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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1981
Page
2
The article notes Wells describes the change to pumping syrup directly into the blending machine replacing 54 gallon barrel delivery. The original 1935 plant was expanded in the early 1950s and 1960s, then remodeled repeatedly. The new prefab concrete structure with automated machinery begins a new era for Permian Bottling Co.
Edwards Elementary held an end of year awards assembly announcing perfect attendance and youth fitness recognitions. Students earned American Alliance athletic awards by meeting standards in sit ups 40 yard dash shuttle run standing broad jump flexed arm hang and a 400 yard run walk. Names are listed for first and second grade recipients across general and fitness categories.
Two high school science students John M. Frazer from Monahans and Robert Tab Norris from Grandfalls Royalty will join their teachers Berry Cox and Robert Norris in Austin for the Texas Energy Science Symposium. In its 21st year the event expects over 500 students and teachers to hear engineers and scientists discuss energy topics and tour UT laboratories including fusion research facilities.
Installation ceremonies set for 8 oclock with Bud Evans presiding. New officers include Howard Taylor Hastings vice president Joe Dowlern conductor Jimmy Lane secretary Sue Dowlern treasurer Cindy Ashley conductress Roxy Hamm inside guard and Lisa Stewart outside guard. Ladies Auxiliary officers listed with Bobbie Broom president Linda White vice president Jimmie Sue Lane chaplin Clara Jane Leftwich secretary Sue Dowlern treasurer Cindy Ashley conductress Roxy Hamm inside guard and Lisa Stewart outside guard. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11.
The writer reflects on prior anger at the Monahans US80 appearance during their renter years and notes ongoing cleanup progress. Despite slow pace, they express cautious optimism about renewed surroundings and neighborhood rejuvenation efforts.
Texas Electric explains rising electricity costs driven by higher fuel bills, notably natural gas, with 1980 fuel costs at 198,900,000 and an estimated 450,000,000 for 1981. The utility cites expiring low-cost gas contracts and notes lignite plants and a future nuclear plant to shield customers. It urges home conservation and offers Tighten-Up workshops.
Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of 50 to 500 dollars for information leading to the arrest of those involved in the burglary of a vehicle on May 21. A Remington .22 caliber rifle was stolen from a pickup truck at 401 South Alice.
A reward of from 50 to 500 dollars is offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the May 19 burglary of the residence at 802 South Franklin. A .38 caliber RG revolver was stolen in this burglary.
Police post a $50 to $500 reward for the arrest of those involved in the February 15 burglary of the Yellow Rose Club at 2600 South Loop Road. Stolen items include a Gibson Metropolitan electric guitar and an 8 track tape deck.
The Monahans city council will hold a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall to consider changing zoning for N/137 feet of Lot 6 Block 1 Allied Addition from R-1 to R-2. Owners of adjacent properties within 200 feet may speak for or against the change. May 28 1981. Richard J. Hoyer mayor.
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