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Monahans News

Location

Monahans, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1978

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Luckenbach UHires Pros Over Oilers For Earl Campbell Bid

Luckenbach U at Gillespie County plans to lure Earl Campbell with a 1.3 million offer and a beer distribution rights bid, arguing it is a long term security. The school lists a 1978 football schedule featuring Cain City A&M Art Institute and other institutions, with Sam Schwerdtfeger slated to quarterback if he leaves his hop tasting job. A local doctor recounts an emergency call refusing pediatrics obstetrics and a monkey’s penicillin request, noting he handles only human medical duties.

Luckenbach U Luckenbach Fredericksburg Campbell Oilers Luckenbach U’s Gillespie County Cain City A&m and Art Institute Stonewall University Dental Branch Round Head State University Downtown College In Gold Sam Schwerdtfeger Sam Luckenbach Beer

Ward County runoff bids as incumbents toppled in 54 percent turnout

Ward County voters rejected two incumbents and pushed two precinct justice of the peace races into runoffs after canvassed results. Richard Litz led the Democratic County Judge race 1762 to 1095 over Chester Taggart, while Bob Spinks beat George Bentley 635 to 325 for Precinct 2 Commissioner. Lenora Price narrowly won Precinct 4 Commissioner. JP Precinct 1 saw Louis R. Guerrero Jr. top 246 but miss a majority, triggering a runoff with incumbent C W Ross for June 3. Several clerks elected without opposition. Republican picks trailed in governor and U S Senate races.

Ward County Richard Litz Chester Taggart Bob Spinks George Bentley Lenora Price Louis R. Guerrero Jr Justice of the Peace C.W. Ross Jack Griggs Goldie Childs Pat Finley L. A. Wester, Sr T. J. ‘Jack’ Griggs Pat W. Finley George R. Bentley Robert Bob) Spinks LeRoy Moore Justice of Peace Jim Kirkwood C. W. Ross Wanda Croft J. Gordon Wood

Monahans Oil and Gas Appreciation Day Presented to Industry

Ward County merchants and the Chamber of Commerce sponsor a day of recreation for about 4400 oil and gas workers. Activities include horseshoes golf dominos tennis washers and swimming ending with a free barbecue at Ward County Coliseum from 5 to 9 p.m. Two free tickets to a beer dinner are issued to each oil and gas employee.

Monahans Ward County Monahans Oil and Gas Ward County Coliseum Chamber of Commerce The Ken Waddell

Jr Hi Choir Concert and Daylong Events Tonight

The Junior High Choir under Mrs. Arlinda Valencia performs tonight at 7:30 in the Junior High School Auditorium with both A and B choirs in a half concert half play program. Admission is free. Prizes, trophies, and various contests accompany a day of activities including horseshoes, washer, 42 and dominoes, and a swimming program at the indoor pool complex opening at 10 a.m. The Big Splasher Paul Flemming leads races, relays, and a diving exhibition for AAU age groups 10 and under through 40 plus.

Arlinda Valencia Cecil White Paul Flemming Big Splasher

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Marian Rodgers Earl Campbell Houston Oilers University of Texas Earl Mike Sparks Arthur Carpenter Gerald Evans Ginger Shane Mullins Charles Brandenburg John Hill Dolph Briscoe William Clements Hill Briscoe Clements Ward Bob Krueger John Tower JP Bert Potts Sue Richard Sitz Jr. Hi Choir Chamber Mo Lisman Coliseum AAU
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