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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1970
Page
3
The Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club schedules a Sunday shoot at their range behind the Country Club Golf Course. The facility offers rifle pistol and shotgun shooting opportunities for members and guests.
William James Stergs aged 42 had his forgery conviction appeal denied in the 143rd District Court. Judge J. H. Starley imposed a four year sentence. Sheriff A. B. Nail will transport him to Huntsville for imprisonment. deputies Gary Ingram and Raul Florez took him into custody.
U S Air Force Staff Sergeant Dennis W Greken son of Mrs Alice Welch 1614 Cowan St Pecos arrives for duty at Kingsley Field Oregon He is an electronics computer technician in the 827th Radar Squadron Aerospace Defense Command protecting the U S against hostile aircraft and missiles He previously served at Point Austin Air Force Station Michigan The sergeant is a 1963 graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School Rosenberg His wife Jill S Ragocas is mentioned The Pecos Rifle and Pistol Club will host a NRA rules based trap shoot Sunday May 3 1970 at 1 30 pm with clay targets 40 mph range 9 ft high distances 16 to 200 ft 12 gauge max 1 1 8 oz shot No 7 1/2 to 9 shot size Some courses for beginners women and juniors. spectators invited
Republicans head to the polls at South Pecos Elementary in Reeves County for governor and U S Senate nominations. Voters also decide county and precinct posts at the primary with warns against write-ins except for county and precinct chairmen. The Republican convention follows at 2 p m and county gathering May 9 at the community center.
The Pecos Eagles lost 7-1 to the Andrews Mustangs in Andrews, dropping their third district game. Larry Lamb hit a solo homer in the final inning to avert a no hit bid as Pecos managed five hits while Andrews held the Eagles to one run.
A steer roping event is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Pecos Rodeo Grounds open to all entrants. Two steer daily roping and three steer team roping will be offered with adult entries taken at the arena. Public invited to attend.
Seven people escaped serious injury after two cars collided head on on Frontage Road near the Hwy 285 interchange. Serious injuries were not reported. both drivers and four passengers in the Orona car were treated at Memorial Hospital and released. Licon and Orona were cited for driving on the wrong side and lack of licenses respectively.
The Hospital Auxiliary plans a May 15 benefit dance at the Sheriff's Posse Barn to fund Memorial Hospital electrical bed projects. Johnny Bush will perform, with admission set at $6 per couple. The event marks an annual effort to fund key hospital improvements.
Reeves County Commissioners Court updates voting precinct locations. A printed map accompanies the issue. Twelve precincts show polling sites including Reeves County Court House Pecos Elementary School Pecos High School Saragosa Bal morea Kerley Gin Office West Pecos Elementary North Pecos Elementary School Methodist Church Orla cos Housing Authority Airbase East Pecos Junior High School Locust Reddy Room Stafford Street.
Voters in Reeves County will cast ballots from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in 12 Democratic precincts with hot contests for U S Senator, U S Representative District 16, Attorney General, land office, railroad commissioner, and state Supreme Court and Court of Appeals posts. Incumbents face several challengers and write-in precinct chair races accompany the primary slate.
Intratex Gas Company, a Houston Natural Gas subsidiary, signs a contract with Humble Oil for substantial gas reserves in West Gomez Pecos County and Block 16 Ward. The deal details remain undisclosed as construction begins on a 36 inch line to New Braunfels with 300 million cubic feet daily delivery under a three year term.
Funeral services were held at 2 p m Monday at First Methodist Church in Kosse for Ollie Evelyn Phifer Hill widow of Dr M W Hill of Kosse and mother of Robert K Hill of Pecos born June 1 1878 she was a Methodist and descendant of Limestone County pioneers Interment was in Kosse Cemetery Survivors include her son and three daughters plus two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Sheriff A B Nail to sponsor a school next week on criminal investigation methods in Pecos City Council room Monday through Friday at 8 a m with discussions on narcotics theft arrest warrants and fingerprinting All personnel from city county and visiting officers to attend
U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Charles G. Diehl son of Mr and Mrs William H Diehl Jr of Barstow arrives for duty at Chicksands RAF Station England. Diehl a vehicle repairman is assigned to the 6950th Transportation Squadron USAFE NATO. He previously served at Forbes AFB Kansas and is a 1967 Barstow High School graduate.
The Pecos Junior High Band earned a Division I rating in concert at the UIL meet held at Lee High School in Midland last Saturday. In sight-reading the band achieved a Division zero rating, following a previously earned Division I in marching at the fall contest.
Assignments for the Little League clubs are listed on the sports page. Team members who still have uniforms from last year are urged to bring them to practice on Monday.
Balmorhea State Park will not open today due to extensive remodeling. Manager Dennis Wynn said a new opening date will be set and announced later.
The Evening Optimist Club elected new officers at its Tuesday meeting in Saragosa Hall. Elizer Flores was named president with Gilbert Valencia and Ramon Nunez as vice presidents. Fred H. Martin Jr. was appointed secretary treasurer. The group agreed to sponsor a Sul Ross State University student drama featuring Crissy Tersero of Pecos in the cast.
The Pecos High School Choir presents So This Is Paris at 8 p m on Thursday and Friday May 7 and 8 in the auditorium. Tickets are 75 cents for adults and 50 cents for children, available from choir members or at the door.
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