Porter wins tax job by 90 votes in Ward County race
In Ward County the Democratic run off favored Edith Porter over Nell Berry by 90 votes as no Republican filed. Porter 726 Berry 636 The state wide results showed first-name-on-ballot advantage in judgeships with Jim Wallace 957791 over John Phillips 210106 for associate justice Place 1.
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Porter
Edith Porter
Nell Berry
Ward County
Berry
Edith
Supreme Court
James P
Jim) Wallace
John C. Phillips
Wallace
John Phillips
Ward County History books arrive with widespread distribution
The Ward County History volumes covering 1877 to 1977 have arrived and will be distributed Friday and Saturday. Monahans residents may pick up at the county library from 9 am to 6 pm, Grandfalls at the Texas Electric Office from 10 am to 5 pm, Pyote at Mrs E A Leikman's home, and Barstow at Forrest Walker's residence. The work, two years in the making, encompasses photos, family histories, and notes on water, cattle, railroads and oil, honoring pioneers and presenting local progress. Mrs. Elizabeth Heath said the press run was advance-order only, with possible additional copies after initial distribution.
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Monahans
Texas Electric
Pyote
E.A. Leikman
Barstow
Forrest Walker
Ward County Historical Commission
Ward County
Elizabeth Heath
Commission
Local students show mastery in basic skills
Fifth and ninth graders at MWPISD outperformed peers in the same grades at area schools according to Assistant Superintendent Jim Jordan. The Texas Assessment of Basic Skills tested 186 fifth-graders and 183 ninth-graders last February and March. Results are publicized as general figures, with individual scores confidential. The fifth graders excelled in applying units of measure and interpreting graphs, while geometric terms and figures were weaker.
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Mwpisd
Jim Jordan
Ward Memorial Hospital weighs three year pharmacy contract
WMH Board tabled renewal of L.M.N.R. Pharmacy Systems for three more years beginning October after a brief session. Administration noted HAI quality results were postponed awaiting arrival. May revenues were 154 000 with 158 000 expenses and 137 651.93 in collections. Average census 17.2 with 534 patient days and 368 ER visits. Dr. Guillermo Brachetta, a Dallas surgeon, is expected to move to Monahans around July 3.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
L.M.N.R. Pharmacy Systems
L.M.N.R
Bob Hill
HAI
Hill
Guillermo Brachetta
Dallas
Monahans
Ward County AJBA Rodeo draws 300 plus contestants
The Ward County AJBA Rodeo runs through Saturday at the arena next to the County Coliseum with 300 plus contestants from West Texas and nearby states competing for points, scholarships, and the high point trophy. Entry times are 7 p.m. nightly, featuring bull riding, bronc riding, roping events, and more. Robin Woods, AJRA Rodeo Queen, will preside, as the 16th annual event honors Baby Swope, a club founder.
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Ward County
West Texas
Snyder
Ward County Riding and Roping Club
John Crabtree
Baby Swope
Robin Woods
Bill Woods
AJRA
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Court of Criminal Appeals
Place
Mike
McCormick
Phillips
Edith Roberts
Tom Davis
Ward
Burr ‘Vy
TABS
Francis Apple
Charles Wade
Supt
Lathan Walker
WMH
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