VEEP
Hassle
Monahans High
Navy
Old George
H. Meruelo
Calculus of Management Science
Oklahoma State University
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