Texas to issue commemorative stamp for sesquicentennial
State Representative Chris Semos and House Majority Leader Jim Wright announced that the U S Postal Service will issue a special commemorative stamp marking Texas independence from Mexico in 1836. Postmaster General Bolger noted Texas unique as a former republic. Public call for design ideas to Stamp Advisory Committee follows.
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Chris Victor Semos
House
Jim Wright
U.S. Postal Service
Texas
Rep. Semos
Commission
Randy Lee
William F. Bolger
Postal Service
Stamp Advisory Committee
L’enfant Plaza
S.W
Washington, D.C
Rep
Semos
Lone Star State
Letter endorses continued Salvation Army service by ex campaign chair
Joseph L. Drea writes to Monahans News confirming his withdrawal as 1981 Salvation Army Campaign Chairman and pledging ongoing support. He notes past goals, a misstep when another chairman was appointed, and his role in establishing a local drop box for clothing donations near First National Bank. He offers help and provides contact details at the Ward County Courthouse.
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Jonathan M
Skinny” Wainwright
Corregidor
Texas
West Point
Fourth Army
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Brooks Army Hospital
Salvation Army
Ralph Lennon
First National Bank
Odessa
Ward County
Holgers
Joseph L. Drea
Three Monkeys Solve Seesaw Grapes Riddle
A parable from United Business Service narrates three monkeys on a seesaw chasing grapes. All race to the high end, tipping the board, then dash to the opposite end for no gain. One monkey pauses, thinks, and sits to wait for the others to lift him, reaching the grapes by countering the crowd.
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United Business Service
Masons to Install Officers in Open Tuesday Ceremony
Monahans Masonic Lodge No 952 will install a new slate of officers in open ceremonies at the Masonic Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m All Masons and their families are invited to attend James E Cox will be installing officer with Leroy W Moore the installing marshall Bob J Davis will be installed Worshipful Master L A Wester Sr Senior Warden and Ted D Leslie the Junior Warden Other officers taking chairs for coming year Jackie J Harkey Treasurer Edward S Hammond Secretary J H Chauncey Tiler Loren Joplin Chaplain Dana D Bellamy Senior Deacon David O'Dell Junior Deacon Joe G Stapp Senior Steward and Ronnie Howard Junior Steward.
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Monahans Masonic Lodge No. 952
Masonic Hall
James E. Cox
Leroy W. Moore
Marshall
Bob J. Davis
L. A. Wester, Sr
Ted D. Leslie
Jackie J. Harkey
Edward S. Hammond
J. H. Chauncey
Loren Joplin
Dana D. Bellamy
David O’dell
Joe G. Stapp
Ronnie Howard
Heat exhaustion and sunstroke danger in heat waves
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are life threatening in hot weather. Sunstroke requires rapid cooling and medical help. heat exhaustion features pale clammy skin, heavy sweating, dizziness, and weakness. Move victim to shade, elevate legs, loosen clothing, apply cool cloths, use a fan or AC, and provide clear fluids unless vomiting occurs.
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American Medical Association
Answers to common VA questions on service connected RH insurance
Veterans ask if a re rated injury makes them eligible again for service connected RH insurance. The answer: no unless a new condition is rated service connected during re rating, in which case one year to apply. Also guidance on changing direct bank deposits for VA checks: use the new bank form, start direct deposit there, and keep the old account until deposits switch, which takes about six days.
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Veterans Administration
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Shugart
Wagker
Wendell Phillips
United Nations
Ted
Bill Goin Chevrolet
Monahans
Halliburton Services and — PH
Bob's Camper Rentals Travel Trailers
W. Sealy
Russell
Monahans Electric, Inc
S. Stockton
Hydro-Vel Services, Inc
Dustrial Clean Es
Allen
Killian Bros. Body
Charter of the United Nations
America
Amerric
Imerric A
United States
Laneton
Tevis Prl
Zenith Well Service, Inc
HANS
C&j Truck & Auto Repair
SEALY
Milchem
Nat'l Parks Hwy
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Martin Water Laboratories
Monahans — Midland
Texas Savings & Loan Ass'n
Permian Basin
Monahans — Crane
P.O. Box
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Kuykendall Wireline Service CO
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Milam Plumbing
COX Transport CO
Nahans
Baroid
Kermit
Stockton
Fermin’s
Trio Motor Company
the Monahans News
Masons
W.T. Reddy
M.D
Ward
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