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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1979
Page
2
Texas Public Schools Week marks 125 years of public education in the state. Pecos Independent School System invites parents and interested residents to visit any Pecos school during normal hours next week to see current methods and classroom work and to support their child’s education.
Stocks edged higher in moderate trading amid a 1.2 percent January drop in the leading index of economic indicators, the steepest one month decline in four years. The Dow rose about 1.9 in midmorning to 810.72, with the NYSE composite up 0.12 to 54.05, and Texas Utilities among active NYSE issues. On the AMEX market value index gained 0.58 to 161.32. Cotton futures eased with middling spot at 59.52 cents and nearby contracts lower.
The Pecos Jaycee-Ettes traveled to Lubbock on February 24 for a Regional Visitation and a Communications Dynamics seminar, featuring three speakers on communication. During breaks, games and door prizes entertained attendees while Lubbock Jaycee-Ettes served an Italian luncheon.
The next meeting of the Beginner's Clothing will be Friday March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Side Community Center 1100 Block of Locust. Participants should bring the correct size and type pattern and enough fabric to make the garment. Susan W Bolen assistant county extension agent says we will straighten the fabric make pattern alterations layout and cut the fabric. Bring transparent tape ruler tape measure scissors tissue paper and waxed paper.
In Tuesday night 8-9 year old division II basketball, Gibson's edged the U S Army Celtics 10-9 as the final minutes decided the outcome. Celtics receivers of defensive honors were Eddy Hill Sam Lawrence Miguel Medina and Darren Walker. offensive honors went to Sergio Puckett Eric Bradley Randall Groves and Tommy Galindo. Darryl Moody earned special praise for hustle. A few fans booed and created unsportsmanlike conduct while referee Manny Jimenez was praised for his handling of the game.
Mrs Travers Crumpton of Fort Stockton died yesterday after a short illness at Fort Stockton Hospital. Services will be at the Presbyterian Church Friday at 2 p.m. She was born February 20, 1908 in Cheyenne Oklahoma and is survived by a stepson Jerome Crumpton, sister Mrs Leon Banks and brothers M A Chesney and I E Chesney. Dr Ernest J Nelson, 57, will have services at 10 a.m. Friday March 2 in the Geo H Lewis and Sons Chapel in Houston. He died at home and had lived in Houston since 1965. He was a UT Medical School graduate and a member of Harris County Medical Association. He is survived by two daughters Rebecca Eadie and Mary Kjellsporm, a son William Paul, sister Tokay Lee Logan, brother William Joseph Nelson, his mother Mrs Chelsa Hall, two grandchildren and four nieces.
Pecos Police investigate a business burglary at 110 E Seventh with $369 in loot including cash a radio a Polaroid camera and burglar alarms. Entry through a back door occurred between 5 30 p m Tuesday and 8 30 a m Wednesday with $150 estimated damage to the home at 814 S Almond.
Park Superintendent Don Dayton announces the Carlsbad Caverns National Park art show running April 11 to 25. Entries focus on Caverns or Guadalupe Mountains scenes, with three pieces per artist in various media. Registration is April 10, entries due by April 7, 9 or 10. Cochairs Gladys Stevenson and Doris Clippinger oversee sponsorship with the Carlsbad Area Art Association. Visitors vote for winners. no entry or viewing fees. Ribbons awarded to four top pieces.
Pecos Enterprise notes changes from 1977 amendments mean retroactive Social Security retirement benefits are generally limited to those retiring after 65. Under 65s should apply promptly to start benefits when desired, or risk missing months. Widows ages 60 to 65 must apply in the worker’s death month to preserve possible survivor benefits. Contact Odessa or Midland Social Security offices for details.
Four Mexican citizens faced U.S. penalties on immigration charges in Pecos. Pasqual Fierro-Mendez, 19, received 358 days total, 179 days on each of two counts, consecutive. Jose Magallanes-Nieto, 23, and Victor Manuel Gonzalez-Quiroz, 22, each got 179 days for illegal entry. Jose Ignacio Villalobos-Bustillos, 19, received 120 days. All pleaded guilty and acknowledged rights in open court.
Giscard d Estaing opened a four day state visit to Mexico promising a $200 million package of equipment technology and loans. If accepted the aid would not be paid for with oil. Ambassadors said 30 agreements would be signed focusing on nuclear and solar energy offshore fishing and oil industry development.
The Permian Basin Graduate Center presents six Tuesday evening sessions from March 6 to April 10 at the PBGC Building in Midland. Mary Louise Rhodes will teach a study of major stratigraphic intervals, rock units, and facies relationships from Precambrian to Permian with focus on stratigraphic traps and evolving geologic history. Fee is $150. information and registration via Graduate Center at 563-2311.
Weekly schedule lists Lions Clubs Optimist Barstow TOPS Pecos AA and Al Non ministerial group and other gatherings by day. Notable entries include Pecos Rotary Thursday noon Balmorhea driving course and senior center classes. Some details show locations such as Pecos Inn Saragosa Hall Holiday Inn and Balmorhea centers with times and fees.
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