McColl Swindle and Auto Theft Charges May Be Dropped
A motion to dismiss charges against Raymond McColl a Scottish native now in Wyoming is filed by District Attorney A R Archer before Judge J H Starley in the 148th District Court. McColl was returned to answer swindling by worthless check and auto theft in Pecos involving a vehicle with only 30 miles on the odometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McColl
Scotland
A. R. Archer
J. H. Starley
McColl
Wyoming
Wendell Taylor
Pecos
United States
Security State Bank
Bobby Bell
Europe
Canada
States
California
Archer
Houston
England
Commonwealth
Second Class Postage Hikes In 1969 for Newspapers
Postmaster Paul Morrison announces January 1 1969 increases in second class postage for newspapers and magazines. Rates rise in line with the 1967 law and follow a three step schedule from 1968 to 1970, with editorial rates up to 3.2 cents per pound and advertising zone rates climbing to 16 cents per pound. Special lower rates remain for classroom and nonprofit publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Morrison
Train Hits Automobile In Pecos County
Mary Helen Gomez sustained lacerations to the right rib area and possible neck injuries after her 63 Chevrolet was struck by an eastbound T&P freight train 5.1 miles west of Pecos on a county road. She was hospitalized at Memorial Hospital after a Pecos Funeral Home ambulance transported her for treatment. Joe Hicks of the Highway Patrol investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospitals
Mary Helen Gomez
T&p
Pecos
Miss Gomez
Memorial Hospital
Joe Hicks
Highway Pan
Siie
Body of 4 year old Johnny Parr recovered from Balmorhea Lake
Funeral services were held in Monahans for Johnny Wayne Parr 4. His body was found at 8 20 a m Saturday about 200 yards southeast of the pier where he reportedly fell in November 20. It was sighted by Harry Knapp superintendent Reeves County Water Improvement District who notified authorities. an inquest was held. Survivors include his mother Linda Marie Baugh San Leon his father Alfred Parr El Paso a sister LaDonna Lea Baugh San Leon and grandparents Bill and Parr Monahans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans
Johnny Wayne Parr
Balmorhea Lake
Harry Knapp
Reeves County Water Improvement District
Linda Marie Baugh
San Leon
Alfred Parr
el Paso
LaDonna Lea Baugh
Mrs
Bill Parr
Wein Purchases C&G Electric Service Firm
Charlie Wein announced the purchase of C and G Electric Service from Glenn McNeil. The transfer took effect December 20th. The business at 2331 Toliver Street provides commercial and residential electrical services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Wein
C & G Electric Service
Glenn McNeil
Toliver Street
Now's The Time To Register In Reeves County 1969
Reeves County residents not yet registered to vote in 1969 are urged to register before January 31 according to Mrs Pearl Baker Reeves County Tax Assessor Collector. No poll tax will be required and those who turn 21 in 1939 must register by the deadline.
Civil Jurors Report for January Sixth Term
Civil jurors are summoned to report Monday January 6 at 8 30 a m in 143 District Court. The list includes Daniel Brijalba Wayne Davis Saul Roquemore Beulah Baird Nelson Le Theo Felipe Arredondo Walter Box Ross Winterrond Gerald Davis C M Travis Claud L Elkins Claud L Elkins and W O Pigman plus Norman Eisenwine G E Waltisperger Bill Cowart Glen McNeil Billy W Davis Jay Oates Jack Casimer John Cink Alan Hoefs Buck Miller Ramon T Castillo Joe Kuhn George R Miller Dan Peyton Dennis P Carlson Joe Billeiter Gordon Hinds Roy Blahosky Ruth Hess W R Horton Harry Clinton Truett Holley John Dearley R D Hildreth Hershel Cox P F Creech H T Collier Anthon Woods Bill Allen Jesse James Jack Robinson S B Hunt rech Cameron Bill Malone Dick Compton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brijalba
Wayne Davis
Saul Roquemore
Beulah Baird
Nelson Letheo
Felipe Arredondo
Walter Box
Ross Winterrond
Gerald Davis
C. M. Travis
Claud L. Elkins
W. O. Pigman
Norman Eisenwine
G. E. Waltisperger
Bill Cowart
Glen McNeil
Billy W. Davis
Jay Oates
Jack Casimer
John Cink
Alan Hoefs
Buck Miller
Ramon T. Castillo
Joe C. Kuhn
George R. Miller
