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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1968

Page

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Chamber Board Reports October Activities and Projects

The October Chamber board meeting chaired by Dudley Montgomery reviewed division reports. Agriculture Director A B Foster and R R Butler noted five sugar beet test plots and Reeves County Farm involvement at the Fall Fair with Dr Jim Hefner. Community Improvement head J J Maxey outlined streets cleanup plans on Scott and Ivey. Bob Scott said Jr College talks will occur with Ft Stockton and Monahans. Industrial Development leaders R B Mc Gowen and Bob Highes reported Pecos data for two prospects. Women’s Division chair Hazel Haughton noted Mother Goose Parade and Ruth Dell Cothrun's Pecos Festival invitation. A staff booklet on Programs of Work was distributed for mailing.

Chamber of Commerce Dudley Montgomery A. B. Foster R. R. Butler Jim Hefner Reeves County Hazel Haughton Pecos Ruth Dell Cothrun Carlsbad Chamber

Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Schedules Steer Roping Event

The Reeves County Sheriff's Posse sponsors a steer roping event at the Pecos Rodeo Grounds this weekend with 2 p.m. showtimes on Saturday and Sunday. The program includes a 3 steer average team roping and a tie down roping. A dance follows Saturday night at the Posse Barn featuring the Miller Brothers from 9 to 12.

Reeves County Sheriff's Posse Pecos Rodeo Grounds Posse Barn Miller Brothers

Applications For Appointments Due Oct 22nd Says White

Congressman Richard C. White sets October 22 as the deadline for applications to 1968 appointments to the Military Naval Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies. Eligible students are those who will be 17 but not 22 by July 1969, residents of the 16th District, and high school graduates. Applications require Civil Service Exam participation with November 9 тест as the last exam. White seeks broad district representation and will nominate based on records leadership and exam performance.

Richard C. White Civil Service Commission Longworth House Washington, D. C

Juniors Present Love-In Theme For Sensations Show

The junior class at the high school hosts this year’s Jr Sensations in the auditorium next Friday at 8 pm. Students perform bands vocal acts dances and other acts for prizes amid a Love-In themed program open to all. Tickets available from junior class members or at the door.

Moonlight Madness Sale Lights Pecos Town

Pecos merchants offer bargains after sunset in the annual Moonlight Madness sale on Tuesday night October 15. Clerks customers and citizens are urged to attend this quirky town event with participants dressed in sleepwear.

Pecos

Eagles Meet Badger Team At Rotary Field Tonight

Pecos Eagles square off with the strong 5AA Badgers at Rotary Field tonight at 8. McCamey aims to stretch its season mark 3-0-1 following a 14-6 win over Fort Stockton. Eagles list key players and probable starters on offense and defense.

Badger Pecos Eagles Rotary Field McCamey Boys Fort Stockton Panthers Badgers Boone McMarylan Noland Marian Robbins Boone McCamey Eagles Edward Carrasco Nolan McMarylan Frank McKeen Jim Sheppard Dwayne Duncan Jim Dugan Jimmy Robinson Jimmy Judkins Charles Graves Morris Brooks Henry Anderson Mike Thomas Carrasco Marvin Sanders Dugan B.mcmarylan McKee Pete Casillas Brooks Glen Huffman James Locker Jack Davis David Bradley Jerry Millsapps Tom Segulla Jim Hamilton Ted Medanich Woody Phillips Felix Arias Hill Glover Todd Avery Ronnie Kirkwood Stanley Woods A. C. Shorter Jim Ray Johnny Lamb Avery Medanich Jim Moorman Tommy Hooker Arias Biff Johnson Leslie Harris Danny Rodriguez Hamilton Bobby Ephriam

Criminal jury term set in 143rd District Court

Judge J H Starley presiding schedules criminal jury term for Monday November 18 with docket call at 9 a m and jurors reporting at 9 30 a m. Cases listed include State v Billy Roberts Walker Pallan Walker Rheade Arnevias Rivera Jimenez Matta Batchelor Szyleyko Aguilar Rodriguez with pre trial hearings set for listed defendants and attorneys. All defendants must attend pre trial hearings with their counsel at designated times.

143Rd District Court J.H. Starley Billy George Roberts Oran Jean Walker Guadalupe Pallan Luis Walker Rheade Patricio Arnevias Frank Rivera Fred Jimenez Manuel Matta Richard W. Batchelor Werner Szyleyko Jessie Aguilar Luis Rodriguez Walker Rivera Jimenez Batchelor Szyleyko Aguilar Rodriguez

Mosby Rites Set For Pd Pecos Man Today At 2

Funeral services for Rudolph Mosby aged 56 of Pecos will be held today at 2 p.m. from the Church of God in Christ. He died Monday in a Juarez hotel of an apparent heart attack while in town for dental work. Interment will be in East Side Cemetery. He lived in Pecos since 1946, born September 16, 1912 in Rusk County. Survivors include his widow Etta Mae, daughter Wilinda Jane, two sons Linvel and Nathaniel, four brothers Bennie Lamar Stature in California and Josh in Santa Barbara, two sisters Lemmie Richards and I V Pardue, and four grandchildren.

