Seminars Launch Deep Drilling Tech Education at UTPB
A five day seminar on deep drilling technology opens a new continuing education effort for Permian Basin oil and gas personnel at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin March 12 to 16. The event introduces CAPT a joint project of UTPB UT Austin and local industry leaders with plans for graduate coursework later.
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Permian Basin
University of Texas of
CAPT
UTPB
UT Austin College of Engineering
UT Austin
McLarnan
Earnest Gloyna
College of Engineering
Gloyna
UT System
E.D. Walker
Stocks steady after sharp drop as Dow gains midday
New York stocks edged higher from Tuesday losses as blue chips recovered some ground. The Dow rose about 1 point to around 80.04 early today while the NYSE composite slipped slightly and total volume eased. Oil price rises continued to weigh on sentiment amid doubts about world oil supplies. Polaroid and Boeing led gains among laggards. Cotton futures fell with midday prices down from yesterday. Dow Jones values shown for 1 a.m. with mixed results across indices.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Soviet Union
Persian Gulf
Oman
Dow Jones
Polaroid
Boeing
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
Obituary for Dr. Ernest J. Nelson Former Pecos Resident
Services are pending in Houston for Dr. Ernest J. Nelson a former Pecos resident who died at his Houston home yesterday He is survived by two daughters Mary and Rebecca a son Willie Paul a brother Dr Joe Nelson of El Paso a sister Mrs Orville Logan of Marfa his mother Mrs Lige Hall formerly of Pecos and two grandchildren
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Houston
Ernest J. Nelson
Pecos
Nelson
Mary
Rebecca
Willie Paul
Joe Nelson
el Paso
Orville Logan
Marfa
Lige Hall
Extension club meets to view slides on weight control
Rio Pecos Extension Club holds its next meeting on Tuesday March 6 at the Federated Building at Second and Hickory. Susan Bolen will present a program on weight control. Lucille Mauldin chaired the Feb 20 meeting. Snuffie McQueen read the minutes and treasurer report. Elaine Moody and Lucille Mauldin presented slides about Updating Your Kitchen. Jan Oden hosted, and Moody represented the club at the Federated Women's Club.
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Rio Pecos Extension Club
Federated Building
Second
Hickory
Susan Bolen
Lucille Mauldin
Snuffie McQueen
Elaine Moody
Jan Oden
Federated Women’s Club
Pecos Native Connie Lott Graduates With Honors
Pecos native Connie Renee Lott earned honors on the dean's list at Tyler Junior College after completing the fall semester. She is continuing studies in Special Education and Mental Retardation at East Texas State University in Commerce, daughter of Pecos residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beckham.
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Connie Renee Lott
Tyler Junior College
Fred Beckham
Pecos
Frank Lott
Balmorhea Teams Lose District Playoffs. UIL Events Near
Balmorhea squads fell to Dell City in district playoffs in Van Horn. Girls named to all district: Rosa Sanchez Elo dia Martinez Berna Alvarez. Boys all district: Richard Brijalba Thomas Parker. UIL events set at Sul Ross University in Alpine and Monahans with plays speeches and tennis track.
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Balmorhead
Dell City
van Horn
Rosa Sanchez
Elodia Martinez
Berna Alvarez
Richard _ Brijalba
Thomas Parker
Monahans
UIL
Delores Hill
Balmorhea
Sul Ross University
Alpine
Sul Ross hosts business workshop for local owners
Sul Ross State University in Alpine hosts a full day business workshop March 7 for prospective and current small business owners. SBSA and SBA staff will cover financing, regulations, plans, records, taxes, and more with free enrollment and no prerequisites. A Service Corps of Retired Executives counselor will provide one on one guidance at day’s end. Registration ends at 8:30 p.m. March 7 at Kokernot Lodge.
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Sul Ross State University
Sbsa Division of Business Administration
Small Business Administration
Business Department
SBA
Ed Marcin
Marcin
Service Corps of
Kokernot Lodge
Department of Business Administration
SRSA
Alpine
Texas
Collegiate Chili Cook-Off Scheduled at University of the Permian Basin
More than 300 spectators and participants are expected for the Fourth Annual Collegiate Chili Cook-Off Championship at the University of the Permian Basin campus on March 10. Contestant meeting at 9 30 a.m. and cooking at 10 a.m. Two divisions with separate judges will award based on taste, time, and preparation, plus showmanship and entertainment awards. Entry deadline is 9 30 a.m. March 10. contact Woody Kupper at 367-2136. Heavy competition anticipated.
