Texas to fund fire ant research in West Texas spread halt
Texas will spend 600000 over two years on fire ant research by Texas A&M and Texas Tech. Texas A&M and Tech will study genetics chemicals and biological controls while seeking parasites and predators. The plan aims to halt westward spread and curb infestations across about 36 million acres, with mirex use limited to June 30 1978 unless extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas A&m
Texas Tech
Reagan V. Brown
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
Kerr County
Brown
Texas Agricutural Experiment Station
Texas A&m University
Texas Tech University
Environmental Protection Agency
Panhandle
West
Study club members attend annual Fall Board Meeting
Modern Study Club members Mrs. H L Holloway Mrs. Ted Johnston and Mrs. N A Waldrop attended the Western District of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Fall Board Meeting in Big Spring October 21 22. Eighty five members registered for an evening and day of entertainment reports and fellowship. Chesley McDonald spoke on Texas with emphasis on West Texas history. The program included Pioneer dress reenactments and songs about Texas. Next year the meeting will be in Sanderson Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Study Club
H.L. Holloway
Ted Johnston
N.A. Waldrop
Big Spring
Western District of Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
el Paso
Coahoma
Andrews
Presidio
Charles Parham
The
Nuts and Bolts
Big Spring Country Club
Chesley McDonald
Texas
West Texas
TFWC
J.M. Humphreys
Marfa
Texas Heritage Department
Molly Bailey
Circus Fame
Ora Pruit Prude
Davis Mountain
Mart
Sanderson
Market Crashes As Rates Rise Weighed Stocks Decline
New York stocks slid sharply amid rising interest rate fears and inflation worries. The Dow dropped to 809.94 by midday, with four times as many decliners as advancers on the NYSE. Analysts cited Fed tightening signals and potential wholesale price upticks as factors. Composite indices fell across major exchanges, while grain and livestock reports from Chicago and Fort Worth noted mixed to weak prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Fed
NYSE
American Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Fort Worth
Notice of Administered Estate of Reuben R Waight
Notice announces October 17 1977 letters of administration for Reuben Raymond Waight deceased granted to Charlotte H Wright of Toyah Texas. It requests all claims be filed as required by law and lists Walter M Holcombe Pecos Texas as point of contact. Published November 1 in Pecos Enterprise. A second notice appears about estate of Reuben Wright and zoning hearing for Ruby Salcido. A public hearing set November 10 1977 at City Hall to consider a special zoning exception for parking a mobile home for Tiburcio Dominguez Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Raymond Waight
Charlotte H. Wright
Toyah
Reeves County
Texas
Ruby Salcido
South Walnut
Pecos
Zoning Board of Adjustment
College
Pecos City
South Oak
Tiburcio Dominguez, Jr
Vote for farm families Agricultural commissioner backs amendment
Agriculture Commissioner Reagan V Brown urged a yes vote on Amendment Five saying it allows formation of agricultural or marine associations that may levy refundable assessments to improve production and markets He warned 3000 Texas farmers may go out of business in 1977 and framed associations as essential for family farmers to compete and stabilize the state economy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Reagan V. Brown
Brown
A Hallmark of New Religious Sects Is Intolerance
A remark highlights a common trait of emerging religious movements, stating that intolerance toward other beliefs often marks their early development. The observation notes how dissenting views are frequently met with rigid opposition or exclusion.
