Eagles Blasts Seminole in District showdown 82 to 54
Norman Tinkler led the Eagles with 37 points as Pecos jumped to an early 22-13 lead and never trailed. Don Walker contributed 18 while Seminole struggled with limited scoring in the third quarter as the Warbirds rolled to a decisive win.
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Mighty
Warbirds
Seminole Indians
Norman Tinkler
Eagles
Seminole
Tinkler
Don Walker
Pecos
Indians
Th Eagle
Eagles, Indians clash ends 63 48 Rowdies edge Seminoles
In a late game the Eagles beat the Seminoles 63 48 while the Rowdies defeated the Indians 63 48. Donal Robert scored 18 for the Indians and Danny Farris 25 for the Seminoles. Next games: Eagles vs Yellowjackets in Kermit and then vs Andrews Mustang Friday.
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Danny Farris
Rowdies
Indians
Eagles
Yellowjackets
Kermit
Andrews Mustangs
Funeral Rites Set For Mrs Poer Pecos Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Poer a longtime Pecos resident are set for 3 p.m. tomorrow February 9 at First Baptist Church Reverend Leslie Smith to officiate Interment in Fairview Cemetery with Pecos Funeral Home in charge She died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital after a week as a patient Survived by three sons Nathan Stanley of Pecos and Truett of Monahans two daughters Edna Withers and Ruby Walker both of Pecos nine grandchildren nine great grandchildren and two sisters Allegations of her life include birth May 3 1886 Trickam near Hillsboro Texas marriage to W. E. Poer in 1905 move to Pecos in 1913 and convert in 1906 at Paisano Camp Meeting She remained active in church work civic affairs and in the Merry Home and Garden Club and was a devoted mother and grandmother.
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W. E. Poer
Pecos
First Baptist Church
Leslie Smith
Fairview Cemetery
South Alamo
Poer
WMU
Paisano
George W. Truett
Peer
Merry Home and Garden Club
Essay Contest Promoted By Presidential Museum in Odessa
The Pecos High School contest invites juniors to write about The Political Life of Grover Cleveland for the Grover Cleveland exhibit opening March 18 1971 at the Presidential Museum in the Odessa area. First prize is a 25 dollar savings bond with medals for top three.
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Grover Cleveland
Ector County
Odessa
Texas
Pecos High School
Ries
President Museum
Texas Weather Deep Freeze Grips State With Snow
The Associated Press reports subzero Panhandle temps and glaze ice on roads after a weekend snow storm. Cold fronts push through all Texas regions with hard freeze warnings from southwest to south central. Dawn readings include 2 below at Dalhart and 5 at Lubbock while Brownsville stays warmer. Snow spread from the Panhandle to Abilene Wichita Falls and Denton.
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Associated Press
Panhandle
Texas
Gulf Coast
Dalhart
Amarillo
Abilene
Childress
Lubbock
Brownsville
Wichita Falls
Denton
First Baptist Church Hosts Pecos High School 1971 Graduates
The First Baptist Church will host Pecos High School’s 1971 graduating class tonight at 1 at Valentine banquet. The event continues the church’s annual senior banquet tradition held each year in this season.
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The
First Baptist Church
Pecos High School
Agriculture Conference Planned for February at Reddy Room
The Chamber of Commerce announced a one day program for farmers and stockmen at the Community Public Service Company District Headquarters 1126 Stafford Boulevard beginning Friday February 19 at 8 45 with a free barbecue lunch. It aims to provide tips on using efficient methods to profit in all farm operations.
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Trans-Pecos
Reddy
Community Public Service Company
Stafford Boulevard
Chamber of Commerce
Water Inc Set for Feb 19 Membership Meeting Hereford
Water, Inc. will hold its fourth annual membership meeting February 19 in Hereford with more than 500 of the organization's 3,000 members expected. Keynoting will be Warren D. Fairchild Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Reclamation discussing Western States Water Resources planning and development.
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Water, Inc
Hereford
Warren D. Fairchild
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau
Fairchild
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Nebraska Commission
Nebraska
Western States
Harold R. Parfitt
Southwestern Division
Dallas
Calvin Watts
Red River Valley Association
Shreveport
Louisiana
Tinco van Hylckama
U.S
Hot Pants Won’t Sell Says Testing Expert
Chicago AP reports Louis Cheskin, president of Louis Cheskin Associates, says consumer reaction tests show hot pants will fail in the American market because the term is objectionable and lacks psycho social acceptance even among fans of very short shorts.
