Junk Mail Protest and Local Civic News
A letter urges citizens to reject unwanted mail by crossing out names on postage paid returns to bar junk mail and support a patriotic plan. Also noted are glad tidings of parish donations to Prieto family after a fire and Pecos officials promoting a proposed junior college. Reeves County figures tour Elcor Mining site for a $26 million sulphur plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
F. H. Ryan
Barney Hubbs
Toyah
Culberson County
Elcor Mining Company
Carl Bylers Having Double Trouble
Fran Sunday reports the Carl Byler family caring for their twin grandsons Curt and Cade Reynolds visiting from Lewisville. The piece notes the twins’ upcoming third birthday on March 14, their fraternal status, milk allergies, and the grandparents’ delight in the double responsibilities and pleasures of grandparenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Carl Bylers
Curt
Cade Reynolds
Jim Reynolds
Hedgerow
Rt. 2
Lewisville
Reynolds
Freddie Sue Byler
Bylers
Mark
Debbie
Carl Jay
Cade
Volunteer Firemen Douse Grassfire at Airbase
Pecos Volunteer Firemen were called out Thursday at 5 10 p m when a grassfire was reported at the Airbase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Sales Meet Set Jan 15 for Reeves-Loving County Junior Livestock Sale
The Reeves Loving County Junior Livestock Show and Sale Committee schedules a sales planning meeting for Monday night January 15 at 7 30 p m in the Community Center Banquet Room Chair A B Foster Jr says invitations went to past workers and all interested community youth builders urged to attend to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves - Loving County
A. B. Foster, Jr
Foster
Dealership Award Honors Pecos Co-owners for Growth
A D Woody and Steve Light of Pecos Tractor and Picker Service received the Top Growth Award 1967 from the Dallas branch of J I Case Co. The honor, presented at the Mariott Motel in Dallas, recognized the dealership as a model dealership for Texas among 87 Dallas-area dealers across Texas Oklahoma Louisiana and Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Woody
Steve Light
Pecos Tractor and Picker Service
Dallas
J.I. Case Company
Conquestador
Mariiett Motel
Texas
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
Woody and Light
J.|. Case Company
Phil Phillips
Kenneth Black
Bob Author
Gordon Servick
Sy Sanders
Cotton program invite for Trans-Pecos farmers and businessmen
The Trans-Pecos Cotton Association invites all local farmers and Pecos area businessmen to an open meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Reddy Room of the Community Public Service Division offices 1126 Stafford Boulevard. Featured speaker Fred H Husbands executive vice president of the National Cottonseed Products Association discusses the current cotton program and a proposed future plan. Local ASC committee members will participate per J B Kirklin executive vice president of the Trans-Pecos Cotton Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans - Pecos Cotton Association
Reddy
Community Public Service Division
Stafford Boulevard
Trans-Pecos
Pecos
Fred H. Husbands
National Cottonseed Products Association
ASC
J.B. Kirklin
Trans
Two Cars Collide in Pecos near Oak and Sixth
A two vehicle collision near Oak and Sixth in Pecos was reported at 12:06 p.m. A 1964 Ford driven by Pedro Carrasco Estrada, parked on the west side of Oak, allegedly backed out into a 1968 Dodge driven by Mrs. H Heffelfinger, headed south on Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Oak
Sixth
Ford
Pedro Carrasco Estrada
H. Heffelfinger
Ninth Annual Trans Pecos Cotton Production Conference Opens
The ninth annual meet begins at 10 a.m. in the Community Building for an all day session. Dr. Perry Adkisson of Texas A&M discusses biological clock control of insect activity. Oliver Newton of the U.S. Weather Bureau presents on Agroclimatology and the South Plains Specialized Weather Service. Luncheon planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans- Pecos
Perry Adkisson
Adkisson
Texas A&m
Oliver Newton
South Plains
Newton
U.S. Weather Bureau
South Plains Research
Reeves County expects 8000 vehicle registrations this year
Reeves County Tax Assessor-Collector Pearl Barker says about 8000 vehicles will be registered in Reeves County in 1968. About 4.75 million passenger cars and 1.9 million commercial trucks are projected nationwide, with motorcycles up 16 percent. February registrations avoid March lines. bring title, 1967 license receipt, address and ZIP code. State law sets new minimum fees and car rates by weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Pearl Barker
