School expansion boosts permits
February permits total 2 081 116 dollars with main item a 1 700 000 classroom expansion for the school district. Mobile homes 18 units valued 262 716 and a triplex apartment 70 000 plus additions to residences and commercial places raise the month’s total. Year to date 2 547 916 versus 2 293 118 last year. Names listed include H A Wells, Don Perryman, M D McClure, David Hale, Doris Murphy, Robert Abila and Monahans Winkett Pyote ISD. Continued on page 3
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H.A. Wells
S. Bruce
Don Perryman
M.D. McClure
S. Nancy
David Hale
W. Sealy
Mobile Home
Doris Murphy
S. Gary
Nine Ward Countians named to tax appraisal board
Nine citizens were chosen to serve on the Ward County Central Appraisal District tax board. Three will serve two years, the rest this year only. Members listening to taxpayers include Al Vasquez Sharon Johnson Theresa Walker Bill Lee Bill Watson Bob Orr Edd Cox Larry Hunt and William Wheeler with Robert Wells visiting to discuss the software subcontracting and noting Taylor County involvement.
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Ward County Central
al Vasquez
A-1 Cleaners
Bill Watson
Bob Orr
Edd Cox
Monahans
Larry Hunt
Grandfalls
William al Ff
Wheeler
Gulf
Wickett
Orr
Cox and Hunt
43d Ward Livestock Show peaks with top 90 animals auctioned
Stockshow judging ends today as nearly 400 animals including cattle goats pigs capons sheep and rabbits are exhibited. Lamb competition begins at 9 am with other divisions scheduled. The sale of 90 premier animals will occur tomorrow in a show dedicated to Jess Anthony, longtime 4 H and FFA supporter.
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Jess Anthony
Anthony
FFA
Rusty Shaw seeks Place 5 on Monahans City Council
Rusty Shaw announces candidacy for Place 5 on the Monahans City Council. A 19 year Monahans resident of 25, he aims to help a growing city. A 1975 Monahans High School graduate, he studied drafting at Odessa College and American Commercial College. He worked as a draftsman for Esmond-Haner Inc. and now is with Parks Produce Co. His wife Jane also works at Parks.
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Shaw
Monahans High School
Odessa College
American Commercial College
Esmond-Haner Inc
Parks Produce Co
Jane
Trinity University
Jolley seeks Ward County Judge seat in Monahans bid
Former Monahans School Board president L B Jolley has authorized the Monahans News to announce his candidacy for Ward County Judge. He moved to Ward County after 1946 military service and has worked for Gulf Oil for 35 years. Jolley raised four children and served 15 years on the school board, last two as chairman, overseeing key campus improvements.
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L.B
Tuck) Jolley
Monahans News
Ward
Jolley
Ward County
Gulf Oil
Monahans School Board
Open House Week Prompts Hope For Higher School Turnout
A Monday note on Public Schools Week highlights planned Open House events across elementary, middle, and high schools. It notes parents’ keen interest in early grades, urges broader turnout for secondary levels, and mentions concurrent science fair, One Act Play rehearsals, and public access to events. The writer reflects on education, language proposals, and shifts from quill to pencil penmanship.
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Joyce Fawcett
Gensler Elementary
Rick
Kaye Barclay
Bryan
Sharon Johnson
Texas Savings of Monahans
Theresa Walker
Barstow
Bill Lee
Robert Wells
Computer Center
Everette Hewett
Taylor County
Rusty Shaw
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L.B. Jolley
Plan A
Callender
Newsbeat
Bob Litton
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