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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1968

Page

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Kennedy Faulkner No 2 Reeves County Oil Field Designated

The Oil and Gas division of the Railroad Commission designates a new Reeves County oil field, the Kennedy-Faulkner Delaware field, after completion of the Kennedy and Faulkner No 2 Eastland State well in Section 48, Block 58, Twp 1, TPR Ry Co Survey. A 24 hour test with a 10-64 inch choke produced 77 barrels of oil and 10 water. total depth 2727 feet.

The Oil and Gas Division Railroad Commission Reeves County Eastland Kennedy - Faulkner Delaware T&prry Co

Talamantez Arrested After Burglary Spree

Rogerlio G. Talamantez, 20, was arrested after authorities linked him to burglaries at Frontier Stamp Co Retail Merchants Association Carousel Drive-In and B and C Grain. Police recovered stolen items, including typewriters and blankets, and four keys identified as belonging to the burglarized firms. He is held on $5,000 bond.

Rogerlio G. Talamantez Ted Jones Glen Vandiver Raul Florez J.B. Stephenson B&c Grain Company Jimmie’s Cafe B&b Auto Salvage Co American Frontier Savings Stamp Company Justice of Peace Clif Talamantez Retail Merchants Association Office Carousel Drive-In B & C Grain B & C Grain Co B&b Reeves County Kenneth Stroud Retail Merchants Association Stroud

Grand Jury Indicts Multiple Defendants in 143rd District Court

The 143rd District Court Grand Jury handed down indictments Friday with foreman David Davis presiding. Defendants include William James Stergis for forgery, Taylor Eugene Richardson for forgery, Ismael Carrasco for robbery, Louis Donald Brown for forgery, Louis Hubert Allen for theft, Leroy McDonald for forgery, Senovio Garcia Rayos for burglary, Archie Gregory Clayton for burglary and attempted burglary, Pedro Carrasco Estrada for indecent exposure, and three swindling theft and forgery cases with warrants issued. Other jurors listed include Dale Hardeman Ralph Gilliland Ray McPherson Roy Pearce and others.

143Rd District Court David Davis William James Stergis Taylor Eugene Richardson Ismael Carrasco Louis Donald Brown Louis Hubert Allen Leroy McDonald Senovio Garcia Rayos Archie Gregory Clayton Pedro Carrasco Estrada Posure Dale Hardeman Ralph Gilliland Ray McPherson Roy Pearce W. T. Lattner, Jr Lon Bailey Floyd Brownlee Jr Genaro Abila Charles Johnson Frank Harper Jo Collie

Eagle Cagers Drop 2 Games In El Paso

The Pecos Eagles lost two away games to El Paso schools Ysleta and Bel Air. Despite a 21 point effort from David Bradley, Pecos trailed Ysleta 51 27 at halftime and fell 88 63. In the second game Bel Air led 27 10 after the first period and won 74 31 as Pecos kept free throw pace only modest. The next game is at McCamey.

Pecos Eagle Cagers el Paso Eagles Ysleta Bel Air Eagle David Bradley Danny Rodriguez Frederick Carter James Locker Felix Arias Jack Davis Ted Bradley Davis Arias Rodriguez Carter Jimmy Hamilton Bobby Ephriam Hamilton Urias Ephriam Locker Pecos Albert Beltran Ricky Calloway Charles Lee Callaway Lee Milton Lege McCamey

Pecos Stars Dominate All-District 2AAA Football

Felix Arias of Pecos Eagles earned all district honors as a linebacker on the defensive team. Ted Medanich made first team offense as a tackle. David Bradley received honorable mention as quarterback after Kermit’s defeat at Walton Field by Lubbock Estacado.

Felix Arias Pecos Eagles Ted Medanich David Bradley Kermit Lubbock Estacado Matadors Walton Field Kermit Yellowjackets Andrews Monahans Seminole Fort Stockton Howard Porter Joe Ortiz Dennie Briggs Mike Weaver Pat Spinks Tim Peden Spinks Larry Cottrell Tom Ryan Ricky Wagner Weaver Mike Dampeer Medanich Pecos Rod Brown Steve Jones Jerry Thorp Johnny Horton Ortiz David Shuler Randy Griffith Arias Eddie Foster Porter Wade Hoggard Kenneth Lancaster Briggs

CC Directors Meet Today

The Chamber of Commerce Directors will hold their monthly Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday December 10 at the Banquet Room of the Community Center according to Chamber President Dudley K Montgomery. A full agenda of business needs will be covered with some special announcements and all Directors are urged to be present for the meeting.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber Dudley K. Montgomery Montgomery

FHA Assists Counties On Water and Sewerage Projects

Eight counties in the district receive or seek help from the Farmers Home Administration for water and sewer projects totaling 1,067,520 in grants and loans over two years. Completed and underway projects across Brewster El Paso Hudspeth Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Reeves Ward serve 1, ...

Sixteenth Congressional District Farmers Home Administration Richard C. White John O. Barnes Congressman White Brewster Marathon Presidio County Planning Commission EL Paso Tornillo Hudspeth Dell City

Funeral services set for Luis Gamboa 20 Odessa resident

Funeral services will be held at Barstow Catholic Church for Luis Gamboa 20 Odessa resident dead on arrival at Medical Center hospital in Odessa December 7. Peace Justice Faye Robinson conducting an inquest awaiting autopsy results. Services at Pecos Funeral Home born October 29 1948 in Barstow. Survivors include parents four brothers three sisters and grandparents.

