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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1968
Page
1
A Kansas City Star clipping lists timeless lessons from Bill Vaughn on the class of 1968, stressing future lies ahead, aging speakers, the value of extremism caution, and the changing world, with a final note that a one dollar fine applies for late cap and gown return.
Paul W. Moore was elected president of the Texas Savings and Loan Association of Monahans at a special board meeting led by chairman Conrad Dunagan. He has been vice president and mortgage loan officer at South Central Savings Association in Brenham, helping assets grow from 9 million to 18 million. He previously worked with South Texas Savings in Victoria and holds training from the Texas Savings and Loan League and real estate appraisal studies at the University of Houston.
Surviving widow Cornelius Fay Covington and four children sue Texas and Pacific Railroad for 443800 claiming negligence at the Franklin Street crossing. suit alleges no automatic signal and train speed above 35 mph within Monahans city limits. Plaintiffs seek damages for injuries to two children and Mrs Covington and loss of earning capacity of the husband.
After eight hours, a 143rd District Court jury awarded 73500 to three plaintiffs from a 674000 damage suit arising from a fatal November collision at Highway 89 and Monahans Loop Road. The verdict found no driver liability or contributory negligence by the car’s occupant.
Final rites were held Saturday in Grand Falls Catholic Church for Nino Flores Lujan 38 found shot to death in his home. Burial was in Grandfalls Cemetery under Hammond Funeral Home direction. Deputies Snelson and Carr investigated finding him on his bed fully clothed with no sign of a struggle. Peace Justice Winsten ruled death from a 22 caliber weapon. Officers later returned to the scene Friday morning.
A wandering thunder shower delivered about .02 inches of rain to Monahans around 9 PM Saturday. Alpine experienced high winds and heavy rain, while hail was reported at Penwell.
Hatchet men, the chain saw operators, were unavailable Saturday delaying the cleanup. The project will start today and, barring surprises, all listed dead trees should be cut down and hauled away by week’s end.
The Wickett City Council met to urge merchants to keep storefronts clean and residents to tidy yards. Officials ask animal owners to control flies for health reasons and thank the public for cooperation in traffic enforcement. Attendees included Mayor Mark Adams, A Holworth, F E Parker, Bill Garner, and Water Superintendent Herbert Robison.
Directors of Permian Savings and Loan Association of Kermit named Jerry Williams formerly of Monahans as manager. He succeeds Jack Williams who died two weeks ago. Williams is a Monahans High School graduate with a BBA in accounting from Texas.
Ward County Commissioners Court as the County Equalization Board opens 9 am hearings on a proposed ten percent rise in property valuations. About 2500 property owners have been mailed notices to protest. Assessed value expected near 67 million dollars, with no overall tax rate change at 1.15 per 100 and a 25 percent true-value ratio.
An elusive Grandfalls visitor, armed with a Bible and water jug, prophesies the world’s end amid a Colorado Hippy claim. He stays on Windmill Hill between Monahans and Royalty, fasts in sandhills toward Crane, and declines money while seeking a ride to Monahans.
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