White pushes helicopter ambulance pilot in Texas district
Congressman Richard C. White reports a Defense and Transportation backed helicopter ambulance pilot program for ten rural counties around San Antonio from July through December 1970. The San Antonio test, run by the 507th Air Ambulance Company at Fort Sam Houston, plans 15 helicopters, 21 pilots, and 10 medical corps, for highway accident evacuees and rapid transport of physicians to patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. White
Departments of Defense, Transportation, and Health, Education, and Welfare
San Antonio
White
Big Bend
507Th Air Ambulance Company
Fort Sam Houston
Department of Defense
West Texas
Violent Death Toll From Texas Weekend Tops 34 Lives
The Associated Press tallies 34 deaths over a July weekend in Texas including 22 traffic fatalities, seven gun homicides, one horse-related incident, and two stabbings. Victims span Henderson, San Angelo, Houston, Liberty, Weslaco, Amarillo, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Texas
Allen Hurst
Henderson
Frank Hurst
Rosabell Wimberly
San Angelo
Gregory Wayne Rylant
Jerry Rylant
Dallas
Silver Lake
Mineola
Everett L. Cobb
Houston
George Wayne Hill
Phillip Caesar
Melvin Savoy
Ricky Robinson
Liberty
Liberty High School
Harley Gillin
Lions District Governor Announces First Cabinet Meeting
Roy Chambliss of Ysleta, district 2T3 governor, schedules the 1970-71 cabinet meeting for August 1 in Van Horn at the Community Building. The session aims to adopt yearly goals under Lions International theme Involvement Now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Chambliss
Ysleta
Lions International
van Horn
Texas
Robert
Bob’’ McCullough
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Association of Lions International
Jim Easter
el Paso
Lion Harold E. Miller
Pecos
Lion Tommy H. Beauchamp
Pecos Pony League All Stars win 4-2 to reach Abilene regionals
Pecos Pony League All Stars defeated Andrews 4-2 as Donald Ray Walker struck out 14 and allowed three hits. Charles Gregg took the loss for Andrews, Scott Munsell fanned seven in relief. Walker stole second but was out, and Pecos advanced to the regional tournament in Abilene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ray Walker
Pecos
Andrew’s Stars
Pecos All Stars
Charles Gregg
Andrews
Scott Munsell
Pécos Pony League
All Stars
Abilene
Walker
Mark Jackson
David Abila
Jackson
Mike Sadler
Abila
Mickey Marcus
Sadler
Marcus
David
Pecos Feeds Yards beat Andrews 4-2 in baseball clash
In a sunny morning game Pecos Trails over Andrews 4 to 2 as McLain and Kyle Johnson drive five Pecos hits including a ninth inning homer by Walker. Turnage took the loss for Pecos while Kyle Johnson added eight strikeouts for his team.
Chamber Manager Attends Institute at Texas Christian University
Harold Meyer of Pecos joins 200 Chamber of Commerce executives from 20 states for the third annual Southwestern Institute for Organization Management from July 26 to 31 at Texas Christian University. The Fort Worth program, coordinated by Dr. Ike Harrison, features 27 hours of curriculum plus bonus sessions and marks the institutes' 50th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Meyer
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern Institute For Oranization Management
Texas Christian University
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
TCU
Fort Worth
Ike H. Harrison
M. J. Neeley
Villanueva Rites Set For Local Guardsman
Final rites for Juan C. Villanueva 23 will be held at Santa Rosa Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday with burial in Fairview Cemetery. A National Guard trainee from Ft. Hood died from injuries suffered in a Waco traffic crash. He was pronounced dead at Provident Hospital at 4 a.m. Survivors include his widow Dora, daughter Jamie, two brothers Manuel Jr and Tony, sister Mary Holguin, and his parents Manuel and Mrs. Villanueva of Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan C. Villanueva
Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Fairview
Villanueva
National Guard
Ft. Hood
Waco
Provident Hospital
Artesia
N.M
Dora
James H Walker 46 Found Dead In Pecos Garage
Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 in Pecos Funeral Home Chapel for James Henry Walker 46 a Negro man found dead at Sparkman's Garage about 745 am Saturday Burial will be in Eastside Cemetery Justice of Peace J F Hightower ruled death by natural causes He served in the U S Navy during World War II and had lived 20 years in the area He worked as a night watchman for Sparkman He was born August 28 1923 in Marshall He is survived by Lorraine three sons Ivey Joe Walker Pecos James H Walker and Billy Ray Walker both of Marshall two daughters Linda Joyce Walker Pecos Connie Walker Marshall and one sister Mrs Henrietta Lowe Greenwood Mississippi
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Funeral Home
James Henry Walker
Sparkman
Eastside
Justice of Peace
J.F. Hightower
Walker
U.S. Navy
Marshall
Lorraine
Ivey Joe Walker
Pecos
James H. Walker
Billy Ray Walker
Linda Joyce Walker
Connie Walker
Henrietta Lowe
Greenwood
Miss
Vandals Damage Golf Carts At Municipal Course
Malicious vandalism damaged three golf carts at Municipal Golf Course on a Saturday night causing about 1200 dollars in losses. Four juveniles are being questioned by City police after the incident reported by Golf Pro Bill Wilson. Officers Sgt. Tony Urquidi and patrolmen Charles McNurlen Ted Jones and Austin Cozart investigated.
