Welding Shop Reopens In Fire Aftermath
The Burke Welding and Tool Co. moved to new quarters after a fire gutted their building at 810 W. Sealy Ave. on July 22. Investigators led by Monahans Fire Marshal A K Blaine probe the cause as police and volunteers secured the scene. An upper apartment rented by Sandra Cox and a friend, with a coin collection and stereo, was destroyed.
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Burke Welding and Tool Co
W. Sealy Ave
William Burke, Jr
Monahans
A. K. Blaine
Jim Vaughn
Tommy King
Lloyd Johnson
Sandra Cox
Ms. Cox
FM 3398 Plans Draw No Hearing Requests
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation announced no public hearing requests for the Farm to Market Road 3398 project in Reeves and Ward Counties. The route from Reeves County near Pecos to Ward County near Barstow will add two 12 foot lanes, follow the existing road where possible, and require at least 120 feet of right of way with a Pecos River crossing near the Sullivan Bridge. Right of way purchases should begin later this year and bids for construction are expected in Spring 1979.
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State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Reeves
Ward
Reeves County
Pecos
Ward County
Barstow
Pecos River
Sullivan Bridge
Bill Burnett
A. Henry Pearson
Reeves and Ward
Krazy Kash Draws Held For Monahans Krazy Daze
Monahans merchants slash prices Monday through Wednesday for Krazy Daze sales as area shoppers from surrounding towns register for Krazy Kash drawings worth 450 total. Drawings Thursday morning offer 150 100 and four 50 prizes. winners need not be present and have August to spend.
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Monahans
Public Hearings On Gasoline Rationing Plan In Dallas
Public hearings on the federal standby gasoline rationing plan will be held in Dallas August 17 and 18 at 9 30 a.m. in the Regency Room Adolphus Hotel. Speakers should write to Dennis Butler DoE or call (214) 749 7705. The DoE will hear public comments 2 to 7 p.m. on the first day and all statements on the second day. The agency will forward a plan to Congress for approval. if approved it could go standby until a major supply disruption prompts action. Energy Secretary James Schlesinger warns the plan is complex and not a cure for energy shortages. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2.
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Commerce Street
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Department of Energy
P. O
Butler
Congress
Project Crew Insulates Local Homes In Summer
Local youths under the Manpower program insulated about 25 homes this summer in Ward County. Doris Richardson notes participants are paid through CETA and gain on the job training in weather stripping calking and insulation. Supervisor Garland Gary led the crew and emphasized quality prep and safety. Homes meet income criteria and materials come from Midland Community Action Agency coordinated by Albert Jones. The program winds down as students return to school with several seniors from Monahans High School named among the crew.
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Comprehensive Employment and Training Act
Doris Richardson
CETA
Ward County
Garland Gary
Midland Community Action Agency
Albert Jones
Action Agency
Monahans High School
Our Country Theme For a Senior Citizen Luncheon
The July Senior Citizen Luncheon, noon at the Senior Citizen Center on East Fourth Street, will feature an Our Country theme with red white and blue decorations. Billie Sue Lewis will sing patriotic and old time tunes while LEF Sloan supplies the meat and center hostesses provide desserts. Door prizes from local merchants and a large print Bible from Southside Baptist Church are listed. Transportation should be arranged by calling 943-2608 before 10 am.
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Senior Citizen Center
East Fourth Street
Center
Louise Massey
Billie Sue Lewis
Pat Brown
Helen Wallie
Farr’s Delicatessen
Andy’s
K-Bob’s Steak House
Larry’s Drive In
Howard’s Drive Inn
Southside Baptist Church
Auto Rolls Over Twice Damages Estimated at 1500
Nona H. Cox a 43 year old of 202 W. 22nd St. lost control of a 1971 Ford Torino on West Highway 80 at the interchange access road after hitting a wet spot. The car rolled over twice causing about 1500 dollars in damage.
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Monahans
Nona H. Cox
22Nd St
West Highway 80
Ms. Cox
Mayor Speaks Out For Texas Cities
Mayor Dick Hoyer, president of the Texas Municipal League, told Rotary Club members that Texas cities enjoy low taxes and limited government while providing quality services. He contrasted Texas with northeastern states, noting Texas ranks low in federal grants and spends little on welfare, health, and housing. He cited local tax rates in Dallas Corpus Christi San Antonio Monahans and compared them with Newark Jersey City Boston and Los Angeles to argue Texas offers the best of both worlds.
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Texas Research League
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