Balmorhea State Park Receives Federal Funding Boost
Congressman Richard C. White announces a 191,900 grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to Balmorhea State Park to be matched by 191,900 state funds. The project on 47.86 acres includes a headquarters, rest rooms, camper facilities, roads, utilities, and renovations to the concession, pool, and bathhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balmorhea State Park
Richard C. White
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Department of Interior
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Land and Water Conservation Fund
White
No Liquor Sales on Christmas Day Declared
Liquor Control Board inspector Bart Stephenson announces package stores will be closed and no sales or deliveries made on Christmas Day in compliance with the Texas Liquor Control Act prohibiting liquor sales on Sundays or Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Bart Stephenson
Medders Rites Today At Lawnhaven Cemetery
Graveside services are held today in Lawnhaven Cemetery San Angelo for Cross B Medders who died at a Balmorhea ranch. Aged 71 he died of a heart attack. Born in Eden Texas he was a long time ranch cook and World War I veteran. Survivors include two daughters Mrs Lila Pettitt and Mrs Leatrice Hasty of El Paso one grandchild and two brothers Sid Medders of Eden and Ell Medders of Blanco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawnhaven
San Angelo
Cross B. Medders
Balmorhea
Medders
Eden
Texas
Lila Pettitt
Leatrice Hasty
el Paso
Sid Medders
Ell Medders
Blanco
Estes Petition To Be Acted On By Johnson
Billie Sol Estes of Texas asks President Johnson to commute his 15 year federal sentence for swindling. He has been at Sandstone Minnesota Federal Prison since March 1965 and is eligible for parole in January 1970. The pardon petition was received July 29 and is under consideration with a backlog delaying action.
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Billie Sol Estes
Texas
Johnson
Estes
Sandstone
Minnesota
Justice Department
White House
Old Man Winter Arrives Early With Rain and Snow
Winter returns to Texas bringing icy roads and travel delays. Rain in Pecos began Monday with 2.04 inches before snow moved in Tuesday afternoon. Six inches of snow halted Balmorhea and Sul Ross State College students plans, while Toyah’s game was canceled due to travel hazards. Roads across the Davis Mountains and Kent reported icy conditions as forecasts call for cold, mainly dry conditions with possible southeast snow and rain.
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Texas
Pecos
Balmorhea
Toyah
Davis Mountains
Kent
Civil Jury Week Set in 143rd District Court
Civil Jury Week in 143rd District Court with Judge J H Starley presiding begins January 6 1969. Juries report at 9 30 am with one juror selected per ready case and evidence to start after all ready juries chosen. Docket includes Montanez vs Porkerney Perry vs Broderick Southern Union vs Black Jordan vs Delta Drilling Childers vs Hartford Alvarez vs Insurance Co of NA Montoya et al vs McCorkle McLain vs Commercial Union Grimes vs National Lead Nobles vs Edgett Carson vs Cruse Mendoza vs Welch Gover vs The Travelers Peek vs The Travelers Pre trial conferences and pleas of privilege set for Friday December 6 1968.
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143Rd District Court
J.H. Starley
Montanez
Porkerney
Perry
Broderick
Et al
Southern Union
Black
Jordan
Pecos Eagles Open Season With Loss To Midland Bulldogs
In Ralph Stewart first game as Pecos head coach the Eagles fell 64 to 43 at home. Frederick Carter and Ricky Calloway scored four in the third period while David Bradley Danny Rodriguez and Felix Arias added points as Pecos struggled early but tightened defensively in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stewart
Pecos Eagles
Midland High Bulldogs
Eagles
Midland
Pecos
David Bradley
Danny Rodriguez
Felix Arias
Ricky Calloway
Frederick Carter
James Locker
Keith Kemper
Jim Hamilton
Tommy Richmond
Bradley
Rodriguez
Arias
Jimmy Hamilton
Charles Lee
Eagle
Bulldogs
Carter
Jack Davis
Calloway
Lee
Bobby Ephriam
A. C. Shorter
Kim Crowe
Neil Ormand
Rowdie Cagers
Rowdies
Paul Dutchover
Kim Anderson
Rowdie
Dutchover
Anderson
Norman Tinkler
Delbert Buchanan
Nathaniel Mosby
Jack McGowen
Gary Dillion
Dillion
Clark Boyd
Dutch Over
Boyd
McGowen
Mosby
Tinkler
Buchanan
John Curcurato
Jackson
Gotcher
Charles Pattillo
Rev Moore To Speak Sunday At St James Baptist Church
Rev. Phillip N. Moore will bring a Thanksgiving message at St. James Baptist Church Sunday at 3 p.m. Rev. R. M. Montgomery leads services with Elder Alvin Moore and others from Shiloh Baptist Church of Monahans assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip N. Moore
St. James Baptist Church
R. M. Montgomery
Alvin Moore
R. Smith
Lon Batley
Shiloh Baptist Church of
Aptitude Tests For Freshmen To Be Given
Parents of ninth grade students are urged to ensure their children attend school Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon for the Differential Aptitude Tests. The tests measure verbal and numerical reasoning, abstract problem solving, clerical speed, mechanical reasoning, space relations and language usage to help plan studies and future careers. A report is provided to parents by Mrs. Bennett.
