Farmers To Hear About Vegetable Production
Dr. Roland E. Roberts will discuss vegetable production potential for the Trans Pecos area at the Trans Pecos Agriculture Conference on Friday February 19 in the Reddy Room of the Division offices of Community Public Service Co. He is the new Area Vegetable Specialist for the Texas Agricultural Extension Service based in Lubbock working from the Texas A&M University Agricultural Research Extension center. The talk will cover production practices and marketing possibilities for West Texas farms with Roberts available to assist across the region.
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Trans-Pecos
Roland E. Roberts
Trans- Pecos
Reddy
Community Public Service Co
J.T. Moore, Jr
Agriculture
Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Roberts
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Lubbock
Texas A&m University Agricultural Research Extension
West Texas
Dr. Roberts to speak on Trans-Pecos vegetable industry growth
School menu notes beef pork loaf for Tuesday while Dr. Roberts, a Connecticut native with extensive horticulture training, will discuss the rising vegetable industry in the Trans-Pecos region on the 19th. He holds degrees from UConn Maine and Missouri and has 15 years in extension and research work. He and his wife have two children.
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Roberts
Trans-Pecos
Dr. Roberts
Connecticut
University of Connecticut
University of Maine
University of Missouri
Maine Extension Service
University of Conn
Uni
U.S. Army
American Society of Horticulture Science
Pecos Girls Take Top Two Spots At Alpine Tournament
Pecos High School volleyball earned a first and second place at the Alpine tournament. The B team swept Alpine 15-6 and 15-0 then defeated Big Lake 15-2 and 15-11 before a 15-3 loss to Midland, with Pecos rebounding 15-6 to win the final. The Varsity finished second after strong showings versus Big Lake, Colorado City, Ft. Stockton, and a decisive third match against Colorado City. All-tournament picks were Brenda Moore and Delois Vasquez.
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Pecos High
Alpine
Pecos
Big Lake
Midland High
Midland
Colorado City
Ft. Stockton
Brenda Moore
Delois Vasquez
Monahans
Joe Carrasco Wins Monte Cooley Sportsmanship Award
Pecos Golden Glove fighter Joe Carrasco receives the Monte Cooley Sportsmanship Award from Mr and Mrs F E Cooley of Kermit in memory of their son Monte Ray Cooley The trophy honors fair fighting honest dealings and gracious conduct throughout Golden Gloves events awarded each year to a fighter showing good sportsmanship.
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Joe Carrasco
Pecos
Monte Cooley
F.E. Cooley
Kermit
Monte Ray Cooley
F.E
Pauline Cooley
You Do Not Need Pull for 1971 License Plates
The Texas Highway Department urges motorists to mail the complete three part form with fee and $1 handling in February to receive 1971 plates. March requires in person applications at county offices for in person issuance. Use the computerized form and keep all three parts intact for faster processing.
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Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Community Council Meet Tonight
The Reeves County Community Council will meet at 1100 Locust this evening at 7 30 for a discussion of proposed plans to better the community through various programs. Citizens are invited to attend and share ideas.
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Community Council of
Reeves County
Locust
Reynolds Joins Cattle Group
Elvin L. Reynolds of Pecos Texas joins the American Shorthorn Association. The national group based in Omaha Nebraska registers transfers and promotes Shorthorn and Polled Shorthorn beef cattle. Memberships rose nine percent for the fiscal year and Dr Reynolds now may register and transfer his Polled Shorthorns at member rates and has voting rights.
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Elvin L. Reynolds
Pecos
Texas
American Shorthorn Association
C.D. Swaffar
Omaha
Nebraska
Dr. Reynolds
Prisoners Returned To Reeves County Jail
Two jailed men who were treated at Memorial Hospital after attempting suicide were returned to Reeves County Jail Friday by Sheriff A B Nail and Chief Deputy Gary Ingram. Michael Richard Newbern aged 22 and Charles Mallos aged 18 had slashed their wrists Thursday night February 4 after being jailed on Wednesday for armed robbery of Western Tire Service Station. They are under bonds of 10000 and are also alleged bond jumpers in Florida with bonds of 2500 for breaking and entry.
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Memorial Hospital
Reeves County
A.B. Nail
Gary Ingram
Michael Richard Newbern
Charles Mallos
Western Tire
Florida
Penney Store To Close Tomorrow Morning
The J C Penney store will close tomorrow from 9 a m to noon in observance of the funeral services for James Cash Penney founder of the chain who died Friday at 95 in New York. Penney built a nationwide empire beginning in 1895 and emphasized the golden rule in his business. He remained active in his company well into old age and valued thrift and education.
