TV Chain Headquartered Here Half Million Spent On Improvements
Lucille Rogers reports KMOM TV Channel 9 under new manager Frank Lokey has invested over 1.5 million in upgrades with Monahans as central HQ for Grayson Enterprises stations in Big Spring Abilene and Lubbock. Lokey notes weather and desert conditions affect reception and describes new color equipment and two-way radio links improving reliability. He moved from Bangor Maine and praises growth potential in West Texas while revealing staff totals and local staffing.
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Ikmom-Tv
Channel 9
Frank Lokey
Monahans
Kmom-Tv
Grayson Enterprises, Inc
West Texas
Big Spring
Abilene
Lubbock
Odessa
Midland
Dallas
Theodore Teddy’s
Shanbaum
Ross Perot
Ward County
Lokey
Amarillo
Texas
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote School Board backs elementary upgrades
Ward County praises the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote School Board for approving improvements to elementary schools. The editorial commends their dedication, responsiveness, and prudent timing despite the unpopularity of bond elections. It lauds leadership that advances facilities while respecting community opinion.
Senior Parents Meet Monday at National Bank Room
Parents of graduating seniors are urged to attend a Monday 8:00 p.m. meeting in the National Room of the First National Bank to plan the senior all night party. For information call Mrs. Harold Jackson or Mrs. Jerry Rockwell.
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National Room
First National Bank
Harold Jackson
Jerry Rockwell
County Campaign Expenses Told
Political campaigns cost a lot of money with Readout of May 2nd Primary spending. Local candidates spent $11,444.43 in contested races including Edith Porter $1,308.69 and rivals Goldie Childs $1,135.41 O C Ward $1,108.19. Chester Jaggert spent $1,192.31 defeating F A King who spent $816.79.
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Mary Childs
Edith Porter
Goldie Childs
O.C. Ward
Chester Jaggert
F.A. King
Local Group In Austin On Ramp Loop Road Project
A city county delegation will go to the State Highway Commission in Austin at 10 am to seek authorization for a ramp from Interstate 20 to service roads on the east side of State Highway 18. An east side loop road linking the service road to U S Highway 80 will also be proposed. Clay ton Tatum will donate the necessary right of way. Expected attendees include Mayor Julian Thrasher, City Manager Jack Forga, Council members Cliff Lambert and Ronenearebert White, Commissioners Bentley, Price and Collins, Chester Taggart, Toon Estes, Chamber of Commerce Manager Joe Corby and Tatom.
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State Highway Commission
Austin
Clayton Tatum
Julian Thrasher
Jack Forga
Cliff Lambert
Roneteneare
Bert White
Bentley
Price and Collins
Chester Taggart
Toon Estes
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Corby
Tatom
Optimist Club To Honor Officers
The Monahans Optimist Club began a Law Enforcement Appreciation campaign with a noon meeting open to local officers. Over the coming year one officer will be honored each month. Attending were City Police Chief Bob Patterson Captain Joe Drea and Officers Jommy Thompson and Jim Bob Williams.
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Monahans Optimist Club
Bob Patterson
Joe Drea
Jommy Thompson
Jim Bob Williams
Demo Convention Saturday in Ward County District Courtroom
The Ward County Democratic Convention will be held Saturday evening at 7 28 in the District Courtroom. All precinct chairmen are urged to be present for this meeting.
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Ward County
County GOP Convention Set For Saturday Evening
Fifty nine delegates elected at GOP precinct meetings are expected to attend Ward County Republican convention Saturday at 7 30 in the National Room of First National Bank. Six delegates and six alternates to the State Convention September 15 in Fort Worth will be chosen. Resolutions include support for Nixon's Cambodia action and a call to rewrite the lexus constitution. Gene Shipp chairs the resolution committee Hammond is keynote speaker Muriel Thornton chairs the rules committee Louis Pinkerton notes visitors welcome but delegates only may participate in business.
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Ward County
First National Bank
Fort Worth
Nixon
Cambodia
Gene Shipp
To Hammond
Muriel Thornton
Louis Pinkerton
Correction: Ward's vote total adjusted to 261
In Monday's News box of contested races the reported vote for O C Ward was 76 but should be 261. This correction updates the tally to reflect the proper count.
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the News
O.C. Ward
Bond Issue Temporarily Sidelined For More Study
The Monahans-Wickett Pyote School Board voted unanimously to add 10 to 12 classrooms at Edwards and later Elementary, using the Capital Improvements Fund on a pay as you go plan. A future bond election was rejected but may be reconsidered. Browne Elementary would be closed once new rooms are ready.
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Monahans-Wickett- Pyote
Edwards Elementary
Browne
Board
Bob Orr
Bill Middlebrook
Charles Wade
Orr
J.B. Bitner
Browne Elementary
Edwards Elemen
Monahans Student Qualifies for State UIL Speaking Meet
Juli Lancaster, 18, of Monahans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Lancaster, earns a state finals berth in Informative Speaking after district and regional UIL wins. She ranks in the top 10 of her class and makes her first state appearance at the Austin event this weekend.
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Monahans High School
Juli Lancaster
A. T. Lancaster
East 17Th Street
Juli
Pecos
Odessa College
Austin
Grandfalls Hosts Second Annual Flea Market Saturday
The Grandfalls Chamber sponsors a free booth flea market with buyers sellers and traders. Concessions include hot tamales Mexican food cakes pies and drinks. Games skill a golf tournament and kid friendly activities provide extra fun. Leola Phillips organizes an art exhibit with original paintings for sale.
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Grandfalls
Chamber of Commerce
Leola Phillips
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Charlie Clark
Don Childress
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Lucille Rogers
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Charles Roberts
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote School Board
Optimist Club
County Gop’s
Peters and Fields
MHS
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