Monahans At a Glance Summer Day and Local Notes
On June 21 1779 Spain declared war on England and 1788 Congress ratified the U S Constitution as the ninth state. Police warn of gear thefts amid Operation Identification. Congratulations to J W McDaniel of Monahans Feed and Supply as he invites 4 H FFA youths to register at 1608 S Stockton July 15.
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England
Drake
U.S
J. W. McDaniel
Monahans Feed and Supply
FFA
S. Stockton
Sales Tax Income Exceeds Prediction
Revenue from the city's one percent sales tax, six months old, far surpasses early forecasts. A $29,372 check brings total receipts to $52,931 against a $60,000 annual projection, with three quarters remaining. Mayor Hoyer raises the year-end estimate to about $100,000 amid solid local business activity.
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Dick Hoyer
Tiny flat in town offers big bite of humor
A resident finds a very small apartment after long searching and must live on condensed milk and shortbread. The note says the kitchen and dining area are so tiny the humor repeats the squeeze of space.
Probation Meted Out In Dist. Court
Probated sentences were handed down this week in 143rd District Court by Judge J.H. Starley. Cases included carrying a weapon on premises where alcohol is sold theft and aggravated assault with guilty pleas entered by Antonio Acosta. Continued on Page 2
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143Rd District Court
J.H. Starley
1.4 Million Suit Filed On IRS Pair
Lyle G. Saunders of Monahans filed a $1.4 million civil rights and illegal seizure lawsuit in Midland Federal District Court against IRS agents Guy McNeil and Charles W. Casey of Odessa. Saunders seeks $400,000 in general damages and $1 million in punitive damages, alleging overstepping of jurisdiction in excise tax collection and requesting an injunction to halt further collection.
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Internal Revenue Service
Midland Federal District Court
Lyle G. Saunders
Monahans
Guy McNeil
Charles W. Casey
Odessa
IRS
Saunders
Asbury and Scott Hardware Grand Opening Saturday
Asbury and Scott True Value Hardware announces a Grand Opening at 309 S Betty Monahans. Owners Johnny Asbury and A D Scott promote a combined line including electrical and air conditioning services for commercial and residential work. Door prizes include a TS 3500 calculator and a Mr Coffee maker.
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Asbury & Scott Hardware
Asbury and
Scott True Value Hardware Store
S. Betty
Monahans
True Value Association
Johnny Asbury
A. D. Scott
Farm And Ranch Meet Planned
A Farm and Ranch Committee meeting of the Chamber of Commerce convenes at 10 a.m. in the chamber building to finalize plans for the Green Thumb Show and to set the show date. Attendees will also discuss the Pecan Perfection event and the Farm and Ranch Breakfast with Chairman Truett Peer urging attendance.
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Farm and Ranch Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Truett Peer
McPeak
Civic Improvement Group
Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary launches landscape drive
The Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary started a fund raising campaign to plant trees along the south side of Ward Memorial Hospital. A First National Bank account will receive tax deductible donations from the public and organizations. Landscape architect Chuck Suddeth designed the plan with approval from the Hospital Board and Ward County Commissioners. Kirkland Nursery will supply and plant all trees locally over a three year span, with fall planting planned. Contact Mrs. Hanks or Mrs. Boase to contribute.
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Ward Memorial Hospital
Ward Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Inc
First National Bank
Auxiliary
Lubbock
Chuck Suddeth
Kirkland Nursery
S.C. Hanks
Auxiliary Landscape Committee
Hanks
John Boase
Rotary To Install New 76 Officers
Installation of 1975 76 Rotary Club officers will be held tonight at 7 45 at the club meeting location.
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Rotary
Rotary Club
CB Radios Stolen From City Vehicles Over Two Days
City police report five Citizen's Band radios stolen from cars parked on city streets between June 15 and 16. Victims include Mike Murphree 901 S Harry W O Wilson 903 S Kenneth and Al Koke 900 S Harry on June 15 and Robert Spinks 1400 S Franklin Ken Mills 1109 S Gary on June 16. None recovered. Another CB radio was reported stolen on June 8.
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Mike Murphree
S. Harry
W.O. Wilson
S. Kenneth
al Koke
S. Franklin
Robert Spinks
S. Gary
Ken Mills
Chamber Board OKs Park Purchase In Monahans
The Chamber of Commerce board approved buying the Convalescent Home Park at S Harry and 5th Street for $7,000 funded by the Women's Division. The WDCC will pay $1,000 yearly. garden, pavilion, and improvements support Convalescent Home guests. Bonnie Wilhite donated the land on a tentative basis.
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Chamber of Commerce Board
S. Harry and
5Th. Street
Bonnie Wilhite
McPeak
WDCC
TS and XL Sets Special 1 Dividend
Directors of Texas Savings and Loan declared a $1 per share cash dividend as of June 10. The decision came at the regular monthly board meeting the same day. President Paul Moore noted deposits rose in the first five months of 1975 and total assets increased about $1.5 million, with home mortgage originations roughly equal to that figure.
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Directors of
Texas Savings and Loan
Paul Moore
Moore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom Kelleggz
Wickett Refining Company
Phil Hughes
Bob Bullock
Hoyer
Midland
Pecos
Seminole
Alpine
Antonio Acosta
By Dave Hand
Monahans Golf
Dave Hand
Society
Saunders Said
He Is Basing
Scott
Commercial Electric Motors
Asbury
Asbury Refrigeration & Electric
True Value
David Wylie
Ken Scott
Tracey Crozier
Janice Morris
Virgil Herrington
A.D. Scott
Hospital Board
Ward County Commissioners
Chamber Board Okays Park Purchase
Jerry Hardisty
American Junior Rodeo Association
Ts&xl
Medical Project 76 Committee
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