Grand Openings Celebrated by Pecos Businesses
Two Pecos enterprises marked grand openings with chamber officials present. The Radio Shack inside Hubbs Office Supply cut its ribbon with co owner Marcos Contreras assisting Jessie Stephens. Otis Mawhiney oversaw the Pecos Inn ceremony as its manager looked on. the inn will operate around the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Radio Shack
Hubbs
Marcos Contreeras
Jessie Stephens
Otis Mawhiney
Robert Hinojos
Vacation Bible School Planned in Balmorhea
Rev J T Howard of First Baptist Church announces Vacation Bible School from July 18 to 25 each day 9 am to noon Elders classes also on those dates at 7 pm Second Baptist Church of Pasadena members will assist with teaching and stay at the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
J.T. Howard
Second Baptist Church of
Pasadena
Howard
Market declines amid rising rates and gambling firm glow
New York stock prices fell on continued rate worries as the Dow slipped 7.71 to 805.18 at noon with losers ahead of gainers on the NYSE. Lending banks hiked prime rates from 8% to 9% and the Fed raised the discount rate from 7% to 7.75%. Resorts International stock rose 4% to 78 on the AMEX after reporting June net gambling revenue of 16.04 million and seeking expansion approval. Dow Jones indexes showed mixed movement, while volume on the NYSE reached 10.16 million shares. Local notices mention community events in Balmorhea including a parade and church activities, plus obituaries and visits from out-of-town relatives.
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NEW York
Federal Reserve
Resorts International Class A
American Stock Exchange
Atlantic City
N.J
NYSE
Pecos KIUN Radio Station Sale Finalized
The sale of KIUN Radio Inc to Pecos Radio Company Inc completed with stock transfers from Billy H Hubbs and Barney Hubbs of Pecos to Roy E Parker of Ballinger and George Day of Brownwood. FCC notified transfer of control effective May 26 1978. Bill R Cole becomes general manager and Sandy Lawrence assistant manager.
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KIUN
Kiun Radio Inc
Billy H. Hubbs
Barney Hubbs
Pecos
Pecos Radio Company Inc
Roy E. Parker
Ballinger
Texas
George Day
Brownwood
Federal Communications
Wallace E. Johnson
Washington, D.C
Kim
Commission
Bill R. Cole
Sandy Lawrence
Vehicle collision at rodeo grounds and after accident citation
The Report notes a 1968 Buick La Sabre driven by Helen Kelly of 703 E Third struck a legally parked 1971 Chevrolet Impala. Kelly received a citation at 10:25 p.m. June 29 for leaving the scene and no driver's license. An ambulance was summoned at 8:15 p.m. July 3 at the rodeo grounds. Later, Pecos Ambulance transported a patient from Reeves County Hospital to her residence at 10:10 a.m. yesterday.
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Helen Kelly
Kelly
Rodeo Grounds
Pecos
Reeves County Hospital
Public hearing offered on Reeves County FM road project
The State Department of Highways invites comments on the proposed Farm to Market Road 1216 in Reeves County. The plan runs from U.S. 285 in Pecos north about 3.3 miles to FM 3398, rebuilding to two 12 foot lanes with 100 foot right of way. Citizens may request a hearing by July 14 by writing to the Pecos office, with public notice to follow if held.
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Odessa
State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
Reeves County
Pecos
US 80
East U.S. 80
Texas
West U.S. Highway 80
Local energy program joins National Energy Watch effort
Community Public Service Company has joined the National Energy Watch program developed to help homeowners save energy. Jesse Stephens, district manager, says the initiative promotes better home heat structure, efficient equipment, and wiser use habits to reduce fossil fuel drain and curb monthly bills. Homeowners meeting guidelines receive a certificate and decals, boosting home value.
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Community Public Service Company
National Energy Watch
N.E.W
Edison Electric Institute
Jesse
Stephens
Pecos Welcomes Cowboys Mascot Crazy Ray Jones at Rodeo
Pecos hosts Crazy Ray Jones, longtime Dallas Cowboys mascot, on invitation from the Chamber of Commerce for the annual rodeo. Jones shares youth charity work, past acts, and his rise from high school football to magic on stage, flag selling, and stadium duties. He praises Pecos, plans a Dallas appearance at the Fairmont Hotel after the visit.
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Crazy Ray’ Jones
Dallas Cowboys
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Crazy Ray
Jones
Mattie Jones
Las Vegas
Nacogdoches
Texas Stadium
Fairmont Hotel
Dallas
Meyer Family Returns From West Germany Trip
Mr and Mrs Harold J Meyer and their son Royce of 2118 Missouri St have returned from a four week vacation visiting relatives in northern West Germany and sightseeing in Amsterdam Holland. On the way home they stopped in Brenham Texas to visit relatives before returning home.
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Harold J. Meyer
Royce
Missouri St
West Germany
Amsterdam
Holland
Brenham
Texas
Calendar of Pecos area events list week activities
Calendar notes weekly gatherings in Pecos area. Lions clubs meet at various venues including Amistad Lions Club and Downtown Lions at Holiday Inn. AA schedules include closed Tuesday and open Friday sessions with contact numbers. Rotary, TOPS 259, and Alcoholics Anonymous announce weekly meetings with times and locations.
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Pecos AA
Alnon
S. Oak
Balmorhea
Reeves Community Council
10Th St
Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Rotary Club
Pecos
Graduation announced for Permian Basic Law Enforcement Academy
David Montgomery of the Pecos Police Department graduates June 30 from the 14th Basic Law Enforcement Training session. The class began May 22 with representatives from Glasscock County, Midland, Big Spring, Odessa, and Pecos police and sheriff offices. Funded by a Criminal Justice Division Grant via the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. Standards set by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permian Basic Law Enforcement Academy
David Montgomery
Pecos
Montgomery
Glascock County
Midland
Police and Sheriff's Department
Big Spring
Odessa
Criminal Justice Division
Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement Officer
Obituary: George S. Glier 64 in Pecos services held
Services directed by Pecos Funeral Home for George Steven Glier 64 were held at 10 a.m. yesterday July 4 with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He died July 2 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque New Mexico and was born in Pecos May 18 1914. Survived by wife Bessie one brother Frank of Jasper one sister Mrs Mary Kerklin of Austin and one stepdaughter.
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Pecos
Pecos Student Receives UT Bachelor of Science in Education
Austin Texas University of Texas awarded bachelor degrees to 320 students in the College of Education at spring graduation. The list, announced by Dean Lorrin Kennamer, includes Buford Tipton Chesney of Pecos 2114 Johnson who earned a bachelor of science in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
University of Texas
College of Education
Lorrin G. Kennamer
Buford Tipton Chesney
Johnson, Pecos
Arraignments Set Thursday in Reeves County Court
Arraignment proceedings in criminal cases for the 143rd Judicial District in Reeves County will be heard Thursday at 9 a.m. in Pecos. District Judge Lawrence L. Fuller will preside. About 68 cases are scheduled for action.
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143Rd Judicial District Court
Reeves County
Pecos
Lawrence L. Fuller
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