CETA program gives Ward County youths work experience
Ward County youths join the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act program this summer gaining on the job skills in bookkeeping carpentry and landscaping. Bellana Morales at Monahans Housing Authority studies bookkeeping while Oscar Heredia David Naegele work at Monahans Country Club with greenskeeper Lawrence Mullins praising their efforts. Many workers are placed at West Texas Children's Home Pyote under Kathy Bolin and Lynn Sheron with Leroy Barrow 15 and others like Henry Patterson Julio Gonzales Gilbert Luna continuing in the program.
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Ward County
Ward County Courthouse
Bellana Morales
Bellann
Monahans High School
Leroy Barrow
CETA
Henry Patterson
Julio Gonzales
Gilbert Luna
Kiss A Baby Campaign Held In Cystic Fibrosis Week
The Kiss A Baby Week campaign by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation runs September 17 to 23 with a door to door march in Monahans on September 19. Chairman Mrs. Larry Hailes seeks volunteers to donate time for fundraising to support CF centers, research, care, and education programs aiding diagnosis, treatment, and early detection of carriers and birth diagnosis.
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Cystic
Hailes
Larry
Peggy) Hailes
Ward County approves sheriff’s uniforms for deputies
Ward County Commissioners approved Sheriff John Ashcraft’s request for uniforms for the sheriff and seven deputies at a Monday meeting. The panel also rejected a bill for a hot oil tank mounting not meeting specs, reappointed election judges, and signed the County Tax Assessor’s 1977 78 annual report noting ad valorem taxes near 2.75 million dollars with about 99 percent collected.
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John Ashcraft
Sheriff's Department
Conley, Lott, Nichols Machinery Company
Ashcraft
H. A. Collins
A. M. Bowman
No Tax Increase In New City Budget In Monahans
Monahans City Council adopted the 1978-79 budget with no tax or rate increase. Total funds reach about 1.972 million, expenditures 1.582 million, and cash balance 390 thousand. The tax rate stays at 1.50 per 100, and funds are set for a city animal shelter and a dumpster washer truck. Public notice includes a potential social security withdrawal debate and several reappointments to city boards. The next council meeting and a rezone hearing are scheduled for August 8 at 2 p.m.
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Monahans
Sharon Knotts
S. Erie Ave
Senior Citizens Luncheon in Monahans Theme Our Country
The Ward County Senior Citizens host a monthly luncheon on Monday July 31 at 12 noon at the Monahans Senior Citizens Center 205 E 4th St. The event features red white and blue decorations an entertainer Billie Sue Lewis singing patriotic songs and old time favorites. Meat provided by L E Sloan. Invocation by Brother George Alexander. Hostesses bring desserts guests bring a salad or vegetable by 1130. Door prizes donated by several local eateries and a large print Bible from Southside Baptist Church. Transportation help available by calling 943-2608 before 10 am.
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Ward County
Monahans
Billie Sue Lewis
L. E. Sloan
Krazy Kash Daze Draws Near in Monahans
Monahans merchants hold Krazy Kash Daze Monday to Wednesday with in-person registration for a drawing Wednesday night. Six Krazy Kash drawings let shoppers spend at participating stores in August. Top prize is 150, others 100 and four of 50, with winners notified Thursday if not present.
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Monahans
Police Probe CB Radio Theft at Local Presbyterian Church
Monahans police investigate the theft of a Citizens Band radio unit from a car owned by a local Presbyterian minister Rev. Lloyd DeLong. He reported the incident at 4 44 p m on Saturday from 1119 S Bruce Ave. The report continues on page 2.
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Monahans
Lloyd DeLong
S. Bruce Ave
July Shower Brings Mild Relief After Heat Wave
Sunday afternoon moisture touched the region with a brief shower. Temperatures fell to a high of 94 degrees, down from over 100 degrees in the preceding stretch.
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David Naegele
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West Texas
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Shirley Hill
United States
Larry Hailes
Star Chapter
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Sheriff’s
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Ted Leslie
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Council
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United States Social Security Administration
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al Vasquez
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B. W. Christopher
Fred Smith
C. L. Strickland
James Pannell
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Joe McShane
Dick Hoyer
Monahans Municipal
H. A. Lee
George Alexander
Farr
Pat Brown
Helen Vallie
Andy
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Howard’s
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