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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1978
Page
2
Drought pressures Pecos area ranchers as scant rainfall halves grass growth. Advice urges culling older cows, retaining young stock, and placing savings in banks until next year’s rains arrive. Many ranchers plan drought responses with Soil Conservation Service assistance to evaluate range needs.
Grandfalls Soro sis Club sponsors the first West Texas All Sculpture Show at the Community Halls on February 9 and 10. Entries limited to one per artist with no entry fee or cash prizes. ribbons awarded in six divisions across multiple categories. Entries accepted February 7, 2 to 6 p.m. at the Community Hall.
The New York market rose slightly as the dollar strengthened in Europe and Japan, while investors waited for President Carter’s State of the Union address. The noon Dow added 1.39 to 773.13, with early gains near 3.99. NYSE volume reached 7.92 million shares. Middle South Utilities led active issues as the index nudged up 0.05 to 49.45. AMEX fell 0.08 to 120.27. Cotton and grain futures showed declines in midday trading.
Odessa College announces twenty four non credit courses through the adult and continuing education department starting this week. Courses include cake decorating upholstery bridge welding flower arranging drawing knitting macrame yoga and more with various start dates in January through March. Fee amounts range from eight to sixty dollars with locations in Travis Hall Wilkerson Hall and the Composite Technology Building.
A grand jury and court of inquiry will examine federal manpower funds in Hidalgo County amid indictments from Cameron County. Nick Ramirez and Eliseo Sandoval face charges as probes expand, with judges aiming to avoid duplicating efforts and minimize taxpayer costs. The investigation follows bribes and other alleged misconduct uncovered in Cameron County.
Police report a wooden front door torn from hinges at the Community Center with an estimated damage value of 100 dollars. Separately, a right front fender and car doors were sprayed with red paint near Morris Street. A loud noise prompted officers to 209 Sycamore. William E Coleman torn down a building and requested jail, Marcelo R. Polanco jailed for intoxication. Fire call noted at 5:50 p.m. Monday for a fence fire about four to five miles on 869.
Pecos residents will see Girl Scouts from the Permian Basin unit starting door to door at 4 p.m. on Friday Jan 20 to take orders for the annual cookie sale. Large family size boxes cost 1 25 with six flavors. Proceeds support the councils camps Mitre Peak and Hat-A and troop activities, with patches and currency offered for top sellers. Linda Thompson at 445 4019 listed for calls.
Nineteen Schreiner College students earned academic honors for the fall term with T O Hildebrand noting the honors. Thirteen winners reside in Kerrville or nearby areas while 49 gained honorable mention with a 3.0 GPA. Michael Ortiz of Pecos received honorable mention.
A spokesman announced Dr. Gary Elam an Odessa ear nose and throat specialist will be at Reeve Memorial Hospital Monday January 30. Those seeking an appointment should call the hospital.
Pecos area calendar lists Lions Club and Optimist Club meetings at 7 30 p m in various venues on Monday through Friday. Activities include senior citizen gatherings, a Girl Scout meeting for seventh and eighth graders, birthday party, game day, a local farmer meeting on the agricultural act, Alcoholics Anonymous sessions, and a Girl Scout cookie sale starting at 4 p m with multiple contact numbers.
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