Sulphur Drilling Contractor Locates Headquarters Here
W. D. Elenburg moves Elenburg Exploration to Monahans Texas from Jacksboro as the firm expands its sulphur explorations. The 65 employee company lists Monahans as headquarters with yard locations in Orla and Fort Stockton and also operates from Jacksboro and Fort Stockton areas.
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W. D. Elenburg
Elenburg Exploration, Inc
Monahans
Jacksboro
Wichita Falls
Orla
Fort Stockton
South Ike
South Kenneth
Elenburg
Pecos
van Horn
Ward County Residents Receive 87745 In Social Security Benefits
A record 87745 was paid to 1121 Ward County residents for February as increased benefits from the 1967 amendments began. National figures show over 2 billion monthly benefits, with 24 million Americans on benefits, including 18.4 million aged 62 or older and 2.2 million disabled workers and dependents.Changes expanded eligibility for children of deceased or disabled workers, removed a previous work requirement, and broadened aid for younger people and dependent widows.
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Ward County
H. FP. Thomas
Odessa
Thomas
Six Teachers Hired in Board Action Friday
School Board met Friday and accepted three resignations and hired six instructors. Resignations listed Kay Virden of Tatum Judy Snelson of Edwards and Donna Worthington P E teacher at the high school. Hires include Mr and Mrs Jim Holbrook John Bullock Belle Lowe.
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Kay Virden
Tatum
Judy Snelson
Edwards
Donna Worthington
Jim Holbrook
John Bullock
Belle Lowe
Saturday PO Saturday Closing Cancelled
First and second class post offices slated to stop Saturday window service July 27 were told Friday night to keep operating as usual until further orders.
Commissioners Prepare 1969 County Budget in Special Session
The Commissioners Court will meet in special session Tuesday at 9 AM to finish drafting the 1969 county budget. Judge Ernie King says a public hearing will follow later in August and invites attendance at the preparation session.
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Commissioners Court
Ernie King
Army To Induct Four From Ward County In August
Twelve area men from Ward Winkler Pecos Reeves and Loving counties will be inducted on August 6 by the local draft board. Ward County inductees include Charles G Carter John R Avent Don G Scott all of Monahans and Abelardo Millan of Fyote. Other inductees come from Winkler Reeves counties and include Frank V Nunez Salvador G Duran Joe B Walker Giles Homes Donald E F White Felipe Rodriguez Charles A Christopher Ruben Lara and none from Loving County.
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Ward
Winkler
Pecos
Reeves
Loving
Charles G. Carter
John R. Avent
Don G. Scott
Monahans
Abelardo Millan
Fyote
Winkler County
Frankie V. Nunez
Kermitecos
Salvador G, Duran
Joe B. Walker
Ft. Stockton
Giles Homes
Sheffield
Reeves County
Donald EF. White
Felipe Rodriguez
Charles A. Christopher
Feces
Ruben Lara
Baimorhea
Loving County
Krazy Daze comes to Monahans with wild sales
Are Coming Are Coming Monahans. Krazy Daze hits the city Friday and Saturday with silly themes and outrageous bargains. Merchants prepare ads for Thursday to lure readers. a trophy will honor the store most in step with the goings on as shoppers prowl sidewalk tables and stores for real funds amid summer heat specials.
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Monahans
Krazy Daze
Kookie
Wacky
Jacky
the News
Dorothy Andrews
Chamber of Commerce
Not August 1 Yet Petitioners Call for Redistricting Deadline
A group petitioned the Commissioners Court on June 10 to redraw county lines for equal representation with a maximum five percent variance and an August 1 deadline. Five plans were presented before the June 24 meeting, but the board chose to “consider” redistricting after the November election at the July 22 session. The petitioners plan a meeting with advisors before Wednesday to decide their course of action.
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Commissioners Court
Newcomers Listed With Addresses
Newcomers identified: Bobbie Eamon at 203 Kansas, Deward Weatherwood at 707 South Ike, Billy Price at 707 South Gail, Bonnie Quinn at 1201 South Stockton.
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Bobbie Eamon
Kansas
Deward
Eatherwood
S. Ike
Billy Price
S. Gail
Bonnie Quinn
Stockton
State Freshman Tourney Here Next Week
Two local teenage baseball teams will advance to district playoffs with Monahans hosting the state freshman tournament next week. The Swabbers top the Sophomore League open in McCamey at 6 30 p m with the site moved from Fort Stockton. The Lions lead the Hi Junior League head to San Angelo for Wednesday play with a pre tournament meeting at noon. The Cardinals and Tigers fresh man league champs meet in a best two out of three series to decide the local entry. Additional teams from across Texas join Thursday to Saturday games with the state champion crowned Saturday night. Citizens and service clubs are asked to help ensure a successful three day event.
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Mccamey
Joel Talvera
David Washington
Dean Phipps
Bat Boy
Steve Fine
Sandy Estes
Donnie Washington
Monahans
Swabbers
Fort Stockton
Lions
San Angelo
Cardinals
Tigers
Texas
Virgil Herrington
David Smith
Jay Jernigan
Pepper Robinson
Frank Fuentes
Billy Hammitt
Bruce Madison
Larry McClanahan
Raul Perez Faces Dual Murder Trials in Ward County
Raul Perez is due for trial in 143rd District Court on two murder charges. The cases stem from the July 1967 death of Hubert Rodriguez and the January killing of Perez's wife Manuela. The venue was moved from Pecos by Judge J H Starley. District Attorney A R Archer prosecutes, Murray J Howze defends. Jury reports at 9 30 a m with docket call at 9 a m. This week only these two cases are scheduled.
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143Rd
Ward County
Pecos
J.h.starley
Raul Perez
Hubert Rodriguez
Manuela
A. R. Archer
Monahans
Murray J. Howze
Perez
Jack Griggs
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