Sally Meek Receives Commendation for NMSQT Honor
Sally Meek from Pecos High School earned a National Merit Commended status after scoring in the top 2 percent nationwide on the NMSQT. Principal Frank E. Kelley announced Meek among 35,000 scholars nationwide. The notice outlines that Commended students gain public recognition though not advancing to semifinalist status.
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Pecos High School
Frank E. Kelley
Sarah
Sally) Meek
United States
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
NMSC
School Menu Wednesday October 7
School serves a char burger with pickles lettuce and tomato salad french fries and milk. Apple sauce and ice box pudding also offered.
Fuller Eldredge Get CPS Promotions
James Fuller former division sales representative for Community Public Service is named Division Sales Manager of the Central Division based in Clifton. He will move to Clifton November 1 with wife Betty and two sons. Farrell Eldredge becomes Western Division sales representative. both men have long tenure with the Pecos operation and volunteer and church affiliations noted. The Cotton Crusaders will meet at 10 am Thursday in Federation Parlor with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fuller
Community Public Service
Central Division of Community
Clifton
Fuller
Pecos
Pecos Commercial
Trans
James
Betty
James Russell
Matthew Avery
Community
Farrell
Nancy Reid
Nancy
Dayna van
Andrea
Cotton Crusaders
Federation
Fire Prevention Week tips for Pecos residents
Fire Chief J. T. Precit and Fire Marshal Dickie Wadley urge Pecos residents to inspect homes and businesses through October 10. They list eight hazards and urge help from officials to improve safety including escape plans, proper wiring, gas leaks, and avoiding flammable liquids.
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J. T. Precit
Dickie Wadley
Pecos
Prewit
Wadley
Four Pecos Graduates Enroll at TSTI James Connally Campus
Four Pecos High School graduates enroll at the James Connally Campus of Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Delbert Buchanan studies welding technology Ray Robinson majors in automotive technology Paul Dutchover Jr electronics technology and Joe Urquidez pursues dental laboratory work. TSTI opens its fifth year offering 57 courses across multiple campuses including Amarillo Harlingen and Sweetwater.
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Pecos
James Connally
Texas State Technical Institute
Waco
Delbert N. Buchanan
Darwin N. Buchanan
Ray M. Robinson
F. M. Robinson
Paul Dutchover, Jr
Paul Dutchover Sr
Joe R. Urquidez
Julian Urquidez
TSTI
Mid- Continent
Amarillo
Rio Grande
Harlingen
Sweetwater
Petit Jurors Summoned for Civil Jury Week
A list of petit jurors has been summoned to appear at 9 30 a m on Monday Oct 12 for Civil Jury Week in 143rd District Court. The names include C E Cantrell Mrs Ralph G Bolden Dee C Fleming Nelson Letheo A J Hoelscher Q H Stutts Ed Cravey Wendell Dade H E Tinkler Clinton T Cowan Jimmy Cravens Harry Foster Jr Daniel Marquez Rosendo Carrasco Mrs Tom Holder Oscar Hallmark Clais Q Clark Basil Hicks F F Bradley Thomas H Bell Bill Dodd Johnny O Jordan H W Jones Robert Meath Mrs Carl Byler Wayne Davis George Bishop Guy E Walker Mrs R L Ray Gregory Mac Foster Mary W Carpenter Clarence E Cox Mrs W E Moore W L Kington Raymond Beauchamp Leonard Davis Conrad Knoff P F Creech Mrs C D Boyd Earl Ligon J T March Everett Biggs C J Whigham George Fletcher James R Fuller Gene Baker Jack Duke Fred Dominguez Leslie Lee Joiner W M Bill Magee John R Hill J P Medford Jr Ismael Carrasco Roy Easter Ernest Acton J F Crews R C Lemmons Mrs James Hudgens G W Douglas Jr Mrs Harrison Beauchamp Mrs Crews S Flores H S Holmes A C Bishop
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143Rd District Court
C. E. Cantrell
Ralph G. Bolden
Dee C. Fleming
Nelson Letheo
A. J. Hoelscher
Q. H. Stutts
Ed Cravey
Wendell Dade
H. E. Tinkler
Clinton T. Cowan
Jimmy Cravens
Harry Foster
Daniel Marquez
Rosendo Carrasco
Tom Holder
Oscar Hallmark
Clais Q. Clark
Basil Hicks
F.F. Bradley
Thomas H. Bell
Bill
W. E.) Dodd
Johnny O. Jordan
H. W. Jones
Robert Meath
Carl Byler
Wayne Davis
George Bishop
Guy E. Walker
R, L
Ray) Gregory
Mac Foster
Mary W. Carpenter
Clarence E. Cox
W. E. Moore
W. L. Kington
Raymond Beauchamp
Leonard Davis
Conrad Knoff
P, F. Creech
D, Boyd
Earl Ligon
J. T. March
Everett Biggs
C. J. Whigham
George Fletcher
James R. Fuller
Gene Baker
Jack Duke
Fred Dominguez
Leslie Lee Joiner
W. M. Bill Magee
John R. Hill
J. P. Medford, Jr
Ismael Carrasco
Roy Easter
Ernest Acton
J. F. Crews
R. C. Lemmons
James Hudgens
G. W. Douglas, Jr
Harrison Beauchamp
Crews S, Flores
H, S, Holmes
A, C, Bishop
Entries Needed for Pecos Fall Fair Women's Division
The Rebekah Lodge under Helen Boehne mann and Betty Smith plans a busy Pecos Fall Fair Women’s Division. Entries in needlework, canned goods, crafts, and school projects welcome. Drop off 8 am to 6 pm Wednesday with baked goods 8 to 9:30 am Thursday. Judging begins 10 am Thursday.
