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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1980
Page
3
State jail inspector cited over 100 deficiencies in Ward County Jail but most was remedied by new procedures, lighting, wiring, plumbing and a weapons case. The core problem remains space and inmate separation, especially for juveniles, first offenders, and gender divisions. Sheriff Ashcraft estimates about 70 percent of inmates are first offenders.
Coordinator Jeanie Sutton says entries in arts crafts and food must be submitted July 4 at the community center between 9 and 10 a.m. Judging runs 10 a.m. to noon before public viewing. Talent show begins 2 p.m. at Hill Park gazebo with adult teen and pre teen divisions. Entry fee 50 cents for arts crafts and food. no fee for talent show. Booths open 10 a.m. Prizes include best booth and a Sharp microwave. Various activities and contests run through the day with swimming and miniature golf events.
Miss Cecile White, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil White of 1102 South Dwight, will represent Monahans as a visiting belle at the Golden Girl Gay Nineties celebration and rodeo July 1 through 3 in Pecos. The Monahans High School senior will wear Gibson Girl costumes with period accessories for a revue and parade and attend events including a dinner hosted by State Rep. and Mrs. Richard Slack and a formal ball for contestants.
Those admitted to Hospital this week include Lin Cleghorn Sid Essary Lindell Coble Opal Davis Alfred Navarette Peggy Walker and Perfecta Rubio. Also were Carla Rhodes Manuela Rodriguez Jerry McGee Charles Walden George Guinn Pedro Nunez Tonya Bohannon Ruth Sneed and Janelle Burnett. Discharged from the hospital during this same time were Paula Overrides Owen Pigford Loralie Lemons Joe Cruz Sue Sue and Lindell Coble. Also dismissed were Opal Davis Bob Franklin Annie Knight Marcos Polanco and Elvia Sotelo.
The family of Annie May Knight expresses heartfelt thanks for visits cards calls gifts and flowers for their mother's hundredth birthday May God bless each supporter and friend for the Happy Occasion.
A quotation emphasizes readiness for life and sport, urging mental polish and discipline beyond mere physical strength. It frames training as a blend of fitness and refined conduct, encouraging athletes to oil both mind and manners.
Heavy supplies of pork, broiler-fryers, turkey, eggs, milk and dairy products plus limes mark the best buys for the coming weeks. Peanuts, potatoes, dry beans, raisins and dried prunes are plentiful. Turkey may lead the budget items with larger sizes offering more value. New harvest fruits including sweet cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums are abundant, with Mexico yielding bananas, pineapple, cantaloupes and watermelons. Apples and oranges are in good supply for snacks or picnics. Top economical vegetables include asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower and spinach.
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