Ward Memorial Hospital to dedicate Bicentennial landscaping
Ward Memorial Hospital will dedicate its southside grounds Saturday at 2 p.m. in a formal Bicentennial ceremony open to the public. Congressman Richard C. White will speak and a certificate will honor the project as a Bicentennial Horizons 76 effort.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
America
Richard C. White
Don Norrell
Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc
Bill Griffin
Ward County
Ward Memorial Hospital Southside Chronids-Vona 2ans
A brief obituary item notes the passing of Chronids-Vona, aged two, at Ward Memorial Hospital on the Southside. No further details are given about family or service arrangements.
Bus riders face new school policy in letter
Editorial highlights a school letter about a bus policy for students. It urges parents to read the notice and understand the changes affecting rider safety and conduct.
Sandhills CB'ers Host Coffee Break At McLains On Sat
The Sandhills CB'ers invite all club members and interested people to a 90 minute coffee break at McLains Restaurant Saturday from 7 30 to 9 p m. The new Citizen Band radio group promotes 10 100 take a break. High School'ers are excluded.
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McLains
The
Sandhills
Cb’ers
Hughes promoted to VP and managing officer at TS and L
Donald W. Hughes was named Vice President and Managing Officer of Texas Savings and Loan after the annual stockholders meeting Tuesday. He succeeds Paul Moore, who held the role since 1968 and will move to Austin soon. Rodney Wise was named Treasurer of the association.
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Donald W. Hughes
Texas Savings and Loan
Hughes
Paul Moore
Austin
Rodney Wise
Monahans School Board Reviews Construction Ideas For Future
The Monahans School Board discussed potential projects for the next three years including Estes Stadium bleachers new student center field coverings Plan A Early Childhood expansion a junior high practice field and auditorium balcony No action was taken. The board accepted the recreation center and tennis courts, and approved a tentative public use schedule with a three member committee. Avanel Greenwood resigns and Christi Andress hires as third grade teacher. Administrative staff were re elected.
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George Callender
Estes Stadium
School County Recreation
Avanel Greenwood
Christi Andress
Hardin Simmons University
Registration Tonight For OC Courses In Monahans
Odessa College extends evening classes in Monahans with History 232 Monday English 131 Tuesday History 231 BA 241 A Wednesday Psychology 231 Government 232 Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. Additional courses possible if demand supports.
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MHS
Odessa College
Monahans
Commissioners Approve 8000 for DA Investigator
Commissioners funding 8000 to hire a special investigator for 143rd District Attorney Lawrence Barber to target drug trafficking in Ward and Reeves counties. Reeves officials already onboard as case load grows. Also approved 1976 salary hikes, formation support for Ward County Golf Association, and several county actions including fuel bids with Mobil and 109,430.68 in claims.
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143Rd
Lawrence Barber
Barber
Ward
Reeves Counties
Ward County Golf Association
Glenn Ratliff
Ward County Water Improvement District 3
Barstow
Rita McGlassen
Forrest Walker
G.Q. Avary Jr
Teresa Walker
Mobil Oil Company
Mobil
MHS Adult Education Starts Monday
A meeting is planned for Monday January 19 at 7 00 p m in the high school cafeteria to organize spring semester adult classes including GED across most high school subjects.
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MHS
Waste Collection Plan Moves Toward Adoption
Monahans city council members moved toward adopting a solid waste plan. They approved first reading authorizing bids for a containerized system to replace private trash cans. A second reading is set for January 20 with revised cost projections extending the payoff to 7.4 years while preserving overall customer costs.
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Monahans
Ashcraft Seeks Re election for City Waste System
Ashcraft announces bid for re election while city outlines project costs for new waste system. Estimated purchase includes 1100 three cubic yard containers at 192 500 with two truck chassis and two 30 cubic yard packer units totaling 51 400 and a 10 000 hydraulic brush loader. Total project cost 253 900 with 180 000 to be financed by certificates of obligation and 73 900 paid as down payment.
Bowman seeks fifth term as Ward County tax assessor
Bowman announces candidacy for re election subject to May Democratic Primary. He cites growth in tax values from 50 million in 1961 to over 220 million in 1975 and emphasizes fair service and staff honesty. Also, Sheriff Ashcraft seeks re election in May, highlighting progress against drugs and improved records and support. In other action, council approves a 10000 firefighting contract with Ward County, a gas rate increase, and a zoning hearing date.
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A.M Bowman
Ward
Ward County
Bowman
John T. Ashcraft
City costs reveal outside limits at 16000 in last year
Figures show out of city operations at 16000 and total costs at 39000 for the last fiscal year. A proposed increase by Southern Union Gas Company was described as a formality by officials.
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Southern Union Gas Company
McGrew Announces Candidacy for Ward County Commissioner
J L Jack McGrew Jr announces his bid for Commissioner of Precinct 3 Ward County in the Democratic Primary May. A 59 year old longtime resident, he formerly worked for Chevron Oil, now an independent oil operator. He chairs Grandfalls Royalty School Board, WWII veteran, firefighter, Baptist, and attends Union Church.
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J.L
Jack) McGrew, Jr
Ward County
McGrew
Chevron Oil Company
Grandfalls Royalty
Union Church
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A.M. Bowman
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