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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1970

Page

3

Three Charged With Thefts In Separate Cases

Charges filed by Sheriff A. B. Nail's office accuse Dukces Nombres Armendariz 42 of Denver Cole and James Warren Goode 17 of Barstow and Thomas Lee Capps 21 of Odessa of thefts. Bonds set at 5000 dollars for each case. Coils valued at 200 dollars in two farms and pipe belonging to C and M Oil Co cited in actions. All suspects jailed in lieu of bond.

A. B. Nail J. F Hightower Dukces Jess Harris

Rotary Club Hosts Regular Meeting with Guests and Plans

The Pecos Rotary Club met at the Holiday Inn with guests from Minneapolis and Texas towns. New member A J Wafer joined. upcoming events include Ladies Day, a Christmas program by the Pecos High School Choir, and Rotary Rodeo Revue proceeds supporting the West of Pecos Museum.

Pecos Peyton-Oil Company Rotary Annes Pecos High School Bill Carrico Garland Matthews Harold Elder Elvin Reynolds Lewis Co- Wart Chamber of Commerce James de Denne Foreign Exchange New Zealand Rotary Club Dick Naylor

Honor Roll Correction At Pecos Schools

The Entr prise reports a correction to the honor roll. Sharon Smith, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Smith, is upgraded from honors to highest honors for the first time as a senior.

Pecos Sharon Smith Leslie Smith Sharon

Lamesa Beats Pecos in Close Twin Games

In Lamesa last night Pecos boys fell 55-43 to the Lamesa B squad while the Pecos Rowdies trailed 24-20 at halftime and faded late. Also Pecos Eagles lost 69-51 to Lamesa A, with both teams to stay for a tournament in Andrews. the B squad heads to Kermit this weekend.

Lamesa Pecos Dub Smith Rowdies Charles Pattillo Eagles Andrews

Texas Postal Service Report Cites Deterioration

Chairman Thaddeus J. Dulski of the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee sent a staff report on deteriorating Texas postal service. The probe, requested by Richard C. White and Graham Purcell, notes a built in delay from Managed Mail Processing sending Texas mail to central points and delaying after 6 p.m. for next day routing.

Thaddeus J. Dulski House Post Office and Civil Service Committee Texas Richard C. White el Paso Graham Purcell Wichita Falls Dulski Frank J. Nunlist Postal Window Service Dallas

Cotton Market Reports Mixed Upland and Pima Demand

The USDA notes active trading in Western cotton with strong demand for Low Middling and lower grades. Domestic mills buy for prompt delivery while foreign inquiries rise for low grades. export sales stay light. Fresno and Phoenix quotes rise slightly with notable purchases. El Paso steady. Harvest winds down in Dallas region. mail and post office changes noted.

Consumer and Marketing Service USDA el Paso Phoenix Fresno Fresno Cotton Exchange Phoenix Cotton Exchange

Bush May Be UN Ambassador

President Nixon announced he will nominate Rep. George Bush of Texas to head the U S delegation to the United Nations next month, succeeding Ambassador Charles Yost. Bush, a 46 year old Republican who lost a Senate bid, expressed readiness to take the role and carry out diplomatic duties, while Yost weighs retirement from the post.

Washington Nixon George Bush Texas Charles Yost United Nations Bush Senate Yost William Rogers U.N Congress Lloyd Bentson Massachusetts Connecticut Corpus Christi Houston Odessa Zapata Offshore Co Midland Ralph Yarborough D-Tex Barbara Pierce Rye N.Y

Bankston to Be Guest Speaker for Desk and Derrick

Gordon Bankston known for Oil Patch cartoons will speak at the Mohans Desk and Derrick Club event at the Colonial Inn at 7 30 p m on Tuesday December 15 He will also exhibit his paintings at the Kermit State Bank from December 16 through January 1

Gordon Bankston Pecos Enterprise Monahans Desk Colonial Inn Bankston Kermit State Bank

Indian Lodge To Be Closed For Maintenance

Indian Lodge in Davis Mountains State Park will close for 12 days from January 4 to January 15 1971 for annual preventive maintenance and minor repairs. The park stays open during the period with work on heating and cooling water systems boilers strainers filters circulating pumps and kitchen equipment. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department official Johnny Buck cites the slowest visitation period to minimize impact on visitors.

Davis Mountains Johnny Buck Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Park Services

Diphtheria Clinic Schedule for Pecos Area

Diphtheria clinic times listed for December 14 to 16, 1970 across South Pecos Elementary West Pecos Jr High Pecos High School Pecos Elementary North Pecos Elementary Earl Bell Kindergarten East Pecos Jr High Chamber of Commerce Balmorhea and Barstow schools. Sessions include adults preschoolers and schoolchildren with morning and afternoon slots posted.

South Pecos West Pecos Jr. High Pecos North Pecos Earl Bell East Pecos Bessie Haynes Barstow

Joe Jackson In Odessa Hospital

Joe Jackson, injured in a one car accident Wednesday night, has been transferred to Odessa Medical Center for head injury treatment. He recently returned home from Okinawa where he served with the U S Marines. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gene Jackson.

