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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1978
Page
1
A humorous West Texas reflection on perspective and relativity. Local philosopher types argue it’s all in how you view situations. A newcomer asks about rain while a native equates probabilities to sunshine.
Gulf Oil District Manager H C Hank Morgan announced expansion plans for the Monahans office, adding 6246 square feet to the Gulf Building owned by Monahans Enterprise Corp. The project, with Oasis Builders of Kermit handling construction, includes a new parking lot behind the building and will bring 10 to 15 more workers as the site grows. Mayor Dick Hoyer welcomed the long term lease, noting Gulf’s commitment on Monahans 50th anniversary.
The Ward County Historical Commission says the county history book will be a limited edition with no second printing. Advance sales determine the exact print run, and copies may be bought now through Walt Roeber’s office. Stories already submitted will continue to be processed, but no new submissions after finalization.
Summer school for make up and get ahead courses starts Monday. An organizational meeting is set for 9 a.m. in the high school. Continued on page 2.
Voters may cast ballots at multiple sites including Canett Community Center Barstow Community Center Art Center Kermit Highway Ward County Library 409 W Dwight Grandfalls Ward County Coliseum Thorntonville Community Center 2412 W 2nd Pyote Community Center and Monahans Community Center.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at regular polling places for the Democratic second primary. Absentee voting closed Tuesday with 92 ballots mailed or voted. Precinct 2 and 4 voters choose between John Poerner and Jerry Sadler for Railroad Commission. Precinct 1 selects between C. W. Ross and Louis Guerrero for Justice of the Peace. Precinct 3 decides between Sue Mullins and Charles Brandenburg for JP.
Postal rates increased to 15 cents for letters, tripling from a decade ago. The 15 cent stamp bears an A and an eagle, available in sheets rolls or books, with U S Postage. Monahans interim postmaster Charles Steph said local stamps suffice until 15 cent stamps arrive. Embossed envelopes with A stamps are also offered.
Texas health rules require immunizations be started before school registration and completed as scheduled. Kindergarteners must start shots. exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons. Free Immunization Clinic is held every second Monday 1 30 to 4 pm at 1900 South Stockton.
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