Balmorhea Church Life and Community News
Balmorhea notes recount Rev Don Holladay earning a theology degree in Dallas and attending a United Methodist Conference in Glorieta New Mexico. The piece lists residents moving in, a theft at the school, a blood pressure clinic event, travel and hospital updates, rain totals, Mother's Day visits, and a baby shower hosted in Verhalen with multiple local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Holladay
Balmorhea
Ft. Davis
Lee Ann
Teddy
Dallas
Perkins School of Theology
Abilene
Glorieta
N.M
United Methodist Church
Hobbs
Allen Anthony
Sul Ross State University
Markets Edge Higher as Takeover Hopes Lift Stocks
Prospective takeover targets led modest gains on a quiet day as the noon Dow rose 2.42 to 844.33. Fairchild Camera & Instrument jumped 72 to 63 7/8 after agreeing to be bought by Schlumberger for 66 a share in cash while Schlumberger slipped to 70 5/8. The NYSE composite gained 0.14 to 56.40 and the American exchanges index rose 0.85 to 180.95. Cotton futures fell with No. 2 grades down about 27 points to 60.91 cents. Dow Jones 11 a.m. averages showed mixed moves across indices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
Fairchild Camera & Instrument
Schlumberger Ltd
Fairchild
Gould Inc
Schlumberger
Shakespeare Co
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
District 45 Rep Don Rains Keynotes Sul Ross Graduates
Six area students from Pecos Balmorhea and Saragosa received degrees at Sul Ross State University's 54th commencement. Pecos graduates listed include Arnold Carter III Curtis Sadler and Teague, all B S degrees. Balmorhea’s Ruben Hernandez Gomez earned a physical education B S while Saragosa’s Francisco Javier Candelas earned an M Ed in industrial arts. About 385 degrees were conferred May 11 in the Graves Pierce Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Balmorhea
Saragosa
Sul Ross State University
Frederick Arnold Carter, III
Robert Joe Curtis
Sherard Michael Sadler
Roland Wayne Teague
Ruben Hernandez Gomez
Francisco Javier Candelas
Graves- Pierce
Don Rains
Obituary for J T Moore rancher and business man Pecos
J T Tatum Moore longtime area rancher farmer and businessman died at his Pecos home May 19. Born December 26 1891 in Toyah Texas he helped on the family ranch after his father died in 1907 married Mary Somes in Pecos 1914. He served as Balmorhea County Commissioner 1925 1933 and on Balmorhea school board while active in the Catholic Church. He moved to Pecos 1958 and remained active in J T Moore Inc and J T Moore & Sons. Survived by wife two sons three daughters 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Services at St Catherine's Church Plum and Walthall Pecos May 21 at 4 pm. Grandsons to serve as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. (Tatum) Moore
Jefferson Street
Pecos
Mr. Moore
Toyah
Texas
Mary Somes
St. Catherine's
Balmorhea
J.T. Moore, Inc
J.T. Moore & Sons
J.T. Moore, Jr
John M. Moore
Mary Helen Schmidt
Amarillo
Dorothy Harding
Linton
Jo Evelyn Crawford
Colorado Springs
Colo
St. Catherine’s Church
Plum and
Walthall
50th Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs KR D Cope
Mr and Mrs KR D Cope celebrate fifty years of marriage with a Sunday reception at the Community Center Banquet Room from 2 30 to 6 p m. Their Pecos High School alumni children, now dispersed, will attend along with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kr.d. Copeland
Community Center
Pecos High School
Balmorhea student earns Dean's Honor Roll
Matthew W. Setzer of Balmorhea made the Dean's Honor Roll for the 1978 79 spring semester at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Dean Cardus J. Elrod announced 51 students made the honor roll from 879 enrolled, requiring at least 15 semester hours and a 3.6 GPA or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew W. Setzer
Balmorhea
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde
Cardus J. Elrod
Saragosa Head Start Graduation Planned for May 22
The Saragosa Head Start will hold graduation exercises and an end of school program on Tuesday May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Head Start Center in Saragosa. A public invitation is extended and a picnic will follow for parents and children at Balmorhea State Park.