Joe Jackson Odessa Medical Center Joe Okinawa U.S. Marines Gene Jackson

Council Sets Ambulance Fees in Pecos City

Pecos City Council approved ambulance service fees to begin January 1 with a 20 dollar minimum per call inside Pecos and 1 dollar per mile beyond limits. Rates include 125 dollars to El Paso, 60 to Midland, 50 to Odessa, 40 to Kermit. Bids for a new vehicle were tabled for study. Five on call crews were set and all five men hold Red Cross First Aid certificates and ambulance driver licenses.

Pecos el Paso Midland Odessa Kermit Crow Chevrolet-Buick Company Pecos Motors Inc Pecos Funeral Home J.T. Prewit Red Cross Pecos City

Texas Snow and Cold Snap Sweep Across State Amid Forecast

Light snow belts spread near the Canadian River with scattered showers in North Central and Northeast Texas while a cold front pushed south. Temperatures plunged 35 to 40 degrees in places as dawn readings ranged from the mid 20s to 30s in many cities. record warmth earlier gave way to a frigid night with readings as low as 23 to 32 degrees.

Associated Press Texas Panhandle Canadian River Texas New Mexico Line Dumas Channing Amarillo Pampa Plainview Texarkana Tyler Austin del Rio Gulf Panhandle Plains West North Texas Mineral Wells Greenville Paris Palestine Waco Galveston Louisiana Beaumont Port Arthur Houston Victoria College Station Panhandle North Central Alice Brownsville McAllen Dalhart

Police Investigate Car Window Breakage Involving Montoya

Agapito Montoya reported a rock damaged his 1964 Chevrolet four door window. Two boys aged 9 and 11 were ordered to report to the police station as James Titus conducted the inquiry.

Agapito Montoya James Titus

Starr County Vote Fraud Deliberations Begin

Jury deliberations in the Starr County vote fraud trial begin in federal court after a four day trial. Defendants include Starr County officials and Mexican American residents accused of conspiring to dilute May 2 primary votes. Judge Garza directed acquittals for nine defendants.

Brownsville Tex Starr County Dist Reynaldo Garza Border County Garza Brigido Escobar Rene Solis Amando Pena Raul Villareal Heberto Barrera Santiago Jimmy"’ Clarke Rene Jorge Gonzales Concepcion Alaniz Max Gaytan Federico Pilon Leonel Solis Sr Guadalupe Morado Jose S. Hinojosa Feliberto Salinas Alvaro Canales Agustino Moreno Reymundo Alvarez Leonel Ramos Fidencia Salmon Raul Pena Eulogio Munoz U.S. Atty Ed McDonough Jim Bates Raul A. Gonzales Vietnam Gonzales

Extra Copies Of Tourist Section For Pecos Enterprise

A Pecos issue edition named Pecos Hub of the Scenic Southwest is prepared for tourists. Business owners such as service stations motels restaurants are invited to pick up copies at the Enterprise free of charge to help boost tourist traffic through Pecos.

Pecos Southwest

Texans in Cotton Finals in Maid of Cotton contest

In Memphis three Texans reach the Maid of Cotton finals. Cathie Christie from El Paso Wendy Woolley from Lubbock and Martha Latimer from Dallas advance among 20 finalists. The winner will be chosen December 30 with prizes including a cotton wardrobe and an international tour for the cotton industry.

Memphis, Tenn Cathie Christie F] Paso Wendy Woolley Lubbock Martha Latimer Dallas

Football Banquet Set For Tomorrow Night At Local School

A large crowd is expected for the first football banquet in years. It will occur tomorrow night at 7 30 p m in the cafeteria of Bessie Haynes Elementary on James Street. The 1969 Texas Longhorn quarterback and current freshman coach at Austin University will be the principal speaker, and the Pecos Booster Club sponsors the event. Tickets are $3 and available from booster members or KIUN radio.

Bessie Haynes James Street Texas Longhorn Austin University Pecos Kiun Radio

VEW To Award Speech Winners At Pecos Event

The 24th annual Voice of Democracy Contest awards will be given to three local winners on Monday December 14, 1970 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Pecos Texas. The program begins at 7 30 P M and VFW members with families are invited to attend the presentation and buffet supper.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall West Second Street Pecos Texas VFW

School Menu for Monday December 14 1970

The menu lists chili dogs with buttered whipped potatoes seasoned green beans peach cobbler cake and milk for Monday December 14 1970 at the school.

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Man Bill Pigman Barney Hubbs West of Pecos Hubbs J.F. Pattee Committee of Vocational Information Farrell Eldredge Jayroy Moore Erwin Lasser Cowart Rotary Foundation Harry Foster Lamesa Downs Ofelia Juarez Pecos Garment Company Juliana Garcia Crotch Howard’s Postal Service Report Cotton News White Post Office Department Bourbon St. Louis Council Childress Marfa Alpine Reeves Johnson Elk College Planning and Zoning Board Mesquite Ninth Streets U.S Jack Shepherd Texans VEW Young Homemakers P.O. Box
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