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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1978
Page
2
A letter from a former Pecos resident fondly recalls the town and contrasts local amenities with those elsewhere. The writer praises Pecos’ churches, merchants, and teachers, laments leaving behind caring students, and compliments the community’s administration and educational resources while noting improvements in sanitation and new garbage dumpsters.
West Texans got over 40 million dollars in social, medical and financial aid from the Texas Department of Human Resources last year. The annual report for 1977 shows 23 West Texas counties benefited across state programs and services.
The New York market slid amid dollar and economic worries with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 2.60 to 882.45 at noon. Trading volume on the NYSE reached 14.2 million shares, while declines slightly outpaced advances as Ramada Inns led the active list with a rise and Texaco and Boeing showed notable moves.
Paving on Balmorhea Main Street improves highway access. The Methodist Church choir practices for a Aug. 10 noon luncheon performance at the Senior Citizens Center. District Farm Bureau met Aug. 4 with R V Turnbaugh presiding, six counties represented, 23 members present. LUSUS CARRILLO attended a riding school in Henderson Oklahoma and earned national eligibility after winning at Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hulsey fished near Armstead Dam with nephews Kim and Mike Huelster. Former Balmorhea pastor Melvin Warler is in Rosewell NM serving Trinity Church. Mario Acosta and wife move to Del Valle near Austin for fall coaching duties. Mrs. Acosta to attend Austin University. Daisy Cox visited Houston relatives. Balmorhea Chamber attendance was low due to rain. upcoming festival planning will be decided at a special chairmen meeting.
A four wheel drive 1975 GMC stolen in Odessa on August 2 was recovered by Reeves County Sheriff's deputies on the west side of the Pecos River. The vehicle, valued at $5,000, had its two front wheels and tires removed and is stored in Pecos awaiting owners.
Season ticket sales continue for Pecos High School football with holders from last season having until August 15 to purchase at the School Administration Building. After Aug 15 tickets go to the general public. Five home games priced at 10 dollars for the entire season if bought before the first game.
A Youth Soccer Program meeting will be held today at 7 p.m. in the Pecos Community Center banquet room. Community Recreation Director Jim Edwards will discuss soccer rules. A committee meeting will follow to set pre-registration time and program start date. Boys and girls ages 6-12 are invited to participate.
Pecos Eagle Band Booster Club calls first meeting of the year on Tuesday August 8 at 7 30 p m at the Pecos High School Band Hall. All booster members invited to help organize activities for the 1979 1980 school year.
Evangelist Hugh Jack Norwood and The Norwoods of Fort Worth plan a gospel concert at Coyanosa Baptist Church on Thursday August 10 at 7 p.m. The Norwoods Caron and Byron are his sons. Church officials urge attendance for an uplifting event.
Reeves County Sheriff Raul Florez says deputies investigate a burglary at 2024 S Eddy where two Timex watches and bands were stolen worth about 60 dollars. The break in was found by the store manager Sunday morning, with entry through a back window.
Angelita Munoz De La O 40 died Aug 5 in Ojinaga Mexico services pending Pecos Funeral Home Born Sept 2 1937 Balmorhea a Dallas resident Survivors include mother Petronica father Epifanio husband Regugio three sons Israel Pecos Jesse Jr and Joel Dallas one daughter Sylvia De La O of Dallas three brothers Isabel e Pomona Marcelino Ramon Pecos two sisters Mrs Santos Salas Pecos and Mrs Tanis Chavez California Also Rev and Mrs R M Montgomery attended the 75th Annual Session of the West Texas Baptist District Association held at Greater New Hope Baptist Church Lubbock Pastor and moderator Rev A L Dunn theme World Hunger A Challenge of the Church to do More for Mission and Christian Education.
The Texas Department of Health schedules an immunization clinic today from the morning until 5 p.m. at 1010 W Third St for children needing vaccines, including those preparing for school. Parents should bring prior immunization records. for more information call 445-2417.
Pecos High School band members will gather at 2 p.m. Monday August 14 to depart for Camp Musquiz four miles south of Ft Davis for five days of rehearsals. New drum major TBD to replace graduate Kim Hawkins. Lead roles announced including Band Sweetheart Leslie Cassell Majorettes Jana Tudor Carla Briggs Debra Diaz Michelle Ross Karen Hill Suzy Gross and Band Captain Lance Carrico. Fee is 30 dollars covering meals housing insurance and necessities. They return to Pecos by 3 p.m. Friday August 18.
SBA representatives are in Pecos at the Community House offering drought loan help. Deadline for drought loan applications is October 11. Long term low interest loans available for drought impact. contact the disaster office promptly. Aug 21 and Aug 21 afternoon, Aug 21 morning, Sept 5 afternoon, Sept 6 and Sept 18 19, Oct 2 and Oct 3 morning, Oct 9 and 10.
Calendar listings for Pecos and Balmorhea clubs and meetings. Lions Club events at American Inn and Lions Den, AA and Alanon at 125 S Oak, TOPS 259 at 902 E 10th St, Rotary at Holiday Inn, week includes Bible study and various social and community functions.
The Pecos Ambulance Service was called at 1:28 last night to transport an ill man to the hospital. A patient was transferred to an Odessa hospital at 2:22 yesterday afternoon by Pecos Ambulance Service. A person transported at 8:59 last night was believed to have high blood pressure, per public record.
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