Diez y Seis Coronation Saturday
Anita Cano is the sole candidate for the 1978-79 Diez y Seis Queen. She will be crowned at 10:30 p.m. September 16 in the Ward County Coliseum as Delvia Gonzales relinquishes the crown. The Coronation Dance runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with El Chicano Brotherhood providing music. admission is $7 per couple or $3.50 for singles. The event, sponsored by St. John's Catholic Men's Club, honors Mexico's independence from Spain.
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Anita Cano
Elena Cano
Ward County Coliseum
Delvia Gonzales
el Chicano Brotherhood
Fort Stockton
The
St. John’s Catholic Men’s Club
Mexico
Spain
City utility sales tax cut approved by Monahans council
Monahans city council voted Friday to remove the one percent sales tax on residential utility bills, saving the average homeowner about 39 cents monthly and nearly $2 per month after state tax reductions. The revenue loss of about $11,000 to $12,000 annually will be offset by budget cuts of roughly $12,000 while preserving police, fire, and street services.
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Dick Hoyer
City of
Monahans
Hammond
G R Homecoming Set At Grandfalls High School
G R Homecoming honors ex students from classes 1955 and 1967 with parade at 1 30 pm on Saturday September 16. Alumni Association calls for participation contact Kathy Williams at 547 2251 before Friday. Visitation 3 to 5 pm at the school cafeteria with refreshments. Business meeting at 6 30 elects officers and collects dues. Dues are 2 and admission to the football game is via the card. At 8 pm GRHS Cowboys vs Alpine JV kickoff. Homecoming queen crowned at halftime with candidates Delma Polanco Donnell Posey Lori Moore and Frankie Pesina. Post game dance at the Community Center admission 6 per couple or 4 singles.
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Grandfalls Royalty High School
Kathy Williams
Delma Polanco
Donnell Posey
Lori Moore
Frankie Pesina
Commissioners Consider Brooks Collier Agreement for Hospital
The Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 9 for approval of a Brooks Collier contract covering furnishings, directional graphics, and movable hospital equipment for Ward Memorial Hospital. The agenda also lists a public hearing date for the county budget, an election judge appointment for Precinct 3, and bids for a centrifugal analyzer and leader for the hospital.
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Brooks/Collier
Commissioner’s Court
Ward Memorial Hospital
Alexander
Bob Hill
Ma Bell To Present New System To WMH Board
A Southwestern Bell Telephone Company representative will attend Tuesday night’s WMH board meeting to present a new system. The discussion aims to outline potential improvements and costs for the hospital’s communications network.
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Ma” Bell
WMH
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
PRI Looks At Fund Raising Campaign Agenda
PRI will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Ward Memorial Hospital dining room to discuss a fund raising campaign. Ward Memorial Hospital Board of Managers convenes at 7 p.m. in the same room with a telephone system presentation and a progress report on the new facility construction.
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Physician’s Recruitment, Inc
Ward Memorial Hospital
PRI
Kindergarten Open House and Doctor Reception Today
Residents are reminded of a busy afternoon with a Kindergarten Open House and a welcome reception for Dr. Roger Belizaire and his family in Monahan. The dedication starts at 2 p.m. and runs to 4 p.m. at 1100 South Leon. A come and go reception sponsored by Physician's Recruitment Inc. will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the National Room at First National Bank.
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Roger Belizaire
Monahan
South Leon
Physician's Recruitment Inc
First National Bank
Council To Discuss TESCO Rate Increase
City Council plans to review a 24 percent or 120 million dollar rate rise requested by TESCO. The first reading is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Council Room with utility lawyers heard and a likely recommendation below the request. Joe Hull requests street reconstruction. A rezoning hearing covers four properties from R-1 to R-4 and R-1 to R-3 for parcels on Kenneth and Eric streets and Tatum First Subdivision.
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TESCO
Joe Hull
S. Eric
S. Kenneth
Tatum
Tale Of A Stray Dog And Dallas Cowboys
A Dallas Cowboys training camp story centers on Tar Baby, a stray Labrador who befriended players and staff at Cal Lutheran. Roger Staubach advocated for the dog’s stay, covering grooming and veterinary costs while team members shared meals and companionship, eventually softening coach Gil Brandt’s initial resistance.
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Tale of
Dallas Cowboys
Tar Baby
Houston Oilers
Earl Campbell
Cowboys
Roger Staubach
Cal Lutheran
Waters
Gil Brandt
Tar
Brandt
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Twirler
Dana Alcock
Irma Valencia
Cheryl Mills
Jeannine Scott
April Cox
Teresa Batchelor
Don Hughes
Tom Kelley
Violet Potts
Ed Hammond
Ted Leslie
Grhs Cowboys
Huckabee and Denham
Pierce
Goodwin
Mike Konstadt
Irving
MHS
Paul Konstadt
Thousand Oaks
Staubach
Pound
Roger
Charlie
Eddie Enriquez
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