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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
1
A Pecos column urges residents to report shoplifting to curb theft and keep prices down. It stresses voting registration closing soon and encourages participation in upcoming local and area elections. The note also clarifies a Vietnam tragedy with new details about Emilio Garcia’s survivor, Jesus Garcia.
The Reeves Loving County Junior Livestock Show drew record attendance and $13,205.60 from 106 livestock and capon lots over two days. Grand Champion steer Billy Joe Gallego Balmorhea sold for 57 cents per pound to Paymaster Gin, with Freddy Gallego's steer at 55 cents to Security State Bank.
Larry Kesey twenty one was accidentally shot in the right side with a .22 mag pistol Sunday evening at Jimmy Smithers 217 1/2 West Fourth Street. Kesey underwent surgery Monday afternoon and is listed in good condition. Officer Tony Urquidi noted Kesey said he was handling the gun when it discharged.
The Upper Pecos S W C D board names Wayne Dinnwid die farmer of the area as outstanding farmer 1967 Fort Worth Press Awards Program. Fred W Janca wins businessman for publishing soil and water conservation news locally. Hollis Smith rancher recognized cooperator for land improvements and grass management. Maternal awards go to Pecos Toyah Barstow Monahans Kermit Wink Grandfalls Imperial for an essay contest on Conservation Key To Texas Prosperity. Sponsored by Save the Soil Texas A w?lls Program.
The Pecos Volunteer Fire Department answered two calls on Saturday. A car fire at 1208 W. 8th was extinguished in three minutes after starting at 10:00 a.m. A kitchen range fire at 204 South Bois d Arc was put out in 21 minutes after starting at 5:50 p.m.
Funeral services for Raymond Young Gann 50 will be held at Richard Funeral Chapel Whitesboro. He died at 5 00 a m Thursday after a long illness in Dallas Veterans Hospital. He leaves widow Margaret son Raymond Jr and daughter Kathy both at home two brothers Williford and Charles one sister Sue Brookin and his mother Mrs R H Gann.
Pecos Police investigated three thefts over a quiet weekend. Louisa Lyles reported a red Texas Ranger bicycle stolen from her 1313 South Elm home around 7 p.m. Sunday. Pat Whitaker’s car at Joe's Superette lost an auto stereo and two tapes between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Se bero Jaquez’s 802 East 9th station wagon was missing a tool box and tools Friday night. A minor girl reported missing but was later found.
Mrs Annie Myrtle Richards 75 longtime Pecos resident dies after lengthy illness at Pecos Nursing Home. Services set at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday 10:00 am with Rev Bob Harrison officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery. She is survived by two sons Kenny and L A Jr of Pecos one daughter Estella Bunn of Suitland Md a sister Stella Dill of Peoria Ill four brothers Wilton Walter Calvin and Murray Youngblood five grandchildren two great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed with Dr J G Sunday as alternate.
About 40 people from Van Horn Cayanosa Artesia Presidio Fort Stockton Fabens attended a luncheon at Ben's Spanish Inn to hear Dr. George Elle, a Texas Tech horticulture professor, discuss how to grow onions. The De Bruyn Produce Company sponsored the event with officials from Michigan and Texas on site and Pecos mayor E W Schmidt welcomed guests.
State Senator Dorsey B Hardeman of San Angelo announced his candidacy for a full four year term in the 25th Senatorial District. He noted his two year term was set by redistricting and pledged to seek voters support ahead of the May 4 Democratic Primary. He is an attorney and longtime finance and state affairs leader, married to Geneva Moore, with roles on the Senate Finance and State Affairs committees.
Robert L. Clinton Assistant Commissioner for Junior Colleges of Austin will meet Pecos Chamber of Commerce Sub Committee on Higher Education on February 6 at 10 30 a m in the Community Center Banquet Room. Chamber president Ed Mc Anally says committee members and any interested in a Pecos junior college should attend.
Angela Nance Harry, a 16 year old Rotary exchange student from Westbourne Park Australia, arrived in Pecos to spend a year studying in the United States. She was welcomed by Rotary Club president Dick Naylor and Pecos High School Council members and will stay with Randle Butler. Her interests include debating dramatics choir basketball softball and athletics. She noted price differences from home and described her first American hamburger and milk shake as memorable.
The Mothers' March of Dimes starts today at 4 09 p m to raise funds for birth defect research and treatment. Local leaders include Mrs Charlie Wein as overall chairman and section captains such as Mrs Jesse Stephens Mrs William Hilliard and Mrs George Kirkwood with various clubs contributing. Residents are urged to open doors and hearts to support area families affected by birth defects.
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