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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1968
Page
2
An incumbent district attorney pledges continued hard work and experience in seeking re nomination as the Democratic candidate for the 143rd Judicial District. He asserts no current rise in crime and highlights 17 years as a trial lawyer as his qualifications.
Veterans Administration says widows on VA pension who are severely disabled and need regular aid and attendance qualify for an extra $59 per month in addition to their pension.
Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin reports include open meetings law does not require live broadcasts or taped delays for county commissioners courts. Other opinions cover anti-lottery laws, building permits for public junior colleges, chiropractic certificate eligibility, engineers’ investigator use, burial of indigent patients, local suits against pollution, taxes on insurers, cattle guards, emergency FBI cars, and fee rules for the Texas Water Quality Board. Also notes per diem for witnesses, criminal and district fees, and a Dallas firm bid for the State Finance Building in the Capitol Complex with McKee the low bidder at about $5.05 million. Construction to begin in February.
The Monhans High School Band banquet named Lauretta Hurt Band Queen. Four band members earned All State Band honors: Dennis Sneed, Jeppie Wilson, Jimmy Lambert, and Tommy King, selected from Lubbock contests.
Ted Sherrod and others plan a tentative Genealogical Society in Ward County with possible ties to Friends of the Ward County Library. Prospective members can call 943-4052 to reach Mr. Sherrod about forming a genealogy club to promote research and support a genealogy department at Ward County Library.
The 26 year old defendant from Lamesa again seeks representation by Jon and Gresham Fullbright. He is charged with murder of Keyes Garcia’s wife’s husband but was tried here on a single indictment.
The board of directors declares a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share on common stock. This marks the 126th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable March 29 to holders of record February 16.
Bill Andrews states his private business experience equips him to run county affairs efficiently. He emphasizes understanding oilfield workers and ranchers and promises fair, considerate treatment and steady growth for the county if elected.
Dr. Allen argues vast universe knowledge shrinks personal worth, likening people to grasshoppers facing big hurdles. He urges persistent effort to retain individual power, criticizes advertising for replacing God with gadgets, and links national unhappiness to insecurity and loss of self value.
Newcomers Gary Owen Watkins 107 S Alice Leland Cavness 215 W 14th and C G Kilgore 204 W 12th appear in the community update noting recent arrivals and addresses in the housing column.
A large fire erupted January 3 miles south of Pyote triggering emergency response. Local crews battled flames across open terrain as residents reported thick smoke and distant explosions. No injuries confirmed at this time.
Mrs Barbara Ronacher of Rattendorf Austria died January 10 after years of ill health. Two sons and three grandchildren survive. Funeral for Ira Lee Crowson 45, Gulf Oil roustabout, held at Monahans Baptist Church with burial in Monahans Cemetery. Survived by wife Lisse, two children Fannie Olivia Randy, five stepchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Crowson served in World War II and lived in Monahans for 25 years. Born August 17 1922 in Breckenridge.
The Monahans News describes development in the Great Southwest region. Published weekly, the paper lists its address at 107 West Second Street Monahans Ward County Texas with postal classification notes.
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