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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1973
Page
1
The News features an official proclamation from the City of Monahans honoring the Big Green Band for their La Mesa performance. A new column, Consumer Alert by Texas Attorney General John Hill, debuts.
County Commissioners explored expanding storage by excavating an open space beneath the courthouse. Architect Tommie Huckabee said the plan is feasible if pilings are not undermined, noting 16 feet of pile depth and possible dirt removal with a loader. No action was taken yet.
Ward County approves buying the Standard Building for senior citizens after a 2 2 vote. The decision sets July 7 for an $80,000 Barstow pool bond and cites site at Barstow Community Center.
Local notices invite boys age 8 to 15 to an organizational meeting at 7 tonight at the Monahans fire station to form the MVFD Junior Auxiliary. Other items: a puppy for sale with shots and tags for about $8. Joe C. Orndorff at San Antonio hospital. and a district Scouters meeting rescheduled to May 31. Also notes about the Orla mayor and Monahans High All-Sports Fete with award details and coach Harvey’s career highlights.
Frank Vallie, a 5 11 270 pound senior tackle for the Lobos, was named the Monahans News Most Valuable Player for the All Sports Banquet. He earned second string offensive All District and first team All West Texas offense honors and was nominated for the Texas Sports Writers All State unit. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Don Vallie.
Ward County records show taxable property values rose by about 10 million this year, lifting total county value to roughly 101 million. Dallas firm Thomas Y. Pickett Co. estimated the increase within a few thousand, with final figures pending a June 7 Board of Equalization hearing.
The County and Chamber of Commerce push to restore four lanes on SH 18 north to the Texas line. A Monahans loop road is also requested as part of the Austin appeal, with a sizeable local turnout urged for the hearing. New Mexico officials may accompany the delegation.
A late night shower Monday brought .26 inches of moisture, lifting the year’s total to 3.94 inches after adding .07 inches last Saturday. Temperatures dropped into the 40s over Monday and Tuesday. The forecast calls for sunny skies and warmer days with mild nights this week.
Postmaster Ralph Chaney says Sunday mail is boxed as a regular service with letters and newspapers collected by noon. The three week old program aims to improve post office operations and will continue until new directives are issued.
The Monahans Zoning Board will meet Friday May 19 at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chamber to discuss a zone change request at 1401 S Doris from Residential I to Commercial II for an antique shop. A withdrawn item closing an alley in Eastside Addition will not be heard.
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