McGowen Announces Candidacy for 143rd D A
Pecos attorney Jerry McGowen announces his bid for district attorney of the 143rd Judicial District which includes Reeves Ward and Loving Counties. Born in Monahans he moved to Pecos in 1964 and graduated from Pecos High School. He attended Texas A&M University and was active in student affairs. Continued on page 3.
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Pecos
Jerry McGowen
Monahans Now
143Rd Judicial District
Reeves, Ward
Loving Counties
McGowen
Monahans
Pecos High School
Texas A&m University
Bowden Seeks Ward County Commissioner Precinct Three
J H Bowden seeks the Ward County Commissioner spot in Precinct Three in the May 3 Democratic Primary. After Cisco Junior College he moved to Ward County in 1951 and worked four years as a welder for Freeman Welding. In 1959 he bought Freeman Welding and expanded the business over 21 years. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2.
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J. H
Junior) Bowden
The
Monahans News
Ward County
Cisco Junior College
Bowden
Freeman Welding
New hospital lab equipment arrives at Ward Memorial
Ward Memorial Hospital began receiving new lab equipment in early January. Lab Supervisor Carol Hill explained how a flame photometer, a total carbon dioxide analyzer, and a spectrophotometer assess a patient electrolyte panel and metabolic state. The new instruments replace aging devices to speed tests for potassium, sodium, chloride, uric acid, cholesterol, and calcium, aiding diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
Carol Hill
Monahans News
Hill
WMH
SWB to negotiate with commish over hospital Dimension 100 price
Representatives from Southwestern Bell will present Monday to the commissioners court about a large cost increase for the Dimension 100 system at Ward Memorial Hospital. The 1979 quoted price was 31,035.47 dollars. a later figure nears 46,000. The debate involves contract status, rate increases from the PUC, and potential verbal agreements. The meeting also covers Barstow Irrigation District No. 3 director appointments and bids as the agenda continues.
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Southwestern Bell
Commissioners Court
Ward Memorial Hospital
Bob Hill
Typing Class Set for Tuesday at Local High School
Superintendent Jim Jordan announced Friday that enough people have signed up to form a night typing class. The course begins Tuesday January 29 at 7 p.m. in Room 220, lasts 15 weeks, and costs $20 with registration Tuesday night.
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Jim Jordan
Monahans Plans Projected Sewer Charge Increases
The city seeks grants from the Texas Water Resources Department and EPA to upgrade the wastewater plant and design an irrigation system for ball fields, park, cemetery, and golf course. The plan may raise operating costs and prompt a re evaluation of the sewer rate schedule. Projected monthly charges reach 3.54 dollars for single family and 8.75 dollars for commercial users. Questions may be directed to City Manager Jack Forga at 915 943 4343.
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Monahans
Texas Department of Water Resources
Environmental Protection Agency
Esmond Haner, Inc
Jack Forga
Texas
Ward County 4-H Food Show Winners Named
The Ward County 4-H Food Show at Tatum Elementary drew 38 youth and named senior representatives Lisa Thomason for main dish and Elizabeth Wood for side dish to advance to the District Food Show. Alternates are Barbara Higginbottom and Robin Woods. In the junior division four 4-Hers advance: Dacon Harris, Kay Harkey, Cindy Dain.
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Ward County
Tatum Elementary School
Ward
Lisa Thomason
Elizabeth Wood
Barbara Higginbotham
Robin Woods
Dacon Harris
Kay Harkey
Cindy Dain
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J.H. Bowden
SWB
Richard Sitz
Litz
Tommy Huckaby
Larry Denham
Midland
Penny Young
Michelle Carmony
Daniel Contreras
Joe B. Reeder
Area Builders, Inc
Public Utilities Commission
Carmony
Ward Memorial
PUC
Contreras
Dallas
Lard County
Barstow
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