Fall-w winter schedule set for Carlsbad Caverns park
Carlsbad Caverns National Park shifts to fall and winter hours starting Sept. 5 after Labor Day. Cavern tours run daily 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Big Room trips 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., visitor center 7:30 a.m. to after bat flights. Lantern tours of New Cave may run weekends at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 25-person limit with reservations. Park concessions open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., gift shop 4:30 p.m., electronic interpretive system to resume. Entrance fees are $3 per carload, or $10 Golden Eagle Passport, or Golden Age passport.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Mexico
New Cave
Cavern Supply Company
Market dips as indicators signal slower economy and rate rises
The New York stock market declined amid concerns of a slow economy and higher interest rates. The Dow, off 3.99 to 878.38 at noon, with NYSE volume down to 13.76 million, while leaders and retailers reported mixed signals and bank rates rose. Grain prices in Chicago showed No 2 hard red and soft red winter wheat around 3.35 and soybeans near 6.59.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cash Grain
Chicago
Tops 928 Club Plans Booth for Balmorhea Bean Cook-off
Tops 928 met Thursday morning at Billy Curry's home to prepare items for sale at the Bean Cook-off booth in Balmorhea on Saturday September 2. The club, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, aims to attract new members and held a no gain meeting with adult members. Billie Curry and Linda Daniel can provide more information.
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Tops
Billy Curry
Ms. Curry
Balmorhea
Billie Curry
Linda Daniel
Cynthia Slack Named to UT Honor Roll in Business
The University of Texas announced 1.25 students on the 1978 Spring Semester honor roll in the College of Business Administration. Among the honorees is Cynthia Elliott Slack of 1709 Jefferson, Pecos.
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University of Texas
College of Business Administration
Business Administration
Cynthia Elliott Slack
Jefferson
Pecos
Exams set for pesticide applicators Odessa test date announced
ODESSA The Texas Department of Agriculture will give tests for commercial and non commercial pesticide applicator certification Tuesday Sept 5 at 8 30 a m at the TDA office 3652 North Dixie Odessa Applicator training material may be obtained from William P Morrison Texas A&M University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Lubbock No fee will be charged for the general test but a 10 fee will be charged for tests in 13 other categories.
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Odessa
Texas Department of Agriculture
TDA
North Dixie
William P. Morrison
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
Lubbock
Screwworm Reports Rise in Reeves County
Five new screwworm cases were reported this week in Reeves County from two ranches near Saragosa. Mallett noted the insects were collected from fresh cattle brands and urged postponing livestock surgery until frost or weather change as damp conditions favor the screwworms.
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Reeves County
Mike Mallett
Saragosa
Mallett
Psychiatry drives furniture demand to record levels
The furniture industry sees its strongest boost in decades due to rising demand for couches amid the expanding practice of psychiatry.
Welcome Back to School Tea Doors Prize Winners Listed
Teachers received door prizes at the annual Welcome Back to School Tea hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Naylor. Merchants donated gifts and gift certificates from local businesses including Style Shop, J.C. Penney Co., Farnum Jewelry, Holiday Inn, and Hill's Thriftway among others. Winners named include Evelyn Dennis, Alicia Curtis, Juan Abrigo, Steve Jewels, Carmen Barear, Dawn Buchanan, and many more from Pecos area.
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Richard D. Naylor
Style Shop
South Eddy
Terrazas
C.R. Anthony's
Rediger’s Drug
Hubbs Office Supply
J.C. Penney Co
the Cottage Shop
Farnum Jewelry
Pecos Furniture
Holiday Inn
the Patchwork Place
Spanish Inn
Crescent Jewelry
F.W. Woolworth Co
Evelyn Dennis
Alicia Curtis
Juan Abrigo
Steve Jewels
Carmen Barear
Dawn Buchanan
Carol Coulter
Loraine Ince
Mary Ferguson
Loretta McNabb
Mary Ramos
Belinda Chabarria
Peggy Simpson
Caroline Smith
Charlene Ridgell
Dana Inman
Lynda Patterson
Melissa McGowen
Jennifer Thornhill
Loretta Koerlin
Liz de la Rosa
Mary
Louisiana Men Return From Texas In Bank Robbery Case
Two men linked to a Denham Springs bank robbery were brought back to Baton Rouge from Odessa Texas after federal arrest. Paul A Painter and Alex J Painter believed brothers were moved to the Middle District of Louisiana. Federal agents recovered $32 000 of the $40 000 taken.
