Budget Hearing Sets Monday For 1979 County Budget
County commissioners meet Monday for the 1979 budget, considering a 50 cent reduction in ad valorem taxes despite a 21 cent increase per 100 evaluation. The session includes approving Chapparal Village subdivision plat, reviewing Computer Election System, payroll deduction eligibility, constitutional payroll deduction, and a revenue sharing bonds amendment. J Paul Williams exits Ward Memorial Hospital Board. bids on a hot asphalt tank are opened. The budget totals about 5.716 million, up over 1 million from last year, with hospital building fund costs dominating. JP salaries drop from prior year. overall staff pay rises except Justices of the Peace.
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Chapparal Village
Tom Eschberger
Computer Election System
J. Paul Willams
Ward Memorial Hospital
Horse Show Postponed To October
The 4-H Horse Show scheduled for September 23 was postponed after heavy rains left the arena muddy in Monahans. It has been rescheduled for Saturday October 7.
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Monahans
Tom Neel dies after 50 years in law practice
Thel H Neel 79 of 908 South Calvin died September 21 1978 after a lengthy illness. He opened a Ward County law practice in 1928 later serving as Ward County Attorney for 24 years and as Constable 1972 1976. He was a World War I veteran and a Democrat. Survivors include a brother Herschel Neel of Beaumont and several nieces and nephews.
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Tom Neel
Thel
Tom) H. Neel
South
Calvin
Wilson- Miller Funeral Chapel
Charles Inman
Monahans
Mr. Neel
Calmswell
Ward County
University of Texas
Laredo
Pyote
of Neel and
Democratic Party
State Bar of
Texas
The
Bar Association
Herschel Neel
Beaumont
City Council Sets Zone Change Decision on Day Care Plan
The City Council will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. to decide Mrs. Marshall Clark’s request to change 1303 South Kenneth from R-1 to R-4 to operate a day care center. The matter was tabled previously due to absence of opposition attorney Lawrence Barber Jr. A fire marshal report on 412 W Tenth, 414 W Tenth, 416 W Tenth and 921 S Doris will be discussed, and action on property cleanup is possible. Ordinance 737 regarding TESCO rate increases gets second reading with a report on attorney calculations supporting the rate recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Clark
South Kenneth
R-1
Lawrence Barber Jr
W. Tenth
S. Doris
TESCO
Weather data fragment from September days
Fragmented weather note lists Hi and Lo temperatures for Wednesday September 20, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 with partial values and a stray 70. Data appears garbled with inconsistent units and stray letters.
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Hi Lo Pet Wed
Bsao Thurs
Cities Follow Monahans Example in Tax Repeal Trend
State Comptroller Bob Bullock said Monahans joined 125 Texas cities in repealing the one percent city sales tax on residential gas and electric bills effective October 1, while 127 cities will keep it. He noted about 900 cities levy the tax and that the repeal adds a $150 million state tax break for homeowners and renters, also effective October 1, following a Legislature action in a special session.
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Bob Bullock
Monahans
Texas
Comptroller’s Office
Bullock
Membership Drive Adds 29 To Chamber Of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce membership drive ended on a successful note adding 29 new members. The Dennis Crozier led team enjoyed a post-event meal at K Bob's before being informed they would host lunch for John Tatum's winning team. Bill Goin led in memberships with Tommy McLain and Delton Flowers tying for second. list of sponsor businesses follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Crozier
Kbob
Chamber
Ken Wadell
John Tatum
Bill Goin
Tommy McLain
Delton Flowers
Ward County Democratic Club Sets Monday Meeting
The Ward County Democratic Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday in the Commissioners Courtroom at the courthouse to elect new officers for 1979. President Sue Carter notes the early gathering allows attendees to also visit the Home Show.
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Ward County Democratic Club
Commissioners
Sue Carter
Eight Amendments Aim To Let Voters Weigh Changes On Ballot
Eight proposed amendments plus the Tax Relief Amendment will appear on November ballots. Amendment one would exempt products from handicapped workers in nonprofit facilities from competitive bidding and drop the governor secretary of state and comptroller contract approval. It would also remove the Deaf and Dumb Asylum reference and end the three officials’ approval role. The News will explain each amendment so voters are informed.
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Texas
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Board of Control
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Craig Shelton
Eagles
Justices of the Peace
Starley
Neel
Thelma Fields
Oklahoma
A. K. Blaine
Clude
ABC Self Storage
Acosta’s Body Shop
Beauty Mart
Biscuits & Gravy
Curley’s Inspection Service
Deluxe Cleaners
East Sealy Main
Furry Industries Inc
Goodyear Tire Store
H & R Rental Tool & Supply
Delbert L. Hare Hole Digging & Anchor Service
Robert G. Holston
Interstate Shell Service
Johnny’s Handy Spot
Liza’s House of Beauty
Maples Drive In
Assn
Murphree Service, Inc
Robert M. Orr Petroleum Eng
Super Burger
T & B Transport, Inc
Three-B Oil Company
J. W. Thrasher, Sr
Truman Sanford Exxon
Tubbs Auto Parts
Wire Line Service Co., Inc
Edd Cox
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Vernon
Taco USA
Dave Hand
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