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Saragosa
Balmorhea State Park
Pecos student earns degree in sociology at MSU
Debra Ann Herrera of Pecos received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. At MSU's 56th commencement exercises held Saturday May 12, about 693 students received associate bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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Debra Ann Herrera
Pecos
Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls
MSU
Three aliens jailed for entering U S illegally in Pecos
Three Mexican citizens illegally in the United States were sentenced to confinement by U S Magistrate J M Preston of Pecos after conviction of a misdemeanor violation for illegal entry. Antonio Conchas-Concilion 28 drew 179 days while Javier Lopez-Torres 19 and Jesus Macias-Serrato 23 received 120 days each and all had prior apprehensions. Another case sees Maximo Andondo-Ortiz 26 released on $5000 personal recognizance bond after a complaint alleged he conspired to encourage entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
Antonio Conchas-Concilion
Eddie Espinosa-Nada
Mexico
Javier Lopez-Torres
Jesus Macias-Serrato
Border Patrol
Community Club Schedules For Pecos Area This Week
Monday Lions Club and Amistad Lions Club meet evenings at Pecos Inn and Lions Den. Cantaloupe City CB Club meets second and fourth Monday. Tuesday lists Pecos Evening Optimist and other groups with times and locations. Wednesday features Downtown Lions at Holiday Inn and Balmorhea events. Thursday lists Pecos Rotary and Jaycees meetings.
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Lions Club
Pecos Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Cantaloupe City CB Club
CPS Reddy Room
Old Senior Cit
Hickory
Eddy St
Barstow
Balmorhea Senior Citizens Center
Business and Professional Women's Club
Holiday Inn
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Huff and Puff
Pecos
Pecos Rotary Club
Pecos Jaycees
Alpine Lodge
Pictures chosen for Rodeo Souvenir Book
The 50th Rodeo Souvenir Book winner photos include Blanche Altizer Smith Roping belonging to Snooky Sherrill Griffith and Wild Horse Race from George Fletcher. A 1912 Parade Scene from Viola Moorehead and portraits by Earl and Curtis McElroy Lonnie Locke and Keesey Duncan. Two Cowgirls Isora DeRacy and Jewel Duncan portrait by Isora DeRacy. Winners receive two reserved tickets to the West of the Pecos Rodeo.
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Blanche Altizer Smith
Snooky Sherrill Griffith
George Fletcher
Viola
Blondie
Moorehead
Earl
Curtis McElroy
Lonnie Locke
Keesey
Twirling Team Announces Meet at Pecos High School
The Golden Cadets sponsored by the G I Forum twirling team invite girls ages six to twelve to join. They should meet in front of Pecos High School on Tuesday May 22 at 6 30 p m. For more information contact 447 2932 or 447 3822.
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Golden Cadetts
G.I. Forum
Pecos
Ambulance backs Pecos unit from Orla accident scene
The Report says Pecos Ambulance Service responded at 1:50 a.m. last Saturday to a reported accident on U.S. 285 four miles south of Orla. No injuries were found and the unit returned to Pecos.
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Pecos
U.S. 285
Orla
Public Notice of Texas Electric Service Rate Increase
Texas Electric Service Company announces new rate schedules under Public Utility Commission rules. Effective June 21 1979 or as permitted by law, the plan yields a 16.1 percent rise in adjusted gross revenue. Copies on file at the PUC in Austin and with affected municipalities. inspection in company offices.
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Texas Electric Service Company
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Public Utility Commission
Austin
Texas
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Mrs. Price
Ft. Stockton
Anna McCord
California
Leroy Miller
Midland
The
American Associa
Irene Hunter
Thelma Lawrence
Robert Hulsey
Amistad Dam
Gladys Schmucker
Albert Pask
Patsy McIintire
San Angelo
Mrs
Bill McIntire
Exxon
Alpine
Gilbert
Markham
Juan Carrasco
Jimmy Moore
Bakersfield
Peggy Moore
Odessa
Harvey Moore
Tudie
Clay Patrick
Alfred Huelster
J.D. Jorden
Buck Towler
Cassie Farrington
Wynn Jones
Frankie Kingston
Dwana Huelster
Verhalen
Barbara Anderson
Tana Oates
Sharon Harrison
Debbie Bottoms
Maggie Hernandez
Gloria Garcia
Betty Compton
Sally Byrd
Beda Larramore
J.T
Tatum] Moore
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones
A.m
Pecos Enterprise
Area News Andup
Chamber of Commerce
Zippy Mart
Balmorhea Highway
Frankie Holley
S. Plum
Harold Warren
W. Fifth
Burkholder Oil Co
Chicago
Texaco
H. McDermott
Frances Castillo
S. Arizona
John Porter
Veterans Blvd
Maggie Cardenas
Airbase
Jerry McGowen
Hackberry
Robert Hinojos
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves County
Srands
Reeves, Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis
14Th St
Call Pecos Enterprise Circulation Department
Hillcrest
LD Pegigs
Beth
Airlawn
Saram
Al-Non
N. Oak
Reek
Wackers
S. Eddy
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