Fire destroys Burke Welding Co on West Highway 80
A major fire at Burke Welding and Tool Co on West Highway 80 totally destroyed the business and damaged two neighboring properties. Fire officials probe the cause after flames erupted about 5:55 a.m. Saturday. Debris and shattered windows affected Wagon Wheel Camper Sales and Bruce's Package Store. Firefighters contained the blaze by about 7 a.m. A liquid oxygen tank nearby was scorched but did not explode. The Burke family owned the business. no damage estimate available.
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Burke Welding and Tool Co
Monahans Volunteer Fire Co
Wagon Wheel Camper
W. Sealy Ave
Bruce’s
Wagon Wheel
Burke's
County Commission to Hear Sheriff Request at Monday 9 a.m.
The Sheriff's office will be the only item before the Commissioners Court at the 9 a.m. Monday meeting besides routine business. The court will appoint election judges for the next year and approve county claims and officer reports.
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Sheriff’s Office
Commissioner’s Court
New City Budget Adoption In Monahans Budget Plan
On Tuesday July 25 the Monahans City Council will adopt the 1978 79 budget and set a tax rate with no increase. Mayor Dick Hoyer says no tax hike is planned. The meeting will discuss social security coverage for city workers and set a hearing for a rezone request. The council will appoint three zoning board members two electrical board members and two airport board members and appoint an auditor.
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Monahans
Dick Hoyer
Council
Electrical
Airport Board
Pie Throwing At Jaycee Meeting in Pecos District Meet
Monahans Jaycees attended a District 123 session in Pecos called by District Director Henry Cutbirth. Discussion covered the Region 1B Convention in Monahans. Pecos City Councilman Phil Tyree spoke, joined Pecos Jaycees, and wife Cheri joined Jaycee-Ettes. President D. Farnum joked by pieing Tom Russell, linking tickets to pie throws. a barn dance closed the evening with many members present.
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Monahans Jaycees
Pecos
Henry Cutbirth
Jaycees
Pecos City
Phil Tyree
Pecos Jaycees
Cheri
Jaycee-Ettes
16th Annual Green Thumb Show Opens In City Bank Hall
The 16th Annual Green Thumb Show drew area residents Friday to the National Room at First National Bank. R D Twentier won senior vegetables for cucumbers and Adrian Moore led junior vegetables with okra. Mrs F E Parker won several jellies and strawberry preserves in senior divisions. Lee Cox captured best horticulture with Artillery Plant, and Mary Sprouser and Sandy Dendy served as co chairs. Awards came from Bonnie Lumber Co First National Bank Monahans Electric Co Texas Savings and Loan and First State Bank. No entries were received for the Special Commemorative Arrangement Division. Winners were listed across multiple divisions including fruits, jams, pickles, and houseplants. Continued on page 3.
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First National Bank
R. D. Twentier
Adrian Moore
F. E. Parker
Lee Cox
Mary Sprouser
Sandy Dendy
Bonnie Lumber Co
Monahans Electric Co
Texas Savings and Loan
First State Bank
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Burke Welding Co
Burke
William H. Burke, Jr
S. Franklin Ave
Jaycee
D. Farnum
Tom Russell
Monahans Jaycee- Ette
Russell
Dennis Crozier
Tracey
Gail
Richard King
Danny Russell
Cathy
Mike Murphy
Suzy Bill McCarty
Joann
Tim Cox
Charlotte
Tony Radican
Jim Ivy
Bev
Fort Stockton
Jerry Dyer
Kermit Jaycees
Lois Pomroy
Fruits and Nuts
Herbert Wright
F. B. Parker
Wickett
Elaine Wetzig
J. G. Wood
Ed Melton
Alberta Allen
H. M Shelton
EF. R
Hachtel
F. EB. Parker
Joe Wood
Johnny White
Blue
F. FE. Parker
J G. Wood
Gwen Johnson
J. G Wood
Janice Archer
Gerald Davis
Christine Barnes
Freddie Dealey
Fantasia
Marie McShane
Chester Taggart
H. M. Shelton
Velma Hanks
Jackie
Green Thumb
Lois Swentier
Nita Rice
Pomroy
R. D. Horticulture
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