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J.C. Penney
Mr. Penney
New York
Missouri
Penney
Sixth Ave
James Cash Penney
Hamilton
Jim
Longmont
Colo
Kemmerer
Wye
Berta
High School Athlete Beaten During Robbery
Pecos high school athlete Jim Brammer, a junior football player, was assaulted and robbed at Mike Burkholder's Texaco station on IH 20 between 7:30 and 8 p m. A man entered the station asking to use the restroom then struck Brammer and fled after snatching about 65 dollars. Road blocks were set by the Texas Highway Patrol and Culberson County sheriff’s office. The investigation continues.
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Pecos
Jim Brammer
Brammer
A. B. Nail
Gary Ingram
John Lewis
Mike Burkhold
IH 20
Dept. of Public Safety Highway Patrol
Culberson County
Reinhart, GWU Hall of Fame Coach, Dies at 74
William J. Reinhart long time George Washington University basketball coach and 1956 Helms Hall of Fame inductee died Sunday from cancer at age 74 after an illness that began in April.
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Washington
William J. Reinhart
George Washington University
Helms Basketball Hall of Fame
Reinhart
Pecos High students shine at Kermit Speech Meet
Pecos High sent a group to the Kermit Invitational Speech meet last Friday. William Kaddatz placed second and earned a silver medal in Boys Poetry Interpretation. Semifinalists included Lana Choate Mary Ella Meek Lynne Cowden Lu Ann Hamilton in Girls Poetry Interpretation and John Schultz in Boys Persuasive Speaking. Also competing were Sandra Blount in Girls Informative Speaking and Neil Burks in Boys Informative Reading under Drama Coach Jonny Williams.
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Pecos High
William Kaddatz
Lana Choate
Mary Ella Meek
Lynne Cowden
Lu Ann Hamilton
John Schultz
Jonny Williams
Sandra Blount
Neil Burks
Merchants Plan 1971 Programs in Pecos
Pecos merchants convened to map 1971 programs led by Chamber of Commerce second term head Paul Randolph with George Vasquez as co chair and Reecia Pigman as treasurer. They set holidays and monthly promotions including Dollar Days and Moon light Sale plus Easter and Graduation events and Rodeo sales. Dudley Montgomery forecast cotton acreage and statewide trends. Reeves county yields rise in pima crops while cattle, oil and gas activity stay strong. banks report deposits. highway contracts possible for Interstates 20 and 10.
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Merchants of
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Randolph
George Vasquez
Reecia Pigman
Dudley Montgomery
Reeves
Savings and Loan
Montgomery
Commissioners Approve Teletype Purchase for Sheriff Dept
In a Friday special session the County Commission approved buying a teletype machine for the Sheriff's Department to speed messaging with Austin on cases such as stolen vehicles and wanted persons. They also discussed property evaluation and taxes, agreeing to a 35 percent levy on 100 percent evaluation, and reviewed Pecos Ambulance Service bills.
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County Commissioner’s
Sheriff’s Dept
Austin
Pecos
Sears predicts 1971 retail sales rise above six percent
Top Sears executives forecast a stronger economy in 1971 with retail sales up more than six percent. They credit improved consumer confidence, higher savings and lower debt, a building boom boosting appliances and furnishings, and a recovering auto sector, plus easier money and renewed business optimism. Sears plans continued budgets and aggressive advertising as standard growth policy.
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Sears
Eagles Fall In Narrow District Thriller At Pecos
In Pecos High gym the Pecos Eagles lost 71 to 69 to the Andrews Mustangs in double overtime after a late field goal. Norman Tinkler led Pecos with 27 points while Williams topped Andrews with 20. District play closes in Ft Stockton with a potential playoff on the line versus Ector or Stockton.
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Andrews Mustangs
Eagles
Pecos High Gym
Pecos
Mustangs
Andrews
Frank Rice
Jack Browning
Norman Tinkler
Donald Walker
Kim Anderson
Larry Terry
Coy Davis
George Edmondson
Don Cameron
Williams
Rowdies
Chris Spray
Jimmie Simmons
Clay Gray
Andrews Boys
Vna
Ft. Stockton
Panthers
Ector
Pecos Eagles
Stockton
University of the Pacific President Robert Burns Dies at 61
Robert Burns, president of the University of the Pacific since 1946, died at age 61 after returning from a trip to visit overseas students. He passed away Saturday in Cameron Hospital in Stockton, California.
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Stockton
Calif
Robert Burns
University of the Pacific
Burns
Cameron Hospital
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Contreras
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Grahams
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