Sheriff McNerlin Will Not Seek Re election
Ward County Sheriff W B Blackie McNerlin announces he will not run again citing 21 years in office since 1947. He praises county growth oil industry strength and law enforcement cooperation with city and state agencies while urging voters to consider capable successors.
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McNerlin
Monahans News
W. B. ‘Blackie
Ward County
Monahans
F. J. Dyer
State Highway Patrol
W. B. ‘‘Blackie
Registration Deadlines Set with January 31 Cutoff
The notice states 1294 people have registered to date and confirms the deadline to register is January 31. This reflects ongoing enrollment for the upcoming period and urges eligible individuals to complete registration before the cutoff.
Bowman Seeks Re election as County Tax Assessor-Collector
A. M. Bowman announces candidacy for re election to the office of County Tax Assessor Collector subject to the Democratic primary. Bowman, now serving his second term, previously held six years as a deputy before his 1960 election. He expresses gratitude to supporters.
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Arthur M. Bowman
Bowman
John Ashcraft Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Ward County
John T. Ashcraft former city police chief and deputy sheriff has authorized the News to announce his candidacy for Ward County Sheriff subject to Democratic primary action. Born on a Parker County farm near Weatherford he served three years in the U S Air Force during World War II with a Chemical Warfare unit.
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John T. Ashcraft
Ward County
Mr. Ashcraft
Parker County
Weatherford
United States Air Force
Local officials seek primary bids in county races
Herman Hamilton announces candidacy for Sheriff in the Democratic primary after four years as Chief Deputy under Sheriff Blackie McNerlin. Al Vasquez of Monahans enters race for Commissioner Precinct 1 in May with cleaners businesses and home ownership noted. Floyd Hummel of Barstow files for County Commissioner Precinct 1. WW II veteran, oil field pumper. H. A. Collins of Barstow also runs for Commissioner Precinct 1, long-time resident and former Lumber Co. manager. H. H. Slim Boroughs of Grandfalls seeks reelection as Commissioner Precinct 3, citing county knowledge and service.
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Herman Hamilton
Blackie McNerlin
Hamilton
Monahans
Kermit
Floyd Hummel
Barstow
Ward County
Precinct One
Hummel
Paul Williams
Jack R Smith Seeks Third Term as Constable of Precinct Two
Jack R. Smith announces candidacy for re election as Constable of Precinct Two. He has lived in Monahans for 19 years and runs Monahans Garage and Sales on the Grangfalls Highway. He tells the News he seeks a third term.
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Jack R. Smith
Smith
Monahans
Grangfalls Highway
Mrs Walker Not Seeking Reelection In Precinct One
Barstow County Commissioner Theresa Walker announces she will not run again due to poor health after nine years in Precinct One. She thanks supporters and pledges to aid Ward County in any way possible.
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Theresa Walker
Barstow
Ward County
Ft Stockton man seeks post in Texas Legislature
George Baker of Ft. Stockton a longtime West Texas resident newspaper publisher and business man announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Representative of the 66th District in the Texas Legislature. He issues a statement with the announcement.
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George Baker
Ft. Stockton
West Texas
The
News
Texas
Poison Gas Almost Kills Local College Youth
Larry Don Ray an 18 year old from Sul Ross and a 1967 Monahans High School graduate nearly died after inhaling deadly gas fumes while working on an oil tank near Penwell. He crawled up a ladder to help a fellow worker as foreman A L Taylor and others acted to rescue them before collapsing. Paramedics treated all three men at Odessa Medical Center hospital. The article also notes an upcoming adult bookkeeping short course offered by the Chamber of Commerce with Ed Williams teaching and a 25 dollar fee.
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Larry Don Ray
Penwell
Sul Ross
Monahans High School
Larry
A. L. Taylor
Taylor
Meade Miller
Ardis
Monahans
Odessa Medical Center
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Buddy Byars
Ed Williams
Monahans High
First Baby Of New Year Born Monday
A seven pound boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Tino Sanchez at 10 22 a m New Year s Day was the first baby born in Ward Memorial in 1968 He is the third child of the couple They live at 611 W 7th The last baby born in 1967 was Leslie Clyde Chew arriving Dec 30 at 2 56 p m weighing seven pounds 10 ounces He is the son of Mr. and Mrs James Chew of 207 St Eva Young Mr Sanchez received gifts from Mona han s merchants through the Ward Memorial Ladies Auxiliary program The gifts included items from Gibsons Andy s Wackers The Popular Western Auto The Fair Store First State Bank See First Baby Page 2
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Tino Sanchez
Ward Memorial
Sanchez
Gibsons
Andy's
Wackers
B. Williams
the Fair Store
First State Bank
First National Bank
Photograph and Vision Test Now Required at Driver Licensing
The Texas Department of Public Safety relocates driver licensing and patrol operations to the new county building on the Kermit Highway. Locally, Marvin Salyer will supervise three offices in Kermit Pecos and Monahans with Tuesday presence in Monahans. Renewals shift from Austin to the county office with data cards and new color photographs. Bob Agnew is named district superintendent for the Monahans area succeeding Tom Mings Sr who moved to Houston.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Highway Patrol
Kermit Highway
Calvin Ave
Texas
Marvin Salyer
Monahans
Salyer
State Department
Kermit, Pecos
Calyer
Austin
Department of Public Safety
County Safety Department
Bob Agnew
New
Humble Oil and Refining Co
New Orleans
Tom Mings Sr
Jan
Humble
Houston
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A. M. Bowman
John Ashcraft
Ashcraft
al Vasquez
West
Eye) Street
Mr. Vasquez
Vasquez
H. A. Collins
Collins
Foxworth - Galbraith Lumber Company
H. H. ‘‘Slim
Grinsteive
Boroughs
Grandfalls
Slim
Jack Smith
Baker
Merchants of Monahans
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