Building Permits Top 45000 May Total
Building permits totaling 45500 were issued in May by City Building Inspector H W Kirby. Commercial new construction led with 20000 for an antique shop at 1401 S Doris owned by Dorothy Williams. Residential new construction total 19500 for a dwelling at 1804 S Bruce to Joe Lanier. Six residential additions and repairs amounted to 6000 for prior owners including Julio Vasquez and others at listed addresses. Yearly total to date reached 278647, about double last year’s figure.
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H.W. Kirby
Commercial New Construction Division
S. Doris
Dorothy Williams
Joe Lanier
S. Bruce
City Tax Values Jump Across Agencies For Budget Year
Monahans officials report a new tax base rise with city values up 485000 driven by oil and utility gains. County and school district increases follow, boosting revenue projections to about 137000 for the county and 260000 for the district, with city adds around 7200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Jack Forga
Pritchard and
Abbott
Dallas
Forga
Perryman Motors opening contest winners crowned
Jim Antwine won a set of tires while Andy Tyrein placed second and three tied for third earning wash and grease oil and filter changes for George Creel Robert Hanson and Mae Hudson. Homer Nettleton in Houston hospital. address for cards at Crestwood Motel. Bike safety note reports 31 bicycles at 4th and Calvin with only four stopping or slowing.
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Perryman Motor
Jim Antwine
Andy Tyrein
George Creel
Robert Hanson
Mae Hudson
Homer Nettleton
Grandfalls
M.D. Anderson
Houston
Crestwood
South Main
4Th and
Calvin
Johnny Jordan Switches Colors in Red Raider Style
Johnny Jordan reportedly abandoned Texas Tech red and black for new colors. He was seen wearing a Texas Burnt Orange tie this week triggering a reaction from Charles Wade over First State Bankway who learned of the change.
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Johnny Jordan
Texas Tech
Johnny
Texas
Texas A&m
Charles Wade
First State Bankway
Do-It-Yourself Jim Marks Fails With Shrinking Paper
Local tale recounts Jim Marks applying velvet floral wallpaper in his entrance hall. After soaking the sheets for one minute as directed the wallpaper shrank overnight leaving half inch gaps, prompting a planned retry this week.
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Jim Marks
Jim
Movie Night at Corral Drive In For Pete Cain Memorial
Monday and Tuesday show True Grit with John Wayne at the Corral Drive In to support a memorial fund for Pete Cain. Admission is $1.25 per person.
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John Wayne
Corral Drive In
Pete Cain
Country Club Pool Opens At Noon Today
The Monahans Country Club pool opens today at noon for members and guests. Hours are daily from noon to 7 30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, with Monday closed for maintenance.
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Country Club
Monahans Country Club
Joe McShane
Local Youth Hurt In Angelo Rodeo
Kim Armstead 18 son of Mr and Mrs James B Armstead 807 S Ursila was in serious condition at Shannon Hospital San Angelo after rodeo injuries last Saturday. Hospital reports include internal injuries a broken jaw and spleen removal surgery over the weekend. He remains in Room 329 at Shannon Hospital.
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Kim Armstead
James B. Armstead
S. Ursila
Shannon Hospital
San Angelo
Armstead
Smith Condition Improves at Odessa Medical Center
Robert L. Smith, hospitalized in the ICU at Odessa Medical Center, was rated slightly better this week though still in serious condition. He was injured May 24 on a ranch near Kermit when his horse fell after a cow charged it, causing a fractured skull, concussion, and a broken ankle.
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Robert L. Smith
Odessa Medical Center
Smith
Kermit
Conservation Project Operations Explained
Publicity on Resource Conservation and Development RC D projects outlines the program. Local people form plan and run projects with federal and state aid and guidance from a steering committee. Projects aim to develop land water resources for agriculture municipal use and recreation and can attract industry and jobs.
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Cies
Rodeo Parade Entries Sought for 9th Annual AIRA Event
Entries for the 9th annual AIRA Rodeo downtown kick-off parade are invited contact Ray Todd at McLain's or Johnny Osborn at Sumner's. The parade begins 4 30 p m Wednesday June 13 with a $2 barbecue at the Coliseum, followed by the rodeo at 8 p m on June 13 and performances through June 16 on the Grand Falls Highway arena.
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Aira Rodeo
Ray Todd
McLain
Johnny Osborn
Sumner’s
Grandfalls Highway
Federal Funds Expected for Ward County Senior Programs
Ward County may apply in October 1973 for a federal grant to aid senior citizen operations under a statewide program. Ms Louise Massey notes $890000 in unallocated funds await requests with a 75 25 county to state split. About $460000 already allocated to Dallas Corpus Christi and other Texas cities this year. Funds end current quarter June 30 with new rounds after early July to assist furnishings rent or rebuilding.
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Ward County
Louise Massey
Governor’s Committee On Aging
Massey
SH 18 Re Hearing Set For July 31
Ward County has been granted a hearing before the Texas Highway Commission to discuss SH 18 and four-laning from Monahans to the Winkler County line. Judge Chester Taggart said the session is set for Tuesday July 31 after a joint meeting with the Chamber of Commerce.
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Texas Highway Commission
Ward
Chester Taggart
Taggart
Commission
Commissioners Court
Chamber of Commerce
The
Monahans
Winkler County
Summer School Starts With Monday Signup
Over 100 Monahans High students are expected to enroll Monday June 11 when registration opens at 9 a.m. in the High School Auditorium. Courses include government health and remedial English for credit with English for all four high school grades.
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Monahans High
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Julio Vasquez
W. 7Th
Frank Subio
Tranquilino Morales
S. Gail
J.T. Rollins
S. Gary
Juanita Moreland
S. Allen
Weldon Lee
W. 2Nd
Robert Patterson
Thomas Y. Pickett Company
Tom Kelley
Angelo Rodeo
Monahans Chamber of Commerce
Rc&d
Agen
Society
Helen Jordan
Jim Holbrook
Mike Peak
Ken McAnally
Jordan
Ward Memorial Hospital
Robert K. Hill
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