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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1970
Page
3
Pro rodeos generate substantial economic activity and civic benefits. Cowboys compete across the nation under RCA sanction, with events in Pecos drawing large crowds and charity support. The RCA sanctions 500 plus rodeos yearly, offering nearly $4 million in prize money and boosting local business coffers.
Civic Clubs of Pecos volunteer gate duties for the Pecos Rodeo to let the Rodeo and Fair Association use more budget for a better show and bigger purses. Lions, Optimists, Progresive Lions, Evening Lions and Rotary Club lead nightly gate teams with listed members directing gates and tickets each night through July 4.
Danny Fuentez, 19, is in custody in Fresno California on a Reeves County warrant. He has waived extradition and faces three burglary counts at Gibson's Discount Center. Chief Gene Martin and Sheriff A B Nail were notified of the arrest.
Washington AP report names 17 servicemen killed in action in Vietnam. Texans cited include Army Sgt. John D. Bell of Bartlett and Pfc. Charles E. Thornton of Bryan born to Robbie L. Thornton Route 1 Box 279. Also listed are Army Capt. James R. McCrone of Dallas and CWO Rafael A. Chavez of El Paso.
Former U S ambassador and noted hostess Perle Mesta made a triumphant return to Luxembourg after a 15 year absence. She said she spent the five happiest years of her life in Luxembourg as residents applauded and crowds said Perle Mesta is back. Mesta served as ambassador from 1950 to 1955 and her lavish parties inspired the Broadway musical Call Me Madam.
Acting Superintendent Roy Allen says the National Park Service suspends entrance fees for auto access pending Congressional action on the Golden Eagle Passport. Starting July 1 1970 camping fees apply at Big Bend National Park with Type A 2.00 per site night Type B 1.00 per site night Group C 5.00 minimum per site night plus 0.25 per person over 20 and Primitive Backcountry free with an advance fire permit.
Merrie McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold McCormick was chosen Golden Girl after judges from out of town evaluated nine candidates at the Rotary Rodeo Revue. She is a Pecos High senior and will serve as Pecos host and Miss West Texas contestant representative.
En trants in the 12th World Soaring Championships hoped for better weather after the event was delayed two days by poor conditions. A heavy overcast hung over Marfa forcing postponement for the second straight day. Glider pilots from around the world compete in the event.
Mrs. Rosa Tarin aged 18 died this morning at Memorial hospital at 12 15. Born April 24 1952 in Pecos she lived in Saragosa. Survivors include husband Crescenciano an infant son Rudolfo parents Mr and Mrs Edwardo Hernandez Balmorhea three sisters Maria Montez Dominga Lopez Ysedra Rodriguez Balmorhea six brothers Ed wardo Carmen Raul Leeroy Jose Arturo Balmorhea
Eric Avery son of Dr and Mrs H F Avery of Pecos earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art from the University of Arizona. The commencement speaker was Dr Bergen Evans a language scholar and author noted for TV appearances who spoke on the Search for Authority to graduates and families.
The newspaper office will close Friday July 3 to celebrate the July 4 holiday. Advertisers are urged to call with copy changes for Monday and Tuesday issues for classified and display.
If you do not receive your newspaper by 5 30 p m call the Circulation Dept by 6 45 p m to guarantee delivery. The contact number is 445 5475.
A Brown County Court jury will view the film Midnight Cowboy to decide if it is obscene. Bluff View drive-in manager Floyd Allred is charged with exhibiting obscene material. Police Chief Donahoo testified the film was obtained by court order after a citizen complained while taking a family to see it. The defense requested a mistrial, which the court denied.
May graduate James Earl Wafer of Sul Ross State University earned a place on the University Honor List for the spring semester, ranking among the top five percent. His wife Connie Jones Wafer also ranks in the top fifteen percent and will graduate next December. Earl, an Animal Husbandry major, works in Pecos this summer.
The body of dental technician Howard Willard Neitzey about 40 was found dangling from a utility pole in northeast San Antonio. Investigators say he was electrocuted after touching a 500-volt wire along a railroad right of way. Three glass insulators were found on him and a large collection at his home.
Duncan M Burkholder of Pecos earns superintendent and dean lists along with commandant’s list at New Mexico Military Institute for 1969-70 academic year. Cadets on dean’s list must have 3.0 GPA or higher, while commandant’s list recognizes military discipline.
The West Texas Education Center and Sul Ross State University sponsor a Spanish Live-In from July 15 to August 14 on the Sul Ross campus. The program trains Region XVII teachers and administrators to communicate with Spanish speaking students using Spanish at all times with weekly social sessions. Dr. Raymond Wheat and Mr. Robert Garza lead the institute with Sul Ross faculty and visiting language educators. Applications from K–6 oriented staff from at least four districts are encouraged. tuition is 53 dollars with room and board at six dollars daily or 25 dollars weekly. Six semester hours credit will be granted.
In Plainfield New Jersey two police officers were shot by snipers while guarding firefighters during a fire set by a possible arson device in a vacant Liberty Street store. Fire Chief John Townley said the officers were hospitalized with one in critical condition after the incident in a troubled West End area where youths had clashed with police earlier.
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