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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1972
Page
1
The event on Thursday afternoon will include a walking race open to everyone not just track athletes. Winners will be decided by who can most closely predict their own finishing time. All ages and genders are eligible to participate.
Officials said Continental Emsco will occupy the front portion of Fort Worth Pipe and Supply’s building on Kermit Highway, effective today. Most business moves to a larger Midland yard while the Monahans division will handle large orders. the Fort Worth office will operate from the Monahans yard machine shops.
Green Thumb Day showcases plants gardens and garden produce in Monahans July 14 at the First National Bank National Room led by County Agricultural Agent F E Harrison and Green Thumb Chair Mrs E J Harrison. Seven extension horticulture staff will conduct a production clinic with entrants in junior and senior divisions judged separately and ribbons awarded.
The 3rd annual Moonlight Pajama Party kicks off Thursday with stores closing at 4 PM and reopening at 7 PM for July clearances. Shoppers can expect deep bargains on clothing and shoes across downtown stores.
Ward County commissioners plan a decision on partnering with the state to resurface and rebuild FM 516 north of Barstow. The project costs about 100000 in right of way and utility adjustments, with limited county funds available for FM 516 and S H 18. The state holds about 300000 for the project and a county library historic room funding request is also on the agenda.
City Council will hold a second and final reading of a new Animal Control Ordinance on Tuesday. The measure, read first June 14, passed with a bare majority in the absence of Mayor Thrasher and Councilman White, with Dick Hoyer acting as mayor pro tem. A Signal Oil and Gas right-of-way request for a water injection line will be heard, delayed due to Norbon Sikes abstaining because Gulf Oil has an interest. Bids for tires repairs and fuel for the coming year are also on the agenda.
Gary Elenburg of Monahans High School was chosen as the June Young Texan of the Month by the Monahans Optimist Club for his academic record and involvement. He earned a high B average, ranked in the top 25 percent, and held student council and class officer roles while competing in basketball, baseball and football. He reached varsity baseball as a sophomore and earned an All-District Honorable Mention as a junior.
Texas Senator Lloyd Bentsen co sponsored an amended Revenue Sharing Act claiming to end incentives for income taxes. He argues the revised plan would boost Texas to about 43 million from 16.5 million, with Texas receiving 43 million of roughly 900 million for fiscal 1973, under a formula based on personal federal income taxes paid.
The Texas Youth Council requests $1,097,407 for the 1973 budget of the West Texas Children's Home in Pyote. A breakdown lists $687,612 for employees, including a 6.8 percent pay hike granted to all state employees except college teachers.
The News will publish one issue the week of the Fourth of July to let staff enjoy the holiday. July 3 and July 6 editions will combine for publication July 6 with distribution on the regular schedule. Route staff reporters and advertisers are asked to note the change.
Prospective jurors called for duty this morning at 9 a.m. have been dismissed until further notice, according to Jack Griggs, 143rd District Clerk.
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