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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1978
Page
1
Columnist returns from vacation to reflect on Monahans growth and a Texas convention center ordeal. Observations include confusing walking directions, a blinking crossing signal, and a jaded take on an Awards Banquet with pre sold tickets and modest turnout CONTINUED ON PAGE 2.
Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the county for school board and city races. Voters must carry gold cards. placements include Monahans, Wickett, Monahans ISD, Grandfalls Royalty ISD, Thorntonville, and Grandfalls with unopposed incumbents and several contested seats. County wide, two county school board at large members to be chosen, with Bill Agey unopposed.
Plans for the first Monahans Oil and Gas Appreciation Day on May 13 include golf tennis swimming and a free bar-b-que to honor oil industry workers. Head cook Charlie Crites will be assisted by Bill Murphy and Mo Lisman as about 2000 pounds of boneless beef are prepared for 3500 to 5000 attendees with tickets distributed through the chamber or sold at the door.
Stockshow directors gather tonight at 7:30 at the Extension Office on 1900 South Stockton. Officers for the coming year to be elected and the financial statement reviewed. Agenda includes potential rule or division changes for next year’s show per County Agent Johnny Harrison.
Xi Sigma Sigma establishes a pledge center in Monahans for the Seventh Annual National Easter Seal Telethon to be aired on KOSA-TV and KVKM Radio. The 20 hour event runs Saturday 10:30 p.m. to Sunday 6 p.m. Call 943-2588 to contribute. Hosted by Jack Klugman, the telethon funds rehab for handicapped people and educates the public about the society's services.
Members gather Sunday at 10 a.m. for a one day retreat to discuss how Monahans can be improved and how to make it the best town in West Texas. A dutch treat buffet lunch will be available at the Indian Lodge.
City Secretary Mar ge Wilson reported 36 absentee votes for the Monahans city election while Superintendent Lathan Walker announced 63 absentee votes for the school board trustees. The article notes a final push before closing time Tuesday and urges residents to vote on Saturday.
The Monahans Jaycees host a Thursday meeting at 8 PM to greet State President Charles Cotton and orient new members ages 18 to 36. Domingo Gonzales says the chapter leads in state growth and promotes the Sandhills Relays Fishfry Friday at the high school cafeteria with catfish plates, hush puppies, cole slaw, beans, coffee or tea. Admission is 2.75 for adults and 1.50 for children under 12. takeout orders available by calling 943 2141, with advance calls encouraged.
Tax Assessor's office extends to Friday for 78 license plate stickers before April 1 deadline. Long lines at A.M. Bowman's office mark the week. Vehicles must display new stickers by midnight Saturday to be legal. Bring renewal notice or title and last year's receipt if none received.
The 4-H Method Demonstration contests shift from the Coliseum to Gensler Elementary in Wickett. The event starts at 7 pm on Tuesday April 4. Senior 4-H entrants placing first or second at district advance Ward County to June State contests at College Station. Junior winners may go to district at Sul Ross University in May.
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