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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1978
Page
2
Statement from Ward County Judge reflecting on years of service since 1936 residence, prior oil company work, 1948 private business start, and 1970 election. Vows to continue fair, lawful county governance and prudent tax use if re elected, inviting public discussion and votes.
A blue ribbon Emergency Energy Preparedness panel adopted a coordinated plan for cold weather fuel shortages in Texas and other states. It seeks no residential natural gas curtailments, favors substitute fuels for businesses, increases production, inter-area allocations, and aid for low income families. A center in Austin would monitor conditions around the clock. The plan also flags a potential moratorium on utility shut offs. State unemployment dropped to 4.9 percent in November and the Texas Health Department will stop smallpox vaccine distribution January 1 after no cases since 1954.
District Conservation Essay Contests welcome junior high and high school students. The top two essays from each school win awards while the district winner receives a $25 savings bond. The subject is The Effects of Conservation on Beans and Jeans. Submit entries to Upper Pecos SWCD Box 1027 Pecos Texas 79772 by April 1.
City Building on 1402 S. Gail for 3000 dollars. R K Purser builds a carport at 1515 S. Allen for 550 dollars. Jack Wilson adds a den and bath at 1208 W. 2nd for 8000 dollars. Weldon Lee encloses a carport at 605 W. 2nd for 500 dollars. Our recent bereavement thanks neighbors for sympathy. The Williams families express gratitude. A popular event teaches students conservation in producing food and fiber.
Services were held for Shirley June Greer 42 at First Baptist Monahans with burial in Monahans Cemetery, survivors include husband Guy, daughters Conda Lee and Darla, sons Eddie and Stephen, sister Mrs. Wayne Neff and one grandchild. Jimmy J. Strong 71, formerly of Monahans, buried in Pecos. born 1906 in Wolf City, barber, survivor list includes wife Myrtle, son Terry, daughter Teena, siblings, and many stepchildren.
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