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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1981
Page
1
Local artists and crafters compete for cash prizes at the July 4 Freedom Fair in Hill Park. Entries due by 11 a.m. with fees of 2.50 adults and 0.50 students for art and 1.00 adults 0.50 students for crafts. Judging 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., viewing from 1 p.m. Best of Show wins 35 dollars. other prizes 25 15 and 5. UIL rules substitute ribbons for students.
Public safety spokesman note 52 traffic deaths in Texas during the 1980 July 4 period and national 1 378 fireworks injuries over the weekend as DPS Director Col. Jim Adams urges motorists to buckle up slow down and avoid alcohol while Bob Draper stresses vehicle checks and rest breaks during the 78 hour period beginning July 2 at 6 p m and ending July 5 midnight.
The Chamber of Commerce reports all 50 booths at Hill Park reserved for the July 4 Freedom Fair. Local clubs will serve food and drinks, the Friends of the Library will sell used books, the 4-H Club offers a horse ride, and the Ward County Historical Commission will tape memories of early Ward County. Other booths will feature crafts and wares, promising a day of community activity.
Beards and gingham highlight Monahans Centennial Freedom Fair with a beard contest run by the Chamber of Commerce. Men must wear beards or face a $2 fine if a sheriff can collect. Best of Show wins 25 dollars at 5 p.m. Entry is 1 dollar at the Chamber office through July 3. Women may wear gingham and homespun, and all are urged to dress in 1881 style.
One of seven Monahans maidens will be named Miss Centennial Monahans at an 8 p.m. July 3 pageant in the Monahans High School auditorium co sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. Nominees Christi Belyea Rhonda Clark Donna Huddleston Alicia Martin Paula Spivey Russell Raye White Elizabeth Ann Wood will perform talents, with the winner reigning at Hill Park July 4 events and representing Monahans in 1981 82. Tickets $3 for adults $2 for children at the door.
The Ward County Historical Commission announces a total of 250 in cash prizes at the July 4 Freedom Fair. Awards include 100 for the oldest Ward County newspaper or Mona hans directory before 1931, 50 for the second oldest, and 100 by a random drawing among submitted items. Eligible entries include photos before 1930, pre 1925 letters and postcards to Monahans or Trueheart, diaries and manuscripts. Entries, with a short ID, are due at the northwest Hill Park booth during the celebration.
The News will not publish Sunday July 5 and will combine with the Thursday July 9 edition. Office closure extends Friday through Sunday for the holiday. Readers are advised to plan trips or attend the Freedom Fair at Hill Park on Saturday.
At the July 4 Freedom Fair booths offer all ages games with ribbons for winners and no entry fee. Special children's games start at 10 a.m. on the east park side. Hill Park swimming pool opens at 1 p.m. for competitive events with a 25 cent entry fee.
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