Balmorhea News Highlights Chapel Damage and Community Events
A family of Nagels from Marfa crashed a Volks wagon into a cow on the Balmorhea Highway injuring Mrs Nagels and children while Mr Nagels suffered cuts. The cow died and the car was destroyed. The incident was investigated by DPS Patrolman Parrott and Bruvis. Other notes include a local watermelon party hosted by Louisa Patrick and the passing of Mrs Myrtle Grey Fr. Davis.
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Nagels
Marfa
Balmorhea
Jack Hoffman
Waskillen
Pecos Hospital
DPS
Fred Parrott
Butch Bruvis
Myrtle Grey
Fr. Davis
Judge Grey
Blisters Make It Harder to Call a Spade a Spade
A fragment quotes blisters as the reason objects resist blunt labeling. The line uses blunt humor to suggest discomfort affects honesty and straightforward judgments.
Corn to Pork Conversion Cited by Britannica
Britannica notes that six to eight pounds of corn yield one pound of pork, illustrating feed efficiency in pork production. This fact appears in a historical encyclopedic entry discussing livestock feeding.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Your July 2 1970 Horoscope Outlook by Zodiac Sign
Horoscope for July 2 1970 advises Aries with Mars in favorable position to seek new opportunities. Taurus can use empathy to aid others and improve performance. Gemini should avoid excessive sentimentality and stay focused. Cancer may face rough spots but can rebound by avoiding petty conflicts. Leo risks overwork and should trim schedules. Virgo warns against overtaxing self and recommends reflection. Libra suggests looking beyond appearances to value true artistry and practicality. Scorpio requires tact to clear misunderstandings, while Sagittarius should pursue best efforts and not let discouragement stop progress. Capricorn should use criticism constructively, Aquarius can expect inspiration and benefits, and Pisces should mind small details amid a busy day. Born today are affectionate, loyal, and heritage-minded, likely to excel as historians or educators, with humanitarian drive benefiting medicine or sociology. Astronomical notes mention Olav V’s birth, and aurora borealis can reach 600 miles high.
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Aries
Mars
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
Virgo
Scorpio
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Trail Riders Begin Alpine to Pecos Journey Across West Texas
The West Texas Trail Riders started at Alpine with 110 riders and support wagons. They camped first at Ft. Davis, then Balmorhea State Park before heading to Hoban Spur and Pecos for the rodeo grounds. Local residents served coffee and drinks at Balmorhea and in the city park. Trail Boss Chalmer Wren led the drive, with Bill Rhodes in charge of wagons and others assisting. lively youths and families joined the trek, including a Pecos group with several children and a poodle in the wagon.
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Alpine
Ft. Davis
Toyahvale
Balmorhea State Park
Balmorhea
Ellen Lethco
Jane Moore
Merel Brockett
Helen Humphries
Clarence Crenshaw
Hoban Spur
Pecos
Rodeo Grounds
Chalmer Wren
Bill Rhodes
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Sally Meek
Twentieth Century Club
Merrie McCormick
Tommy Mayfield
Chamber of Commerce
McCormick
Atermelon
Frankie Kingston
Louisa Patrick
Candy McNeil
Andy Beach
Elizabeth Weinald
Tissie Ann Elliott
Serita Mengwasser
Jeanne McNeil
Sue Brijalba
Cherry Elliott
C.L. Clifton
Carlsbad N.M
Mary Weinacht
Jim
David Ornales
Mother Mercy
el Paso
Recorda Williamson
Margaret Snyder
Las Cruces
N. M
Ladas
Mexico City
Inez Love
Claudecroft
N.M
Jan Herring
West Texas
Tyann Stanley
Odessa
Mrs. Ott Cook
Bernice Davis
Ft. Worth
Bob Moore
Oma Prew
Moore
John Summers
Tissie Ann
Jeanie McNeil
Elizabeth Welnald
Sarita Mengwasser
Clay Patrick
Martha Larramore
Zer
Olav V
Karen Callway
Ford Hoefs
Linda
Melissa Hoefs
Mac Foster
Cotton Crusaders
Modern Study Club
Marsha Miller
Nona
Country Club
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