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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1979
Page
2
Pecos country farmers debate crop costs and profits as production swings affect earnings. Some push heavy inputs to chase higher yields while others seek lower costs for steadier, if smaller, profits. One farmer notes spending 500 per acre as a risk strategy.
In Pecos Texas farmers including Hoelscher adopt Econocot an irrigation based cotton system from Texas A&M experts aiming to cut water use and inputs. They project 20 inches of irrigation versus 40 50 inches and rely on pest timing rather than frequent insecticide sprays.
The 1979 State 4-H Horse Show at Ector County Coliseum begins today with futurities for yearling fillies Geldings and two year olds and a 53 horse futurity sale at 1 p.m. Contests cover hunt seat equitation hunter under saddle cutting roping and breakaway roping with open classes to follow Wednesday and Thursday finals and an awards program after the final performances.
Equalizers of the NAACP will hold a meeting on Wednesday July 25 at 8 p.m. at the Community Center. The executive board will meet at 7 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend.
The Outstanding Young Men of America program names Larry Dale Cheshier of Balmorhea and Jerry Lee Rives of Pecos for inclusion in the 1979 edition. Nominations came from Senators, Governors, Mayors, and civic groups including the United States Jaycees. Also noted are graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Jones of San Angelo in Balmorhea with family and relatives attending.
A weekly list of local clubs meeting across Pecos and nearby towns. Lions Club meetings, Optimist Club, AA and Al-Non, TOPS groups, Barstow Lions, Rotary, Jaycees, and Senior Citizens Center activities are scheduled Monday through Friday at various venues including Lions Den, Saragosa Hall, CPS Reddy Room, Holiday Inn, Alpine Lodge Restaurant, and 119 S. Cedar.
Odessa tonight features Brand New Opree presenting country and western music at 7 30 with acts by Tami Whitmire Miss West Texas last year Kim Gibson The Country Bumpkins and Crimson Bridge gospel group MC Joe Thompson from KOSA and Tami Whitmire known for gospel singing since age five opens with a first 45 record.
The IRS sets August 15 as the filing deadline for applications to take the 1979 Special Enrollment Examination in Austin and Houston. Exam dates are September 25 and 26. Applicants must submit Form 2587, photo, and payment to the IRS, with no late extensions and possible credits toward next year’s fee.
Mrs Martha Moore hosted a Thurs night bridge group in Toyahvale with Louise Adams top score after six games. Balmorhea Senior Citizens plan game night Thursday July 26 at 7 30 p m with bridge dominoes and 42. Center will provide refreshments. Mr and Mrs Barron Moore and children of Pecos visited his parents in Balmorhea. Mmes Bob and Barron Moore later traveled to Alpine to see Jane’s sister Mrs Ann Rochester.
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