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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1978
Page
1
A column defining biblophile as a lover of literature and journalism and noting readers need not look up the term. It frames the writer as introducing the concept in his first column.
A suburban family hides a cat’s death by placing it in a paper bag for disposal. A man leaves the bag in his car, a woman steals it, faints when she sees the cat, and ambulances bustle as observers react. The tale appeared as an April Fools feature and previews a staff profile series.
A five member Gary Job Corps Center team from San Marcos will visit Monahans Community Center on Tuesday June 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m and West Texas Children's Home Pyote from 3 to 4 p.m. The group aims to publicize vocational and academic programs for ages 16 to 21. Members include Scott Medely Julia Green Judy Galindo Odessa Rickey Hopkins and Linda Gundy. For information contact Odel Crawford at the Texas Employment Commission Odessa office.
The Texas Public Utilities Commission will hear Texas Electric Service Companys request for a 109.9 million rate increase on August 14. Monahans and 22 other cities join the Texas Municipal League and five electric cooperatives opposing the hike. The hearing may run two weeks with a final order by early October.
Police investigated four traffic crashes Thursday. At 9:14 a.m. on W. 4th St a backed 1968 Chevrolet collided with a 1975 Chevrolet driven by Sandra Hardaway. At 9:52 a.m. Jim Noelke reported his 1963 Dodge and 1972 Ford pickup were pushed while parked at Gib son’s Discount. The day’s most serious crash occurred at 12:39 p.m. at 15th and Stockton Sts a 1972 Ford hit a 1974 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Pat Arredondo. Arredondo and four passengers were hospitalized. A 1:40 p.m. hit-and-run damaged Kathryn Callender’s 1976 Buick in the 800 block of E. 5th.
Three highway projects in Ward County received approval from the State Highway Department. I 20 will be seal coated from west of Pyote to east of Monahans, while H18 runs from Monahans north to US 80 and another segment from US 80 south 1.7 miles. Total cost is 340,800 dollars. Across Texas 566 projects have been approved in 193 counties this year, with work split evenly between state and US highways and Farm to Market roads.
The community is invited to a welcome reception for Dr and Mrs Robert G Holston today from 2 to 4 PM in the National Room at First National Bank. Sponsored by Physicians Recruitment Inc, the event lists hospitality chairs and local hostesses. Dr Holston, 31, will open his family practice here on June 1 after practicing in Morton. He is Borger native, wife Sharon from Roby, and they have three children. Office at 406 S Ike St.
Ward County designated drought disaster area enabling SBA loans for producers facing hardships. Low interest loans at 3 percent with up to 30 years to repay. For applications or information call 806-762-7466 or write SBA 712 Federal Office Building Court House 1025 Texas Ave Lubbock TX 79401.
The 22nd annual Jaycees Carnival will be July 11 through 15 on Gail Ave beside the park. Chair Tom Russell leads committees with David Cutbirth as booth chair and others handling merchandise, construction, and Jaycee Ette duties. Community ideas are invited via P O Box 1298 or Richard King at 943 4401 to shape the chapter plan. Businesspeople are asked to support the carnival treasure chest ad campaign.
Final plans on the Ward Memorial Hospital will be reviewed in a special Commissioners Court meeting Thursday at 10. Architect Tommie Huckabee will attend. After review, bids may be advertised and bid opening date set. Monday regular session at 9 will hear City Manager Jack Forga on the annual seal coating program along with clerk hire, historical commission, and personnel policy items.
The report notes June 21 reached 100 with a 71 low and June 22 reached 106 with a 72 low. Thursday’s heat peaked at 106, not the year's hottest yet. It also recalls 1978’s coldest day, January 25, with a record low of 16 degrees still standing.
At Tuesday meeting Monahans City Council will consider preserving the old jail building on the North side and opening bids for a city air compressor. The agenda includes a Southern Union Gas franchise request a Blue Cross of Texas city employee health plan contract and an escrow policy. Fly and mosquito control discussion is planned. The session starts at 2 p.m.
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