Judge Delays Decision In Church Merger Debate
District Judge Larry Fuller postponed ruling on the Bethany Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church property dispute until Tuesday. The case centers on merger plans between Bethany and Monahans Baptist, now Bethel, with questions over autonomy and convention membership. Both churches share similar bylaws, with Bethany claiming autonomy and Beth el arguing comparable governance. Trustees from both sides merged into Bethel as services continue at the former Sandhills Baptist Church amid ongoing legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Fuller
Bethany Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Baptist
Bethany
Monahans Baptist
Bethany Baptist
Sandhills Baptist Church
Obituaries for Belle Toole and Ulysses Grant Cleveland
Services for Belle S Toole 98 of 1307 South Main at Southside Baptist Church with Rev Gene Stevens officiating. Burial at Lamesa Memorial Park under Wilson MIller Funeral Home. Graveside for Ulysses Grant Cleveland 94 of 811 East Third Street at Monahans Cemetery. died September 23 1978 after two week illness. survived by six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation suggested.
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Belle S. Toole
South Main
Southside Baptist Church
Gene Stevens
Ulysses Grant Cleveland
East Third Street
Monahans Cemetery
Wilson-Miller Funeral Home
Cleveland
Odessa Medical Center
Virginia McDaniel
Monahans
Georgia Ann Molinare
Odessa
James Grant Cleveland
Victoria
Lamesa Memorial Park
One Injured In Truck Turn Over Near Monahans
Russell Clayton Forson of Tyler was injured when his truck overturned on I 20 five near Monahans after losing control on wet pavement while attempting to pass a car. He was hospitalized at Ward Memorial Hospital after being pinned briefly and cited for unsafe speed for road conditions.
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Ward County Memorial Hospital
Odessa
Monahans
Russell Clayton Forson
Tyler
DPS
Keith Morris
Ferson
Ward Memorial Hospital
Morris
Forson
Secretary of State
Comptroller
Board of Control
Jury Finds Cuzick Guilty Of Sandhills Vet Burglary
A 143rd District Court jury found Jack Cuzick guilty of the August burglary of Sandhills Veterinary Clinic and assessed a ten year sentence in the Department of Corrections. Judge Larry Fuller said he would formally pass sentence in ten days and Cuzick may appeal. DA Walter Holcombe prosecuted. defense attorneys were Bill Kelton and Larry Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cuzick
Sandhills
Department of Corrections
Larry Fuller
Cuzick
Walter Holcombe
Bill Kelton
Larry Barber
Amendments and bidding rules in handicapped employment policy
The discussion weighs the social value of employing handicapped individuals against strict competitive bidding. Proponents argue state purchases should favor fair market pricing and avoid red tape, while opponents defend bidding to ensure the lowest costs. Both sides note executive oversight and voter accountability.
Weather rises above average in Ward County rainfall
The year 1978 started dry with minimal moisture through April. Spring and summer rains pushed the annual total past the average. A slow drizzle in the last four days added 0.194 inches, bringing the year’s total to about 14.56 inches, while Ward County’s average remains just above 12 inches.
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Ward
Pecos Gospel Singer To Entertain At Luncheon
Pecos gospel singer Myrtle Hood will entertain seniors at the Center's Fall Round-Up luncheon on Monday at noon. She will play twelve string guitar, backed by Garland Gary on harmonica with a large print Bible. Meat donated by Texas Lease Works. Transportation by calling the Center at 943-2608. Door prizes from Sheriff John T. Ashcraft and Southside Baptist Church.
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Pecos
Myrtle Hood
Ms. Hood
Texas Lease Works, Inc
Robert Lambert
John T. Ashcraft
Southside Baptist Church
CLEAN SAVES Keep air conditioner grills and filters clean
A brief public notice urges homeowners to maintain air conditioner grills and filters to improve energy efficiency, noting cleaner components reduce strain and save electricity costs.
Ellison to be Honored for 25 Years Service in Odessa
B G Ellison of Monahans will join Texas Electric Service Companys Quarter Century Club at an Odessa banquet. He is among 16 Western Division employees recognized for 25 years of service with the company. Texas Electric President Bill Marquardt will speak at the Pan American Ballroom.
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B. G. Ellison
Monahans
Texas Electric Service Company
Odessa
Ellison
Western Division
Texas Electric
Bill Marquardt
Pan American Ballroom
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Fuller
Monahans Baptist Church
Bible Baptist Fellowship
Bonham
The
Baptist Church
Blanco County
Ozona
Sam Houston Teacher's College
John L. Toole
San Angelo
Mr. Toole
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Belle Toole
Toole
Garland Gary
Center
Louise Massey
S. Allen
Monahans Pharmacy
Ath & Gary
Bill Neace
B.G. Ellison
Penta Hotel
London
Windsor Castle
Stratford Upon Avon
River Thames
AMAA
Uv A
S. Main
Pizza Hut
Conquistador
Mexicana (MX
Tostado
Mee Cuen
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