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Louisiana
Denham Springs
Baton Rouge
Hammond
Odessa
Texas
Paul A. Painter
Alex J. Painter
U.S
Steve Balog
Eddy Markham
Pecos
Odessa College Respiratory Therapy Program Earns Accreditation
The Odessa College respiratory therapy program has received full accreditation from the American Medical Association and the Joint Review Committee. The on campus review led to the recommendation to the AMA Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation. The program previously operated under a letter of support and will now enable graduates to sit for the national exam by the American Registry of Respiratory Therapists. Bob Hertenstein directs the OC program.
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Odessa
Odessa College
American Medical Association
Joint Review Committee
AMA
Committee On Allied Health Education and Accredita
Association
American Registry of Respiratory Therapists
Bob Hertenstein
Pecos Enterprise to publish Just Musin book edition
J T Moore Jr of First National Bank announces Pecos Enterprise editor Alton Hughes will publish a compilation titled Pecos, a History of the Pioneer West. Pioneer Book Publishers will produce a 400 page hardbound work with over 200 photos, nine sections, and stories from 375 Just Musin articles over five years. Publication expected around December 1.
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J.T. Moore, Jr
First National Bank
Pecos Enterprise
Alton Hughes
Pioneer Book Publishers
Pecos
Fire Rips Through Brandon Motel Third Floor
The third floor of the Brandon Motel burned at 9 30 pm on August 28. Pecos Volunteer Fire Department fought the blaze until 10 29 pm. An ambulance transferred a newborn to the Women's and Children's Hospital in Odessa at 4 45 pm yesterday. A separate note states the top floor burned at 9 31 pm last night with firefighters on scene until 9 59 pm.
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Brandon
Pecos
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Odessa
Alpine Tennis Open Tournament September 2 and 3
The Alpine Tennis Association will host an open tourney on September 2 and 3 at Sul Ross State University courts and Alpine High School. Divisions include A B C for men and women in singles and doubles, plus one mixed doubles division and a 12 and under junior singles division. Entry is 3 dollars per person per event plus one can of yellow balls, juniors 1.50. Entries to Sport House by 6 p.m. today.
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Alpine Tennis Association
Sul Ross State University
Alpine High School
Weekly Club Calendar and Vatican Power Notes
Local calendar lists Lions Club meetings in Pecos and Balmorhea, AA and TOPS activities, Rotary and DECA events, Senior Citizens Center hours, and alcoholics anonymous meetings with contact numbers. A second item describes Vatican City governance with the Pope holding full powers, the Governor executing power, and the College of Cardinals as advisers.
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Senior Citizens Center
Hackberry St
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
S. Oak St
Vatican City
Rome
College of Cardinals
Reeves County Mental Health Center names new staff psychologist
The Reeves County Mental Health Center announces Erwin McCorkle as staff psychologist. Born in Pascagoula Mississippi and raised in Greenwood Michigan, he began in Dallas Mental Health and worked at Terrell State Hospital Social Services and Dallas Mental Health Clinic. He earned a BS from East Texas State University in 1971 and completed a psychology masters. He will live in Odessa and work three days weekly at Reeves County Mental Health Center doing mental status exams and counseling.
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Reeves County Mental Health Center
Erwin McCorkle
McCorkle
Pascagoula
Miss
Greenwood
Dallas
Texas
Terrell State Hospital
East Texas State University
Odessa
Reeves County
Reeves County Center
Robert Hinojos
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Elfida Turin
Ruben Herrera
Becky Gutierrez
Carlsbad Park
Chase Manhattan
Bethlehem Steel
Lewis Foy
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Diane Osborn
Ruben Baca
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves, Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis Counties
Cynthia Slack
Reeves Area
J.M. Preston
Alaska
Odessa Medical Center
Lions Club
Pecos Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos AA
Alnon
S. Oak
Reeves Community Council
10Th St
Rotary Club
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Mental Health Center
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones New York
Dow Jones
Roanoke
Big Lick
Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Norfolk and Western Railroad
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