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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1978
Page
1
In Winkler and Ward counties voters demand explanations for decisions by elected officials. The Texas Open Meetings Law requires open discussion and posted notices so the public may attend and question actions before the May primary.
Carl D. Estes was honored as Outstanding Citizen of 1977 at the Monahans Chamber of Commerce banquet with about 325 present. Estes said he was not a dedicated man, but the ceremony recognized his service.
The Monahans City Council in a special session voted to employ the same legal counsel as before to represent the city in the petition filed with the Railroad Commission by Southern Union Gas. Don Butler of Austin agreed to continued representation. Mayor Hoyer noted utility regulation shifts and praised civic service. Jo Ellen Ham received the Youth Leadership Award. the Merit Award honored tornado responders. Special guests included Congressman Richard C. White and State Rep. Dick Slack.
Estes was named Outstanding Citizen for 1977 at a Thursday banquet for his lifelong contributions to the County. He invited attendees to a fall Ranch Breakfast where he will be Chief Cook and barbecuing for stockshow dinners. Estes was born May 23, 1905 in Grandfalls, the second local native to receive the honor.
City Hall extends two weeks to receive applications for Municipal Court Judge. State law mandates 24 clock hours of court procedure training in the first year and eight hours annually thereafter, offered free at Odessa College. The judge will hold court Monday Wednesday and Friday and be on call for jury cases. Salary is 250 dollars per month. Applications available at City Hall.
Gas bills mailed by Southern Union show two components. The basic service charge, established by the City Council in 1972, remains fixed monthly. The second element, increased cost of gas, varies with supplier prices and is now listed separately for clarity.
Jo Ellen Ham wife of Paul Ham received the 1977 Youth Leadership Award at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Born November 18 1948 in Pecos she moved to Monahans in 1949 and after 11 years of Monahans schools graduated Midland High and Odessa College. She attends the University of Texas of the Permian Basin and expects a Basic Education degree in May. She has two daughters and is active in Southside Baptist Church and various church and community programs.
The forecast for Wednesday January 11 shows a high of 45 and a low of 24 degrees. Thursday January 12 is expected to be warmer with a high of 66 and a low of 24. Friday January 13 will reach 65 with a 27 degree low.
The 1977 Merit Award inscription praises citizens who risked personal safety for others during last year’s tornado. Presented at a Thursday banquet, the award honors ongoing community contributions in a single area. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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