Barstow Catholic Church Luis Gamboa Odessa Medical Center Hospital Inn of the Golden West Faye Robinsons Pecos Gamboa Barstow Placido Gamboa Wilford Juan Pablo Fidel U.S Vietnam Stella Dora Becky Florencio Hignojos

A and B Cagers Face McCamey on Home Court

Pecos High School Eagle basketball teams host the McCamey Badgers at home tonight. The Junior Varsity Rowdies meet McCamey JVs at 6:30 followed by the varsity at 8 p.m. The teams travel to Andrews for a weekend tournament Friday and Saturday.

Pecos High School Eagle McCamey Badgers McCamey Jvs Andrews

Yule Lighting Contest Prizes Announced in Pecos

The Young Homemakers of Texas Reeves County announce prizes for the annual Yule Lighting Contest in two categories religious and novelty. First place $75, second $50, third $25 with three awards per category. Entries due December 14 and judged December 16.

Young Homemakers of Texas Reeves County Pecos Enterprise KIM Radio Chamber of Commerce

Parr Search Nets Nothing

Divers from Midland and Odessa with Green Berets from Ft. Bliss searched Bal morhea Lake for four year old Johnny Parr after his grandmother Mrs. R C Hammack of Monahans was found dead Nov 20. Sheriff A B Nails office and the Department of Public Safety led the effort with Sgt. Melton Rasberry. The child apparently fell in while with his grandmother who tried to save him but could not swim. The father Alfred Parr remained with his parents awaiting the body.

Little Johnny Parr Midland Odessa Green Berets Ft. Bliss Balmorhea Lake Childs R.C. Hammack Monahans Reeves County A.B. Nail Department of Public Safety Melton Rasberry

Anderson Named Winner Voice of Democracy

Greg Anderson won the 22nd Annual Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by Baker-Curtis Post No 6437 VFW. Ri chard Compton placed second and Jane Hamilton third. 51 students entered from Pecos and Toyah High Schools with the winning tape advancing to a district competition in January.

Greg Anderson Baker-Curtis Post Joe Carpenter Greg C.J. Anderson Sophmore Pecos High School Richard Compton Dick Compton Toyah High School Jane Hamilton James Hamilton Pecos Jane VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary Associations of Broadcasters

Gunshot Injury Reported for Barstow Man

David Rodriquez Jr. of Barstow suffered a gunshot wound under his right arm while hunting about five miles north of Barstow Sunday afternoon. His 22 caliber rifle discharged as he picked it up. He was accompanied by Paul Juarez and treated at Memorial Hospital. City Patrolman T. W. Box investigated.

David Rodriquez, Jr Barstow Paul Juarez Memorial Hospital T. W. Box

UF Reaches $16,000

The United Fund nears sixteen thousand dollars as Mrs. Jack Brow der publicizes progress. Airlawn Tot Shop becomes an early 100 percenter with full employee contributions to the drive.

United Fund Jack Browder Airlawn Tot Shop

Five Pecos Musicians Make All District Band

Five Pecos High School band members earned all district spots in Odessa tryouts. Johnny Toone Ruth Miles Carolyn Carpenter Sally Meek and Linda Allen will travel to Midland on December 14 for a concert that night.

Pecos Odessa Johnny Toone Ruth Miles Carolyn Carpenter Sally Meek Linda Allen Midland

Missing Boy Returns Home in Brooks Ohio

Fifteen year old Brooks resident returned home after being reported missing by his aunt Mrs Pete Salgado of 2324 Cactus last week. Police say the sudden disappearance was not explained and remain under records.

Brooks Ohio Pete Salgado

Richardson and Melton to Receive DD Degrees

DeWayne Richardson and Donnie G. Melton will receive doctor of divinity degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary during mid winter commencement December 20 in Truett Auditorium Fort Worth. Charles A. Trentham Knoxville pastor delivers main address. Over 100 students receive degrees including twelve doctorates under President Robert E. Naylor. Pre commencement events include a Thursday reception and Friday breakfast.

J, DeWayne Richardson W. N. Evetts Alamo Pecos Donnie G. Melton Balmorhea South Western Baptist Theological Seminary Charles A. Trentham First Baptist Church Knoxville Tenn Truett Fort Worth Robert E. Naylor Trentham Carson Newman College Southwestern University of Edinburgh Scotland Baylor University

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Nancy Victor Sikes Charles Sikes Susan Janet Optimist Club Elm 5Th Burl Harrison Remington Electric Frontier Eagle Cagers FHA Hudspeth County Jeff Davis Jeff Davis County Presidio Reeves Madera Valley Water Supply Corporation Ward White Pend A&b Dicky Young Bo McQueen W. T. McCutstian Sears Brownlee Hardware Co the Security State Bank Airlawn Texaco Harold Simpson Tire Williams Dept Hobbs Office Supply Pecos Car Parts Terrazas Furniture Pecos Automotive Supply Las Palmas Levi's Steak House Scrimshire’s Dress Shop Jiffy Mart Western Auto American Motel Hill’s Grocery Al’s Burger Bar Kyle’s Texaco Montgomery Ward Hughes Insurance Agency Lewis Shoe Center the Cottage Shop DAH Chevrolet Fonville’s Jewelry Pecos City Bakery Parr Anderson Voice of Democracy Rodriquez J. Dewayne Richardson Donnie G, Melton Richardson Melton
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