Wreck in Barstow Hospitalizes Two
An early morning collision in Barstow sent Manuel Charo Rodriquez to Reeves County Memorial Hospital with a leg injury and minor injuries to Joe Palomino. Rodriquez allegedly failed to yield to Gilbert Sanchez as DPS Patrolman Joe Hicks investigated the scene at Putman Street and a county road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Charo Rodriquez
Barstow
Rodriquez
Joe Palomino
Reeves County Memorial Hospital
Palomino
Putman Street
Gilbert Sanchez
Manuel Rodriguez
Memorial Hospital
Survey Group Meets Thurs in Pecos High Board Room
A meeting of the Survey Committee for Occupational Opportunities to prepare an Area Vocational Education School application will take place Thursday November 21 1968 at 730 pm in the Pecos High School Board Room. Members include Joe Carpenter as Survey Director and Bill Collie C K Dozier Harold Elder A B Foster Sam Gann Frank Harper Ben Matta Ben Meek Harold Meyer Jimmie Preslar Dr Lonnie Pollard Jane Ross Jesse Stephens and George Vasquez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos High School
Ray Whitley
Joe Carpenter
Bill Collie
C. K. Dozier
Harold Elder
A. B. Foster
Sam Gann
Frank Harper
Ben Matta
Ben Meek
Harold Meyer
Jimmie Preslar
Lonnie Pollard
Jane Ross
Jesse Stephens
George Vasquez
Missionary Lyle Peterson to Speak at First Presbyterian
Rev. Lyle W. Peterson, a Presbyterian missionary in Kochi Japan, will speak at First Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. following a family night supper. He works with unstaffed churches, helps form Christian fellowships, and travels coastal towns and mountain villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Japan
Lyle W. Peterson
Lyle Warren Peterson
Presbyterian Church
U.S
Peterson
Kochi
Picayune
Mississippi
Earl Ligon, Jr
Cecil Jim Lee
Austin Owens
Warren Smith
Bill Cowart
Chaiirman
Committee On Witness and Service
FAA Recommends Local Airport Improvements in 16th District
The FAA proposes five new airports in El Paso, Hudspeth, Brewster, Presidio, and Terrell counties and outlines a general utility Pecos Airport upgrade with a 4900 foot runway. The plan, not a promise of federal aid, urges local governments to seek funds and notes existing airport improvements for the district. Congressman Richard C. White says FAA plans reflect district needs for air commerce and private flying and offers assistance to communities pursuing development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th
Congressional District
Federal Aviation Administration
Richard C. White
Secretary of Transportation
Alan S. Boyd
FAA
White
el Paso
Dell City
Hudspeth County
Big Bend National Park
Brewster County
Presidio
Presidio County
Sanderson
Terrell County
Pecos
Golden Girl To Attend Fourth Annual Pecan Fiesta
Miss Ruth Dell Cothrun Golden Girl of 1968 will join the Queen of the Pecos Valley Pecan Fiesta court in Carlsbad New Mexico on November 29 and 30. The event features a Dat-ing Game duo, a grand parade with Governor Cargo as grand marshal, a gala weekend of activities, and the coronation of Fiesta Queen Kay Doss with a full court of princesses and duchesses from across New Mexico and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dell Cothrun
Cecil Cothrun
Carlsbad
N. M
Pecos Valley
Hollywood
Cavern City
Carlsbad National Caverns
David F. Cargo
Kenneth M. Davis
Kay Doss
Walter Doss
Ritchene Vowell
Ritchie Vowell
Mary Wilson
Dick Wilson
William 3
Hunt, II
Wm. Hunt
Princesses
Jalayne Jenkins
A. Lee Straughan
Albuquerque
Anita Rae Archer
D. D. Archer
Artesia
Mary Kyle Becker
Wm. E. Becker
el Paso
Texas
Miss Cothrun
Pecos
Linda Marie Farmer
William Farmer
Cloudcroft
Hubbs Named Hospital Trustee
Bill Hubbs general manager of KIM Radio was elected to the Board of Trustees of the San Angelo Baptist General Hospital at the Southern Baptist Convention in Fort Worth for a three year term. He will attend his first meeting in San Angelo on December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hubbs
KIM Radio
San Angelo Baptist
UF Reaches Halfway Mark in Fund Drive
Dick Naylor reports United Fund Drive has reached the halfway point toward a $23,000 goal with over $11,000 collected. A directors’ meeting at the First National Bank coffee room discussed reporting additonal collections and plans to push the drive over the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Naylor
United Fund Drive
First National Bank
CC Directors Meet Today
The Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 12 noon on November 19 in the Community Center banquet room. President Dudley Montgomery urges all directors to attend the regular monthly meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dudley Montgomery
Pecos City Court Fines Report October Totals
City Court of Pecos City collected 2240 in fines for October with jail fines totaling 1355 and traffic offenses 835. Drunk in car fines led with 340, and other jail fines covered simple assault theft minor in possession and more. Traffic fines peaked at 195 for failure to grant right of way. other items included disregard stop sign and light violations, speeding and related offenses.
