Ward County weighs buying Standard Building for offices
County commissioners met with J S Reynolds about purchasing the vacant Standard Building across from the courthouse to ease crowding. Price not set, sources cite around 40000. The court previously bought the Humble Building in 1972 for 45000. plans discussed at March 12 meeting.
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Stock Show In Final Three Days
Ward County's 34th annual livestock show enters final three days as Lamb Show judging begins at 9 a.m. Lamb classes include Southdowns Dorsett and Hampshire Crossbred and Fine Wool with prizes of 10 8 and 5 dollars for first second and third. Superintendents are F E Parker Bluford A Thornton and Gaylen Winkler. Steer judging starts at 1 p.m. with Barrow and Kanine Karnival to follow. Friday features sale entry pictures at 9 a.m. and a top animal auction at 1 p.m. Saturday hosts Open 4-H Performance Horse Show at 8 a.m. in the County Arena chaired by James H King and others.
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Southdowns
Dorsett
Harmpshire
F.E. Parker
Bluford A. Thornton
Gaylen Winkler
Public Schools Open House Week Planned in Monahans
Monahans schools announce a two night open house observance marking the 119th year of Texas public schools. Elementary parents may visit Monday from 7 to 9 pm while secondary schools welcome visitors Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. All rooms open, teachers on duty, with student work displays.
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Texas
Monahans
Marcus Pre-Employment Tests Run Through Friday
Pre-employment testing of potential Marcus employees began Wednesday and is to continue through Friday. About 210 applicants are expected to be tested, with 40 chosen to begin training Monday, March 5 in the old Junior High shop building. Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Garcia will supervise as floor trainers. Equipment from Dallas will arrive today, and the TEA plus local school district funds support the program.
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Marcus
C.E. Lester
Lester
City council tables items on next meeting agenda
At Tuesday’s meeting the City Council tabled service awards Board of Equalization and the adjusted tax roll due to missing attendance and information. The sole non tabled item was Communi Cable of Texas Inc request to charge an installation fee about 22 dollars per customer for 950 families. Mayor Thrasher opposed upgrading the service before approval. Councilmen Hoyer Hammond and White weighed in on FM addition and necessity.
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Communi- Cable of Texas, Inc
CommuniCable
Dick Hoyer
Ed Hammond
Need For Child Care Center Proposed For Marcus Plant Workers
Hugh P. Cooper urges city and county to study establishing a child care center as Herman Marcus plant plans to employ 100 to 150 women by mid year. State aid and approval required, with potential action by Industrial Committee or Chamber of Commerce. Endorsed by Marcus agent Mrs. Geneva Crawford and Production Specialist C. E. Lester as training begins.
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Herman Marcus
Industrial Committee
Chamber of Commerce
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