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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1978

Page

2

Market Climb on Hints of Rate Outlook Improvement

The noon Dow rose 4.16 to 808.13 as advances beat declines 5-3 on the NYSE. Citibank held its prime rate at 10 percent, easing fears of an 11 percent raise. NYSE composite rose .22 to 52.59. NYSE value index up .30 to 142.37. volume 7.46 million at noon amid Veterans Day observes. Cotton futures eased. soybeans and grains mixed with prices noted for No 2 corn, wheat, oats, and soybeans.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Citibank NYSE American Stock Exchange Chicago New York Cotton Exchange

Film on alcoholism at Community Public Service Reddy Room

A program on alcoholism sponsored by the Mental Health Center is set for Wednesday November 15 at 7 30 PM in the Community Public Service Reddy Room 1126 Stafford Blvd Guest speaker is Shelby Parnell of Big Spring The film Guidelines will be shown For more information call Rev Philip West at 447 3410 or the Mental Health Center at 445 2651

Mental Health Center Community Public Service Reddy Room Stafford Blvd Shelby Parnell Big Spring Philip West Pecos AA Al-Non S. Oak Balmorhea Reeves Community Council 10Th St Barstow PTA Lions Club Holiday Inn CPS Reddy Room Pecos Franklin's Third St Pecos Rotary Club Pecos Alcoholics Anonymous S. Oak St United Way Prairie Dog Park

Senior plan proves successful at center calls

Billie McCormick, senior center director, says the telephone reassurance program started weeks ago is proving highly successful. Twenty five elderly persons are now receiving reassurance calls and more may benefit. Call 445-3272 to refer someone who could use the service.

Billie McCormick Ms. McCormick

Holiday Food Show Plans by Local Extension Team

Millie Villalobos and Susan Bolen host the annual Holiday Food Show on Tuesday November 14 at 7 PM in the Service Reddy Room. The event titled Goodies for Giving features holiday ideas and samples including Zucchini Cake Banana Split Cake Santa Face Cake Creme de Menthe Pie Peanut Brittle and Maple Fondant.

Millie Villalobos Community Public Service Home Susan Bolen Community Public Service Reddy Room

Homemakers name Beau for Future Homemakers chapter

Dario Fuentes, an eighth grade student at Crockett Junior High, was chosen as the 1978 79 Beau for the Future Homemakers of America HERO Chapter. Five students were considered: Jesse Armendariz, Felix Valenzuela, Miguel Gonzales, Armando Burrola. Fuentes will assist with community projects.

Lupe Avila Future Homemakers of America Dario Fuentes FHA Fuentes Robert Hinojos Homemakers of America Crockett Junior High Jesse Armendariz Felix Valenzuela Miguel Gonzales Armando Burrola

Burglary Reports in Pecos Include TV Theft at Ash Street

Police report two thefts and a fall call in Pecos. A portable TV AM FM clock radio and 24 inch fan valued 152 were stolen from 1305 S Ash after a forced door entry. Lorena Portillo 20, reported the loss. A separate theft at 754 Martinez involved a radio stereo valued 50. EMS and fire responses followed, including a death at 1007 S Walnut and dumpster fires behind a store on S Cedar.

S. Ash Pecos Lorena Portillo South Ash Martinez Concepcion Teofilo Garcia South Service S. Walnut Juan Granado South Cedar

Pecos CAP to Mark 37th Anniversary During Civil Air Patrol Week

The Pecos Composite Squadron joins 1,900 CAP units nationwide in observing CAP Week December 1 to 7. CAP began December 1, 1941, by civilian aviators aiding national defense. wartime patrols and search efforts boosted its reputation. Today CAP conducts air search and rescue, disaster relief, civil defense cooperation, aerospace education, and youth leadership programs.

Pecos Civil Air Patol CAP Puerto Rico Civil Air Patrol Randy Mathews Atlantic Gulf Air Force Cooper Ates

Waiting List Established for Youth Soccer

Jim Edwards, community recreation director, announces a waiting list for youth soccer due to player overabundance. Children ages 6 to 12 who wish to sign up should contact Edwards at 445 4624 or visit the community center on South Oak in person.

Jim Edwards Edwards South Oak

Band Boosters Meet Monday at Zavala Bandhall

The Pecos Eagle Band Boosters will hold their regular monthly meeting Monday November 13 at 730 p.m. at the Zavala Junior High Bandhall. Reports on the enchilada supper and fruit cake sales will be given. Announcements on forthcoming marching contests at Andrews November 18. Mrs Melba Whittaker and CVAE girls will prepare refreshments. Band student parents and interested citizens invited.

Pecos Eagle Bank Boosters Zavala Andrews Melba Whittaker CVAE Band

Half Shot Regularly by People Afraid to Touch a Gun

A brief note reports that some individuals avoid wielding guns yet experience partial gunfire incidents in daily life, highlighting a paradox where fear leads to frequent near misses rather than direct use. The piece underscores safety concerns and the cultural tension around firearms.

Evening club meetings and PTA schedule this week

Calendar listing shows Lions Club meetings at Pecos Inn at 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Amistad Lions Club at Lions Den at 7:30 p.m. Austin Elementary School PTA executive board meets in the school library at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday notes Pecos Evening Optimist Club meets at Saragosa Hall at 8 p.m.

Lions Club Pecos Inn Amistad Lions Club Lions den Austin Elementary School PTA Pecos Saragosa Hall

Pecos Eagle Flight Line Menu Update

On November 13 to 17 school menus feature chili mac, ham and potatoes, turkey with dressing, sloppy Joe, and fish sticks with varied sides. A burrito line adds cheese sticks and dessert. November 14 includes chili bowl with beans and tacos, with regular hot dog options available. All menus subject to change.

Pecos Eagle Flight Line

Weekly ministers meeting in Pecos at Franklin's Restaurant

All Pecos area church ministers invited to weekly Wednesday morning fellowship and discussion at 7 o clock at Franklin's Restaurant 425 West Third Street Pecos. A casual notice contrasts holiday turkey waits with nightly TV ads.

Pecos Franklin’s Third St

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