Vandalism Strikes Barstow 1st Baptist Church
The Barstow First Baptist Church suffered extensive damage from vandalism on Saturday afternoon. Two juvenile girls, ages 15 and 13, were detained by Deputy Sheriff Ade Allen and will appear before juvenile authorities. The piano was heavily damaged with enamel paint. total clean up costs estimated between 1560 and 1806 dollars.
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First Baptist Church
Barstow
Ade Allen
Ward County
Monahans
Lynn Webb
Auditorum
Plano
Rig Accident Injures One Worker at Hwy 285 site
James David Hill of Odessa was injured in a rig accident at Rig 244 on Hwy 285 Friday around 3 p m. He was rushed to Memorial Hospital by Pecos Ambulance and later transferred to Odessa Medical Center Hospital for treatment of a fractured skull. The incident occurred while Hill was inspecting operations as two pipes were being lowered. one pipe snapped and struck him in the head.
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James David Hill
Odessa
Hwy
Memorial Hospital
Pecos Funeral Home
Hill
Odessa Medical Center Hospital
Sohn
Dallas
Margaret S. Malone
William Earl Taylor
Lufkin
Texas
Lubbock
William A. Anderson
Belton
Ft Hood
Police Clash With Big Spring Youths
Police armed with shotguns kept an all night vigil around the Big Spring station after 17 Mexican American youths were arrested following a Saturday skating rink disturbance that involved about 20 officers. One officer was knocked unconscious. 26 others were jailed for inciting to riot and assault to murder charges.
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Big Spring, Tex
Big Spring
J. Arnold Marshall
Comanche Trials Park
Yough
MAYO
San Antonio
Momany In Korea Dispatches Duty Assignment
U S Air Force Technical Sergeant Richard L Momany arrived at Teagu Air Base Korea. He serves as transportation supervisor with the 6146th Air Force Advisory Group of the Pacific Air Forces. He previously completed 12 months in Vietnam and was at McChord AFB Washington. He is a Yakima High School 1952 graduate. His wife Nellie is daughter of Balmorhea residents.
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Teagu
Republic of Korea
U. S. Air Force
Richard L. Momany
Ed Momany
26Th Ave. S
Seattle
Teagu AB
Momany
6146Th Air Force Advisory Group
Pacific Air Forces
Southeast Asia
Far East
Pacific
Vietnam
Taegu
McChord Afb
Wash
Yakima (Wash.) High School
Nellie
Balmorhea
Pecos Sees Heavy Rain After Morning Thunderstorm
About 120 inches of rain drenched downtown Pecos after a morning thunderstorm. Strong lightning triggered multiple calls to police about strikes on utility lines, with no reported damage. The storm began around 2 45 this morning.
Merchants Committee Announces September Events and Sales
The Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce outlines September activities led by chairman Paul Randolph. The Teacher Merchant Get Acquainted coffee is set for Saturday September 12 from 9:30 to 11:36 a.m. Women’s Division chair Joann Wein will handle refreshments and door prizes redeemable in-store merchandise. The Pecos Sidewalk Sale is planned for September 18 and 19. A new stock of hats, vests, and sunbonnets is available at the chamber office. Members urged to attend the coffee and welcome new teachers.
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Merchants Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Randolph
Chamber
Joann Wein
Pecos
Randolph
Faraday Quote Emphasizes Quiet Handling of All Things
A concise reflection attributed to Michael Faraday highlights the value of calmly managing every matter. The statement underscores restraint and steady approach in complex situations.
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Michael Faraday
Electrical Engineer
Eagles and Rowdies Scrimmage Artesia in Pecos
Pecos Eagles fell to Artesia Bulldogs in a scrimmage while the Rowdies defeated Artesia JVs 4 1 Coach Millsapps said the team showed ragged play and needs defensive improvement ahead of next Saturday’s Alpine scrimmage. John Sturgeon led Pecos offense with the lone touchdown others included Paul Rodriguez Steve Reyes and Thomas Valdez.
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Pecos Eagles
Artesia Bulldogs
Rowdies
Artesia Jvs
Jerry Millsapps
Eagles
John Sturgeon
Pecos
Paul Rodriguez
Steve Reyes
Thomas Valdez
Mike Hooper
Millsapps
Alpine
Artesia
Jim Tollett
Ernie Calanche
Jim Brammer
Bobby Herod
Brammer
Tollet
Calanche
Larry Oster
Russell Grezzard
Mike Nance
Joe Sega
AP Preseason Football Poll Picks Monahans Seventh
AP poll lists Monahans at number seven in Class AAAA. The ballot shows Odessa Permian and Houston Yates topping Class AAA with Ennis, Dumas, Brownwood among leaders. White Oak also receives a first place vote.
