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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1978
Page
2
County Extension Agent Mike Mallett says recent rains boost winter grass and forb crops and should lower feed costs for ranchers. With cooler weather, screwworm cases may slow or stop, and the office has screw worm sample vials ready for ranch use in case of another outbreak.
Letter recalls the 1941 Pecos flood, detailing how residents evacuated a 21 unit Tourist Court and home, water reaching yards and streets, road washouts, and a dog giving birth amid the disaster. The writer notes lack of disaster declaration or tax relief and mentions local landmarks and dates. Also brief garden pest tips and Rumensin cattle feed approval are included.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin reports a fall headcount of 1,600, a new record, with late registrants pushing past 1,600. President Cardozier notes fifth anniversary celebrations set for Oct 30 to Nov 4 and continued growth in credit hours and self paced courses.
Pecos Civil Air Patrol Auxiliary to run a fundraising booth at the Fall Fair to support clothing equipment and supplies for the local unit. Cadet members will assist before and during the event. Donors can win a tape player food certificates or a steak dinner for two announced at the booth.
The Rio Pecos Extension Club will meet Tuesday October 3 from 1 to 2 30 p m at the home of Jan Oden 227 N Ash The program will be presented by Medona Nelson New and favorite recipes were shared at the last meeting hosted by Marilyn Moody Moody demonstrated her White Enchilada recipe and served guests and members along with a Frito Bean Salad Attending were Lucille Mauldin Medona Nelson Snuffie McQueen and Marilyn and Elaine Moody Three guests Kathy Dragoo Bea Jordan and Rita Prewit
Snyder Jan Holley of Pecos has been elected to the Western Texas College Student Senate as sophomore representative for 1978 79. She is a sophomore pre veterinary medicine major at WTC and a Pecos High School graduate, daughter of Mrs Frances W Holley. Other WTC Senators include Darlene Neatherlin of Wink, also a WTC sophomore.
The Territory of the Virgin Islands designates one delegate to the U.S. House who may vote in committee but cannot cast a ballot on the House floor. The delegate serves to represent territorial interests and assist in legislative review and hearings.
The Pecos Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization held its first meeting of the term with Mary Lou Carrasco opening. Officers elected: Katie Villescas president Veronica Barera vice president Socorro Mendoza secretary treasurer Yvonne Martin reporter. Halloween Carnival slated for Fair Barn Oct 31.
Wall Street trimmed losses and inched upward as the Dow rose to 872.05 at noon, with gainers led by Lucky Stores while Food Fair slid on Chapter 11 news. The NYSE composite edged to 58.04 and Ame rican exchange index gained to 169.65 amid about 9.26 million shares traded. World gold prices firmed with London and Paris fixes rising, while New York base prices for Handy & Harmon and Engelhard also increased.
October 1978 community calendar outlines weekly events in Pecos Balmorhea and Reeves County. Lions Club meetings at Pecos Inn and Lions Den, Optimist Club at Saragosa Hall, TOPS club, and Reeves County Voters voting method demo. Senior Citizens Center activities include exercise classes and meals. Alcoholics Anonymous meets Fridays with listed contact numbers.
The Pecos Police Department reports a burglary at Professional Pharmacy Daggett and Eddy with narcotics missing from a cabinet the inventory to confirm. Earlier, Grogan Motors on 202 S Cedar Pecos was burglarized at 8 08 a m with tools taken including two screwdrivers worth 11 each and a 1 4 inch socket set worth 24 the entry gained through a window. investigation continues.
Members of Teachers Retirement System planning 1979 retirements may meet with TRS counselors at 22 locations. Midland area meetings at Holiday Inn on Nov 2 and 3 require appointments by Oct 11. Counselors provide retirement estimates and discuss options and procedures. Isle Royale named a National Park for wilderness and wildlife.
Public notice for Pecos Enterprise includes filing date Sept 30, monthly publication details, office and publisher addresses in Pecos Texas. It lists owners Pecos Enterprise Inc. and stockholders Carlsbad Publishing Co and individuals in Seattle Washington. total paid circulation and distribution figures. Kenneth Dulaney signs as publisher.
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