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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1979
Page
2
The Enterprise highlights Volunteer Corner, a feature from the Department of Human Resources Pecos. Readers can help via 445-5487, with calls or visits to assist elderly residents, yard work, foster homes, or the Telephone Reassurance Service. One Cerebral Palsy victim seeks a gas heater for winter.
Dow Jones industrial average climbs to 890.10 at noon as wholesale prices jump 1.4 percent in September, signaling inflation concerns. Mountain Fuel Supply leads NYSE activity while Utah Supreme Court voids PSC order over oil exploration, and composite indexes edge higher on light volume.
Ida Augusta Bunjes 94 died at 6 40 p m Wednesday funeral at Trinity Lutheran Pecos with graveside service Oct 6 at Burkburnett Cemetery She was born Jan 10 1885 in China Texas lived in Pecos since 1965 Lutheran she survived by two daughters one grandson and two great grandchildren Robbery report notes a broken window at Fonville Jewelry Store possibly caused by concrete worth 300 investigation ongoing Ambulance calls record Pecos Ambulance Service transported a sick woman to hospital and another to a nursing home Dorothy Barton reported a possible broken arm at Stylist Beauty Salon Reeves County Hospital requested ambulance Diversion parade results Goldilocks and the Three Bears won top ribbons at the Mother Goose Parade led by Young Homemakers in Oak Street.
Humpty-Dumpty, Shellie Yates, won first place in Division IV for walkers aged 6 to 10 at the Mother Goose Parade kicking off the Fall Fair events yesterday afternoon. Additional photos will appear in Sunday's Enterprise.
Alfred Stieglitz photographs on view through Oct. 7 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The museum notes its permanent collection includes 64 works by Stieglitz and the exhibition features a strong selection, with emphasis on portraiture.
Congressman Richard C. White announces that Pecos will receive a 54599 construction grant from the Environmental Protection Agency for wastewater work. The funds cover step two of the project to prepare construction drawings and specifications as the plant replaces the existing stabilization pond.
The Permian Basin Petroleum Association launches a membership drive from October 18 to 28. The Pecos kickoff is at 3 30 p m on October 18 at Pecos Country Club led by Terry Burkholder and Steve F Armstrong. Pecos and nearby towns Ft Stockton and Monahans push for most new members with prizes 250 150 and 75 and the winning town funds a scholarship. Contact Bob Madison for details at 684-6345 or 333-4982 Burkholder or Armstrong.
Fort Davis marks its 125th anniversary October 5 through 7 with more than 25 booths. Ten Trade Fair displays and 15 plus Flea Market stalls showcase Davis Mountain area business and community interests. Highlights include Chihuahua Desert Research Institute, Glasscock Winery slide show, apple industry film, floral offerings, Cowbelles T shirts, and Nigrelli photographs. Flea market items include horns, rocks, turquoise jewelry, wind chimes, iron works, wood jewelry, honey, and South American plants.
Congress shows hesitancy as it debates reviving compulsory registration for 18 year olds amid a tense political climate. The discussion highlights concerns over feasibility and potential turnout effects on upcoming elections.
A dated calendar lists weekly meetings for Lions Clubs Pecos Balmorhea Barstow and Downtown at inns halls and centers, TOPS groups, Rotary Jaycees and BPWC. It notes Senior Citizens Center Huff and Puff sessions, quilting and game days, hospital open house, and special events at multiple addresses including 119 S. Cedar 801 Jackson and Holiday Inn.
The Balmorhea Methodist Church postpones its regular board meeting to Oct 9 so Rev Don Holladay can attend a Local Church Archives and History workshop in Alpine. Organist Vera Fellabaum remains unable to serve. Mildred Trada fills in. Annual Charge Conference set for Oct 21 at 6 p.m. Dr Richard Whitwam of El Paso to lead. Also notes a birth in Balmorhea and Betty Compton recovering from surgery with aides filling in at the cafeteria.
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