Balmorhea approves weed and flood ordinances in council session
Balmorhea City Council met at City Hall with Mayor Humphries and six council members present. A new Weed Ordinance authorizes cutting and destroying weeds on vacant lots and alleys at owner cost with possible assessments for nonpayment. A Flood Ordinance was read and approved. The council also passed a resolution to aid the National Health Service and enroll for a valley doctor, read a financial proclamation, accepted Bill Sprinkle’s resignation, and noted arrival of a water truck and a Xerox 6601 for public use at 20 cents per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmorhea
Humphries
Don Jones
Angelina Brijalba
Gary Loftin
Clemente Alvarez
Leo Lewis
Remedy Enterprises of
San Angelo
National Health Service
Mary Barfield
Bill Sprinkle
Lewis
Water District Board of Directors
City Hall
Balmorhea United Methodist Church
Jeffery Symonds
Deane Schloemer
New Mexico
United Methodist Reporter
Bill Hutchinson
UMC
Artesia
N.M
Richard H. Whitwam
el Paso
Q.A. Crenshaw
Clarence Crenshaw
Odes O’rear
Catherine Farrington
Louise Adams
K.A. Schloemer
Council On Ministries
Charles Towry
Ona Graef
Lillian Pfeifer
Beatrice Ward
Irene Hunter
Mary Crenshaw
Budd Pfeifer
Jane Moore
Sharon Harrison
Fort Davis
Play presented Calvary Baptist Veterans Day program
Calvary Baptist Church Junior High and High School Training Union Class presented a Veterans Day program honoring veterans. Russell Shoemake wrote a Vietnam era play titled Christ is Always There performed by class members with military uniforms provided by staff. Veterans received bands and booklets from VFW Post 6437.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Baptist Church
Russell Shoemake
Viet Nam
Hugh Lillie
Mary Smith
David Ormsby
Jay
Arrests and incidents comb through Pecos area police blotter
Police report Armando Gonzales Rodríguez was arrested Saturday at Bob's Lounge after allegedly striking Ruben Ornelas in the left eye with a beer can. Other entries note a stolen tape case at Pecos High School parking lot valued at $60, a damaged marquee sign at Hector Dominguez’s Farmers Insurance, several driving and parking offenses, an egg vandalism incident, a marijuana arrest, and multiple fire, ambulance, and criminal mischief calls along with new docket entries for marriages and DWI charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armando Gonzales Rodriguez
Bob's Lounge
Ruben Ornelas
Antonio Melendez Jr
Pecos High School
Eliza Puro Cantu
Southern Union Gas Co
Sage St
Cantu
Gilbert Robert Valencia
S. Willow St
Audie Lynne Whitaker
Barstow
Third St
Valencia
Alyce Veronica Simpson
S. Cherry St
Oak Street
Simpson
Henry Machuca Acosta
S. Park St
Eddy Street
Jim Ed Miller
S. Alamo
Bell Acres
Jefferson
Jackson
Adams
Lee S. Green
Jackson St
Salvador Hernandez Muniz
S. Orange St
Muniz
Calendar of Pecos area events and clubs
Calendar lists weekly gatherings in Pecos. Lions clubs Amistad Optimists meet at specified venues. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meet at Oak Street. TOPS groups meet mornings and evenings. Bible study at Senior Center. Downtown Lions at Holiday Inn. Rotary and State Dept meeting with Commissioner Reagan V Brown. game day at Senior Center. Bazaar and garage sale at Senior Center. Cantaloupe City CB Club flea market at fair barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Holiday Inn
Rotary Club
State Agricultural Department
Reagan V. Brown
Man of the Year nomination meets stiff test of nerve
An unnamed aspirant rejects a supposedly formal Man of the Year ballot, signaling independence and daring. The remark hints at a broader trend of skepticism toward honorary lists and entrenched title chasers in local circles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Department of Agriculture
Texas History
Washington
Senate
Lloyd Bentsen
John Tower
the Market Report
Chicago
Dow Jones
A.m
Indus
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos Enterprise. Inc
Ken Dulane
Lewis Barrett
Edvaar
Diane Osbohn
Doris Welch
Ruben
BACA
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Monndays
Delvery
Reeves
Ward Loving Culberson
Jeff Counties
Pecos Texas
Walter M. Holcombe
Cypress
J.J. Maxey
Reuben Raymond Wright
Zavala
Zavala Junior High School
Anne Tersero
Becky Hernandez
Yvonne Natividad
Terrie Acosta
Jamie Nunez
Robert Hinojos
Agricultural Commissioner
Calvary Baptist
Alan McGee
Duane Deese
Lori Johnson
Sinclair
Gordon Sinclair
Kathy Ormsby
Susan McGee
Ann Harris
John Eric Shoemake
Jay Johnson
Baker Curtis Post
James Akins
Balmorhea Federal Credit Union
Bill Morton
Hector Dominguez
Farmer's Insurance Co
Highway 80
Rosenda Herrera Hinojos
S. Cherry Sr
W. Seventh St
S. Eddy St
Ferguson
Community Public Service
Pecos Valley
New
Melvin H. Cunnigham
Carlsbad
Helen F. McComb
Jesus Manuel Medrano Ronriguez
Walnut St
Martha Rodriguez Pando
Luis Joe Carrasco
N. Pecan
Margarita Rubio
S. Cypress St
Wilfred
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Pecos Optimists
Chaparral Village
Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon
S. Oak St
Tops Tx
St. Community
S. Cedar St
Tbl Aia
Arnestead
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