Toyah Boosters Hear Contestants
The Toyah Booster Club met April 1 1968 at Toyah High School with twelve members present. Contestants from the University Interscholastic League events in Grantfalls on April 3 performed stories, readings, and poetry including Rena Ramsey Gary Compaton Luiza Sanchez America Waight Bertha Sanchez Randy Gibson and others. Co-hostesses Faye Murphy and Charlotte Waight served refreshments after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Toyah High School
Grantfalls
Rena Ramsey
Gary Compaton
Mary Zuniga
Sam McGee
Luiza Sanchez
America
Bertha Sanchez
Shiloh
Randy Gibson
Faye Murphy
Charlotte Waight
Mechanics of the inner ear balance system
The inner ear contains three semicircular canals two vertical and one horizontal that connect to the vestibule and are filled with liquid. Each canal ends in an end organ of equilibrium. Upright, the organs sit vertical and tilting moves the liquid opposite the head, pushing the organs in the liquid direction. violent motion can cause dizziness or nausea.
Club Photo Appointments Open For Social Members
Residents may arrange a portrait session by calling Fran Sunday at 445-5475. Advance notice helps avoid conflicts with other engagements and ensures a suitable time for the photo.
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Fran
Balmorhea School Chief Resigns to Lead Tourist Center
Jack R. Skiles, Balmorhea Schools superintendent, resigns effective June 15 to direct the Roy Bean Tourist Center in Langtry. He has served four years and previously led Paint Rock schools. Skiles, a Langtry native, holds degrees from Sul Ross and did doctoral work at the University of Texas. His wife Wilmuth teaches in Balmorhea, and the district enrolls 463 students with 37 staff. The board seeks a new superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack R. Skiles
Balmorhea
Roy Bean
Langtry
Skiles
Paint Rock
Sul Ross State College
University of Texas
Wilmuth
Peggy
Raymond
Russel
Balmorhea Independent School
Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association Elects New Leaders
The Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association held its annual stockholders and directors meeting. Bill Hubbs resigned as president after 1963 tenure, staying on the board and as business manager. Buck Jackson was elected president with Garland Matthews as vice president. Peppy McKinny named working chairman for the rodeo set for July 3 to 6. Garland Matthews to chair the Pecos Fall Fair in October. Jessey Stephens re elected secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Rodeo and Fair Association
Hubbs-Roberson
Bill Hubbs
Hubbs
Buck Jackson
Garland Matthews
Jackson
Peppy McKinny
Pecos
Jessey Stephens
Stubblefield Promoted to Sergeant First Class
Roswell New Mexico Major General Sam Agee announces cadet James C Stubblefield son of Mr and Mrs J C Stubblefield of Pecos promoted to Sergeant First Class at New Mexico Military Institute. An unrelated line notes a statement about food packaging costs.
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Roswell, N.M
New Mexico Military Institute
Sam W. Agee
James C. Stubblefield
J.C. Stubblefield
West 8Th Street
Pecos
Bicycle thefts and minor crimes reported in Pecos
Vernon Aldridge found a 20 inch gold frame bicycle missing wheels and chain while moving junk cars near Locust Street. Margaret Baca reported a gold 26 inch Texas Ranger boy's bike stolen from her home. Two boys were seen riding a bike identified as Bill Carrico's. An attempted burglary at West Park Baptist Church occurred with a cash box pried open but no loss. A two car collision at South Park and West Sixth injured Gloria Prieto and a passenger. Eula Morrison cited for failure to yield. Patrolman Charles Smith investigated.
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Vernon Aldridge
Pecos
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Locust Street
Bob Phelps
Reeves County Sheriff’s Office
South Cypress
Bill Carrico
Carrico
Margaret Baca
South Elm St
Texas Ranger ‘Brand
Bill Nichols
South
Hickory St
Texas Rangerette
West Park Baptist Church
South Park
West Sixth Streets
Gloria Prieto
Verhalen
Eula Morrison
South Cherry St
Ismael Prieto
Morrison
South Park Street
Prieto
West Sixth Street
Charles Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Toyah Boosters
Woolworths
Fassandy
Woolworth 'S
Oscar
Thear
Daggett & Eddy
Jack Deason
Collie Electric Shop
Crisp Pascal Celery
Texas
Folger's
Lou
Big Tex
Glover
Asado
Gladiola A
Hunt
Jane Gaerne
Jell-O
Gladiola
Libby
Curne
S. Cedar
AMS
Pecos Enterprise Inc
Fred W, Janca
S. Cedar Street
Carrier Bey
Beck
Ted Johnston
Western District
TFWC
el Paso
W.F. Har—grove, Jr
Johnston
Balmorhea School
R.V. Turnbough
Rodeo Association
Stubblefield
J.m.ms.i
Manuel Tapia
Johnson St
Pecos High School
Larry Conklin
Southern Union Gas Company
Walthall Street
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