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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
2
The Pecos Jaycee Ettes announce cancellation of the third Disco Dance planned for juniors after a July 22 event ended with a shooting incident in the parking lot. The club, led by Sharon Lee, reflects on being exploited by some attendees and emphasizes safety and continued community service.
Odessa College announces an expansion of its emergency medical technology department starting this fall. A new day class will run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 50 p.m., opening training to any interested citizen beyond previously limited groups. Students may pursue a one year certificate or a two year AAS degree with EMT specialization, with eligibility for Class A EMT and Advanced Paramedic registries after the appropriate training. Dan Finley is named head of the expanded program.
New York stock trading opened mixed with the Dow Jones average up 0.52 at 886.00 at noon while declines slightly outweighed advances on the NYSE. Volume stood at 14.16 million shares in two hours, with notable moves in Sony and Sears Roebuck. Cotton futures slipped and grain prices showed limited activity as broader indices edged lower.
Alpine announces a reception for summer graduates on August 18 at 7 30 p m in Mountainside Cafeteria with a brief diploma ceremony. Caps and gowns are not required. Dorms open August 27 for fall term. ACT test August 28 and 29 faculty meeting. New student orientation begins the next day. Registration runs August 31 through September 1. Classes begin Tuesday September 5.
Reeves Loving County 4-H Horse Club will sponsor a playday on August 20 and Mentone 4-H club plans a September 3 playday both in the afternoon. Riders Melissa Gholson Barry Gentry from Pecos and Mary Nell Paul Putnam from Mentone recently returned from State 4-H Camp at the State 4-H Center in Brownwood.
Social Security district manager Erven L. Fisher Jr notes that SSI recipients must report marriages divorces separations and other living arrangements promptly to avoid wrong payments. Reporting changes by letter or in person helps prevent overpayments and ensures timely correct benefits. The Odessa office at 516 First Nat. Bk. Bldg. 332-9423 handles such reports.
Mrs. Armstrong of Barstow called for an ambulance at 1 23 yesterday afternoon. Pecos Ambulance Service sent to a bus train crash near the state line at 7 37 last night. A baby was transferred to Odessa Medical Center Hospital at 8 48 this morning. T C Hooper reported his 1976 blue and white Pecos Valley Southern Railway Ford pickup stolen during the night. A recovered vehicle fitting the description was found in the 600 block of Daggett street with ignition keys missing. Value recovered was 4500.
Catalina Hernandez- Maseda, 30, pleaded guilty to illegal entry before U S Magistrate J M Preston in Pecos. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail after acknowledging his rights in open court on the misdemeanor charge filed by the U S Border Patrol.
UT System approves joint UT Austin UTPB venture to house an Odessa center for petroleum engineering continuing education for Permian Basin engineers with an advisory council from both universities and industry. Courses begin January 1979 pending state review. Mass of Resurrection for Pope Paul VI to be held at Santa Rosa Church on Saturday at 10:00 AM.
The Trades Day sale sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce took place inside the old Jackson store on Main Street due to bad weather. Gary Lof ton, Mary Barfield, and Bud Phiefer led the event with Mr. and Mrs. Lof ton in charge. A second Trades Day is planned for the first Saturday next month. Fiesta Queens have been chosen and are working to obtain votes.
North Dakota's economy is rooted in agriculture and mining yet manufacturing especially food processing has expanded recently in number and scale.
Calendar notes evening Lions Club Pecos Inn 7 p m Amistad Lions 7 30 p m Future Farmers officers leadership Pecos High School 8 p m 14. Tuesday Pecos AA meets 125 S Oak closed 8 p m open Friday 8 p m 445 4611 447 3655 Balmorhea 375 2509. TOPS 259 Reeves Council 902 E 10th St 6 p m wednesday Downtown Lions Holiday Inn noon. Thursday Rotary Holiday Inn Pecos noon Reeves County Board 7 30 p m 17. Friday Senior Center drop in 9 5 Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p m 125 S Oak St 447 2354 445 2508 w. Saturday Texas Tech Ex Students Pecos Valley Country Club 7 p m film highlights 77 season. All Tech ex students invited. Sunday Pecos Valley Leaders shooting Pecos Rifle Range 2 p m members spectators invited 13.
Increase continues as of July 22, 202 cases of screwworms confirmed in Texas. Livestock producers are urged to inspect cattle with wounds or signs of screwworm activity closely.
Mary Allen Caruth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allen, recently completed her Masters degree in speech pathology at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Beginning in September, she will be affiliated with Harry Jersig Speech and Hearing Clinic.
The Simmental Breeders of West Texas sponsor the Second Annual Simmental Breeding Heifer Show at the 46th San Angelo Stock Show March 7 to 11 1979. Wayne Hudson says premiums total 2500 dollars for the heifer event with eight 500 dollar class premiums and 300 200 extra for grand and reserve. Breeder association honors add 500 more for a possible 920 on the grand champion. The Texas Simmental Association sanctions a futurity and sponsors a sale with optional consignments. Entries due February 7 1979.
Dr Miles Anderson North Texas State University announces the spring honor roll for 1,305 of 15,990 enrolled. Among the 3.5 group are Cynthia Ann Florez and Raul Florez of 825 W 8th Pecos. Also 312 are on the 4.0 all A list and 993 on the 3.5 list overall.
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