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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1968
Page
2
Becky Johnson hosts the Sub Deb Club meeting with plans for a drawing of an RCA color television set at First National Bank on Wednesday May 1 at 12 noon. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Members and sponsors listed include Jan Ferguson and Donna sponsors.
Barstow High celebrated Hobo Day with Mary Ann Diehl named best girl Hobo and Johnny Collins best boy Hobo. Ruth Felts and Johnny Diehl runners up. Local trips, church workshops, and Vacation Bible School planning noted along with Barstow FHA delegates at the State Convention in Austin.
Reports from Pecos Police detail several incidents including attempted entry at Continental Oil on East A Street with pry marks but no entry, burglary at 200 East First Street involving an added machine and a green portable radio, and vehicle thefts and prowler sightings around local addresses. A separate case notes William Edgar Scharff's arrest on a transport across state line charge, plus a 1966 Ford pickup collision with a 1954 International truck.
The report notes increased trot lining yielding catfish catches around Red Bluff. Wind affects fishing. calm spells between blows bring good activity with white bass and black bass reported. The organizers invite families to camp, stressing safety and life jackets for children and promising a pleasant weekend.
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