Bond Issue Election Delayed by Pecos School Board
The Pecos High School bond election is postponed after trustees hear reports from Richard Naylor and Ray Whitley. The Attorney General informal ruling blocks calling a bond issue while boundary issues from the Toyah annexation suit await Court of Civil Appeals decision in Austin. Other actions include lunch eligibility policy, tax reports, bill payments totaling 76 697 19, mileage and meal allowances changes, travel stipends, a site visit to East Pecos Junior High, faculty training report, an easement approval for Madera Valley Water Supply across 4 acres in Reeves County, and the next meeting set for December 10 at 5 30 pm.
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Ray Whitley
Attorney General
Pecos - Barstow Independent School District
East Pecos Junior High School
C.W. Wright
Madera Valley Water Supply Corp
Reeves County
Pecos Citizens Urged to Lead Clean-Up Effort
City Manager J. J. Maxey highlights a costly burden of cleaning vacant lots and alleys, urging residents to take responsibility for their property. He notes drainage improvements to prevent health risks and mosquitoes, stressing collective pride and cooperation to attract visitors to Pecos. Wednesday menu listed enchiladas with meat and cheese, beans, lettuce, fruit, bread, butter, and milk.
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Pecos
J. J. Maxey
Balmorhea Juniors Announce 1970 Homecoming Plans
The Balmorhea High School Junior Class outlines Homecoming events for November 19 and 20. A Thursday bonfire and pep rally start at 7 30 p m near the football field followed by a Friday pep rally at 3 15 p m and a 4 30 parade from Foxworth Galbraith Lumber to the high school auditorium. A chili supper runs 5 30 to 7 with exes registration in the cafeteria. The 7 30 football game pits Balmorhea Bears against the Anthony Wildcats with halftime queen and sweetheart announcements.
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Foxworth - Galbraith Lumber Company
Balmorhea Bears
Anthony Wildcats
Jury Finds Gomez Guilty in Cotton Trailer Theft
Concepcion Gomez was found guilty of theft of a cotton trailer owned by L. B. Johnson in 143rd District Court yesterday. The jury heard the case with Judge J. H. Starley presiding.
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L. B. Johnson
J. H. Starley
New Mexican American youth group chartered in Pecos
A new non profit organization named Image gains charter in Pecos with 15 members led by Frank Granado as president and Armando Hignojos as local executive director. Plans include tutoring center Yearn To Learn and offering summer job opportunities to improve Pecos students chances.
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Nasario Lara
Treas
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Manuel Trujillo
Marcos Martinez
Gilbert Gomez
Mike Lara
Armando Hignojos
Armando and Trofilo Madrid
Martin Valencia
Joe Garcia
Calderon
Optimists To Honor Outstanding Youth Week Banquet
The Evening Optimist Club joins national clubs to honor twelve outstanding youths across scholastic religious civic athletic and scouting fields during Youth Appreciation Week November 15–21. Principal speaker David Dutchover of East Pecos Junior High will headline the banquet on November 21 at 8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Banquet Room.
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David Dutchover
East Pecos
Chel Flores
Vehicle theft and vandalism report near Pecos High School
Juan Licon reported his son’s 1966 Pontiac Le Mans parked at Pecos High School was driven during school hours and damaged before being returned. Lloyd Ketchin found a tire left on his pickup after a vacation. Reecia's Dress Shop had an attempted Sunday-night break in. Door and screen damage suggested pry tools. Austin Cozart investigated.
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Jim Wilson
Pecos
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Hallowe’en
Reecia
Austin Cozart
Texas Weather Dims Skies as Cold Front Passes
The Associated Press reports a weak cold front moved through west and northern Texas with temperatures mostly in the 30s to 50s. A prior weekend’s strong cold spell dropped to the 20s in the northwest, while temperatures rise Monday from 54 at Texarkana to 73 at Abilene and no rainfall is forecast.
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Pecos Junior High Band Heads to Odessa Contest
The Pecos Junior High Band directed by Mr. Charles Nail will travel to Odessa on Saturday for a marching contest. Ninety five performers with five alternates march at 1:00 p.m. after a 10:30 departure, as divisions include A and B high school bands and junior high groups.
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Pecos
Odessa
Charles Nail
Barbs by Phil Pastoret
A brief column in a classic light tone comments on morning coffee moods and aging voters and jokes about office life. The piece hints at the old era of political machines and a grumbling treasurer.
Lions Governor Cais Second Cabinet Meeting
Roy Chambliss of Ysleta district 2T3 of Lions International announces the second cabinet meeting for 1970 71 to be held Saturday November 21 1970 at Apache Elementary School Cafeteria Ft Stock ton. The session runs 5:00 pm to about 8:00 pm with a meal by the Ft Stockton Lions. Goals for 1970 71 will be reviewed and plans set. Reports on current projects will be given and all cabinet members local presidents and secretaries are urged to attend and all Lions are welcome.
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Ysleta
Lions International
Apache
Ft. Stockton
Nixon Deters Bailey Chair Prank During White House Visit
In Washington a light moment as Pearl Bailey jokingly asked for a chair during an open house with President Nixon. He retrieved a chair from behind his desk and teased her about returning it, recalling a prior visit when he gave her the seat.
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Pearl Bailey
White House
Nixon
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Economy Slowly Eases as Federal Reserve Signals Growth
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee indicated potential easing of credit conditions and higher money growth in the months ahead, signaling a shift toward more expansionist policy after a year of restraint. The remark, relayed from Washington, points to gradual monetary loosening to spur the economy.
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Federal Reserve System
Open Market Committee
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