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Chicago
Louis Cheskin
Pecos Boxers Reach Golden Gloves Finals in Odessa
Five Pecos boxers advance to finals at the 25th annual Odessa Regional Golden Gloves held in Ector County Coliseum. Tonight's open and novice showdowns include Paul Hernandez versus Anthony Cordovea and Ricky Miller against Gabriel Herrera with several Pecos fighters already posting decisions.
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Pecos
Odessa
Paul Hernandez
Anthony Cordovea
Carlsbad
Ricky Miller
Gabriel Herrera
Salcido
Ernest Hernandez
Memo Rubio
Joe Reyes
Joe Luis Fuentes
Frank Mendoza
Arturo Rodriguez
Jerry Klein
Lee Solis
Lamesa
Abel Tersero
Ector County
Burkholder Named To NMMI Honor
Cadet staff sergeant Duncan Mark Burkholder son of Mr and Mrs Ben R Burkholder formerly of Pecos now Roswell NM named to the First Semester Superintendent s List at New Mexico Military Institute This last week 378 cadets were named to the three honor rolls Burkholder also served as Editor in Chief of the Recall Cadet Honor Board Society of Outstanding American High School Students and Student Rotarian in August 1970 during the first semester of 1970 71.
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Duncan Mark Burkholder
Ben R. Burkholder
Pecos
Roswell
New Mexico
New Mexico Military Institute
John Clemmons
NMMI
Burkholder
the Recall
Reeves County Reopens Voter Registration Through Feb 28
Reeves County and statewide voter registration reopen immediately and run through February 28 1971. Texas legislators extended the deadline after a Supreme Court ruling. mail in applications are accepted if postmarked by midnight February 28. Pearl Baker, Tax Assessor, notes local offices close February 27 and 28 on weekends.
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Reeves County
Pearl Baker
Austin
Barker
Supreme Court
Texas
Eagles Shine In Odessa Triangular Track Meet
Pecos Eagles placed well at a practice tri meet with Permian High and Ector at W T Barrett Stadium in Odessa. Carl Smith won the 120 yard high hurdles in 15.2 seconds and Ernest Calanni won the long jump at 19 feet 3 3/4 inches. Borden Jenkins tied for second in the pole vault with Permian’s Gary Amburgey at 12 feet.
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Pecos Eagles
Odessa
W.T. Barrett
Permian High
Carl Smith
Pecos
Ernest Calanchi
Borden Jenkins
Gary Amburgey
Ft. Stockton
Multiple local thefts and property damage reported
Jim Bradley reported an 8 track stereo and eight tapes stolen from his car at home Sunday. A windscreen damage incident damaged a 1970 Plymouth parked at a drive in with an instrument. value about 150. A red 20 inch bike was found abandoned at South Pecos Elementary School valued about 50. A battery stolen from Jack and Bill's Mobil valued 35 led to six juveniles in custody after they allegedly used money to buy hamburgers. A toolbox stolen from a pickup Friday evening and a canvas bag with lunch kit plus a new 22 caliber pistol taken from a Haliburton truck early Saturday morning. This report notes the local police investigations.
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Jim Bradley
Wyoming
Robert Diaz
Harold Phillips
Woodrow
Austin Cozart
South Pecos
Jack
Bill
Mobil
Jack Davis
Washington
Lionel Crisp
Haliburton
Veterans in 16th District To Host Community Service Program
The Veterans Administration reports 46 760 veterans in the 16th District. In fiscal year 1970 district funds of 14 672 000 supported compensation pension readjustment benefits vocational rehabilitation insurance and direct loans. The program with Congressman White UT El Paso and veterans groups aims to aid training and civilian life adjustment with dates to be announced.
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U.S. Veterans Administration
el Paso
Richard C. White
16Th
White
Veterans Administration
University of Texas At el Paso
Veterans Organizations
Veterans Community Service Program
Job Mart
Reeves County 4-Hers Enter Houston Livestock Show
Thirteen Reeves County 4-H Club members from Pecos Texas enter live stock for the 1971 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo February 24 to March 7 at the 16 acre Livestock Show Exposition Building. Entries include lambs steers heifers and more with a record show anticipated alongside scholarships and a $100 000 research program. Tickets available by mail from the Houston show office.