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Virginia Bennett
Bennett
Kesey to Appear on Televised Miss Teen Pageant
David Kesey of Pecos, a member of Texas A M Singing Cadets, appears Saturday on CBS for Miss Teen age America from Fort Worth. He will escort a contestant, sing on camera with the Cadets, and perform in numbers with guest Trini Lopez while the Cadets are shown annually.
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David Kesey
Pecos
Texas A&M’s
Singing Cadets
CBS
Fort Worth
A&m Glee Club
Trini Lopez
Robert L
Bob) Boone
Kesey
A&m
Football Offseason Training Aims at 1969 Season
Coach Jerry Millsapps notes players pursue multiple sports in the off season. The program, starting Monday, targets ninth through junior grades, focusing on building skills for the next football season while encouraging participation in basketball and track as part of year round training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Jerry Millsapps
Millsapps
UIL
Yule Lighting Contest Set With Divided Prizes
The Young Homemakers of Texas announce a Yule lighting contest with two divisions religious and novelty and cash prizes for the top three in each category. Judging is December 16. Entry blanks and contacts are provided for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Homemakers of Texas
Dickie Young
Young
W.T. McCulstian
Bo McQueen
Reeves County Set to Award Major County Road Contract
Reeves County Commissioners and Judge F H Ryan study five bids for a 34 mile county road linking with the Duval sulphur plant in Culberson County near Reeves. Border Construction of Monahans submits the low bid at 699263.42 with other bids from R Hall, Wylie Construction, H B Zachry, and Jones Bros. The contract, including materials and labor, may be let Monday to support a road to the six mile Duval link and a nearby sulphur strike near the Duval holdings.
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Reeves County
F. H. Ryan
Duval
Culberson County
Reeves
Border Construction Company of
Monahans
R. Hall
Fred Armstrong
Sinclair Oil Company
Letters To Santa To Be Published In Pecos Enterprise
The Pecos Enterprise will publish letters to Santa from local children. The first letter from George Dominguez of Balmorhea is printed elsewhere in the issue. Parents are urged to help children craft messages for Saint Nick.
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Pecos
George Dominguez
Balmorhea
Ole Saint Nick
Collision injures Lagal couple. pickup cited for failure to yield
Mr and Mrs William H Lagal of Sweetwater suffered minor injuries when their 1966 Chevrolet collided with a 1963 Ford pickup driven by Joe Lee Devenport of Alpine near the South Cedar and 7th Street stop sign. The pickup showed no visible damage and Devenport was cited for failing to yield to the other vehicle.
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William H. Lagal
Sweetwater
Joe Lee Devenport
Alpine
South Cedar
7Th Street
Devonport
T.W. Box
Santa Claus to Visit Pecos Friday Afternoon Parade
Santa Claus will arrive in Pecos this Friday at 4 30 p m on the big red fire truck with Pecos Fire Department escorts. He will ride down Main Street then move to Airlawn Shopping area around 4 30 to 5 00 p m for visits with children and parents.
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Santa Claus
Pecos
North Pole
Santa
Main Street
Airlawn
Parr Search Now Limited
The search for 4 year old Johnny Wayne Parr continues despite freezing temperatures and snow at Balmorhea Lake. The body of his grandmother Mrs R C Hammack of Monahans was found floating in the lake a week ago Wednesday, and deputies remain on scene awaiting weather to allow divers back in. The lake is being scanned while other methods are impractical.
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Johnny Wayne Parr
Johnny
Balmorhea Lake
R.C. Hammack
Monahans
Grand Jurors Summoned for 143rd District Court
The list of Grand Jurors for the 143rd District Court is summoned to report on Friday December 6 1968 at 9 a.m. The names include Dale Hardeman Joel W Daniel Ralph Gilliland Ray McPherson Roy Pearce W T Lattner Jr David Davis Mrs Lon Batley J E Chesney Genaro B Abila Charles Johnson Frank E Harper Mrs Jo Collie Keith Camp Joe Bob Kelton Ed Cravey Mrs Harold Lindley Lou Kilgore and Eddy Ferguson.
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143Rd District Court
Dale Hardeman
Joel W. Daniel
Ralph Gilliland
Ray McPherson
Roy Pearce
W.T. Lattner, Jr
David Davis
Lon Batley
J.E. Chesney
Genaro B. Abila
Charles Johnson
Frank E. Harper
Jo Collie
Keith Camp
Joe Bob Kelton
Ed Cravey
Harold Lindley
Lou Kilgore
Eddy Ferguson
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.B. Medders
Patsy
Abilene
Old Man
Turkey
Pecos Enterprise Carrier
Peter Godhicoa
Terry Kelly
Jackie Sharp
Jessie Saenz
Pecos Eagle Cagers
Midland Bulldogs
Pecos Eagle
Charlies Lee
A.C. Shorter
Chuck Hubbs
Wylie Construction
H. B. Zachry
Jones Bros
Parr
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