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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1971
Page
2
A dated piece argues enthusiasm fuels success in business and skiing, urging optimism and self belief. It cites psychologist William James and discusses personal counseling insights, plus a call for copies of a living guidance pamphlet from Rev. Lee Truman.
The Pecos Boosters Club will meet tonight at 8 30 in the Pecos High School cafeteria. Open to all sports-minded residents, the group aims to build enthusiasm for the school athletic programs. New feature this year includes memberships for women. Dicky Walker serves as secretary treasurer with Gerald Spray elected president and Joe Shoemaker as vice president.
Wednesday menu lists chicken fried steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, buttered spinach, carrot salad, chocolate cake with icing, hot rolls, and milk.
Waggoner Carr showed little emotion in court while Osorio took notes and conferred with his lawyers. Counsel for other defendants argued they were not part of any illegal scheme including the sale of unregistered stock. Charles Storey said Carr had no personal dealings or knowledge of any fraudulent plan and did not participate.
The new law requires cyclists to ride with traffic flow at speeds not exceeding 10 mph where safe and to equip bikes with lights a horn and a rear view mirror. Parents are urged to comply for child safety as enforcement increases to protect school children in Texas.
An independent Pecos enterprise operates an evening paper from 3 St Pecos Texas with postal box 1131. Subscriptions are offered by mail with six month and one year terms.
Pecos business leaders met with Texas Industrial Commission advisers Jim Harwell and E. H. Sheffield at Indian Lodge Fort Davis to discuss possible industries for the community. Attendees listed several targets including packing plants petrochemicals food processing mobile homes and textile plants. The retreat aimed to gauge follow through and potential gains in per capita income with a six month conference planned to review progress.
Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday for Dr. Charles Terrel McCarthy 68 year old retired Monahans dentist who died Saturday at 11 p.m. in Ward Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his widow Margaret a daughter Mrs J T Moore of Pecos a son Dr Charles McCarthy Jr of Tyler a brother J E McCarthy of San Antonio and six grandchildren.
On this date events include 1290 Jews exiled from England by Edward I 1654 Rhode Island bans liquor to Indians 1914 German victory over Russians at Tannenberg 1935 FDR signs Neutrality Act 1940 RAF bombs Berlin 1954 Hurricane Carol death toll and damage 1964 California becomes most populous 10 years ago Belgrade neutralist nations meeting 5 years ago US halts Warren Report in Moscow 1 year ago US plans arms for Israel Roundwood described as a market ready tree trunk after felling
TFB members will study grains beef wool and other commodities while visiting markets and competitors. The 1971 tour begins in Los Angeles with a Pan Am flight to Tahiti then returns aboard a Pan Am 747 jet, marking the seventh consecutive overseas tour by the Texas Farm Bureau.
Fire crews tamed an empty house blaze at 700 block East 13th Street after 1 hour 18 minutes and later put out a car fire at 2406 Country Club Drive. In legal filings, 143rd District Court set an ex parte hearing for Ramon Hernandez seeking bond reduction via writ of habeas corpus.
A survey finds 26.4 percent of regular airline travelers choose an airline based on its food and may alter travel plans to fly with a preferred catering. Men cite steak, potatoes and dessert as favorites. women want diet dinner options and dislike wasting potatoes and desserts.
A local notice promotes Sister Lola Martinez a spiritual healer from Mexico offering healing by touch. She claims to name friends and enemies without questions, provides holy water, and advertises seven day service at N Canal St Carlsbad New Mexico with a welcoming sign.
John R. Sullivan of Pecos files suit in 119th District Court in Tom Green County seeking 50 000 in damages from San Angelo physician Dr Victor Schulze alleging injuries from a final injection administered before Sept 15 1969 and names attorney James D Cunningham of Odessa.
Hunts begin tomorrow in the North Zone including Reeves County. Resident hunting licenses cost 3.25 dollars, non residents 25 dollars, fishing licenses 2.15 dollars, and exemptions for under 17 or over 65 are 0.25. A $3 white winged dove stamp is mandatory for hunting that species. Licenses available from deputies, sporting goods stores, outlets, and department offices.
The boss laments few self starters while noting hitchhikers rely on passing autos. He quips that too many cooks spoil the soup but is better than none showing up. A new suit is a debit to a man and a credit to his tailor.
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