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Pecos
Rebekah Lodge
Helen Boehnemann
Betty Smith
Rain drenches Texas as flood threat grows and storms loom
The Associated Press reports ongoing rainfall across Texas with the Rio Grande rising above flood stage at Presidio and rainfall totals varying by locality. A tornado sighting north of Rio Hondo triggered a warning in Cameron County while a severe thunderstorm watch covered 21 Panhandle counties, later canceled with no damage. A new cold front is expected to lower temperatures in the Panhandle while warmth persists elsewhere through Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Texas
San Antonio
Austin
Big Bend
Rio Grande
Presidio
Alpine
Abilene
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
San Angelo
Galveston
Lufkin
Rio Hondo
Cameron County
Rio Grande Valley
Texas Panhandle
Warning on Christmas card scams targeting youths
Atty. Gen. Crawford Martin warned that some Christmas card firms seek young people as salespeople for money or prizes. He advised that youths or their parents verify the company is reputable and honest before sales efforts begin.
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Austin (Ap
Crawford Martin
Martin
Evans Plays Sparta Woman in Lysistrata at Tech
Nikki Evans, a Texas Tech University freshman from Pecos, portrays a Sparta woman in Lysistrata Tech's first major fall production. She also serves as assistant director for Aristophanes' rowdy comedy about ancient Greece women and war, with performances Oct 9 16 11 15 16 in University Theater and a special Oct 29 show for Southwest Theater Conference delegates. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Evans of 620 S Hickory.
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Nikki Evans
Texas Tech University
Miss Evans
Ralph Evans
Hickory
Pecos High School Plans Week of Homecoming Events
Pecos High School Student Council outlines homecoming activities from Monday Oct 12 to Friday Oct 16. Ex-PHS students are invited to a Friday tea 3 30 to 5 00 p m with registration 11 30 a m to 5 00 p m. Eagles vs Seminole Indians Friday night.
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Pecos High School
PHS
Eagles
Seminole Indians
Ex- Pecos High School
Industrial site and building data sought in Pecos
The industrial division of the Chamber of Commerce seeks available Pecos sites or buildings. Requirements include at least 5 acres with clear title and a firm price, or 10,000 square feet with ample adjoining parking. Owners should visit the chamber office to obtain and return the questionnaire.
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Pecos
The
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Office
Fall Fair Displays Sought in Pecos for Hobby Booth
Pecos residents are urged to submit hobby displays for the Rock Gem and Hobby Booth at the Fall Fair. Curtis Carlson asks exhibitors with rock Indian artifacts bottles or related items to contact him after 5 p.m. at 445-3356. Displays accepted from Wednesday night to Thursday noon. secured at night with watchman on duty at the Fair Barn.
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Curtis Carlson
Apollo 11 Crew to be Honored by Texas Legislature
The Apollo 11 crew Neal Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins will receive a Texas Medal of Valor in a 7 p.m. ceremony in the Texas House of Representatives on Oct 17. Gov. Preston Smith Lt. Gov. Ben Barnes and Speaker Gus Mutscher will present the medals.
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Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Gus Mutscher
Gun Instructors Qualified NRA Members Kennneth N Jones
Kenneth N. Jones and his wife Ann Jones have been appointed as rifle and shotgun instructors by the National Rifle Association of America. Their selection follows extensive exams and experience, granting them authority to teach basic marksmanship and safe gun handling as part of the NRA small arms education program, active since 1876.
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Kenneth N. Jones
Walthall
Ann Jones
National Rifle Association of America
Jones
NRA
Missed Paper Delivery Guaranteed by 6 45 PM
If you have not received your newspaper by 5 30 PM call the Circulation Dept by 6 45 PM for guaranteed delivery. Call 445 5475.
Juniors To Take Aptitude Tests
The PSAT will be given in Pecos on October 24 1970 at the High School in Room 11 from 9 30 to 12 00 a m. The test costs 150 dollars and students must register with Mrs Kay Walker by October 21. The PSAT is a two hour version of the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test and measures verbal and mathematical abilities important in college work. It helps estimate academic achievement and is a predictor of SAT performance for college admission.
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Pecos
Kay Walker
College Board
Mrs. Chavez Dies In Kermit
Mrs. Pilar B. Chavez, 68, of 721 South Walnut, died in a Kermit hospital yesterday at 7:20 p.m. Funeral services are set for Toyah's Catholic Church with interment in Toyah Cemetery. Born October 12, 1901 in Toyah, she had lived in the area 31 years. Survived by three sons Jose of Toyah Tomas and Eve nest Pecos. three daughters Soveta Valdez Esther Natividad of Pecos and Nona Chavez of Seagraves. 26 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
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Pilar B. Chavez
South Walnut
Kermit Hospital
Toyah
Chavez
Jose
Tomas
Evenest
Pecos
Soveta Valdez
Esther Natividad
Nona Chavez
Seagraves
Chavez Released After Bond Set
Tomas Chavez was released on a $500 bond after aggravated assault charges stemming from a Sunday stabbing at the Hut beer tavern on East Highway 80. Victorio Chavez remains jailed on a $560 bond. Chon Baeza survived three abdominal stabs and a facial blow, with injuries described as superficial.
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Tomas Chavez
Justice of Peace
J. F. Hightower
Suneday
Victoriano Chavez
Reeves County
A. B. Nail
Kenneth Stroud
Chon Baeza
East Hwy
Baeza
Memorial Hospital
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Edward C. Smith
NMSOT
Freemen
Winston Churchill
Johnny Bishop
Petit Jurors
Evans
Tech
Industrial Site Info
Richard White
el Paso
Washington, D. C
Smith
White
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