02 Sep 1965
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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1965
Page
1
Reynolds Knight notes growing efforts by legislators and citizens to curb roadside litter and billboard presence along interstates. A proposed bill would grant tax relief to move high tension wires underground, aiming to reduce towers and adverse visual impact by 1980. Temperature near noon reached the 60s at Texas Savings and Loan.
The school system business office reminds season ticket holders to renew for the five Estes Stadium home games. After 5 p.m. September 3 un Reserved seats become available to the public at 7.50 dollars per seat. Last year’s holders have priority.
Federal Judge D W Suttle denied Pyote School Board's bid for a stay prohibiting the consolidation of Monahans Wickett and Pyote districts. The merger was carried out August 3 after state court orders. Pyote had sought federal review claiming lack of representation on the County School Board. The court found no federal appellate jurisdiction and noted the districts were already consolidated.
Barstow Sup J C W Wright asked the County School Board on August 26 to detach portions of the old Pyote district for Barstow. He proposed plans to transfer 38 51 or 53 sections to Barstow to equalize value per student among Barstow Mona hans Wickett Pyote and Grandfalls Royalty districts. The board will study the request for a future session and consider funding from Grandfalls Royalty.
The News prints the complete grid for the B Team Wolves Freshmen Coyotes and Junior High Green Ripple teams. Games occur on Thursdays or Saturdays with varied dayparts. Coyotes open at Ft Stockton on Thursday Sept 9 at 6 30 p m with first official appearance.
Washington officials have given final approval to Monahans School System’s desegregation plan. The plan allows freedom of choice for first six grades with students from Clements Pope and Brockman zones to attend either school regardless of race. Earlier tentative approval followed a Midland meeting with a federal official in August.
The county library operates with shortened hours this week as Miss Selma Rae Henry is away. Regular evenings remain open while today hours are 4 to 8 p m and Friday 2 to 6 p m. The library closes Saturday and resumes normal hours after Labor Day.
Monahans observes Labor Day with minimal events. A golf tournament at the Country Club and a West Trail Riders parade highlight the day, while schools and offices close and The Monahans News suspends Friday publication for a combined edition. Normal activities resume Tuesday morning.
Voters decide next Tuesday September 7 whether to increase the Texas Senate from 31 to 39 members. Polls open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at multiple precincts. the vote is a constitutional amendment with urban areas likely to gain influence and proponents argue for more flexible apportionment and workload distribution.
Barstow school system begins classes Tuesday, following Labor Day, as the last Ward County district to start the new term. Superintendent C. W. Wright expects about 250 students. Delays stem from unfinished repairs and redecorating at Barstow High School. A new shop course is offered for the first time. Principal C. D. Stubblefield leads the high school.
Monahans-Wickett-Pyote schools started this week with a record student body. Superintendent George Callender announced pre-enrollment at 3100 students, potentially rising to about 3300. Classes resume Tuesday morning after a Monday faculty meeting, with new students still increasing counts. School begins Tuesday Sept 7 at 8 45 a.m.
Texas House Speaker Ben Barnes will be guest speaker at the annual Teacher Appreciation Day barbecue at the County Coliseum next Thursday at 6 30 p m. Gene Hendryx will introduce him. Long-time teachers, board members and PTA leaders will be honored. tickets are 2.00 from the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
State Senator W. E. Pete Snelson representing the 29th District speaks at 7 30 p m about pros and cons of a proposed amendment to increase Senate membership. The informal meeting is in the Reddy Room of Texas Electric Service Company at 2nd and Bruce Streets. All interested persons invited.
A fire at Main and Sealy disrupted downtown activity Monday afternoon. One man suffered hand burns and a woman was slightly overcome by smoke as flames and smoke spread from a damaged two story building that once housed Monahans Drug. An electric line and a television antenna caused the blaze. Bob Behne was burned while removing the antenna but escaped a fatal shock due to partial grounding. Mildred's dress shop also closed as smoke and water entered the building.
The Headin West Trail Association launches its annual Labor Day Ride Saturday at 4 p.m. with a downtown parade then proceeds westward. Ray Briggs of Odessa is Trail Boss and Bill Rhodes, assistant trail boss, announces plans to entertain at Pyote and next year at the Children’s Home. Dues are $3 annually. riders may join via Briggs or Rhodes. The group travels from Pyote to Kermit Sunday to join Winkler County festivities.
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