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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1971
Page
6
Archaeologists uncover the oldest wooden bed from Thera in the Aegean, five feet long and leather padded. its intact form reveals early comfort aims. Modern kingsize beds dwarf it at 78 by 80 inches with two box springs and a six inch latex mattress.
Barstow senior 4-H meets at the community center on April 27 to review candy sales for the State project toward a new 4-H Center at Lake Brownwood. Summer plans include Auto Motive Course led by Bennie Longbine and crafts in Leather, Woodwork, and Electric projects with officers and visitors noted.
The fifth six weeks honor roll lists 3rd grade Jimmy Renteria 4th grade Nancy Ingram and 6th Gary Compton on A honor roll, with 9th grade Damon Compton on B. The Salt Draw 4-H Club met at the tennis court to weed and clean. They will hold a western dance May 8 at the tennis court from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission is $1 for those over 12. Members planned a park work day Saturday to build a fence, then split into teams to sell 4-H candy to fund a Brownwood 4-H camp. Toyah park got a new pipe and cable fence, built with Don Gass, Harold Williams, and 4-H members using Williams tractor and a post hole digger. A covered dish lunch followed Sunday work. The Toyah Home Demonstration Club leases the park from the T and P railroad and thanks all helpers, especially Williams and Don Gass. The Toyah Riding and Roping Club held its second trail ride. Pecos High School lists fifth six weeks honors for 12th grade.
Denver report notes Rodeo News, a 10-year-old bay gelding owned by Reg Kesler of Rosemary Alberta, is the reigning Bucking Horse of the Year. The horse, bred for bucking, won the honor with a majority vote from top saddle bronc riders, marking a historic first for a horse bred specifically for bucking.
Esso refinery laid off half its 1000 workers triggered picketing and unrest. The Queen Elizabeth 2 docked for Easter bringing 1500 cruise passengers amid tensions. Bars closed and shortages hit cigars cigarettes and even headache tablets. A hotel faced an $18 rye whisky charge as officials feared reprisals.
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