Virgil Maxey remembered in Cabbages and Kings tribute
Marian Rodger pays tribute to Virgil Maxey, a Monahans friend known for laughter and generosity. Though not a civic figure, his life reflected simple joys, loyal friendships, and a trusting nature. He kept spirits high at VFW Lodge and local haunts, and his passing will be mourned by those who knew him.
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Country Club
Monahans
the News
Virgil
VFW Lodge
Wickett Opens Filings for City Council Seats
Mayor Bob G. Lee announced filings are open for City Council candidates for the April 2 election. Filing runs through March 2. Terms: Mayor and Councilmen Huffine Randolph and Hughes for two years, Hughes’s seat fills the vacancy left by Ronnie Law for one year.
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Bob G. Lee
Wickett
L. E. Huffine
van Randolph
Carroll Hughes
Hughes
Ronnie Law
City Council Weighs Third Appointment Of Municipal Judge
The council meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. to consider a third appointment for the Municipal Judge. After a prior discussion the council did not reject applications but sought more candidates. Hours were changed to three days weekly with on call emergency duties and trials, and the salary doubled to 250 dollars monthly. With Judge Robert White's resignation, the city is without a judge though the mayor or mayor pro tem may act.
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Robert White
Dick Hoyer
Ed Hammond
Monahans Jaycees Become Triple Chapter Milestone
J C Greer announces the Monahans Jaycees have reached Triple Chapter status after a year with a 300 percent membership rise, surpassing 100 for the first time since 1957. Current membership sits at 108 with 47 at the latest meeting, about 40 percent attendance.
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J.C. Greer
Greer
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Salvation Army Fund Drive Gets Underway
The Salvation Army Service Unit Fund Drive for Ward County began with a Wednesday meeting at the National Bank. Campaign Chair Ruby Reed praised 63 volunteers and outlined a $3,250 goal. The group recalled the tornado relief efforts in Monahans with canteens from San Angelo, Lubbock, and Odessa serving meals, coffee, and supplies, totaling hundreds of meals and thousands of man hours.
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O. B
Ruby) Reed
Salvation Army Fund
Glenn Ratliff
Ted Leslie
Salvation Army Service Unit
Ward County
National Room of National Bank
Salvation Army
San Angelo
Lubbock
Odessa
Grand Opening Winners Listed
John T. Rash wins six months supply of bacon in Pay n Save Grand Opening drawing held last week. J E Brashear takes 300 dollar first prize, Magvie Phillips 200 dollars, Opal Battreal 100 dollars. Rash also awarded six months bacon supply.
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John T. Rash
Pay ‘N Save
J. E. Brashear
Magvie Phillips
Opal Battreal
John Trash
Weather Outlook For January Week Includes Cold Nights
Readable forecast shows temperatures by day with highs and lows for Wednesday January 18 through Friday January 20. Wednesday 54, Thursday 40, Friday 30 with cooling trend and precipitation chances noted as percent values.
What’s That White Stuff Ward County Snow Report
Ward County residents woke to a thin blanket of snow with intermittent flurries all day. Grandfalls recorded nearly 2 inches while other areas measured about an inch. More snow was forecast for Saturday with a slow warming trend expected Sunday.
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Ward County
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