Dispatchers Shape City Police Operations In Local Office
Four women play key roles in city police dispatch with Mrs. LaVelma Mann as chief dispatcher and court clerk. They coordinate 24 hour shifts, respond to emergencies, and ensure precise reporting since cases can hinge on their actions. Chief Gene Martin calls dispatchers essential to police operations and life saving on calls.
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LaVelma Mann
N. Oak St
Police Department
Oak Street
Mann
Texas
Sadie Smith
S. Oleander St
Wilma Turner
Cowan St
Reichef
Ruth Bull
Barstow
Gene Martin
Pastor Leslie Smith Misses Fort Worth Evangelism Conference
Pastor Leslie Smith from Rey was unable to attend the Texas Baptist Evangelism Conference in Fort Worth last week due to illness. He remains on the job but has orders from doctors to rest and recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Leslie Smith
Texas Baptist Evangelism Conference
Ft. Worth
Lon Woodard Moves to Daughter’s Home in Waco
Lon Woodard was recently moved to the home of his daughter in Waco after residing elsewhere for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Woodard
Waco
Law Enforcement Course Offered at Howard County Junior College
Howard County Junior College offers a law enforcement course on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 3 p.m. The course requires two seats to complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County Junior College
Community basketball game tonight at West Pecos on Highway 80
Community members are invited to a basketball game this evening at West Pecos near Highway 80, featuring young adults against teams from south of West Park Baptist Church. Admission is free. The piece notes Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Rocco Arella announced women are now eligible to become state troopers and that initial plans include assigning a woman trooper to each division focusing on youth aid, vice investigation and community relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pecosum
Highway 80
West Park Baptist Church
Pennsylvania
Rocco Arella
Airman Thomason Graduates as USAF Refrigeration Specialist
USAF graduate John A. Thomason of Pecos Texas completed the technical training course for U S Air Force refrigeration specialists at Shepard AFB. He studied refrigeration, air conditioning and equipment cooling after high school at MacArthur in Houston and South Texas University placement.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
John A. Thomason
Jack F. Thomason
Wyoming St
Pecos
Sheppard Afb
U.S. Air Force
Thomason
MacArthur Senior High
Houston
South Texas University
Appointment Notice for Chesney Family Page Photos
Tip Chesney will photograph the family page from 3 30 p m through the evening. To book an appointment call Peggy McTacken at 4455475 and provide your name dime place and subject for the new picture.
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Tip Chesney
Peggy McTacken
Couple Weds in Double Ring Ceremony at Methodist Church
Linda Alaine Becker and John Wheeler Lee III married in a December 31 ceremony at First United Methodist Church. The event featured a white mum altar, seven branch candelabras, and a white orchid bouquet. Attendants included Miss Mary Becker as maid of honor and Danny Weems as best man. The couple will reside in Gatesville after Becktober.
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Becker-Lee
John Wheeler Lee
First United Methodist Church
Gatesville
Lee
Mountain View State School
Linda Alaine Becker
John Wheeler Lee, III
Paul Becker, Jr
Wyoming St
John W. Lee, Jr
Palestine
Milton Propp
Becky Rogers
Mary Becker
Danny Weems
Quitman
Markus Lee
Larry Butler
Mara
District workshop for kindergarten staff at Earl Bell district
The Earl Bell Kindergarten district hosted a two day workshop at Fifth and Peach Streets for kindergarten personnel with 45 registrants on Thursday and more expected Friday. Guest consultant Mrs Gladys Collins of Edinburg led sessions aided by Libby Vernon Pecos Kindergarten supervisor Royce Austin Midland and Bill Whitfield West Texas Education Center. Registration began at 8 30 a m and Harvey Ramsey welcomed participants with Vernon conducting introductions. The program featured a demonstration class kindergarten curriculum materials presentation and language reinforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bell
Peach Streets
Gladys Collins
Edinburg
Libby Vernon
Pecos
Royce Austin
Midland
Bill Whitfield
West Texas Education Center
Harvey Ramsey
Vernon
Edna Withers
Miss Pearl Spikes
Fifth
Allergists study enzymes in detergents and related allergies
This year's findings cover enzymes from bacteria and plants used in detergents and linked occupational asthma symptoms. Reports note household mold exposure and cigarette smoke as allergy triggers, with advances on IgE, immunotherapy, isoproterenol use, and inhalation treatments.
Marriage of Cecelia Denise Briggs to Doyle Sisco
Mr and Mrs Marion A Briggs Jr announce the wedding of their daughter Cecelia Denise to Doyle Franklin Sisco son of Mrs Ella Murphy of Odessa The ceremony occurred in Lubbock with Linda Estes and Lawrence Holley as attendants A reception followed at The College Inn in Lubbock The bride a Pecos High School graduate attended Texas Tech and Commercial College of Lubbock The groom attended Odessa schools and works for Fred Harris and Son House Movers in Odessa They reside at 310 E 31st St Odessa
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Thon
Becker
Larry Butler
Fellowship Hall
David Blackman
Las Cruces
N.M
Mary
Warren Jobe
Saragosa
Debbie Sheek
Linda
Cynthia Lee
Gatesville
Pecos High School
East Texas State University
Rainbow Girls
Gemini Phi
Marion A. Briggs, Jr
S. Plum St
Cecelia Denise
Doyle Franklin Sisco
Sisco
Ella Murphy
Odessa
Lubbock
Linda Estes
Lawrence Holley
College Inn
Texas Tech University
Commercial College of Lubbock
Fred Harris and Son House Movers
E 31St St
Polly's Pointers Anti-curling Hints For Carpet Runners
Readers share quick fixes for curling carpet runners using masking tape and double sided tape. Other tips cover fringe to counter curl, cleaning alabaster, easy booting with socks, repairing plaster ceilings, machine washable toys, removing carpet indentations, and reviving crushed rug piles with a sweeper hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Bernice
Ruth
Potted Burgundy Beef for Company Dinner
A beef roast braises with burgundy wine and onion, then is finished with a sour cream gravy. Serve the tender pot roast with potatoes mixed vegetables and lemon pie for eight servings.
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Dana
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Bruce Lee
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