Barstow residents attend Ward county encampment
Ward county history notes Barstow attendees at Bloys Encampment including Wendell Nichols Red Knowles Carl Willman Louise Cranfill Karen Cranfill Bubba Felts Mike Goode Steven Hughes Tom Myers directed Bloys Camp for years but cannot continue due to cancer Richard Irving appointed Superintendent representing four denominations Presbyter ian Methodist Baptist and Christian Dr Underwood Houston represented Methodist Gilbert Davis Fort Worth Christian David Gut Houston Baptist David Ray Abilene Presbyterian David Gut Houston crowd estimated at 2000 on the encampment grounds Elizabeth Heath Barstow librarian visited Aug 16 Presbyterian Church meeting held Representatives from Grandfalls Pyote Wickett Monahans Barstow gathering materials for Barstow for County Historical Book Publishing Co.
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Barstow
Bloys
Wendell Nichols
Red Knowles
Carl Willman
Louise
Karen Cranfill
Bubba Felts
Mike Goode
Steven Hughes
Tom Myers
Richard Irving
Irving
Presbertyerian Church
Ft. Davis
The
Presbyterian Church
Grandfalls
Pyote
Wickett
Monahans
County Historical Book Publishing Co
Barstow Residents Involved In Local civic and family events
Barstow representatives Alicia Flores Paul Williams and others chairing a meeting to elect a replacement for Mildred Jenson. A Barstow fire crew led by Chief Julian Flores tested a truck with six new volunteers as meetings set for Aug 25. Family visits linked to Big Spring Midland and Pecos areas accompany travel to Eagle Pass and Ruidoso for reunions and outings.
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Barstow
Alicia Flores
Paul Williams
Wendell Nichols
Thersa Walker
Mildred Jenson
Flores
Intratex
la Vaca
Market upturn follows technical rally after losses
The Dow Jones average rose 5.98 to 870.67 at noon amid a broad market uptick. NYSE gainers led 3 to 2, with the composite index at 53.75 and the American Stock Exchange value index up to 119.43 as volume reached 9.49 million shares. Cotton futures mixed at midday with Oct 53.50, Dec 53.78, and Mar 54.55. Wheat and corn prices listed for nearby contracts.
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New York
Uesday
New York Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Wolff to file for Congress in Texas 2nd District
Nelson Wolff said he will formally announce his candidacy for the U S Congress from Texas second district on August 25 He will host receptions and press conferences in San Antonio Del Rio Fort Stockton and San Angelo A reception in Fort Stockton is scheduled for 2 30 p m in the CAB room. time was changed from 3 p m.
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Nelson Wolff
U.S. Congress
Texas
Wolff
San Antonio
del Rio
Fort Stockton
San Angelo
Ways to Prepare Pork Spare Ribs Before Barbecue
Cooks differ on technique. Some simmer fresh pork spare ribs in water on the stove then bake with barbecue sauce and glaze. Others pre cook uncooked ribs on a rack in a roasting pan covered tightly before finishing with sauce.
West Texas solar cooker debut at fair exhibit
A Father’s Day gift idea became West Texas first solar cook-off with a saltra solar cooker by Gerry Fulkerson and Alan Boyd. They cooked 3 chickens, 4 lb hamburger, 4 lb pork for 25 spectators in 90 minutes using sun heat.
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Odessa
West Texas
Ector County
Gerry Fulkerson
Alan Boyd
Fulkerson
Solar Southwest
Boyd
Burglar Hits Home. Seven Rifles and Luger Stolen
The Record reports a break in at J D Meekma’s residence with seven rifles and a Luger pistol taken from a southeast bedroom closet. Exact merchandise value unavailable. A separate report notes a 27 inch Rawley 10 speed bicycle stolen from Mary Ann Box’s front yard valued about $90. A juvenile from Michigan was arrested for forging checks totaling 325 dollars, after police traced signatures to Varela's Grocery on East Third Street.
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J.D. Meekma
Nebraska
Mary Ann Box
Alamo
Rawley
Sargeant Armando Gil
Pecos
Varela
Sargeant Gil
East Third
Gil
Michigan
John Lewis
Hickory shuckworm control on pecans in Reeves County
An entomology note explains Hickory shuckworm Lastegresia caryana, an annual pecan pest in Reeves County. It details life stages, damage to kernels, and how feeding delays nut maturity. Recommendations include mid August treatments with Guthion EPN Zolone or Torak, plus 2 to 3 sprays 10 to 18 days apart with thorough coverage and label adherence.
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Reeves County
Death Notice for Javier Tercero 1957 by Pecos
Deaths Javier Tercero 19 died August 9 in Germany while serving with the U S Army. Services set for 10 a m Saturday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with burial at Santa Rosa Cemetery. Born December 3, 1957 in Pecos he lived here all his life. Surviving: Ruben and Maria Tercero of Pecos father and mother. Abel Ismael and Ruben Jr. brothers. Manuel Garcia and Santiago Tercero grandparents.
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Javier Tercero
Santa Rosa Catholic
Santa Rosa
Germany
U.S. Army
Pecos
Ruben Tercero
Abel
Ismael
Ruben Jr
Manuel Garcia
Santiago Tercero
Mexico
Defoliant options urged as arsenic acid tightens supply
Texas cotton specialist Dr. Robert Metzer notes a Rio Grande Valley trial finds 1.5 gallons sodium chlorate with 1.5 pints accelerate per acre a strong acid substitute, while 2 pints Def and 1.5 pints accelerate per acre also work. Accelerate speeds defoliation but regrowth can occur if leaves are not fully opened. timing and application method affect results. In the western area paraquat serves as an alternative desiccant for stripper harvest. avoid excess with limited acid supply.
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Robert B. Metzer
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Rio Grande Valley
Endothall
Metzer
Calendar of Pecos area events and meetings
Calendar of events for Pecos area listing Lions Club and Optimist Club meetings on Monday at Amical Inn and Chaparral Village, Bible study Tuesday at Senior Center, Alcoholics Anonymous and AlAnon meetings, Morning TOPS and TOPS TX 259, Evening Optimist Club, and Zavala Junior High football physicals Wednesday. Includes locations and times.
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Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos Optimists
Chaparral Village
S. Cedar
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
S. Oak St
St. Community Council
Saragosa Hall
Zavala
Balmorhea Weekend Visits and Fall Festival Plans
Balmorhea residents hosted visiting relatives from Saragosa Presidio and Odessa over the weekend. The Catholic Women’s Club plans cake sales after Mass and a Fall Festival fundraiser with two booths. The Band boosters also prepare for the festival to raise funds for their program.
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Catholic Women's Club
Fito Guebara
Ray of
Saragosa
Arizona
Esequiel Muniz
Adelia Muniz
Presidio
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