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Reeves County
4-H Club
Pecos
Texas
Ave
Houston
Greg Mitcers
Jim Bob McNeil
Lezlie McNeil
Ken Durham
John Lindsey
Julie Smith
Kirby Rankin
Texas Agricultural Colleges
Texas Agri-Business
Johnny Cash
Ist Baptist Adults To Have Banquet
The annual Adult Sweetheart Banquet at First Baptist Church will be held Wednesday at 7 P.M. in the dining room. The Men of the Church sponsor and serve the meal. Dick Naylor will MC a program featuring Larry Hargrave, senior at Texas Tech from Cisco, noted for his Sun Bowl performance.
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First Baptist Church
Bill Moss
Dick Naylor
Larry Hargrave
Larry
Texas Tech
Lubbock
Cisco
Texas
Jim Carlen
Red Raider
Raiders
Georgia Tech
Tech
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Eight Indictments Drawn by Grand Jury in Pecos District Court
The 143rd District Court grand jury returned eight indictments. Robbery by firearms charges target Michael Richard NeW Bern and Charles Christopher Mallos, with bonds cut to 5000. Ruben Olvera Hernandez faces burglary by entry for January 15 at Pecos Housing Authority, Ramon Carrasco Jr. for January 23 Pecos Sporting Goods break in, bonds 1500. Non custody cases include forgery and passing forged instruments, intent to defraud by worthless checks, and theft by balance of a rental TV set. Warrants issued for arrest by Sheriff A B Nail.
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143Rd District Court
Michael Richard Newbern
Charles Christopher Mallos
Ruben Olvera Hernandez
Pecos Housing Authority
Ramon Carrasco Jr
Pecos Sporting Goods
School Lunch Menu Highlights
Hamburger steak with brown gravy, whipped potatoes, green beans and peach with cottage cheese. Gingerbread, hot rolls, butter and milk accompany the meal.
West Texas Telephone Plans 2.5 Million Expansion
West Texas Telephone announces about 2.5 million dollars in 1971 construction in Pecos and Van Horn. Projects include 92 000 feet of new Pecos cable, five new long distance lines Pecos to Van Horn, plus microwave capacity and long distance links to Sweetwater El Paso and Odessa. Expansion aims to serve rising residential and industrial growth and upgrade facilities.
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West Texas Telephone Company
Jack Holmes
Pecos
van Horn
Barstow
Cayanosa
Orla
Sierra Blanca
Toyah
Sweetwater
el Paso
Odessa
VanHorn
Holmes
West Tex
As Telephone
Continental Telephone System
West Texas
Chamber Directors To Meet For Regular Monthly Session
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday February 9 at 12 noon in the Community Center Banquet Room. An Executive Committee meeting will precede at 11 am in the Directors Room. The chamber president urges all directors to attend.
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Chamber of Commerce
Community Center
Bob Hughes
Chamber
Mr. Hughes
Prisoners Improve After Suicide Attempt at Motel
Two Florida men, Charles C. Mallos 18 and Michael Richard Newbern 22, improved to satisfactory condition at Memorial Hospital after attempting suicide by slashing their wrists with a razor at about midnight last Thursday. They were arrested Wednesday night at a local motel following an alleged $40 robbery at a service station.
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Memorial Hospital
Charles C. Mallos
Michael Richard Newbern
Florida
Collins Graduates Airman First Class John R. Collins
Airman First Class John R. Collins son of Mr and Mrs H A Collins Barstow graduated at Lowry AFB Colorado from the technical training course for U S Air Force armament mechanics He is assigned to Nellis AFB Nevada with a Tactical Air Command unit He is a 1968 Barstow High School graduate who attended the University of Texas at El Paso ON LEAVE WO Johnny Hummel has a 10 day leave visiting parents and relatives He has served in Vietnam with a unit moved to the Laotian border
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John R. Collins
H. A. Collins
Barstow
Lowry Afb
Colo
U.S. Air Force Air Armament Mechanics
Collins
Nellis Afb
Nev
Tactical Air Command
Barstow High School
University of Texas At
el Paso
Johnny Hummel
Floyd Hummel
Vinh Long
Mekong Delta
Vietnam
Oakland
California
Peg Tri
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Valentine
Joe Louis Fuentes
Albert Anay
Armando Rodriguez
Ray Lujan
Bennie Briones
Ruben Fuentes
Jerry Collins
Rueben Munoz
Rodolfo
Karl Marx
B. J. Thomas
Glen Campbell
Ist Baptist
West Texas Telephone
Collins Graduates
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