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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1978
Page
1
Marian Rodgers notes two distinct women, Goldie and Mary Childs, serving as County Treasurer and Clerk. Mary plans retirement this year while Goldie seeks re election. Also muses on Texas 55 mph limits and a Soviet union joke about license holes and revocation. The column blends local politics with humorous travel and driving anecdotes.
A Tuesday docket call before Judge Chester Taggart set 58 cases for jury trial. Of 73 on the docket eight were dismissed four passed to later dates and three pled guilty. Larry Polanco paid 50 dollars plus costs for theft by check while Dorothy Waltrip McKenzie received 150 dollars in fines and 60 days probation for DWI. Phillip Gonzales faced a 250 dollar fine and costs after a DWI plea. Several other charges were dismissed or reduced after prosecutors noted restitution or lack of evidence. A petit jury is to report January 31 at 10 a.m. Names listed include Antonia Mendoza Esperanza Chavez Abila James L. Burt Robert R. Vasquez and others.
Tax Assessor Collector warns through Tuesday three duties converge on residents vehicle registration tax payments and voter registrations. After Tuesday taxes become delinquent though auto and voter reg continue. May primary races loom with filing deadline February 6 and incumbents facing challengers in several precincts.
Senator Pete Snelson of Midland announces his bid for re election to the Texas Senate District 25 which includes Ward County. A West Texas native born in Grandfalls and a Midland businessman since 1955 he previously served in the House of Representatives starting in 1960.
The regular monthly Senior Citizen Luncheon meets at the Center located at 205 East Fourth at noon Monday. Director Louise Massey notes the first luncheon of 1978 will crown the annual King and Queen. The program includes a slide presentation titled An American Family Living In Denmark.
Robert J. Spinks Sr has authorized The Monahans News to announce his candidacy in the May 6 Democratic Primary. He says he has little political experience but pledges to be responsive to the people and serve their best interests rather than seek self per petuation.
Harold Cox named Honorary Chairman and Consultant at the First National Bank board meeting on January 20. The bank has grown from deposits of 7 million to 23 million in seven years, becoming Ward County’s largest financial institution. Capital rose by 1.3 million. dividends up 900 percent. Nesbitt named president in December, with staff reappointments listed.
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