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Tery
Number 1
Green
Bill Wilson
Tony Urquidi
Charles McNurlen
Ted Jones
Austin Cozart
Juvenile burglaries and losses reported by city police
A 15 year old juvenile was arrested after a burglary at Toone's Grocery where entry was gained through a west door. A 550 dollar gold leaf ring was reported missing by Betty Mills. An attempted break in at Mauldin's Boot Shop was stopped by plywood covered window. A 22 caliber rifle accident injured Erlinda Ramos and Florinda Diez was present. Additional notes include attempted rent house entry, broken front window at J R Grocery, and missing black Chihuahua dog at the Posse Barn. Police investigated all incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toone
Wilson
Robert Diaz
James Toone
Juve
Erlinda Ramos
Barstow
Memorial Hospital
Florinda Diez
Ramos
Ace Allen
Ward County
Roy C. Moore
Cecar
J&r Grocery
Mata Injured In Accident At Mulberry And 4th
Ismael Mata age 25 suffered minor injuries Thursday night when his 1965 Chevrolet collided with a 1968 Chevrolet driven by Adan Pena Jr at the Mulberry and 4th intersection. Mata was cited for failing to yield. Mata’s car sustained 1500 dollars in damage while Pena’s received 1700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismael Carrasco Mata
Adan Pena Jr
Mulberry
4Th
Mata
Pena
Funeral Services for Rose Marie Prewit Powell Held
Funeral services for Rose Marie Prewit Powell were held Thursday morning at St. Catherine's Catholic Church with Rev. Edwin Griffith officiating. Interment followed at Evergreen Cemetery. pallbearers included Bill Cooksey Bobby Bell Wynn Hamilton George Fletcher Bill Pigman W. E. Carpenter Jim Ed Miller and J. T. Moore. Survivors include husband Dr Randolph Powell son Mike Powell two daughters Elizabeth and Johnnie Marie Powell parents Mr and Mrs Billie Prewit and one brother Billie Neil Precit. Relatives from out of town attended including an aunt Mrs R P Morrison Odessa Barbara Mae Townsend and Dick Schmid Duncanville Dr and Mrs B C Roberson Abilene Mr and Mrs Jesse Look El Paso, Mrs Elizabeth Powell Ennis, and siblings Mrs Lorene Barton Mesquite Mrs Florene Hilton Bossier City Louisiana Mrs Helen Milner and J. R. Powell Fort Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Prewit Powell
St. Catherine’s Catholic Church
Edwin Griffith
Evergreen Cemetery
Bill Cooksey
Bobby Bell
Wynn Hamilton
George Fletcher
Bill Pigman
W. E. Carpenter
Jim Ed Miller
J. T. Moore
Randolph Powell
Mike Powell
Elizabeth
Johnnie Marie Powell
Billie Prewit
Billie Neil Precit
R. P. Morrison
Odessa
Barbara Mae Townsend
Dick Schmid
Duncanville
B.C. Roberson
Abilene
Jesse Look
el Paso
Elizabeth Powell
Ennis
Dr. Powell
Lorene Barton
Mesquite
Florene Hilton
Bossier City
Louisiana
Helen Milner
J. R. Powell
Fort Worth
Avery Dies in Monahans
Pat Avery of Barstow about 83 died in a Monahans hospital last night around midnight. Services are pending with Pecos Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Avery
Barstow
Monahans Hospital
Pecos
Capt Creath Arrives for Duty in Colorado
Captain Garry S. Creath son of Mr and Mrs Norris B Creath of San Angelo arrives at Peterson Field Colorado as an instructor pilot with the 3253rd Pilot Training Squadron Air Training Command. He previously served at Bien Hoa Viet Nam is a 1959 San Angelo Central High School graduate earned a BA from the University of Texas in 1963 and was commissioned in 1964. His wife Jo is daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Dorr of Pecos Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Air Force
Garry S. Creath
Fe Norris B. Creath
Washington
San Angelo
Peterson Field
Colo
Creath
3253Rd
Air Training Command
USAF
Bien Hoa AB
Vietnam
San Angelo Central High School
University of Texas
Lackland Afb
Tex
John J. Dorr
Jefferson, Pecos
Plane Reservations Prove Easy for Many Travelers
Readers note that despite complaints some travelers find plenty of flight bookings available. The column contrasts difficulty claims with real options for schedules and prices across carriers.
Pecos Isd Among Texas Districts Noted for HEW Violations
Five Texas districts faced federal desegregation concerns with 49 initially summoned for negotiations. Refugio Sabine Pass Silsbee Uvalde Wharton Karnack announced compliance or plan to resolve by mail. Goose Creek and Pecos added to warned list. Pecos officials await detail on charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uvalde and
Wharton
Dallas
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Karnack
Justice Department
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Southwest
Rio Grande Valley
U.S. 281
Progreso
Maria Becerra
Weslaco
Pedro Pina
Lorenza
Homer Dillion
Quinlan
U.S. 80
Kaufman
Dallas County
Martin
Henry L. Kuhn
Alice
Three Rivers
Jose Sarah Espinoza
Losoya
Chris E. Harris
L.D. Givens
Cotton
Kathy Beauchamp
Tommy Beauchamp
Order of Rainbows
Christian Youth Fellowship
First Christian Church
Pecos High School
Latin Club
Future Teachers of America
Eagle Band
The
Candy Stripers
Lions District
Pony Leaguers
Down
Hwy. 17
Dominguez
Kyle Johnson
Donny Herod
John Turnage
Ronnie Pearson
Morris Roberts
Charles Fritz
Turn
Paul Danley
T. K. Allen
Cactus
Sharon Shelton
Posse
Tony Urequidi
Avery
Monahans
Capt. Creath
Colorado
Wright
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