Senior Citizens eat Yule luncheon in Toyah
The Toyah senior citizens hosted their annual Christmas dinner in the Toyah school gym. Over 50 attendees enjoyed turkey and trimmings with guests from Pecos Balmorhea and local families. Local groups and individuals were thanked for turkey vegetables and desserts. Council and Lions news follow with civic updates.
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Toyah School
James Hill
Elba Gibson
Maxine Bruce
Clyde H. Chasteen
Toyah Baptist Church
Pecos
Mary McElroy
Balmorhea
Joe Chavez
Community Council
Home Demonstration Club
Noon market and commodities roundup from New York to Fort Worth
The Dow slipped 3.23 to 818.40 as the market failed to sustain an early rally amid mixed NYSE trading. Texaco led volume with a 2 point drop to 23 1/8. NYSE composite fell to 45.70 and ASE index to 81.32. Fort Worth cattle and hogs showed uneven moves while cotton futures in New York weakened with midday quotes Mar 58.30 May 59.19 July 59.55.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Texaco
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Caltrops Used to Hamper Troops in 1776 Boston Evacuation
The caltrop device known as Crowsfeet formed four metal points arranged so that when three touched the ground the fourth rose to threaten horses. During the 1776 British sea evacuation of Boston, caltrops were scattered along the final mile of road into the city to harass American forces, per The World Almanac.
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Boston
Burkholder Joins AG International as Vice President
Ben R. Burkholder son of Mr and Mrs R W Burkholder of 1900 Jefferson has joined AG International as vice president. He brings 22 years in developing agricultural projects in Iran Australia Saudi Arabia Central and South America with experience in cow calf production feedlot operations and diversified irrigated farming. AGI, headquartered in Houston, promotes agricultural development and drip irrigation worldwide with offices in New York Paris Sao Paulo Madrid and Doha.
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Ben R. Burkholder
R.W. Burkholder
Jefferson
AG International
Diamond
Burkholder
Iran
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Central
South America
Houston
AGI
New York
Paris
Sao Paulo
Madrid
Doha
Qatar
John K. Hoff
Mid-East
U.S
Egypt
al Karj
Roswell
N.M
Police seek knife wielder in early morning stabbing
Police seek a man charged in an early morning stabbing that left a victim hospitalized with multiple stab wounds. Eloy Flores, 1205 S Willow St, initially refused to name the suspect but later provided the assailant's identity as officers followed leads from the hospital to a high speed car pursuit near 13th and Plum. A warrant is out for the implicated subject. In a separate incident, Donald Dyke of the Lazy F Motel reportedly shot himself in the foot while cleaning a small caliber rifle.
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Eligio Lujan
Eloy Flores
S. Willow Sr
Lujan
13Th
Plum
Flores
Ruben Gonzales
Deaths and services for two Texas area residents
Death notices report services held for Trinidad Valenzuela Grado 68 in Artesia New Mexico following a heart attack at Artesia General Hospital. Born May 26 1907 in Bedford Texas he is survived by wife Maria one son Trinidad Grado Jr four daughters Luz Ruiz Antonia Galle gos Nieves Ruiz Elva Reza and two brothers and six sisters. Also announced are services for Thomas Corwin Waddell 56 of Balmorhea with burial at Fort Davis Cemetery after an apparent heart attack. He was born July 11 1919 in Midland and lived in Balmorhea about eight months. He leaves a son James Waddell a daughter Leanne Waddell a stepmother and three brothers and a sister.
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Trinidad Valenzuela Grado
Artesia
N.M
Grado
Artesia General Hospital
Bedford
Tex
Maria
Trinidad Grado Jr
Luz Ruiez
Antonia Gallegos
Nieves Ruiez
Elva Reza
Tucson
Ariz
Jesus
el Paso
Benjamin
Fort Davis
Reyes Espinosa
Flora Rodriguez
Pecos
Maria Vasquez
Odessa
Manuela Reza
Hobbs
Juanita Valenzuela
Elviria Pena
Thomas C. Waddell
Thomas Corwin Waddell
Balmorhea
First Baptist Church
Mr. Waddell
Midland
U Ranch
McCamey
Louann
James Waddell
Leanne Waddell
Plainview
J.H. Countryman
R.C. Waddell
William F. Waddell
James M. Waddell
Kermit
Gene Moores
Plano
Pecos Eagles Thrive With Strong Team Ethos And Playoff Run
The Pecos Eagles finished 11-2 and reached the semifinals led by strong backs Ronnie Jenkins Randy Reynolds Linvel Mosby and a solid line. Coach Pat Perea and reporter Armida Vasquez celebrate their teamwork pride community support and resolves shattering setbacks with hard work.