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Dallas, Tex
Associated Press
Wichita Falls
Austin Reagan
Abilene Cooper
Galena Park
Springwoods
Seguin
Houston Kashmere
la Marque
Dallas
South Oak Cliff
Odessa Permian
Houston Yates
Seagraves
Poth
Forney
White Deer
Sonora
Magnolia
Mason
Schullenberg
Albany
Barber Hills
White Oak
Bloody Highways and Smoking Guns Spark Texas Death Toll
Violent deaths across Texas surged during the last weekend of August with 36 fatalities reported. The count included 22 in car wrecks and seven in shootings, with victims in Dallas, Longview, Corpus Christi, and other areas.
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Associated Press
Texas
Garland
William R. Durham
Dallas
Durham
School Menu for Tuesday September 1 1970
School menu lists roast beef with brown gravy whipped potatoes peas and carrots apple crisp hot rolls butter and milk for Tuesday September 1 1970.
Ice Capades Slated For Odessa September Run
Ice Capades brings a five day Odessa engagement at the Scott County Coliseum from September 9 to 13 with seven productions. Featured acts include Sights and Sounds of the Seventies and Indian Splendor, plus Ice Capades comedy and stars Hans Leiter Johnny LaBrecque and Denis LaLonde. Tickets are available at Inn of the Golden West and Gibson's in Odessa.
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Odessa
Scott County Coliseum
Mayor Rebbit
Land of Enchantment
Donald Knight
Rigor von Mortis
Hans Leiter
Johnny LaBrecque
Denis LaLonde
Denise
Johnny
Boo Boo
Romanos
Inn of the
Delivery Guarantee Notice for Missed Paper
Readers missing the newspaper by 5 30 p m should call the Circulation Dept by 6 45 p m for a guaranteed delivery The contact number is 445 5475.
Pecos Booster Club Meets Tonight for Eagle Football
The Pecos Men's Booster Club will meet at 8 p.m. in Pecos High School cafeteria. All men interested in the Eagle football team are urged to attend the gathering.
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Pecos Men’s Booster Club
Pe High School
Eagle
Diphtheria Rise Prompts Federal State Health Visit
In San Antonio the outbreak grows with 76 cases and two deaths this year. Officials expect Dr Edward Marcuse and Dr M S Dickerson to help map tracking efforts as area schools reopen for fall with about 130 000 students enrolled. Mass immunization has reached over 200 000 injections.
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San Antonio
Edward Marcuse
the Nations
Atlanta
M. S. Dickerson
State Health Department
Austin
Weather Brief Tracks Thunderheads Across Texas
Thunderheads and intermittent showers spread across West Texas and the upper Gulf Coast early Monday with forecasts of statewide coverage by nightfall. Morning temps ranged from the 60s in the Panhandle to the 70s and 80s elsewhere, with Western regions expecting the heaviest rainfall. Sunday brought heavy rains to Lubdock with light to moderate hail. highs reached 98 in Laredo and 89 in Houston while Midland saw 84 and Austin 94.
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Associated Press
West Texas
Upper
Gulf Coast
Panhandle
Laredo
Midland
Austin
Houston
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Barstow 1St Baptist
Korea
PHL Eagles
George Edmundson
Tommy Raby
Jack McGowen
Clay Lee
Nity of Artesia
Ennis
Dumas
Brownwood
Linton
Daingerfield
Jasper
Fort Worth Brewer
Bonham
Iowa Park
Lufkin Dunbar
San Antonio Randolph
Refugio
Eastland
Marta Farthe
Jackshoros
Kirbyville
Floydada
Granbury
Glenn Vandiver
Pecos Sign Company
James Titus
Hector
Chevron Station
Pecos High School
Ola M. Downey
Grayson County
Bobbie Annette Newman
Longview
William Albert Johnson
Wakkaster
Mark Brown
Pasadena
Oak Cliff
Gary Edward Flatt
Mike Sherley
Robert Henry Perez
Santos Rios
Corpus Christi
U. S
Falfurrias
Mike Montez
Stanly Jackson
Edward Sohn
Ft. Sam Houston
Austin Cozart
Milton Propp
South Plum
Gene Keeley
Cactus
Grants
Brenda Moon
Carolyn Clark
Vicki Woods
S.A
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