United Way Campaign Surges in Pecos On Bicentennial Theme
Enthusiastic crowds add energy to Pecos United Way drive aiming for a $30,000 one day total. Mayor Pigman in a Paul Revere dress rides for donations, Molly Pitcher and Betsy Ross impersonators collect from schools and voters, while volunteers us cards and pledges from 300 local businesses. By 11 a.m. funds reached $9,424.50 with many cards still unreported.
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United Way
Pigman
Paul Revere
Pecos
Pat Hubbs
Molly Pitcher
Charlotte Slack
Court House
Betsy Ross
CPS Reddy
Stephens
Jess Stephens
Bill Pigman
Terlingua Chili Fest Showcases Remote West Texas Charm
The Terlingua gathering, set against rugged ranges and sunset vistas, is a wild, revelry filled event more about atmosphere than chili tasting. Frank Tolbert’s Terlingua cookoff and a self described happening attract crowds who embrace unconventional fun and a no violence rule.
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Terra del Fuego
Ulverstone
Tasmania
Alpine
Presidio
Majestic
Terlingua
Frank Tolbert
Villa de la Mina
Sam
Pecos area farmers seek relief as gas costs threaten pumps
Pecos area farmers met with Congressman Richard White and Frank Zarb to discuss steep gas price rises for irrigation pumps. They fear long term contracts lifting from 40 cents to about 1.85 dollars per million cubic feet, risking farm operations and noting nearby gas is sold cheaper elsewhere. The group pressed for awareness though seeking no federal solution, while the FEA pledged to study alternatives. continuation noted on Page 2.
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Pecos
Richard C. White
el Paso
Frank Zarb
Federal Administration
Washington
Mike Burkholder
Trans-Pecos Cotton Association
Richard Naylor
Zarb
Ed Nichols
Texas Department of Agriculture
Bill Robertson
Texas
Pecos Area
Burkholder
White
Burkholder & White
FEA
Yard of the Month honors go to Bill and family
Bill and Mrs. Allen of 2202 S. Eddy win October Yard of the Month from the Chamber of Commerce Women’s Division. The couple, longtime Pecos residents, share pride in their neat yard and active community involvement through State Farm, PTA, and local clubs while their daughter Kimberly, a Pecos High junior, notes Dad handles most yard work.
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Bill Allen
Eddy
Chamber of Commerce
Allens
Kimberly
Pecos High School
Eagle Band
Mary
Dan Queen
San Antonio
Billy
California
Allen
State Farm Insurance
J.M. Preston
First Baptist Church
Lions Club
PTA
Booster Club
Pecos
S. Eddy Sr
The
Jury reports delayed by district judge
Petit jurors who were due to report at 9 a.m. Thursday are excused after District Judge J.H. Starley delayed the civil case. The jury will be called again at a later date to be announced.
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J.H. Starley
Starley
Fierro time probated for first degree murder
A 43 year old Pecos man Juan Saenz Fierro received a 10 year probated sentence after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the 143rd District Court. He admitted shooting 46 year old Esther Chavez Natividad at Monte Carlo Bar on March 1 about 11:40 p.m. she died at Memorial Hospital.
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Pecos
Juan Saenz Fierro
J.H. Starley
Fierro
Esther Chavez
S. Locust St
Memorial Hospital
Cliff Preslar
Starley
Larry Barber
Monahans
Midland
Lions to hear fitness talk at Downtown Lions noon
Perot Bud Nevin Jr. director for Physical Fitness Institute with a national reputation will speak at the Holiday Inn on how to remain in business and stay alive. He will describe the Apollo space program exercise method and a quick daily routine for lasting fitness.
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Lions
Perot
Bud’’ Nevin Jr
Physical Fitness Institute
Nevin
Holiday Inn
Cadette Girl Scout Troop Seeks Members in Pecos
Seventh and eighth grade girls are invited to join the Cadette Girl Scouts. Leader Mrs. Laura Teal says information is available at a 5:30 p.m. meeting today at the Girl Scout Hut in Pecos or by calling 447-2552.
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Cadette Girl Scouts
Laura Teal
Pecos
Gallardo wins first prize in Win-a-Gift contest
Ethel Gallardo of Pecos won the first prize in the Win-a-Gift contest sponsored by Pecos merchants and the Pecos Enterprise. She may claim a $10 item by visiting the Enterprise office this week, having deposited her winning entry at Popular Thriftway. The eight week contest offers a grand prize of a three speed bicycle at its end.
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Ethel Gallardo
P.O
Pecos
Pecos Enterprise
Enterprise
Thriftway
Third St
Wacker's
R&s Electronics
Big T Restaurant
Sprouse Reitz
Hill's Thriftway
Western Auto
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Paso
Bill Allens
Petit
Cious Bunton
Cadette Troop
Gallardo
L.D. White
Walter's Dairy Queens
Rio Queen
Airlawn
Center
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