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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1978
Page
1
The column mulls rising first class postage and already higher second class costs affecting mail delivery. It recalls junk mail costs and a Haband PR push, notes a Texas Tech University mail parcel, and ends with reflections on sending Christmas cards and changing habits.
Baccalaureate services Sunday for Monahans and Grandfalls Royalty high schools begin at 8 in each campus auditorium. Monahans speaker David Echols will deliver the sermon. invocations by Rev. Charles Inman and benediction by Rev. Jerry Cockerham. Special music by non-senior A Capella Choir. processional by Stephanie Wade. Grandfalls Royalty sermon by Rev. Jimmy Ray Mosley. introduced by J. D. Stocks. invocation by Eddie Hawkins. benediction by Rev. Alfredo Guzman. recessional by Mrs. C. B. Wheeler.
The All-Sports Award Banquet at Monahans High School honored athletes from all sports as the school year closed. Athletic director Jerry Larned announced his promotion and retirement, while West Texas State University’s Bill Yung delivered an inspiring address urging unity and dedication.
Dr. Robert G. Holston, 31, a Doctor of Osteopathy, approved for Ward Memorial Hospital medical staff after an emergency Board of Trustees session. He plans to relocate to Monahans from Morton soon and brings coaching and team leadership experiences to his medical role. Jeff Rolfe, backfield.
Frank Krhut will become Athletic Director and head coach at Monahans High School effective September 1, with duties starting when fall football workouts begin. He succeeds Jerry Larned, who becomes Director of Administrative Services. Krhut is a former Sul Ross State University track coach, with 14 years at Sul Ross and prior posts at Post and Tulsa. He and wife Harriett have three daughters.
B R Bill Pravel senior partner at Pravel Wilson and Gambrell Houston will be guest speaker for the May meeting of the Trans Pecos Section of SPE. The gathering is scheduled to discuss upcoming industry topics and professional opportunities.
After thunder storm warnings Friday Ward Countians saw the first slow drizzle of the year. Monahans recorded rain starting about 11 p.m. continuing through the night, delivering nearly an inch of moisture to the parched ground.
LeRoy W. Moore sues in 143rd District Court seeking a recount of all ballots for Commissioner of Precinct 4 after alleging canvass changes in 11 boxes favoring Moore and citing absentee votes miscounted as 101 cast 109 listed. Defendants include Edna Jo Scott and Lenora Price with a hearing within ten days.
Senior Citizens continue May activities after an May kickoff breakfast at the Center. The monthly luncheon is at noon Monday at the Center with meat provided by First State Bank and Charles Wade, president. Flower awards will honor the oldest man and woman and the best in attendance since 1970 during the Older Texas month proclaimed by Governor Dolph Briscoe.
City Council set for Tuesday at 2 p m to open bids on aggregate for summer seal coating and discuss escrow accounts and financing for street improvements. Also on the docket are oil well activity references a zone change hearing and a tax roll adjustment.
Ward County commissioners plan a regular Monday morning meeting at nine to hear requests and approve officer reports. Agenda includes Goldie Childs seeking full time help, A M Bowman requesting an additional deputy, and Sheriff John Ashcraft asking for higher jailer salaries.
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