Cotton Crusaders Plan Busy Year in Pecos
The Cotton Crusaders held a January meeting at the Passmores with about 35 members. They selected a Golden Girl contestant and formed committees for a sewing contest, a Miss Cotton of Pecos contest, a style show, and a parade float. Next meeting set for May 14 at 7 PM in the Bryan home with multiple chairmen and volunteers urged to join.
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Cotton Crusaders
Crusaders
Garvin Passmore
McCalls
Pecos
Jerry Bryan
Jackson Bird
Laura Teal
Carl Herring
Freddie Pearce
Buddy Bryan
Jack Duke
Mike Burkholder
Dian Reed
Wayne Beauchamp
Miss Cotton
Roy Blahosky
A. J. Wafer
Mary
Marathon Oil Hails Gas Price Rise Amid Tight Market
Marathon Oil says the recent gasoline price strength boosts the industry’s outlook as March closes. The higher prices help offset rising costs, but first quarter earnings will still lag year-ago levels after 16 straight quarters of gains.
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Marathon Oil Company
Marathon
Toyah Talk Club plans tours and county events
Toyah Home Demonstration members met at Mrs. Max Calks home for a regular session. They set plans for a planetarium tour at Odessa College on Sunday April 26 and invited families. They announced the Spring Meeting in Midland April 28 and the Junior-Senior Banquet on April 18. They urged teachers to attend a May 27 county wide art meeting in Pecos with Mrs Buck Millers decour program. Members discussed Bake Sale Whatnot sale items for Pecos May 2 and donations. A chilled jello salad and crackers were served to eight members.
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Toyah
Max Calk
Odessa College
Midland
Pecos
Buck Miller
Christian Church Convention Opens in Fort Worth
The 83rd Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) assembly in Texas will open in Fort Worth with Dr. Dan Loveing as keynote and John R. Compton of Indiana among three national speakers on There Is a Way. Local Texas leaders and two more sessions follow with ecumenical participation including Rev. Gerald N. McAllister of San Antonio and Roy J. Cates of Austin presiding at events.
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Assembly of the Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
Texas
DCT
Fort Worth
John R. Compton
Indianapolis
Ind
Disciples’ ‘‘Reconciliation
Assembly
Dan H. Loveing
Dumas
Compton
Ronald E. Moore
Central Christian Church
San Antonio
Sloan Gentry
East Dallas
Tor
First Christian Church
Longview
Daniel Saucedo
Inman Christian Center
B. Frank White
Dallas
Pat Henry
Northway Christian Church
Texas Christian University Theatre Arts Department
Lorraine Hansberry
Sidney Brustein
TCU
Debbie Sanderson
Beaumouit
Gerald N. McAllister
Episcopal Diocese of
West Texas
Roy J. Cates
Austin
Texas Conference of Churches
Cates
James M. Moody
Christian Church
U. S
Canada
FHA Delegates To Attend State Meet In Austin 1970
The Texas Future Homemakers of America plan a state meeting in Austin April 24 25 1970 themed Our World To Know To Care To Do. More than 5000 members and advisors from 176000 members in 1600 chapters are expected.
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Texas Association of Future Homemakers of America
Austin
Pecos
Suzanne Salcido
Delia Montoya
Betty Oster
Marijohn Ross
Governor declares Texas School Bus Safety Week in April
Governor Preston Smith proclaimed April 2025 as School Bus Safety Week in Texas citing the safety record of 12 000 bus drivers who transport about 500 000 students daily. He urged public vigilance at school bus stops and noted ongoing statewide safety workshops and special routes for migrant and handicapped students. Texas Catfish Farmers organization formed at Texas A&M with Don Carr elected president as industry grows.
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Preston Smith
Texas
Richard M. Cummins
The
Texas Education Agency
Department of Public Safety
Cummins
Texas Catfish Farmers Organize
Catfish Farmers of Texas
Texas A&m University
Don Carr
Eagle Pass
W. B. Harris
Columbus
V.p
Joe Surovik
Liberty
Arthur Stehling
Fredericksburg
Sec
Jack Griffin
San Antonio
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Lupe
Lupe Acosta
Elisa Lara
Discount Center
Bio
Walthall ST
Mondey
CME
Orion
Webster
Louise Lay
San Angelo
Dick Compton
Sam L. Vernon
Gladewater, Texas
Jordy Vernon
Vernons
Far West Texas
Vernon
USDA
Agricultural Research Service
East Pecos Junior High
David Galindo
Rachel Rodriguez
Larry Richardson
Ninfa Montoya
Corine Odem
Christian Church Convention
FHA
Jane Vincent
University of Texas At Austin
Bill Young
Pleasanton
Sharon Smith
Onvalescent Aid
Your Walgreen Agency
Pecos Garment Company
Lillian Williams
Williams
Dyer & Sons
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