Lunday Named As News Editor for Pecos Enterprise
Mrs. Fran Lunday is named News Editor of the Pecos Enterprise by Publisher Orb Bowden. She has served as Women's Editor for two years and previously worked as bookkeeper and assistant editor during vacations and after the Pecos Independent and Pecos News consolidation. The announcement notes her family includes her husband Dr JI G Lunday and four daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Lunday
Pecos Enterprise
Orb Bowden
Sunday
John Dearley
Lunday
Ji.g. Lunday
Virginia Brookshire
Monahans
Nancy Jo Maninger
Fort Stockton
Meredith Sunday
Sul Ross
Pecos Merchants Announce $600 Fall Fair Gift Giveaway
Pecos merchants plan a $600 gift certificate giveaway during the Fall Fair and Festival Sale starting October 8. Carlton Williams of the Chamber of Commerce announced prizes of 300, 200, and 100 dollars to be drawn Saturday night at 9. Registration is daily, no purchase needed, age 15 or older, one entry per store per day, employees cannot register, certificates redeemable only for merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Carlton Williams
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
The
Pecos Enterprise
Kids Admit Theft Series In City Burglaries
Police wrapped up a juvenile theft spree this week after a neighborhood boy admitted breaking into the Country Store Pecos Transit Mix and a high school football concession stand. He named three accomplices and all youths and parents confessed. most loot recovered and case turned to juvenile authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cothrun
Pecos
C. M. Birkla
Judge Starley Calls Estes Docket For 10 A.M.
Judge J H Starley of the 143rd Judicial District of Texas has called the docket on several Billie Sol Estes suits for 10 a m today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Starley
143Rd Judicial District of Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Hobby Division Rules For Fall Fair Released
Curtis Carlson announces Hobby Division rules for the Fall Fair and Festival. Entries will be received Wednesday from 6 to 8 p m and judged starting Thursday at 9 a m. Exhibits receive 24-hour protection with fire watch. Groups cover stamps Indian relics dishes rocks models and miscellaneous items with various awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Carlson
U.S
Eagles Face Jal Panthers In Jal New Mexico Clash
Pecos Eagles and Jal Panthers both sit at one win two losses as they meet in Panther Stadium Jal at 7 30 p m MDT Eagles missing several players from injuries while Jal lists starters and backups for offense and defense Panthers face the small roster with a spread offense and 5 3 defense fans plan to travel for a potential second victory for Pecos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Eagles
Jal
N.M. Panthers
Panther
A.C. Shorter
Jack Davis
Panthers
Last Day to Register for P P and K Contest
Today is the final day to register for the Punt Pass and Kick competition at Rotary Field starting at 9:30 a.m. The event, co sponsored by Pecos Motors Inc and the Pecos Optimist Club, is open to boys ages 8 through 13. Pre registration must be completed at Pecos Motors office 120 South Cedar with a parent present.
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Rotary Field
Pecos Motors, Inc
Pecos Optimist Clubs
Pecos Motors
South Cedar
Cargill Rites Are Pending in Pecos
Funeral services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home for Claud Cargill who died in El Paso. Other details were not available at press time.
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Pecos
Claud Cargill
Cargill
el Paso
Newbery Energy Contractors Locate Headquarters in Pecos
The Newbery Energy Corporation of Phoenix and Tuscon Arizona, electrical construction contractors for the Duval Sulphur plant, have set Pecos as their base for about two years. They lease a depot and offices at Moore and Easterbrook Streets in the air base area. Key staff include Jim Arnold as General Superintendent Hall Bradshaw as General Foreman and Irving Rabin as Bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbery Energy Corporation
Phoenix
Tuscon
Arizona
Duval
Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Moore and Easterbrook Streets
Jim Arnold
Hall Bradshaw
Irving Rabin
Time To Light Up For Pecos Gas Service
Southern Union Gas urges Pecos customers to have central heating units and floor or attic furnaces lighted before cold weather. Free light up service offered if requests come in by October 18. after that a 2.50 dollar fee applies. Renshaw notes many DIY pilot lights and calls to plumbers. delays occur if customers wait for cold weather.
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Pecos
Southern Union Gas
Southern Union
W. C. Renshaw
Renshaw
New Lead In Mysterious Drowning Is Investigated
A new lead in the Little Miss Nobody case at Roper's Motel on July 5 1966 draws Sheriff A B Nail to Clifton Texas. The male suspect is under investigation as witnesses recall a companion who fled with the victim after registering at the motel. The drowned girl lies unnamed in Fairview Cemetery and the search continues amid roadblocks and sketchy descriptions.
