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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1968
Page
1
Voter sites include Barstow DPS Building Monahans Art Center Grand Falls Daisy's Grocery Royalty Girl Scout Hut Grand Falls Hiway Wickett Wickett DeLong's Thorn tonville Precincts 1 to 4 marked for Democratic Primary Precinct 1 community center and others across the region.
Ward County Riding and Roping Club schedules Jackpot Calf Roping at the Cow Palace on June 8 at 7 30 p.m. No admission charged. concession open. Entries invited for the Fourth Annual Junior Rodeo Parade. parade June 20 at 4 p.m. Float or entry welcome. call 943 4927 for admission.
Jim Bradley of Texas A&M announced a five month industrial survey for Monahans starting in late June. The project includes a 90 day Industrial Facts Book and a Development Plan outlining community problem areas from citizens, business leaders, and staff. Staff will collect data by visiting Monahans and interviewing local managers and civic leaders.
City Council and Industrial Foundation promote a favorable industrial climate by granting the Industrial Tract the same water sewer and sanitation rates as in city enterprises. A Texas A&M survey is planned for next month and a brochure on potential clients is being prepared.
The DPS Driver's License Division announces hours from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday with Tuesday noon flexibility. Marvin Salyer will be in Monahans for driving tests. The office closes Memorial Day and Monday June 3 for observances.
Cipriano Gonzales, recently convicted of cattle theft and sentenced to five years in the state pen, posted a $5,000 bond late yesterday afternoon. The bond was approved by the Ward County Sheriff's Office. The bond was set by District Judge J. H. Starley as Gonzales served notice of appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals.
All men living in Wickett interested in joining a Lions Club are asked to meet tomorrow night at 7 30 in the Community Center for an informative meeting.
Odessa mayor Jim Reese will be the principal speaker at the Annual Jaycee Distinguished Service Award and Boss of the Year Banquet at Colonial Inn at 7 30 p m Saturday. Last year's honorees were Charles Wilson and George Callender. Tickets cost 2 50 with a buffet meal.
Post Office and several government and production offices close for Memorial Day while banks and county courthouses stay open. In Monahans downtown, retailers mostly open with few professional offices closed. All closures resume normal hours tomorrow.
Communities urge cleanup as weeds and rubbish remain. volunteers with trucks or pickups and loading crews are asked to call Buddy Byars at 943-2571. Chainsaws and operators are also in demand for a day or half day cleanup effort.
Voters will decide runoffs for Governor and Sheriff with no Republican challengers in November. Absentee totals through Tuesday show 327 ballots, as Ward County voters face Governor and Sheriff runs plus Precinct 1 Commissioner choice. First primary results favored Yarborough for governor and Ashcraft for sheriff, with substantial local support for Vasquez in Precinct 1.
Bill Stallard, former Courtesy Motors owner, departs Monahans for San Mateo to take a sales manager post with Hillsdale Dodge. He will work under Bob Oscue and Henry Vargas, a former El Paso employer, and asks customers to see Jack Golden, new owner, as he bids farewell.
The County Equalization Board will begin public hearings at 9 a.m. June 17 and continue daily until finished. About 500 of an estimated 2500 notices will be mailed warning owners of increased property valuations, though the tax rate remains unchanged. The 10 percent valuation hike, first since 1961, reflects higher county costs and expenses.
Monahans High plans summer English courses World History and Algebra with a June 3 meeting at 9 am in the high school auditorium led by Principal Stanley Smith. Driver Education wraps two weeks of class then moves to behind the wheel under James Segrest and F I Martin. Enrollment drops to 49 this year with a 16 year age minimum.
Republican candidate Jim Kent addressed Pecos County Young Republicans in Fort Stockton on May 25 sharing the platform with B. L. Moody. Kent warned that the burden of responsibility falls on young people as technology advances and urged preparedness at a younger age.
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