Housing Is Here in Pecos Says Local Survey Finds Homes Available
A Pecos Realtors and Chamber of Commerce survey reports 69 houses for sale and several for rent by three local firms, plus at least 9 owner listings. The survey notes new apartment complexes, more trailer spaces planned, and ongoing home construction, countering external propaganda.
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Pecos
Pecos Realtors
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Realty
Pecos Enterprise
New Mexico City
Carlsbad
New
Mexico
Argus United Press International Dateline
Texas
Duval
Enterprise Contest In High Gear
The Pecos Enterprise contest encourages new subscribers and renewals through Sept. 15. As of today 107 new subscribers and 1 renewal are in, with leaders Armando Ranon Jr, Jackie Sharp, and Shirley Summers. Prizes include a Bridgestone Sport 60 motorcycle, savings accounts, and cash per entry.
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Pecos
Armando Ranon, Jr
Jackie Sharp
Shirley Summers
Goodyear Service Store
Bank of
Child Case Hearing Set For Friday
The District Court will hear a dependent and neglected case on August 2 concerning the children of Mr and Mrs Remigio Gonzales. The father, 28, is charged with aggravated assault on his 2 1 2 year old daughter Melinda. the court may determine parental competence and remove the children if needed. Melinda’s mother is Melinda Gonzales, 23, and the siblings are ages 5 18 months and 5 months. Gonzales is free on a $2000 bond.
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Remigio Gonzales
Gonzales
Melinda
Melinda Gonzales
Verhalen
Piaisano Encampment Draws Many From Here
The annual Pecos trek to the Paisano Baptist Encampment in the pass between Alpine and Marfa continues this week. The camp began yesterday and features worship services music and Bible study for visiting families.
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Pecos
Alpine
Marfa
Rites Held for Former Pecos Woman in Fort Worth and Pecos
Graveside rites were set for Mrs. Harry Wandry Sr. at Fairview Cemetery in Pecos with the Rev. Gene Rutledge officiating and Pecos Funeral Home in charge. Services already took place today at University Christian Church in Fort Worth. Mrs. Wandry, born Virginia Runnels, died Sunday in Fort Worth after illness. She is survived by her husband Col. Harry Wandry Sr. (USAF Ret.), one son Major Harry Wandry Jr. in College Station, four grandchildren, a brother Porter Runnels of Pecos, and other Pecos relatives.
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Fairview
Harry Wandry
Pecos
Gene Rutledge
USAF
Major Harry Wandry, Jr
College Station
Porter Runnels
New Civic Group Forms to Back Reeves County Bond
A civic and business coalition formed the Civic Committee For Betterment of Reeves County to urge voters to approve a $750,000 bond issue for road projects. W S Creamy McCree was named chairman and Dudley Montgomery of the Chamber of Commerce co chair. The group cited strong county finances and rising oil and mineral valuations to support bond repayment.
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Civic Committee For Betterment of
Reeves County
W. S
fCreamy
McCree
Dudley Montgomery
Chamber of Commerce
Cochairman
Murder Suspect Arrested in Big Lake After Short Pursuit
Manuel Antunez of Ysleta, 38, was arrested by City Patrolman Ted Jones after a Department of Public Safety bulletin for a murder in Big Lake. He allegedly shot a man in a Sunday altercation, then fled in a 1964 white Ford pickup and was intercepted at IS 20 and Hwy 17. He is held in Reeves County Jail on murder charges.
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Ted Jones
Department of Public Safety
Big Lake
Manuel Antunez
Ysleta
Reeves County
IS 20
Hwy. 285
Jones
Antunez
Local growth spurs new offices and expansions in Pecos
Two local firms expand while two outside companies commit here amid Reeves County oil and sulphur boom. West Texas Telephone relocates to the old First National Bank Building on Oak Street with new switchboard capacity and additional operators. Goodyear Store expands with 80 extra square feet and a new four bay service center. The State Board of Control seeks bids for roughly 240 square feet of leased office space and a Texas Water Quality Board staff post will be housed there. A large El Paso shoe chain plans a Pecos Oak Street outlet next to the Pecos Men’s Store.
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Tulsa
Oklahoma
Pecos
Texas
Sinclair Oil & Gas Company
West Texas
Fort Stockton
Pecos County
Reeves
Culberson County
Reeves County
West Texas Telephone Company
South Cypress
First National Bank
Oak Street
Bill Harrison
Harrison
Goodyear
South Cedar
State Board of Control
Austin
Benedict named U S Western District Clerk in Texas
Dan W Benedict 50 a retired Army colonel and former assistant comptroller for the Veterans Administration in Washington DC was appointed U S District Clerk for the Western District of Texas including Pecos. He succeeds T Maxey Hart July 31 and takes office August 1. The role covers a district the size of New York and Pennsylvania with six divisions expanding to seven upon Midland Odessa facilities completion. Benedict is supported by 19 deputies, Pecos deputy J A Crane, and oversees registry funds and land condemnation fees.
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Dan W. Benedict
Veterans’ Administration
Washington, D. C
U.S
Texas
Pecos
Adrian Spears
Benedict
T. Maxey Hart
New York
Pennsylvania
el Paso
del Rio
Austin
Waco
San Antonio
Midland-Odessa
J. A. Crane
White Says Sixteenth Opposes Firearms Laws
The House Bill 17735 on mail order rifles and shotguns faces Senate action in September. Congressman Richard C. White's assistant Conery Bryson notes the Casey Amendment, backed by the NRA, would require registration during crimes.
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White
Sixteenth
Senate
Conery Bryson
Richard C. White
Casey
Bob Casey
Texas
National Rifle Association
Reeves County Market Outperforms National Buying Power
Reeves County posted higher earnings and retail spending than the national average in the latest Survey of Buying Power. Local net earnings reached 32 973 000 with an average household of 7 494, above the West South Central mean. annual consumer spending totaled 18 992 000 despite cautious spending amid Vietnam, inflation, and tax concerns.
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Reeves County
Vietnam
University of Michigan
Painter's Predictions Continue in Permtam Basin
Weather forecast for the Permtam Basin calls for hot and partly cloudy conditions through Friday. No precipitation expected and temperatures rise during the period with light winds from varied directions.
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Permtam
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