New Collection Laws In Effect March 20th
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act signed by President Carter will take effect March 20, shielding consumers from abusive debt collectors. Credit Bureau of Monahans manager Marvene Starnes notes the act bans threats, harassment, misrepresentation, and privacy invasions while allowing reasonable collection efforts. States may have stricter rules beyond federal law.
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Carter
Marvene Starnes
Credit Bureau of Monahans
Mrs. Starnes
Starnes
Grandfalls Royalty School Lunch Menu and Board Update
The menu lists Western Burgers, Buttered Corn, Dill Pickles, Banana Pudding and Milk for Monday March 20. Mrs Nell Forga has been appointed to Monahans Country Club Board to fill the unexpired term of Glen McDaniel. she and husband Jack Forga reside at 1000 S Calvin since 1948. The week continues with Fried Chicken and Green Beans on Tuesday, Hamburger-Corn Cass, Bar-B-Que Weiners on Thursday, and Hot Turkey Sandwiches on Friday with standard sides and milk.
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Nell Forga
Chamber of Commerce
Monahans Country Club
Judy Palmer
Jack Forga
S. Calvin
City
County Agents Tips Grow Your Own Groceries
Gardening fever grips Texas with nearly 60 percent of households planning some gardening this year. Extension Agent Johnny Harrison cites watering, weed control, and mulching as core basics for success, noting homegrown vegetables appeal beyond supermarket produce and family involvement.
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Texas
U.S
Ward County
Johnny Harrison
Gardening Tips From Harrison Emphasize Budget Friendly Harvest
The article highlights soil temperature regulation and pest control in Texas gardens, advising chemical methods only when needed per label. It stresses harvesting vegetables at peak maturity for best flavor and nutrition, ideally the same day as canning, freezing, or eating, to cut groceries.
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Texas
Harrison
Annual Jaycee Fish Fry Tickets On Sale At High School
Tickets for the Jaycee Annual Fishfry on March 31 at the high school cafeteria are available. Chairman Domingo R. Gonzales says plates include catfish hush puppies cole slaw beans and coffee or tea with takeout options. Adults 2.75 children under 12 1.50. Tickets from any Jaycee member or Russell's Plants and Flowers.
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Domingo R. Gonzales
Jaycee
Russell's Plants and Flowers
State Capital Highlights Sidelights by Lyndell Wilams
Attorney General John L. Hill moves to block Southwestern Bell’s 214.3 million rate boost by seeking intervention at the Public Utility Commission with March 27 pre hearing set. Bell seeks April 14 effective date, PUC may suspend for 120 days to August. Hill argues the request is out of line while noting possible limited relief later.
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Austin
John L. Hill
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Hill
Public Utility Commission
Bell
PUC
John Bell
PAC
Film Star Publicity Quote Prompts Cottage Dream
A film star tells reporters she desires a simple life with a husband and at least six children. Her friend questions the remark as publicity staff and Merchants Association of Menahans respond with a promotional message thanking shoppers in Menahans.
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Preston Smith
Monahans
National Room
First National Bank
Masons
Monahans Masonic Lodge
Af&am
Tion
Royalty School
Mrs. Forga
Glen McDaniel
Oklahoma
Lyndell Wilams
Bill Patman
Canada
Money News
Bob Bullock
Texas Press Association
West 2Nd
Jack Williams
Mapaho Productions
Denise Meek
Pat
Jody
Alamo Village
Miss Meek
J.A. Meek
Wacker’s
Decoregger
Brach’s and Palmer
Paas
Joe McGee
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote School Board
Merchants Association of Menahans
Menahans
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