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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1978
Page
2
A half hour television documentary profiles eighties era professor Charles Hartshorne and other older community members to capture their feelings and dignity. The film argues aging people are misrepresented and should be heard in a fast paced youth oriented society.
The 30 minute special produced for the Governor’s Office on Aging by Fred Miller presents aging with inspiration and honesty. Director Bill Wadsworth says the film highlights rarely focused aspects of aging and aims to leave viewers with a positive, not whitewashed, view of old age. Sponsored by Levi Strauss and Company.
Potholes in the northern Texas streets and highways do more than jar vehicles. They also cost money in repairs and maintenance as drivers contend with worsening road damage and local funding needs.
Balmorhea notes move to San Angelo as Don Jones joins Brown and Root. An AARP meeting is set for March 21 at 7 30 p.m. at the Community Center with Irene Hunter presiding. CPR classes by Don Judkins aid Balmorhea Firemen ahead of a March 22 immunization clinic. A council hearing on the T and P lake pipeline looms March 23 at city hall as pothole repair costs rise. State and municipal officials study budgets after a severe winter. Dallas reports harsher conditions than the south. Local officials report hundreds of thousands spent on temporary fixes, with many cities scrambling to cover repair costs.
A July 9 to 21 program at Texas Christian University invites up to 50 high school students to live on campus and practice French in everyday topics. The event includes films, arts, crafts, sports activities, and trips to local French restaurants led by Jean-Pierre Sonderer. Cost is 260 dollars, with 60-dollar deposit due May 1, applications via Sonderer.
The Business and Professional Women held their Candidates Night on March 14 with many county city and school candidates speaking about why they seek office. Jane Ross baked cakes and cookies auctioned for the Mary Silverstrom Scholarship Fund while Frances Manuel Rachel Kirkwood and Marie Jackson hosted refreshments. A short business session followed and the next meeting is set for 7 30 p m March 28 at the Pecos Housing Authority.
The New York stock market fell in early trading with the Dow at 770.27, off 3.55, amid moderate volume. IBM and Sears showed activity while ITT faced legal charges, and cotton futures moved differently with mixed midday values across markets.
Demetro G Tarango of 17 B Airbase booked for alleged driving while intoxicated at 11 35 p m March 18. Justo Dominguez Jr of 315 N Walnut reports hit and run involving orange Camaro and his 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Cylinders removed at Oasis Pipeline Co Fort Stockton. 12 cylinders filled with explosive gas valued at 50. The Colonial Food Store reports theft of service by a vehicle leaving without paying 1 50. A 10 speed bicycle found in street, tagged and stored. Ambulance called for a woman who fell at 706 S Cypress. Brush fire reported at Lindsay Road end.
Calendar listings detail weekly clubs and meetings in Pecos. Lions Club Amistad Lions Rotary Club Al Anon Senior Citizens Home Demonstration Club Modern Study Club and Alcoholics Anonymous hold meetings at various venues Tue Wed Thu Fri through the week. Includes times locations and contact notes.
The Senate Banking Committee approved 9 to 4 to recommend confirming Texas banker H K Allen as vice chairman of the Export Import Bank. Opponents cited lack of international finance experience while praising his leadership roles in three Texas banks and directorship at First International Bancshares.
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