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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1979
Page
2
Balmorhea seniors plan a covered dish lunch at the Senior Center on Thursday October 11 at noon with inviting all members and friends to share meals and games. Reeves County welfare agent will be at the center on Wednesday October 17 for inquiries.
New York trading sees a sharp market pullback after Fed actions lift fears of a deep recession. The Dow Jones industrial average sits at 845.73 at noon, down 11.86 from Tuesday's close after an earlier larger drop, with traders weighing higher rates and recession risks. Cotton futures in New York show most declines at midday, with prices for strict low middling cotton easing while December, March and May futures quote lower futures values.
Toyah Senior Citizens took a Balmorhea Toyah minibus trip to Fort Davis on Saturday October 6 visiting historic markers and attending the Fort Davis 125th anniversary ceremony at the city square. They then traveled to Indian Lodge for a basket lunch and will host a salad luncheon at the Toyah Senior Citizens Center on Sunday October 14 to celebrate October birthdays. October celebrants include Harold Williams Martinia Chavez Ruby Cunningham and Charlotte Waight. Mr and Mrs Joe Chavez visited Mrs Chavez sister Mrs Josephine Dutchover in Big Spring for the weekend.
County Extension Agent MIKE MALLETT outlines a 4-H woodworking project for youth ages 9 to 19. The notice invites interested 4-H members and others to contact the County Extension Office for learning experiences and leadership. It also offers tips on firewood selection and a garden check list for October, including disease-free Caladium storage, leaf raking, bulb planting window, and mid-October fertilizer for Bermuda and St Augustine lawns.
Bill Waters notified Reeves County Sheriff’s Department of seven stolen batteries and three radiators from his Duval Road farm. Items valued at 1700 dollars remain missing as the search continues.
The Ladies' LULAC Council sponsors an appreciation dance honoring student leaders including student council officers and class representatives. The event is Saturday Oct 13 at Santa Rosa Hall from 8 30 p m to 1 a m with band Fame of El Paso. Proceeds fund the scholarship fund. Tickets 4 dollars at the door.
Calendar listing Monday events for Lions Club at American Motor Inn seven p.m. Amistad Lions Club meets seven thirty p.m. Lions Den Cantaloupe City CB Club CPS Reddy Room seven thirty p.m. Club meetings occur on second and fourth Monday. Senior Citizens Center Huff and Puff quilting bee runs from ten a.m. to five p.m. at 119 S Cedar. TUFSDAY
Community notices list various clubs and meetings across Pecos Saragosa and nearby towns. Events include Pecos Evening Optimist Club sessions at 8 p.m. and frequent gatherings for Lions, TOPS, Rotary, Jaycees, AAUW, and senior citizen centers with times and locations.
Score results show Gibson's 22 over Canal Well 20 Yucca 9 over H and Production 7 Barstow 12 over Pecos Nursing Home 7 Redigers 28 over Pete's Chevron 0 Security State 14 over Pecos Savings and Loan 12. Ambulance dispatched to take patient home for Mrs Evla Cannon at 1923 South Eddy. Pecos Art Association gave away 25 paintings with listed winners and creators at Fall Fair.
Police report multiple incidents including attempted burglary at Elva Sanchez of 1002 East Tenth Apartment B and damage to property on 2310 Country Club. Vandalism to vending machines at Foster's Frozen Foods with $50 taken. A poodle bite involving Michael Dean Brand. Thefts from cars at Foster's Frozen Foods and Pecos City Park, plus two bicycle thefts at Crockett Junior High and near a mobile home. Olga Gomez charged with backing without safety after collision at West Eleventh.
Arnulfo Granado reported 1965 Buick Riviera scratched on the left side while parked at Pecos High School. Officers dispatched to 1018 East Eighth and investigated the incident. details ongoing.
At 11 a.m. Dow Jones indices show broad losses with the Dow 30 down 12.37 points to 845.22, the Transports off 8.52 to 243.72, and Utilities slipping 2.70 to 102.13 while overall stocks fall 6.56 to 294.48.
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