Lizard Hunting Reveals Rare Trans Pecos Type
West Texas lizard hunting shifts from kids with bows to college researchers. An Oklahoma University team once trapped lizards at Monahans Sandhills State Park and reported rare specimens. The Trans Pecos area hosts a potentially self reproducing all female line linked to checkered whiptail and related species.
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Texas
Harvard University
Oklahoma University
Monahans Sandhills State Park
Science
Trans - Pecos
Freak-Out Costumes Set for Krazy Daze Weekend
Local businesses prep special bargains for Krazy Daze slated weekend after next, August 23. Customers and salesclerks don costumes for the two day event sponsored annually by the Chamber of Commerce retail trade committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ward County Insurance Totals Over 54 Million
Ward County residents hold more life insurance than ever, with in force coverage estimated at 54 million dollars. National totals reach 984.7 billion. Texas accounts for about 49.156 billion. The average household carries roughly 25 months of net earnings in life insurance, about 15 thousand dollars per head in Ward County. Ordinary insurance leads, followed by group plans.
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Ward County
Ward
Texas
Bond Reduced For Accused Man Friday
John Baker McKnight alias William Taylor Rader, 31, had his bond for a weapon charge lowered to 3000 dollars after arrest June 1 by Texas Highway Patrolman Jody Fore. The same judge had set high bonds on drug charges awaiting further action by Justice of the Peace C. W. Ross.
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John Baker McKnight
William Taylor Rader
Texas
Jody Fore
Justice of the Peace
C. W. Ross
Ross
Sweepstakes Winners In Green Thumb Show
The sixth annual Green Thumb Exposition concluded Friday with over 200 Ward Countians entering the amateur showcase. Sweepstakes winners were announced by County Agents Johnny Harrison and Pat Berger: Junior Division Jan Eppler and Adult Division Mrs. Carl D. Estes.
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Johnny Harrison
Pat Berger
Jan Eppler
Carl D. Estes
Estes
Desert Sands Garden Club
Agriculture Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Nell Berry
Carla D. Estes
Texas hail damage totals exceed 29 million in six months
The Texas Insurance Association reports estimated hail damage across Texas in the first half of the year topping 29 million dollars. Hardest hit include Dallas County 13.5 million, Big Spring 2 million, Midland 2.5 million, Odessa 3 million, Cleburne 1 million, Marshall 2.5 million, McKinney 1 million, Greenville 1.15 million, Vernon 5 million, and other cities cited.
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Texas
Texas Insurance Association
Big Spring
Cleburne
Dallas County
Greenvile
Marshall
Midland
McKinney
Verson
Odessa
Witnesses to Gather at Albuquerque Convention
The Jehovah's Witnesses district convention will be held in Albuquerque New Mexico July 25 28 at the New Jedyn Fairgrounds Grandstand. The main public talk will be Sunday afternoon at 3. The convention is one of 46 scheduled by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses’ District
Albuquerque
Jeden Fairgrounds
Watchtower Bible and Tract & Society
Last Regular Meeting Of Commish Prior To August 1
The Commissioners Court faces a key redistricting decision before the August 1 deadline. A June 10 petition demands population equality across precincts and warns of legal action if unmet. The court also reviews budget, Monahans airport cooperation, and surplus food distribution plans.
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Commish
Commissioners Court
George Bentley
High Center
Monahans
State Office
Byars to Attend Chamber Clinic in Fort Worth
L. J. Buddy Byars manager of the Chamber of Commerce will participate in the Institute for Organization Management at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth during the week of July 21.
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L. J
Buddy’? Byars
Chamber of Commerce
Institute For Organization Management
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Texas Christin University
Ft. Worth
Happy Day School Registration Opens
Mrs. E. J. Harrison opens enrollment for Happy Day School a pre school program with limited spots. Applications are being accepted at 943-5248.
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E. J. Harrison
Happy Day School
All Star Game Tuesday Fund Raising Underway
Manager Shorty Helms will lead the Sophomore League champion Swabbers against an all star team Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Perry Nunley ark. Fans can donate at the game. concession stand open. Proceeds aid expenses for Swabbers and Lions playoff runs. a color TV prize is planned. The program has kept boys entertained and out of trouble in Monahans. Officials urge community support.
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Shorty Helms
Perry Nunleyark
Lions
Monahans
Weekend Post Office Services Cut After July 27
Post Office will discontinue Saturday counter service at the local branch after July 27 as part of general economy measures. Delivery to homes and businesses continues, with mail in and out unchanged and lobby open. Parcel post, registered and insured mail, and other patron clerk services will be affected. Smaller offices at Grandfalls Royalty Wickett Pyote and Barstow face no changes.
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Ralph Chaney
Chaney
Four Monahans Men Drafted in July Army Call
Ward Reeves Winkler Pecos Loving counties draft board records show four Monahans residents Robert T. Dickson Alvino R. Mendez James L. Cook Jr and Julio Acosta Jr drafted into the army in July. Five Winkler county men from Ker mit entered service Raymond G Hernandez Daniel J Bishop III Efren Vigil Arturo E Rodriguez. In Pecos county William S Whitley of Sheffield had induction order cancelled to enlist and Ismael P Salazar of Ft Stockton had order transferred to San Bernardino California to enter service there.
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Ward County
Monahans
Ward- Reeves
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Happy Day School Registration
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