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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1972
Page
1
Rotarians and Lions schedule a noon joint meeting Tuesday at the Colonial Inn. Guest speaker John Bert Belcher, who lost his voice after surgery, has learned a new speaking method. Rotarian Dick Hoyer urges attendance for the message.
Pecos hosts an Old Fashioned Fiddler’s Contest on July 2 inviting locals to enter. Monahans is urged to bring a champion to claim the title, and residents are asked if they play the fiddle.
Chamber of Commerce representatives from Fort Stockton Midland Odessa Pecos Big Spring Ozona Iraan Rankin and McCamey gathered at KMOM TV for a 1 PM live broadcast on creating an area Pecos Trail towns association. Monahans Ambassadors hosted a 90 minute program promoting regional tourism.
City Council will hear a proposed Animal Control Ordinance Tuesday after delays since May. City Attorney Holt Magee was to draft it. last amendment attempt in 1960 failed amid dog enthusiast protests. Also on the docket are alley and parking restrictions for the 400 block area, a water flood line right of way request by Signal Oil and Gas, plus routine business matters.
The Ward County American Junior Rodeo Association kickoff includes a 5:30 p.m. downtown parade with about 250 contestants across three age groups. Events run at the Coliseum starting 8 p.m. with a pre-show barbecue at 5:45, finals in Odessa in August, top winners receive scholarships and trophies, Permian Playboys perform at the rodeo dance, admission $3 per couple.
J. H. Starley, 143rd District Judge, will attend a four week post graduate course in Reno Nevada at the University of Nevada. The session runs July 23 through August 18 and covers pre trial proceedings new evidence rulings civil family and criminal law plus advanced court management. The course is run by the National College of the State Judiciary a division of the American Bar Association.
The School Board meets Tuesday to revisit the 1972-73 budget including tax rate estimates and insurance budget, discuss purchasing two buses, transportation needs, and review policies. Five new teachers may be hired, two resignations acted on, bids opened on two West 8th Street houses, and enrollment and financial reports presented.
Ward County 4-H Rifle Team shot 1461 points to win the State 4-H Round Up Rifle Contest in College Station. Wayne Cox led with 382 points. coaches were Don Cox and Olaf Luckie. Team members included Cox Jim Harrison Ann and Rita Luckie. Caren Cummins of Grandfalls placed third in Girls Public Speaking. Fifteen Ward County 4-Hers attended with parents and local extension agents E J Harrison and Jeanie Ford. Over 1800 4-H members from Texas attended the meet.
Ward County grand jury returned indictments for three defendants including Alvin E. Green for altering a check to 150 dollars and Jim Bob Weatherford and Jerry Gene Weatherford for alleged theft of a hydraulic tubing tong trailer recovered in east Texas. Bond set at 10000 each. Three others pled guilty to felonies and received Probation. Additional court actions include probation for Bumpus Caldron and Tarin Jr and a Worthless check arrest for Boylaw. Pre trials held. two rape cases reset for June 22. Civil court awarded 21000 against Margarita Singh. Continued on page 2.
Ward County commissioners are expected to approve a city county disaster control plan after the City Council backed it at its last meeting. Several commissioners favored the plan but wished to wait for the city’s next move before final approval.
Heavy NW clouds from Monahans bring a night drizzle with lightning, then a slight shower drops about .1 inch of moisture on the city as residents settle in.
HEW officials in Dallas approved a 46 unit Monahans housing project to be built on a scatter basis in town. Units include 16 one bedroom 10 two bedroom 10 three bedroom and 10 four bedroom homes. The MHA has not been authorized to buy lots yet and occupancy applications await HEW approval. Local committee members Jack Grant Paul Moore Mrs Edna Jo Scott Fermin Vasquez and H P Cooper will answer questions as progress continues.
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