Sulphur Boom Sparks New Fertilizer Plant at Rustler Springs
Thad Sandford of Carlsbad New Mexico will manage a new fertilizer plant by the Michigan Oil and Sulphur Co of Dallas. The 24 tons per hour facility will operate on about 200 acres near the Duval Frasch plant and utilize Santa Fe railroad tracks for shipping. The venture follows a long career in mining by Sandford who founded Alaska’s largest coal mine. Estimated employment is not given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culberson County
Thad Sandford
Carlsbad
N.M
Michigan Oil and Sulphur Co
Dallas
Sandford
Duval Corp. Frasch
Rustler Springs
Santa Fe
Sulphur Soil Co
Orla
Alaska
Seminole Indians Triumph Over Pecos Eagles 40 to 15
Seminole Indians overpowered the Pecos Eagles 40 to 15 at Rotary Field on a cold night. Larry Cottrell rushed for 138 yards and La vern Bennett 162 as the Indians piled up 365 rushing yards and led 8 10 after the first quarter. Bennett scored twice and Cottrell added another. Sturgeon touched down for Pecos and Harris, Davis, and Shorter provided key interceptions for Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Eagles
Seminole Indians
Rotary Field
Eagle
Indians
Larry Cottrell
Lavern Bennett
Pecos
Cottrell
Eagles
Bennett
John Sturgeon
Tom Segalia
Ronnie Kirkwood
Stanley Woods
Leslie Harris
Jack Davis
A. C. Shorter
Mike McDonald
Seminole
David Bradley
Charlie Wein
David Shuler
Sturgeon
Danny Rodriguez
Cotton Yield Projections Raised in West Texas District
The Department of Agriculture boosted cotton yield projections for all 16th District counties after White and Yarborough secured a full review for 1969. In Reeves County the projection rose from 792 to 879 pounds per acre, affecting farmer payments and land retirement incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
16Th Congressional
Richard C. White
West Texas
Department
White
Ralph Yarborough
Secretary of Agriculture
J. B. Kirklin
Pecos
C. B. Ray
el Paso
Washington
Congressman White
Reeves
Police October Activity Summary and Arrests
Police activity for October shows 56 offenses with 25 cleared and 32 pending. One offense against a person, simple assault, cleared. Property offenses 41 cases with 18 cleared and 24 pending. No sex crimes firearms or narcotics. General offenses 14 cases with 6 cleared and 8 pending. 60 fall arrests: 35 drunk 5 disturbance 3 vagrancy minor in possession theft under 5 and window peeping. Damages from traffic accidents totaled 8890 with three injuries. Animal control handled 280 calls and $54 in pound fees collected. Property loss and recovery valued at 6481.38 with 4433.83 recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Pecos High Band Repeats Division I UIL Victory in Odessa
The Pecos High School band earned another Division I award after UIL marching in Odessa at W T Barrett Stadium. Band director Bill Carrico has guided a Division I win for years. In twirling, Nikki Evans and Marilyn Essenwine gained Division I soloist honors while Leslie Harkey and Judy Bingham earned Division II. Evans Essenwine Harkey and Judy Bingham formed a Division III quartet. Senior trio Becky Foster Sue Raye Whitley Katrina Pankey captured Division I. Other Class AAA winners included Kermit Andrews Monahans La Mesa Snyder, with Seminole Division 0 and Colorado City Division III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Odessa
W.T. Barrett
Bill Carrico
Nikki Evans
Marilyn Essenwine
Leslie Harkey
Judy Bingham
Evans
Elsenwine
Harkey
Becky Foster
Sue Raye Whitley
Katrina Pankey
Kermit, Andrews
Monahans
Lamesa
Snyder
Fort Stockton
Seminole
Colorado City
Firemen Seek Trophy Case for Pecos Volunteer Fire Dept
Pecos Volunteer Fire Department seeks a trophy case to display trophies earned at various races. Wanted items include china closets or any type of case, standing or wall mounted. Contact Bill Cowart or Bobby Bell with offers or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Volunteer Fire Department
Bill Cowart
Bobby Bell
Fire Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
DPS
Joe Hicks
Presbyterians
FFA
Pecos Association of Women Golfers
Ronald Miller
Ruth del Cothrun
Hubbs
PHS
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