Pecos Old Timers Reflect On Early 20th Century Life
In Reeves County reminiscences, Jake and Take recall 1911 autos, 1917 Balmorhea air debut, and the first paved road. They discuss Bonnie and Clyde myths, local hangings, and drinking in Kent and Fort Stockton, water wells around Pecos, and how irrigation changed the land. Take tours Pecos with a family reunion on May 5 and plans to stay in Oregon, noting Pecos’ enduring spirit despite oil and water challenges.
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Wake
Reeves County
Balmorhea
Jake
Dallas
Pecos
Bonnie and Clyde
John Dillinger
Charlie Splitgarber
Clay Allison
Kent
Fort Stockton
Martinez
Abilene
Waco
van Horn
Lucian Tyler
Santa Fe
Red Bluff Lake
Crystal Water
Cayanosa
Mississippi River
Irving
Oregon
Barstow Garden Club hosts district guest and flower demo
The Merry Home and Garden Club met May 13 at Mrs. Rounsaville’s home with Mrs. John T. Hamilton of El Paso as District IX governor guest speaker. She introduced Mrs. Moon who demonstrated fresh flower arrangements. Social details include co hosts, refreshments, and visits from family and friends.
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Merry Home and Garden Club
Joe Rounsaville
Home Demonstration Club
John T. Hamilton
el Paso
District
Marvin Clark
Hamilton
Moon
Standard
Rounsaville
Walter Burkholder
Barstow
USBA Promotes Standards for Beer Service Nationwide
The United States Brewers Association aims to improve where beer is served through field representatives who meet with proprietors nationwide. They pursue high standards to create more enjoyable places for America's beverage of moderation.
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United States Brewers Association
USBA
America
Burford Awarded Purple Heart for Viet Nam Wounds
John Burford, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. I. Burford of Pecos, nephew of Mrs. Louis Woodard, Pecos, has received the Purple Heart from the United States Army after being wounded in Viet Nam. A former Army machinegunner, he served in Saigon where he was injured during Viet Cong and North Vietnamese attacks. He later reported from a Saigon hospital that he was doing well.
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John Burford
L.I. Burford
Pecos
Louis Woodard
United States Army
Burford
Alvis Burford
Rockey
Okla
Viet Nam
Saigon
Renz Receives Masters Degree in Range Animal Husbandry
Oliver Lee Renz of Balmorhea, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Dick Pattillo of Pecos, earned a Master of Science degree from Sul Ross College on Sunday May 12. He previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Range Animal Husbandry in 1968 and completed his master’s thesis The Effect of Minerals On Gain When Fed Ad Libitum To Steers Under Range Conditions.
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Oliver Lee Renz
Balmorhea
Dick Pattillo
Pecos
Sul Ross College
Renz
Sul Ross
Reeves County 4 H Horse Club Meets at Pecos Arena
The Reeves County 4 H Horse Club will meet Sunday from 2 to 4 p m at the Pecos Rodeo Arena to install 1968 officers led by Stanley Suttee as corral boss and Gene Baker as national color bearer. Elected officers include Kathy Youngblood, Joe Smith, Carolyn Clark, and Laura Allen with adults Warner Beauregard Truitt Holly Buddy Ross and Paul Tapp guiding the group.
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Reeves County
Pecos Rodeo
Stanley Suttee
Corral
Gene Baker
Kathy Youngblood
Joe
Warner Beauregard
Truitt Holly
Buddy Ross
Paul Tapp
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Pecos Enterprise
Take
John
Martha Burgess
Fort Worth
G.B. Crouch
Paul
Brenda Crouch
Mike
Sherri Goode
Claire Orr of
Fabens
Maurine Humphries
Beverly O’callaghan
West Texas
Nan Majors
A. F. Hammons
Monahans
Kermit
Wendell Nichols
Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Nichols
United States Brewers Association, Inc
International Life
Austin
Texas
Aaa Jp
Gar
Earl Bell Pta
Tommy Passmore
Earl Bell Parent Teacher Association
Eddie Ferguson
Marta Martinez
Jack Davis
Zeke Levario
Jugajimbeam
Seeyaroun
Spuarez Race
N. Mesa
Cortez Hotel
JRA
Sidedress
Ag-Chem, Inc
Pecos, Texas
Shamrock
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