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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1975
Page
2
Barstow Elementary special education classes conducted a Monday book sale at the school. Textbooks encyclopedias and old annuals were sold. Total money raised was 146.22 dollars. Students managed the sale, gaining valuable experience according to director Roger Brantley.
Irene Garcia reports Barstow events including a school sale from 9 to 12 and an afternoon public sale, a birthday party at the Presbyterian Church honoring multiple locals, a talent show by Pecos and Austin Elementary students, and numerous visits among families across Pecos, Odessa, Van Horn, and Arkansas.
Zavala Hornettes A and B volleyball teams swept Fort Stockton on February 3 as the eighth graders and older girls demonstrated strong serving and quick play. The Eighth Grade B team won 52 to 37, while both Zavala teams prepare for Imperial on February 6 and a home game on February 10 against Monahans. Track season opens February 10 with C A and B squads aiming for relays wins and trophies.
New York stocks eased after an early loss as traders weighed short term money market hints. Dow Jones average fell to 706.12 by noon, with the NYSE composite and market value indexes edging lower amid mixed gains and losses. Gold prices in major markets were up modestly, while livestock and cotton futures showed varied moves across the day.
A Turkish moth Coleophora parthenica has been released in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to eat tumbleweed leaves. Larvae feed on the weed, after eggs are laid on the plant by Dr. Richard D. Goeden of UC Riverside. Hundreds of moths from Pakistan and Turkey were released as scientists test the biocontrol claim with results expected by summer.
A quiet weekend cold spell faded as mild air returned in West Texas with temps rising to 71 and a 20 degree day-to-night swing. Dry southwest winds and moisture in the south spread across the region while fog and drizzle affected parts of Texas and the lower Mississippi Valley.
LONDON AP Margaret Thatcher was elected the first woman leader of Britain's Conservative party. She won 146 votes in the 276 member caucus, defeating rival William Whitelaw and several other contenders. If the Tories win the next general election by 1979, she would become Britain’s first female prime minister.
On Jan 24 a Howard Studio rep photographed the Zavala band and choir for the annual. Two poses were made per group. Mr Garman chose the band image while the choir picked the best photo. both groups liked all the pictures.
February 6 marriage licenses list Richard Heard and Rebecca Fincher, Oscar Rodriguez and Estela Martinez, with Monahans Pecos Balmorhea details. February 10 couples Roberto Hinojos and Carmela Chavez Baeza. January 31 to February 5 hospital admissions and dismissals enumerated, including names Gloria Lujan Rolando Reyes Patti Scott and many others with multiple baby births and dismissals.
Calendar notes weekly meetings and events at local centers clubs and organizations. Highlights include TOPS Club at E Tenth Street senior center, Pecos Art Club demonstrations, B P W meetings, First Baptist Valentine banquet, Downtown Lions Club, Morning Optimists, Weight Watchers, Arts and Crafts, Evening Lions, Amistad Lions, Merry Home and Garden Club, plus a Pecos Chamber of Commerce update on Texas International Airlines pilots speaking about the strike and flight resumption. Police report notes tires slashed on a patrol car during a Sunday incident at Zaragosa Hall.
Police report a one vehicle roll over around 2 a.m. Sunday injuring no one. Ruben Gonzales, 1935 Iowa St., drove east on Normandy Street, attempted to stop, went into a broadside and overturned after hitting a curb. In Chicago, Nancy Gunter, seeded sixth, advanced to the second round of the $75,000 Chicago stop with a 6-2 6-1 win over Mima Jausovec.
Pecos Enterprise covers Reeves County with daily editions and mail rates. Staff include John Pitts as assistant to publisher Peggy McCrackes and Lynn Webb as city editor, with Diane Osborn and Becky Rivera in features and advertising roles. Local delivery costs cents on stands and 30 per year by mail within Reeves, Ward and Loving counties. higher rates apply for other counties and states.
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