Ward County Dress Revue at Pyote Center
Ward County 4 H youth gathered Monday at the Pyote Community Center for the 1978 Dress Revue with 24 participants. Officials included Robin Woods as mistress of ceremonies and Vera Bingham presenting awards. judges were Mrs. W. W. Randolph and Mrs. Edward Middlebrooks. Results detail blue ribbons for multiple age groups and handcraft awards, with district representation set for July 27 at Sul Ross University in Alpine.
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Ward County
Pyote Center
4-H
Pyote Community Center
Robin Woods
Sheri Cain
Wickett
Belinda Carter
Monahans
Sandy 4
Linda Odell
Vera Bingham
Lenora Price
Precinct 4
Pyote Clothing Project Group
Martha Jacquez
Andrea Leveridge
Yolanda Cobos
Wendy Clayton
W. W. Randolph
Edward Middlebrooks
C. R. Anthony Co
Fabric Shop
the Flower Pot
Billie Lou’s Flowers
Bonnie Lumber Co
Wishing Well
Western Auto
White’s Auto
Montgomery
Ward County Home Demonstration Council
Sul Ross University
Alpine
Kristi Wright
Daeon Harris
Mary Pugh
Bingham
Shana Magness
Julie Harris
Helen Pyote
Vera Black
City Sales Tax Share Increases Across Texas Cities
State Comptroller Bob Bullock mailed checks totaling 19.8 million to about 900 Texas cities for the July share of the local-option one percent city sales tax. Monahans received 10,302.33, up 20 percent year to date. Odessa led regional increases with 249,314.92, up 17 percent. Total for year to date reached 216.3 million, a 13.4 percent rise from 1977. Bullock also announced that after August 29 permit holders no longer need to file a good standing certificate with annual alcohol license renewals, except new applicants.
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Bob Bullock
Texas
Monahans
Bullock
Green Thumb Show Friday at First National Bank
The 1978 Green Thumb Show is set for Friday July 21 from 10 30 a m to 4 p m in the National Room at First National Bank. Co chairpersons are Mary Sprouse and Sandy Dendy Entries should be dropped at the bank between 7 30 and 9 a m Judging runs 9 to 10 30 a m Floral exhibit includes flowers vegetables fruits and nuts.
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First National Bank
Mary Sprouse
Sandy Dendy
Jaycees Carnival Draws 5000 Plus At Monahans
The Monahans Jaycees 22nd annual Carnival drew an estimated crowd over 5,000 last week. Gene Ledel Shows provided rides and Jaycee booths and food stands filled the venue. Carnival chair Tom Russell called it very successful with a gross of 20,254, funds returning to community Jaycee projects. Treasure Chest winners included Gloria Dunn, Valda Littlejohn, Domingo Vasquez, Arlinda Valencia, and Manuela Bernard, all Monahans residents. About 30 people attended the Post-Carnival Breakfast at Colonial Inn.
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Monahans Jaycees
Gene Ledel
Jaycees
Tom Russell
Ced
Gloria Dunn
Sears
Valda Littlejohn
Western Auto
Domingo Vasquez
White’s
Arlinda Valencia
Montgomery Ward
Manuela Bernard
Gibson’s
Colonial Inn
State Guard Armory Break-In Probed
An attempted break-in at the Texas State Guard Armory on 1101 S. Faye Ave. is under investigation by Monahans Police after a window was removed and a padlock cut. Police patrols were increased as Lt. A G Adair and Sgt. Bill Hammitt lead the inquiry. In a separate incident, Bobby Adkins reported the windshield of a 1973 Mack tractor cab shot 12 times with a BB gun. police Chief Joe Drea investigated and found the damage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Monahans Police.
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Texas State Guard
S. Faye Ave
Monahans Police
State Guard
A. G. Adair
Bobby Adkins
Davis-Kemp Tool Co
S. Stockton Ave
Mack
Joe Drea
Mayor Hoyer Returns From Austin To Spearhead Tax Reform Talk
Mayor Dick Hoyer, president of the Texas Municipal League, returned to Monahans after addressing the Texas Legislature. He told the Constitutional Amendments Committee that a proposed 5 percent yearly cap on city tax increases is not justified given Texas cities’ strong spending record.
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Dick Hoyer
Monahans
Austin
Texas Legislature
Hoyer
Texas Municipal League
Texas Cities
Constitutional Amendments Committee
Texas
Weather outlook and heat wave through July week
The Hi Lo Pet column lists daily temperatures from July 12 to July 18 with highs from 102 to 108 and lows from 72 to 76. It notes Monday’s heat could fry an egg on the sidewalk and mentions photographs in this issue.
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Shanna Magness
Grandfalls
Susan Parker
Twila Sparks
Misty Wright
Olibas
Pyote
Yolanda Cobas
Jamee Boepple
Helen Black
Helen’ Black
Blue Ribbons
Ellen Black
Crewel Pictures
Andrews
Kermit
Pecos
Odessa
Monahans High School
Jaycees Carnival
Richard King
Treasure Chest
Announ
State Guard Armory
Sgt
Bill Hammitt
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