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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1977
Page
1
A column invites organizations to submit reports on events and activities. It encourages reporters to cover local and surrounding communities, explains the paper’s staffing limits, and urges clarity via the five Ws. The piece notes the paper’s publication schedule and playful family updates about a pet cockatiel and a movie night.
A two car accident just north of Royalty Monday morning demolished both vehicles but no one was seriously injured. Driver Billie E Graham of Imperial lost control on SH 18 causing a broadside skid into a bar ditch. James M Henderson of Odessa swerved to avoid impact. Both drivers taken to Odess Medical Center. Henderson released, Graham in undetermined condition with neck and arm injuries. Investigation ongoing.
The Permian Basin Community Centers for Mental Health and Mental Retardation maintain a traveling team based at the Community Center every Monday. Free evaluations aid individuals with mental retardation cerebral palsy epilepsy and early childhood behavior issues or suspected cases. Services are confidential and referrals are welcome. Call or visit for help. Information or appointments available from the County Judge's office. Psychologist Charles Silverman of Midland leads the service in Ward County.
Ward County and 45 West Texas counties were designated emergency drought areas by the Drought Emergency Coordinating Committee, unlocking potential federal aid. Monahans moisture varies 5.65 inches east and 4.93 inches west, well below the normal 12 inches by year end. Agencies offer loans and grants, with eligibility determined by each department and local offices. Cecil Flynn notes Ward County may not qualify for SBA loans. more info available from Jim Woods on Thursdays in Lubbock.
The Ward County Riding and Roping Club hosts the 13th annual AJRA rodeo at Ward County Coliseum June 15–18. A parade starts June 15 at 5 pm from Hill Park. rodeo events run nightly from 7:30 pm with age-group competitions. Top boys and girls in points win $100 scholarships. Admission is $1 students and $2 adults. finale dance June 18.
The Small Business Administration office at the Chamber of Commerce on 4th and Dwight will close Friday evening due to low applicant numbers. Cecil Flynn said the 60 day tornado loan declaration from May 12 ends July 11 with no new applications after that date. Flynn will be in town Thursday and Friday to assist with loan applications before returning to Lubbock Friday afternoon.
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