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University of the Permian Basin
Woody Kupper
Task Force Meeting Scheduled in Permian Basin
The Permian Basin Task Force for Women, Alcohol and Drugs is set to meet March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission Conference Room to discuss forming a directors board, new membership, and future structure. Contact Cindy Dale at 563-1061 for more information.
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Permian Basin
Lister to preside at 1979 English teachers convention
Dr Paul Lister associate professor of English will preside over the Second General Session of the 1979 Conference of College Teachers of English in Fort Worth. He chairs the CCTE Committee on Pedagogy which selected 10 papers by Texas college professors on teaching English literature and composition. Other committee members are John Igo and Helen Hanicak.
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Paul Lister
Conference of College Teachers of English
Fort Worth
Lister
CCTE
Texas
John Igo
San Antonio College
Helen Hanicak
Southwest Texas State University
Marfa artist Beryl Rice to exhibit at Sul Ross Art Gallery
Marfa artist Beryl Rice will showcase watercolors wall hangings and applique embroidery at Sul Ross State University Art Gallery starting Sunday. Her award winning works will be on display through March 18 with a public reception 6 to 7 30 p m in the Art Building. Gallery hours are 8 a m to 4 p m Monday through Friday.
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Beryl Rice
Sul Ross State University
Pecos brothers named to ACU dean's list
Butch and Jimmy Rogers sons of Mr and Mrs Bobby Rogers of 1907 Wyoming were named to the Abilene Christian University dean's list for the 1978 fall semester. They posted grades of 3.65 and 3.59 while 555 students earned honors.
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Butch and
Jimmy Rogers
Bobby Rogers
Wyoming
Abilene Christian University
Death benefits exempt from Texas inheritance tax says Bullock
Texas State Comptroller Bob Bullock ruled that certain death benefits paid to survivors of police officers and firefighters are not includable in the decedent's gross estate for inheritance tax. The decision covers survivors of law enforcement personnel, paid and volunteer firefighters, campus security, and others who die in official duty.
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Bob Bullock
Texas
Texas Department of Corrections
Rusk State Hospital
Bullock
Arraignment Set in Azle Junior High Football Case
Azle Texas AP a 14 year old boy planned to kill a teammate who spit in his mouthpiece during practice. He remained in Tarrant County juvenile detention with murder charges expected to be filed today.
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Azle
Texas
Greg Asikis
Tarrant County
Coming events in Pecos Area clubs and meetings
Weekly and biweekly gatherings listed for Pecos area groups. Lions Club Optimist Club AA and Al-Non TOPS and senior centers hold meetings in Pecos Balmorhea Barstow Saragosa and nearby towns with times from 7 to 8 p.m. plus driving courses and health clinics shown.
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Pecos
Saragosa Hall
Pecos AA
Al-Non
S. Oak
Balmorhea
Barstow Lions Club
Barstow Community Center
Old Senior Citizen Center
Second
Hickory
Eddy St
Downtown Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Franklin’s
Pecos Jaycees
Alpine Lodge
Balmorhea Senior Citizens Center
American Association of Retired Persons
Fire, ambulance and police activity in Pecos and Barstow
The report notes Pecos Ambulance transferring a woman with pains to Reeves County Hospital at 7:59 p.m. Tuesday. Pecos Volunteer Fire Department responded to grass fires at 1507 Cowan and Evergreen Cemetery, both Tuesday. Pecos Police investigate criminal mischief at Pecos High School after tar splatter on a parked 1978 car. occupant at 1108 S. Ash attended class. damage estimated $250. Police cite Ruben Tarango Barreno for a hit and run incident in the 2200 block of South Hackberry before 9:36 a.m. Monday.
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Pecos
Barstow
Reeves County Hospital
Cowan
Pecos High School
Ash
Pecos Woman Serves as Deputy Grand Matron of Texas Star
Pecos resident Marian Morelan serves as Deputy Grand Matron of District 2 Section 9 in the Grand Chapter of Texas Order of Eastern Star appointed by Rennie Orton. She has visited 13 chapters, heads the Eastern Star School on March 12 at Pecos Masonic Hall, and remains active with Pecos Chapter 81 and local business and church.
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Marian Morelan
Grand Chapter
Texas
Order of Eastern Star
Rennie Orton
San Antonio
Houston
Pecos Masonic Hall
Pecos
Calvary Baptist Church
Morelan
Odis A
Nola) Claxton
Abilene
West Texas
Couple seeks custody in live-in breakup ruling
In St Paul Minnesota District Court Judge Joseph Summers ruled that couples ending a live‑in relationship may file in Family Court regardless of marital status. He reversed a Family Court referee who dismissed an unmarried couple case seeking custody of four children division of property and support payments from the father.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Family Court
District Court
Joseph Summers
Summers
Family Court Division
St. Paul
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