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Roper’s
A. B. Nail
Jim Alexander
Clifton
Texas
Nail
Fairview Cemetery
Say
Appeal Denied Closes Sportsman's Club License Case
The Texas Liquor Control Board license for Mary Lou Peak’s Sportsman's Club on West Highway 80 was upheld after a Tuesday hearing in the 143rd District Court. Judge J H Starley denied the appeal of the order to cancel the Beer On Premises license following five charges tied to June 28 violations.
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Texas Liquor Control Board
Mary Lou Peak
Sportsman’s Club
West Highway 80
143Rd
J. H. Starley
Texas
LCB
Douglas Chilton
Crawford Martin
Austin
Pep Rally Planned for Pecos High Gym Today
A pep rally is scheduled for 3 p.m. today in the Pecos High gym under the direction of the cheerleaders. The Eagle band will play and Coach Jerry Millsapps will give a short speech. Parents and fans are invited with special seating for guests.
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Pecos High
Eagle Band
Jerry Millsapps
Pecos High Set for October 25 Homecoming Festivities
Pecos High School sponsors homecoming activities led by Student Council president Humberto Alba on October 25. A Exes tea runs 1:30 to 3 in the main hall, followed by a 3 p.m. pep rally. The Andrews Mustangs visit Rotary Field for an 8 p.m. conference game plus a Homecoming queen and court crowning. Ex‑students are invited to attend all events.
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Pecos High School
Humberto Alba
Fagles
Andrews Mustangs
Rotary Field
Mike Swanson Earns Eagle Scout Medal at Court of Honor
Mike Swanson son of Mr and Mrs John Swanson received the Eagle Scout award at a Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor held in Pecos Junior High gymnasium. Mayor E W Schmidt presented the medal and certificate as Troop 68 led by Scoutmaster Wayne Grable, Rotary Club sponsored, noted 21 merit badges and several other boys earned ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Swanson
John Swanson
Boy Scouts of America Court of Honor
E. W. Schmidt
Mike
Pecos
Rotary Club
Wayne Grable
Bobby Browder
Tim Owens
Billy John Stickels
Victor Ashley
Kim Anderson
Greg Anderson
David Davis
Perry Cunningham
Wendell Faulkner
John Scott
District Board of Reviews
Roddy Harrison
E.W. Schmidt
Mother Goose Parade Names Chair for Reeves County
Mrs. Roy D. Precit named chairman of the Mother Goose Parade to be held Thursday October 10 at 4 30 p m. The annual parade is sponsored by the Young Homemakers of Texas Reeves County chapter. Costumed entries in walkers tricycles and bicycles will be judged on costumes. More details to appear in the Pecos Enterprise Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Precit
The
Young Homemakers of Texas
Reeves County
Pecos Enterprise
Pecos High School Announces NMSQT Commended Students
Pecos High School principal Frank Kelley announced two students Trudi Harrison and Mary Bird Dean have been named Commended in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. They join 39,000 top 2 percent scorers nationwide, just below 15,000 semifinalists named in September by NMSC. John M. Stalnaker of NMSC praised Commended students for their academic achievement and urged continued education.
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Pecos High School
Frank Kelley
Trudi Harrison
Mary Bird
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC
John M. Stalnaker
Agricultural Department sets work day for Pecos Fall Fair
Dr. James Hefner oversees agricultural exhibits and requests exhibitors inform him of space needs. All displays must be at the Fair Barn by 5 p.m. Wednesday October 9 and judging starts at 8 p.m. that evening. Anyone with crops or items for the agricultural division is invited to exhibit. no charge.
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Agricultural Department
Pecos
James Hefner
Hefner
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Danny Smith
Robert Colbert
Mike Hall
Steve Trice
Glen Powell
Roger Pagan
Larry Hammons
Martin Aldridge
Tommy McLamore
Tony Savoie
Woody Phillips
Benito Montoya
Ted Medanich
Felix Arias
Hill Glover
Todd Avery
Shorter
Ray
Danny Rodriguez
John Sturgeon
Johnny
Lamb
Ronnie Kirwood
Avery
Medanich
Jim Moorman
Tommy Hooker
Arias
Biff Johnson
Leslie Harris
Davis
Rodriguez
Hamilton
Bobby Ephriam
Millsapps
P,p,&k
First Christian
First Christian Church
Fellowship Hall
Murray Howze
Peak
Wayne Mosley
Bart Stephenson
Howze
Court of Civil Appeals
High School
Grable
Dean
Harrison
Mary Bird Dean
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