Dan Peyton
Dennis P. Carlson
Joe Billeiter
Gordon Hinds
Roy Blahosky
Stanley Peer
C. J. Lee
C. W. Pearson, Jr
Howard Harris
W. D. Powers
Hollis Bell
Joe Marlet
L. B. Johnson
Metz Rowe
Melvin Schnack
Richard Gutierrez
Joe Stafford
Elmer Jones
Eulanda Milner
Prater Powell
A. J. Hoelscher
James Hudgens
O. E. Barker
Ruth Hess
W. R. Horton
Harry Clinton, Jr
Dusty Highway Collisions Injure Several in Odessa Area
Blowing dust and zero visibility Friday caused three separate accidents within 50 yards and 40 minutes. First involved Arturo Aldaz Gonzales and Finley Gunter near Pecos 14 miles south on Hwy 17. Gonzales and others were treated for minor injuries. Second crash at 11:45 a.m. involved Lorin Downe Box and Ramon Maldonado with no injuries. Third at 12:10 p.m. featured Carlos Aguirre and James Midkiff with no injuries reported. Joe Hicks and state police investigated and closed the road briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arturo Aldaz Gonzales
Odessa
Finley Gunter
Pecos
Hwy
Plymouth
Memorial Hospital
Gonzales
Alicia Gonzales
Alga Gonzales
Patsy Gonzales
Bercsardino Lozano
Lorin Downe Box
Ramon Maldonado
Balmorhea
Chevrolet
Carlos Aguirre
Marfa
Ford
James Richard Midkiff
Cayanosa
Joe Hicks
Department of Public Safety
Gospel Meeting Set by Corsicana Evangelist
Johnny Ramsey of Corsicana will lead a gospel series at the Church of Christ, 4th and Bois d Arc, January 5 through 10. Services on Sunday are at regular times with 7 am 10 am and 7 30 pm on other days. Ramsey formerly preached in Odessa and studied at Abilene Christian College. He has taught in public schools and worked as a sports editor and radio television broadcaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Ramsey
Corsicana
Church of Christ
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Colorado
Australia
You Can Believe In 1969 Theme Ad
A forward looking message urges belief in America and shared values for 1969. It highlights faith in law order equality opportunity community and personal responsibility, inviting readers to find guidance at their place of worship this week.
Sulphur boom drives Pecos area growth in 1968
Pecos area saw a burst of activity in 1968 as huge sulphur deposits in Culberson and Reeves Counties spurred major plant projects. Elcor Chemical planned a 21 million sulphur plant at Rock House, and Duval Corp announced a 65 million facility in Culberson. Sinclair announced a strike nearby and testing began. West Texas attracted prospectors including Texas Gulf Sulphur and Pan American Sulphur with newcomers American Sulphur and Atlantic Richfield. A 2 million school building program was proposed in Pecos, while local figures changed with staffing shifts and new board members. Financials showed deposits hitting a record high in Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Culberson
Reeves
Elcor
Rock House
W. P. Morris
Duval Corporation
Culberson County
Sinclair
Duval
West Texas
Texas
J. E
Ed) McAnally
Southern Union Gas Company
Carlsbad
James Wyman
McAnally
Elccor Chemical Corporation
Ray Whitley
Pecos Independent School
Pecos Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trustees
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U. S
A. B. Nail
Maggie Brown
Sycamore
Red’s Place
Tony Urquidi
Charles Smith
Jim Wilson
Bart Stephenson
The
LCB
Urquidi
Wein
C&g Electric
Johnny Ramsey Evangelist
America
Fred Janca
Enterprise
Orb Rowden
Enterprise Advertising
Pecos Financial
Pecos Savings and Loan
M. L. Todd Company, Inc
Dingler Farms, Inc
Willy Walter
Atlantic Richfield
Reeves County
Chamber of Commerce Board of
Sam Gann
Roddie Harrison
Bob Hughes
Dudley Montogomery
J. Robert Scott
Perry Adkisson
James Locker
Pecos Eagles
Kermit
Bill Ortlaff
Elcor Chemical Corp
Midland
Ben Barnes
House
Roy Campbell
Elcor Chemical
Norman Breed
el Paso Natural Gas Company
Waha
Raul Perez
Manuela Soliz Perez
Mamie
Reeves- Loving County
Melton Rasberry
John Cowan
Trans- Pecos
Buddy) Dodson
Reeves County Hospital Board
WS. McCree
Dodson
Austin
James J. Hefner
Far West Texas Research Station
Hill D. Hudson
Dorsey B. Hardeman
San Angelo
Richard Slack
Texas Park Board
Balmorhbea State Park
Pecos High School
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