Violent Weather Rages Across Texas With Tornado Toll Rising
A powerful tornado near Bishop killed a 10 day old baby and injured 17 others as it damaged eight trailer houses, toppled cars and disrupted Kingsville naval air station care. Severe storms and heavy rain floods and wind outages hit Pfl Texas towns along the coast.
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Associated Press
Bishop
Texas
Golden Acres Park
John Earl Allred Jr
Naval Air Station Dispensary
Kingsville
Golden Girls TV appearance promotes Pecos event
The Golden Girls will host a taped 6 pm show on KMOM-TV with period costumes and guests Mrs. Fernandes and others to promote the Rotary Rodeo Revue at Pecos High School on Monday night. Proceeds benefit the West of the Pecos Museum and the West of the Pecos Rodeo begins July 1.
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Kmom-Tv
Monahans
Doug Fernandes
Jimmy McNeil
Tommy Peer
Mike Harrison
Garland Matthews
Pecos High School
Pecos Museum
Pecos
Accident injures worker at Intratex gas plant
Juan Ulate of Odessa an employee of Weskem Co was hurt in an accident at the Intratex gas plant about six miles north of Barstow yesterday afternoon around 345. He was taken to Odessa Medical Center hospital by Pecos Funeral Home ambulance and is being treated for a broken ankle.
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Pecos
Tommy Mayfield
Elvin Crow
Jefferson
Juan Ulate
Odessa
Weskem Co
Barstow
Odessa Medical Center
Pecos Funeral Home
Chamber Highlights Decade of Community Growth in Pecos
The Pecos Chamber lists 14 accomplishments from 1960 to 1967 including 440 jobs via industry relocations, a new nursing home, district water quality office, and tourism promotions. It credits leadership in securing headquarters for Duval Corporation, reactivating the United Fund, and supporting education and youth in agriculture. Dozens of local businesses are named as chamber members.
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Pecos Automotive Proving Grounds
Pecos Garment Company
Pecos Nursing Home
Duval Corporation
Pecos
Texas Water Quality Control
Pecos United Fund Organization
Texas Pecos
Judge Roy Bean
Pecos Valley Clinic
Pecos Valley Radiator
Pecos Valley Southern Railroad
Pecos Welcome Service
J. C. Penney Co
Pete’s Chevron
Petroleum Land Management
Peyton Oil Co
Pic Pak
Popular Grocery
Dr. Lonnie Pollard
Billie Prewit
Producers Insurance
Ramada Inn
Red Bluff Water District
Rediger’s
Reecia’s Fashions
Reyes Furniture
Rio Pecos
L. M. R. Rogers
SWIG
J. H. Starley
Swift Agriculture Chemicals
Chamber
August Events Announced For High Schoolers
Frank Kelley releases August schedule to help parents avoid conflicts for students. Eagle band travels to Camp Musquiz from August 9 to 13 with all band members urged to attend. Locker assignments occur August 17–25 by class, freshmen first and seniors last, noting ample space despite order reversal.
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Frank Kelley
Eagle Band
Camp Musquiz
Pecos City Receives State Sales Tax Payment
The Town of Pecos City reports a 37 988 08 check from Texas for the 1 sales tax quarter in 1970. The gross tax collected was 38 806 48 and the state keeps a small fee with the rest held to cover bad checks. The Pecos Twirling School exhibition is set for tomorrow at 2 30 in Pecos High School auditorium. Frances Malek of Robstown directs the school this week.
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Pecos City
Texas
Pecos
Pecos High School
Frances Malek
Robstown
West of Pecos Rodeo to Open with Judge Walton Poague
Walton Poague of Rankin will judge steer jerk down ropings during matinees at the West of the Pecos rodeo. The 1883-born event showcases stock from Tommy Steiner of Austin with about 200 head. Rodeo secretary Billy Ann Evans and new corrals prepare Pecos for America's oldest sport, honoring frontier heritage.
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Walton Poague
Rankin
Pecos
Poague
Rodeo Cowboy Association
Tommy Steiner
Austin
Billy Ann Evans
Marfa
America
West
Dodge
Abilene
Wichita
Great Plains
Paper delivery guarantee notice
Missed delivery notice urging readers to call Circulation Dept by 6 45 p m if paper not received by 5 30 p m to ensure delivery. Provides contact number 445 5475.
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Boswell
Alice
Whitey Sawyer
Kingsville Naval Air Station
Wilbarger
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Galveston
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Margie Thompson
Mary Gordon
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Marsha Miller
Merrie McCormick
Sally Meek
Nona
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N. K. Ballew
van Horn
WHHS
Braniff International Airline School
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Reeves County
Sammsens Teioen
Reeves-Loving County
Mac Plumbing
J. J. Maxey
R. B
A. B. Nail
Newell Oil Co
Noel Construction
Nik - Nak
Otto’s Package Store
J. R. Pattee
Pearl Beer Dist
Pecos Abstract
Pecos Auto Supply
Pecos Auto Trim & Glass
Pecos Battery & Electric
Pecos Car Parts
Pecos City Bakery
Pecos Cleaners Laundry
Pecos Drug
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos Feed Yards
Pecos Furniture
Pecos Garment Co
Pecos Ice Co
Pecos Insurance Agency
Pecos Men’s Shop
Pecos Motors
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Cheyenne
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