Texas Farmers Face Sub Normal Rainfall Across Early Months
The Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes rainfall below normal across most regions from February through May, with the Lower Valley at 123 percent of normal and Dalhart at 15 percent. Wheat harvest advances, grain sorghum near full swing, and farm prices up from a year ago accompany mixed livestock and crop insights.
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Texas
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Dalhart
Trans- Pecos
Senior Citizen Award Highlighted At State Convention
In Monahans News letter to the editor, the author recalls receiving the Sears and Roebuck CIP State Award for a two year community improvement project led by the Nu Gamma Study Club. The Senior Citizen Organization benefited from local groups, businesses, churches, and KVKM Radio with strong county support.
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Monahans News
Federated Women’s Clubs
Sears and Roebuck Cip
Nu Gamma
Commissioner’s Court
Chamber of Commerce
Kvkm Radio
Lenora Price
Don Thresher
Ward County
Obituaries for Pinkston Gilley Widdess and others in Monahans
Obituary notices list W. P. Pinkston 80 of Andrews died after a long illness with services in Andrews Church of Christ and burial at Cross Plains Cemetery. Willard Gilley 63 died after an apparent heart attack with services at Church of Christ in Monahans and burial there. Mary Jane Widdess 95 died after sudden illness in Los Angeles area. survivors include daughter Eddie Waldo. Gratitude notes follow from multiple families for support after the losses.
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W.P
Bill) Pinkston
Andrews
Permian General Hospital
Andrews Church of Christ
Cross’ Plains
Monahans
Stanton
Cross Plains
Texas
Willard Gilley
Church of Christ
Calvin
Mike Branum
Jerry Reese
Hobbs
N. M
Gilley
Ward Memorial Hospital
Rains County
Gulf Oil Co
Pat Tone
Jerry Don Gilley
New Orleans
Olen Gilley
Emory
J. C. Gilley Jr
Austin
G. E. Liles
Lorraine
Roscoe Morris
Bill Harmon
Dallas
Forrest Lawn Cemetery
Los Angeles
Calif
Mary Jane Widdess
Mitch Widdess
Widdess
Ward Memorial
Quebec
Canada
Eddie Waldo
Free Tuberculin Skin Tests Offered in Monahans
A free tuberculosis skin test will be given to any interested person on Monday June 19 at the Monahans Community Center 400 S Bruce. Tests run 3 to 7 p m conducted by Nora Williams Ward County nurse and Pearl Cobb from the Texas State Department of Health. Readings are set for June 21 from 1 to 5 p m at the Community Center to review results. Interested persons should contact the nurse at the Community Center before June 19.
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Monahans
S. Bruce
Nora Williams
Ward
Pearl Cobb
R. N
Texas State Department of Health
Fish Recipes From South of the Border and Pacific
Easy summer fish dishes from the Seafood Marketing Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Redfish Mexicali and Broiled Catfish Hawaiian offer flavorful, healthful options with simple broiling or baking steps and lemon or pineapple glaze. Serves six each.
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Seafood Marketing Division
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Trail Riders Plan Marfa to Pecos Trek
West Texas Trail Riders Association announces its 7th annual Marfa to Pecos ride covering about 105 miles from June 27 to 30. Trail Boss Bill Rhodes says nightly dances will occur and each day starts at 7 am. Riders reach Pecos for the Pecos Rodeo Grand Entry. contact Rhodes or Pinky Cone for details.
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West Texas Trail Riders Association
Marfa
Pecos
Bill Rhodes
Rhodes
Pinky Cone
Cone
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Ray Baker
Tommy Seale
David West
Chas. Sumner
Meadowlake
Mead's
Western Ranch
Kimbell
del Monte
Libby
Armour’s Star
Bacon
USDA
Gooch
Colby
Longhorn
Hormels
Pillsbury’s Best
Gandy
Metzger
Cala
Sym
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Scott
USNO
California
Kentucky
Cello Phys
Sunkist Lemons
Hb OR
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TV Guide
T.B
Marfa- Pecos
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