Texas
Texas Highway Department
El Paso Congressman Richard White Seeks Third Term
Richard C. White an El Paso native announced his candidacy for re nomination in the Democratic primary for United States Congressman from Texas 16th District. He serves on Interior and Insular Affairs and Post Office and Civil Service committees and previously chaired the El Paso County Democratic Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. White
United States
16Th
Texas
el Paso
Interior and Insular Affairs
Post Office
Civil Service
U.S
White
House of Representatives
el Paso County
Congress
Carrasco Announces Candidacy for Reeves County Precinct Three
Ismael L. Carrasco of Balmorhea announces his bid in the May 4 Democratic primary for Reeves County Commissioner Precinct Three. A Phillips 66 dealer and former Texas Highway Department employee of eight years, he says his highway experience fits the county post and asks Precinct Three voters for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismael L. Carrasco
Balmorhea
Reeves County
Carrasco
Phillips 66
Texas Highway Department
Office Hours Extended for Reeves County Voters
Reeves County Tax Assessor-Collector Pearl Barker announces extended noon hours from January 22 to January 31. Office hours remain 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Details include a last minute registration option on page eight and a mailable registration blank for qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Pearl Barker
Tax Assessor- Collector’s
Pecos Art Club Seeks Young Artists For New Program
The Pecos Art Club announces a youth program to recruit junior high and high school students with $6 annual dues. The youth committee plans monthly meetings on basic art and masters, plus a summer instructor for a special course. Signup before February 1 via Lottie Bradley Mary Avery Evaleen Wilson or Erma Leigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Art Club
Evaleen Wilson
Mary Avery
Callie
Bevill
Edna Withers
Lottie Bradley
Wilson
Erma Leigh
Man's Body Identified in Reeves County
Positive identification confirmed of a decomposed body found Thursday mid day in Anderson's Pasture. The man was Willy Walters, a colored male, reportedly missing for some time. investigators seek a companion who may have traveled with Walters. The body was located at about 12:00 p.m. by an Atlantic Richfield Seismograph crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
A.B. Nail
Willy Walters
Nail
Ohio
Waiters
Atlantic Richfield
Anderson's Pasture
Two-Vehicle Collision Damages Truck and Freight Liner
A Saturday collision at 1 00 pm at Third and Cedar caused about 3000 dollars in damage. Barbara Lane Lewis drove a 1968 truck tractor that struck a 1966 freight liner driven by Jack Walter Bartlett. The freight liner was allegedly proceeding west on Third and stopped at a traffic light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Cedar
Barbara Lane Lewis
Jack Walter Bartlett
Montgomery Named Pres. Montgomery Named Pres
Dudley Montgomery vice president of Security State Bank was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce for 1968 at the Chamber Board of Directors meeting on Friday January 12th. Also elected were R B Mc Gowen First National Bank vice president to the office of vice president and J J Maxey City Manager re elected Treasurer. Five new directors Sam Gann Roddy Harrison Bob Hughes J Robert Scott and Dudley Montgomery attended. Directors approved suggested changes for the Annual Chamber Membership and Banquet Meeting in March. County Agent Paul Tapp outlined plans for the Reeves-Loving County Junior Livestock Show and Sale January 26 27. Past Chamber Presidents received scrapbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Montgomery
Security State Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Board of Directors
R.B. McGowen
First National Bank
Chamber
J. J. Maxey
Sam Gann
Roddy Harrison
Bob Hughes
J. Robert Scott
Tomlin
Ed McAnally
Junior College Coordinating Board
Austin
Pecos Chamber
McAnally
Paul Tapp
Reeves - Loving County
Co. K. Dozier
W. S. McCree
A. B. Foster
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Fred W. Janca
U. S
U. S. Post Office Department
St. Emily’s
Prieto’s
St. Catherine’s Church
J. E. McAnally
Harold Meyer
Cade and
Curt Reynolds
Howard
Richard White
Smael L. Carrasco
Montgomery
Pres
Robert Scott
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