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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1975
Page
1
Kristi Kesey, Golden Girl, came closest to the pageant crown at the Miss West Texas Pageant in Odessa on Saturday night, finishing first runner up. The report continues with coverage of the near miss and the event's outcome.
The Pecos festival drew an enormous crowd and showcased teamwork by many residents. Credit goes to organizers Mary Ann and Ellen Weinacht, with broad thanks to the community, while anecdotes feature Harold Elder and Charlotte Slack in bicentennial costumes and Buck Jackson’s rain claim during rodeo nights.
No injuries reported in a string of holiday accidents as police logged minor fender benders. Kristi Kesey of Pecos narrowly missed winning Miss West Texas 1975 as Carmen McCollum of Odessa captured the title amid a suspenseful judges’ decision.
Hardin Simmons University rodeo team known as the Six White Horses charmed crowds during the final two nights. Riders Cindi Wiley Shelley Turner Mignot Williams Pam Hunter Barbara Allen and Janice Cook spoke backstage about travel fame and life on the road. They deny smoking drinking or dating rodeo boys, emphasize dedication to horses and events such as the Dodge City parade Macy’s parade and Nixon inauguration. The team appears before about 200000 spectators annually.
Police described a very quiet three day period with minimal calls. Two minor offenses were reported: a $25 battery theft from a GSI truck on Stafford Blvd on Saturday and a Sunday 10:16 p.m. sighting of a man taking several plastic pipe sections from Murray Plastic Pipe Company before fleeing after being seen.
Contributions to the Fest One fund total half of the $200 goal by noon Monday, a week after the July 1 event in the city park. Those who miss the deadline may mail checks to the Enterprise office. Make checks payable to Fest One Fireworks Fund. The remaining $100 must arrive by noon Wednesday. Surplus funds will go to the bicentennial commission if the goal is exceeded.
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