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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

2

Shower honors Billy F Lozano before Aug wedding

A bridal shower honoring Miss Billie Faye Lozano was held at the community center on Friday night. Guests arrived as they gave gifts, with Mar Ellen Aranda Velma Carrasco Mary Jane Lozano Betty Lozano Irene Luna Sylvia Hernandez Anna Jasso and Irma Baeza named as bridesmaids. The event used green and white decorations with punch cake nuts and mints served. The couple plans to wed August 7 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Brogador.

Billie Faye Lozano Lino Garcia Christ the King Catholic Church Brogado Rita Lozano Lino Garcia Sr Francisco Domingues Betty Lozano Lori Parker Mary Ellen Aranda Velma Carrasco Mary Jane Lozano Irene Luna Sylvia Hernandez Anna Jasso Irma Baeza

Balmorhea Dance At Rick's Barn With Rio Bravo Banders

A Balmorhea social note describes a Saturday dance at Rick's barn featuring the Rio Bravo Banders. The event draws neighbors who have enjoyed this group on prior occasions. Also mentioned are upcoming visits by Herman Sanders of Pecos, and farm and home chemicals sales. The piece notes a State Park crowd and growing cabin occupancy for the weekend.

Rick's Barn Rio Bravo Banders Barry D. Greer San Antonio Madera Valley Chamber of Commerce Farrington Hallie Oates Fort Stockton State Park Balmorhea Balmorhea Chamber of Commerce Merchants Freight Line Jay Oates Clark Printing Packaging Co P.O. Drawer C Texas

Noon market report shows slight advance on prime rate cut

New York stocks edged higher as Bank of Chicago cut its prime rate from 7 to 7 and investors weighed follow-through risk. Dow Jones average rose to 991.94, NYSE composite steady near 55.63, Gulf States Utilities active at 13, volume light. cotton futures climbed with a two cent daily limit, spot price at 76.22 cents per pound and nearby contracts higher.

New York Chicago First National Bank of Chicago Gulf States NYSE American Stock Exchange Associated Press Roe Borden Chrysler duPont Fort Worth Eastman E! Paso Exxon Fairchild Cam Ford Choice Goodrich Great A&p Gulf Oil IBM Jon-Man John Joh Litton Mobil Oil Penney Phill Pet RCA Safeway Sears Sony Slaughter Lambs Ibs Ltd Oil Cl Ind Sun Co Texaco Jones New York Dow Texas Uniroyal US Steel Woolworth Xerox

Jailer Space Boost Sought In Ector County Plan

Peters and Fields present a jail study for Ector County urging immediate expansion of the jail to hold 164 prisoners in two years. They propose using the courthouse third floor and long range planning for a regional corrections center.

Odessa Ector County Peters

Burglary Report At 332 N Cypress St

A color television and stereo console were stolen from Alejandro Pacheco at 332 N Cypress St. Entry was gained late Thursday night through a bedroom window. The burglars moved the items to a waiting vehicle at the front door. Joe Bravo named in a weapons count after police stopped a 1966 Chevrolet with a defective headlight. Officer Vandiver found two knives and brass knuckles under Bravo’s seat. Les Joiner reported a hit and run on Friday night after his car was struck and the driver fled north on Martinez. Joiner chased the vehicle but lost it.

Alejandro Pacheco Cypress St Joe Bravo Glenn Vandiver Bravo Vandiver Les Joiner Martinez St Joiner Martinez

Krueger urges balance amid many influence groups

In a column, Bob Krueger argues that government requires checks and balances among branches and that legislative groups should seek to understand opposing views. He cites 18,000 bills in the 94th Congress and urges respectful, balanced advocacy to influence policy.

Washington New York Manhattan Texas

Radio and vehicle thefts report across Pecos area

Weekend thefts include two CB radios stolen from cars on Del Rio Bar or Spanish Inn Club parking lot and at 1015 Martinez Street with no value listed. A 1974 Chrysler was damaged by sugar and sand in the gas tank between Tuesday and Saturday. A 1967 Ford was taken from 808 Oleander Street and found wrecked in Monahans valued at 800 dollars. A vandalized Continental Telephone booth caused about 80 dollars in damage. Ambulance calls reported to Popular Grocery and Country Club Pinehurst.

Citizens Band Vick Juarez Barstow del Rio Bar Spanish Inn Club Edubico Estrella Martinez St Michael Cobb Monahans Oleander St Country Club Pinehurst

Community Meeting Calendar Entries

Monday evening Lions Club and Amistad Lions Club meet at 7 30 p.m. Pecos Optimists dine at Chaparral Village Steak House at 7. Tuesday events include Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon at 8 p.m. Oak Street contact numbers listed. Morning TOPS Club meets at Federation Parlor at 9 30 a.m. TOPS TX 259 gathers at St Community Council office at 6 p.m. Evening Optimists convene at Saragosa Hall at 8 p.m.

Lions Club American Motors Inn Amistad Lions Club Lions den Pecos Optimists Chaparral Village Pecos Tops Club Federation Tops TX 259 St. Community

White grub damage hits West Texas lawns

For three years the white grub, a larva of May or June beetles, has ravaged turf in Trans Pecos Texas. Phyllophaga crinita, the culprit, injures Bermuda and St Augustine grasses. Adults ¼ to ⅝ inch long, light brown, seen near homes since early June. Females seek egg laying sites in lawns and parks.

Trans- Pecos Texas Bermuda Grass St. Augustine Grass

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Billy F. Lozano By Frankie Kingston Herman Sanders Ruth Rowe Jody Stine Wilcox Arizona George T. Smith Elk Moore St Smith Nova Gutierrez Ector Jail Norvell Albuquerque New Mexico David Norvell U.S. District Court H. Vearle Payne K-Mart Carlsbad Don Weaver E.B. Roberts Construction Co Houston Tex Hospital Corporation of America Pierce Street Krueger Report Bob Krueger CBS Joe Gray Missouri Gray Buckner News Alliance S. Cedar St P.O. Box Reeves Ward Loving Culberson Jeff Davis Peggy McCracken Lynn Webb Diane Osborn Doris Welch Ruben Baca Emily Galindo Carlos Nichols Oreman Mary Carpenter Reeves County General Revenue Aetate Office OF Revenue Account NO PO Box Housing & Com
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