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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1979
Page
3
The writer reflects on rain, air purity, and humidity in Florida versus West Texas. He recalls a trans planted Texan bragging of rainfall, jokes about snow, and a vivid longing for home. The piece ends with hope that rain will return and the first scent after drought remains unmatched.
Marriage licenses issued for Jesus Rodriguez Bustos Jr and Delma Overrides Molina on May 1. Real estate transfers list numerous parcels in Ward County including land in Surrey and Pyote, and property exchanges among residents such as Johnnie M. Cook to Peggy Byrum and James M. Burnett to Clayton C. Tatum. Also covers dissolutions of marriage, injunctions, and civil actions including theft by check and damages claims.
Texas markets show varied price quality trends with cheap poultry and turkey parts, lower pork prices as supplies rise, and strong late winter deals on canned fruits tuna and salmon. Fresh produce prices favor carrots lettuce onions squash while asparagus stays cheap and cauliflower cabbage stay high due to weather, with ripe pears and room ripening advised.
Alcoa’s 1979 beverage can drive in Texas runs May 1 to June 15. For every pound of cans at 147 centers state wide, collectors are paid and a penny goes to the U S Olympic Committee. Pecos Yucca Sales and Odessa W T Beer Distributors host local drives. Call 1 800 442 3304 for nearest center. Texans can reach toll free Mon–Sat 9 am to 3 30 pm. The campaign spans 25 states and aims to raise over 134 thousand dollars.
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