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Sergio Zubeldi
Fighting Warbirds
Pecos
Ronnie Jenkins
Randy Reynolds
Linvel Mosby
Pat Perea
Pecos Eagles
Armida Vasquez
Eagles
Lubbock
Perryton
Martin Arreguy
Andrews
Kermit
Seminole
Ector
Monahans
Pecos Eagle
Thefts Rise With Holiday Shopping Increases Reported
Police note a holiday season surge in thefts as three incidents Friday involve a pistol, food stamps, and a citizens band radio. Additional losses include cash, merchandise, and radios from vehicles and a bar, with several break-ins observed at homes autos and a business over the weekend.
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Jimmy Simmons
S. Peach St
Rosa Garcia
Mulberry St
Joe L. Smith
Adams Trailer Park
S. Oak St
del Rio
E. Fourth St
Citizens Band
David Macha
Park St
Larry Taylor
Pecos Tire Service
Bandit nabbed after foot chase near Pecos
Police Patrolman Ruben Gonzales chased and captured Steve Johnson of Abilene 12 miles east of town after a car theft and gasoline theft from an Owens Texaco station. The stolen vehicle, taken in Phoenix on Dec. 5, was recovered. Johnson faced theft of service charges and awaiting Phoenix authorities.
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Ruben Gonzales
Gonzales
Steve Johnson
Abilene
Lloyd Chappell Jr
Owens Texaco
Cedar Street
Collie Road
SH 20
Johnson
Pecos
Phoenix
Ariz. Johnson
Barbs By Phil Pastoret
Butter was used in India as early as 2000 B C and a local beanery serves from the original charn The piece adds a debit of accountants to collective nouns As you wipe up hot dog goo you notice the small meat portion for six bits A pad of 15 New Year s resolutions remains untouched for 16 use
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India
B.C
Surinam Gains Independence After 300 Years Under Dutch Rule
The South American nation Surinam, long a Dutch colony since 1667 in exchange for New Netherlands, becomes independent after three centuries of colonial administration, marking a major political transition for the region.
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Surinam
Britain
New Netherlands
New York
Calendar of Pecos area events listing hours and groups
Calendar entry lists events in Pecos including a Business and Professional Women Christmas party at 7 p.m. a Morning TOPS club at 9 30 a m and TOPS TX 259 meeting at 10th Street Community Council office at 6 p m a Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon meeting at 8 p m at 125 South Oak Street with phone numbers provided a neighborhood meeting for Girl Scout leaders at 1 p m at the Girl Scout hut a Friday gathering at 8 p m at 125 South Oak Street and an Evening Lions Club meeting at Amistad Lions Lions Den at 7 30 p m.
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Business and Professional Women
Federation Parlor
Tops TX 259
10Th St. Community
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
S. Oak St
Farmers hold new cotton in Pecos territory report
USDA Classing and Market News Office at Carlsbad says farmers hold on to new crop cotton in Pecos territory. Cottonseed price steady at 95 dollars per ton. Classing totals 891 samples for the week ended Nov 28, bringing season total to 3,003. Grade 31 leads with 36 percent, followed by grade 41 at 30 percent and grade 40 at 18 percent. Staple 32 at 42 percent, staple 34 at 28 percent, staple 33 at 17 percent, staple 31 at 11 percent. Mic ranges show 2.7 to 2.9 making 36 percent, 3.0 to 3.2 at 32 percent, premium 3.5 to 4.9 at 17 percent, 3.3 to 3.4 at 12 percent. Average breaking strength on Pressley zero gage 81 000 psi for the week.
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Pecos
USDA
Carlsbad
Mack Bennett
Pressley
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Don Gass
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Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
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Phil Pastoret
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