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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1978
Page
1
A Monahans resident confirms a tale about a cat placed in a shopping bag to be dumped in Duncan Oklahoma. The bag was removed by an overweight black woman at the bus station who fainted while seated, and an ambulance was summoned. The bag rested on the woman's stomach during transport to the hospital.
A reminiscence about early auto focus cameras and a journalist named Johnny who chased a pool fire with a 4x5 Press Graphic camera. He raced to the scene, leapt into a news car, then returned with a brown bag, illustrating a bold press ethic and Weegee like bravado from mid century New York reporting.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed Ira Milson’s mobile home at 407 Brady St in Wickett and damaged nearby trailer owned by Melvin Strong at 405 Brady St. The blaze began about 3 45 a m and was reported to Wickett Volunteer Fire Department at 4 39 a m. Monahans units assisted and Wickett Fire Chief W O Luckie led operations.
Eustacio R. Gonzales, 38, of 309 N. Carol Ave., was arrested by Monahans police on Sunday and charged with two counts of burglary. He was captured after a foot chase ending behind Ward Memorial Hospital and jailed in Ward County with $2,500 bail per count and a $194.50 fine for evading arrest. investigation continues.
The Monahans City Council moves to preserve the old jail at Allen and D Streets. Built by Jim Wylie and Sam Keithley, the 1920s structure reportedly dates to April 1929 or 1928, constructed with wooden planks and pipe bars. It features two barred windows, a single door, and a side-slot opening added later.
The 1978 Green Thumb Show will be held Friday July 21 at 9 a.m. in the National Room of First National Bank. Co chairs Sandy Dendy and Mary Sprouse. A plant trouble clinic will address insect and disease control. Cash prizes come from First National Bank First State Bank Bonine Lumber Co Texas Savings and Loan with a special prize from Bonine Lumber Co and Monahans Electric Co for the town’s 50th anniversary. Prizes cover horticulture vegetables fruits and nuts and preserved canned and dried foods. The Agriculture Committee of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce sponsors the exhibit.
The Monahans Salvation Army Service Unit reports $3800 raised to date, announced by campaign chair Mrs. O. T. Reed at the final report meeting. Funds fund emergency welfare aid for needy families and individuals and support state programs such as a boys summer camp and disaster relief. Mrs. Reed thanks all workers and contributors for their cooperation.
Forty nine people died in Texas traffic incidents over the July 4 weekend, DPS had predicted 53. Operation Motorcide ran 6 p.m. Friday to midnight July 4. Ward County had no fatalities. Breakdown included 12 motorcycle, 11 one vehicle, 7 pedestrian car, 11 two vehicle, 3 train car, 2 bicycle car, and 3 uncataloged. Saturday was the deadliest day with 17 deaths. Drivers were urged to use low beam headlights during the effort.
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