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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1979
Page
2
Letters to the editor from Nita Armstrong of Pecos praise the Texas State Teachers Association banquet she attended as a taxpayer guest. She notes the diverse officers and attendees, the good meal, and the program, and expresses hope for growing acceptance across race creed and sex, congratulating Pecos teachers.
The Pecos Fire Department was summoned at 2 23 p m Wednesday to 101 S Oleander where Ag Chem Inc was on fire and burning fiercely. An ambulance crew also responded earlier at 1 50 p m to 1906 Wyoming for a 78 year old woman who had fallen and was admitted to Reeves County Hospital. Police investigate a criminal mischief at 315 N Ash involving a bullet hole in the right front fender of a 1971 car, reported at 6 32 p m Wednesday.
The Nation al Multiple Sclerosis Society launches the 1979 Hope Chest Campaign May 13 with door to door visits led by local volunteers nationwide to support the society and its 150 chapters. Jesse Stephens chairs the effort.
Alcoa Recycling Sweepstakes offers 1981 prizes from May 1 to June 15 with 1 981 awards. Grand prize is a 15 day trip for two to the 1980 Moscow Summer Games with expenses paid. Second prize TV sets, third prize warm up suits, and fourth prize T shirts. Drawings on Aug 3. entry at participating Yucca Sales centers. Separate notice promotes Multiple Sclerosis appeal in Pecos.
Three Mexican citizens were sentenced by U.S. Magistrate J.M. Preston of Pecos for misdemeanor immigration violations. Jesus Moreno-Munoz, 32, drew 179 days for using a false document to enter the United States. a felony charge was dismissed. Ramiro Baeza-Hernandez, 24, received 179 days after prior marijuana arrest and two prior voluntary returns. Mario Soto-Quintana, 24, got 60 days with a prior auto theft charge noted. Each waived rights and agreed to trial before the magistrate.
New York stocks fell as rate worries and energy concerns weighed on the market. The Dow dropped 5.37 to 35.25 at noon with declines beating advances two to one on the NYSE. General Public Utilities led the list, down sharply, while Greyhound rose on expectations of more bus travel due to gas shortages. Cotton and grain futures moved lower at midday, with Wheat and Corn prices quoted for today. Dow Jones averages showed declines across Indus, Trans, Utilities, and Stocks sectors.
Mr and Mrs Charley Byrd plan a relocation to Ola Arkansas while their daughter Darlene Winn who grew up and studied in Balmorhea takes a new path. The Well Kept Community Club held a May 5 meeting with several locals approving repairs to the senior citizens building including ceiling roof and baseboard updates funded by bake sales and donations. A May 4 42 Domino Party hosted by Mrs H S Haile and Mrs A B Cunningham honored Miss Janie Duncan with a white blouse and Mark's Asphalt Cowboy Restaurant gift certificate. four tables shared sandwiches relishes dip cake coffee and soft drinks.
The fifth to seventh grade youth of the First United Methodist Church thank everyone for help and support of last Sunday's barbecue. They nearly reached their fundraising goal and call the event a big success.
The Enterprise runs Volunteer Corner weekly with cases from Pecos Department of Human Resources. Readers may call 445-5487 to offer time or advice. Readers are thanked for past help but note remaining needs including visitors and substitute grandparents for elderly and blind residents. Yard work and noon meals are listed as urgent needs for safety and comfort.
May calendar lists weekly meetings across Pecos Balmorhea and surrounding towns. Lions, Optimist, AA, TOPS, Rotary, Jaycees, and senior citizen centers schedule events at various venues including Pecos Inn, Lions Den, CPS Reddy Room, Holiday Inn, Saragosa Hall, and Balmorhea centers with weekly, second and fourth Monday, and specific timed activities throughout the week.
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