Church of God In Christ Rudolph Mosby Pecos Juarez Mexico East Side Cemetery Rusk County Etta Mae Mosby Wilinda

Gift certificates to be awarded at Merchant Fair drawing

Gift certificates of 815 will be given to first through fourth place winners. The drawing occurs at 10 p.m. Saturday at the fair barn. Each participating merchant’s book is numbered and three numbers are drawn per prize: book number page number and line number.

Three Juvenile Fugitives Apprehended in Pecos Chase

A Reeves County deputy sheriff stopped a Mustang with three teenage suspects near Pecos on Hwy 80. The three boys aged 15 and 16 escaped from the State School for Boys in Booneville Missouri on October 5 and were linked to multiple thefts in Booneville Popular Bluff Houston and a grocery store burglary. They are in Reeves County Jail awaiting further action and possible return to the Missouri facility.

Reeves County Pecos A. B. Nail Kenneth Bear) Stroud Stroud Bell Acres State School For Boys Booneville Houston Popular Bluff Nail

Tomlin Attends State Bar Meet In Austin

Pecos attorney John F. Tomlin to play a prominent role in the fall State Bar of Texas meeting opening Friday in Austin. He will present section and committee reports and serves as advisor to mineral law real estate probate and trust law and the Maison committee with the federal judiciary. He sits on the administrative budget committee for 1969 71. The Texas Bar ranks among the nation s largest with nearly 18 000 members.

Pecos John F. Tomlin State Bar Board Austin Tomlin Federal The Texas Bar

Pecos Fall Fair Exhibits Open With School and Art Displays

Two days remain for Pecos Fall Fair exhibits featuring Pecos school displays judged by Steve Reynolds of Odessa College, local art by the Pecos Art Club, farm and handicraft pieces in the Women's Division, commercial exhibits, and active livestock judging at 9 am with the Junior Horse Show at 10 am under Garland Matthews. Food booths invite full-day enjoyment.

Pecos Steve Reynolds Art Department Odessa College Nesses of Garland Matthews

Civil Rights Suit Dismissed Against Midland ISD

Federal District Judge Er nest Guinn granted summary judgment in a civil rights suit against Midland Independent School District. The dismissal cites MISD good faith in desegregation efforts under the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and shows a breakdown of racial distribution in employees, facilities, and curriculum has been eliminated. Plaintiffs, two Black families, alleged discrimination against their children.

Ernest Guinn Midland Independent School District Guinn

Fire prevention checklist urged for National Fire Prevention Week

In observance of National Fire Prevention Week Fire Chief J T Prewit and Fire Marshal Dicky Wadley request the Pecos Enterprise publish a home safety checklist on page 1C. Check your home for fire hazards and correct them to keep the Pecos Volunteer Fire Department from a call to your house.

J. T. Prewit Dicky Wadley Pecos Enterprise Pecos Volunteer Fire Department

Teen Age Dance Tonight At 10

A teen age dance follows the Mc Camey Pecos ball game at West Pecos Elementary School gym. Sponsored by the Strength of Youth organization of Pecos parents, the fully chaperoned event runs 10 p.m. to 12 30 a.m. Admission is 150 per couple and 1 stag. The Shades of Time orchestra from Odessa provides music. Cold drinks and cookies will be served.

McCamey- Pecos West Pecos Pecos Odessa

First Of New Church Series In Full Page Design Today

The Pecos Enterprise presents the first in a series of illustrated religious pages created with help from local ministers and community sponsors. The effort aims to boost church programs, encourage regular worship attendance, and strengthen faith, backed by a broad slate of sponsoring firms and local businesses.

Pecos Security State Bank Pecos Funeral Home Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Ben’s Spanish Inn Community Public Service Ramada Inn Pecos Valley Southern Taylor’s Shell Service Piggly Wiggly Brandon Hotel & Coffee Shop Pecos Ice Co Comanche Egg Ranches Inc Hills Grocery Greer’s Shell Service Pecos Drugs First National Bank D&h Chevrolet American Motor Inn Gibson’s Dis

Parade Winners From Mother Goose Goblin Parade

Winners announced by the Young Homemakers of Texas include Bicycles: first Mark Henson, second Russell Henson, third Paul Meek, honorable mention Ann and Curtis Lemons. In the tricycle division Brad Buskin first, Jim and Alice Hughes second, Joelynn Henson third, Joe Bob Travland honorable mention. Walking winners John Clark first, Mana Miller, Susie Stewart and Jeff Miller second, Debra Hilliard third, Wren Propp honorable mention.

Texas Mark Henson Russell Henson Paul Meek Ann Curtis Lemons Brad Buskin Jim Alice Hughes Joelynn Henson Joe Bob Travland John Clark Mana Miller Susie Stewart Jeff Miller Debra Hilliard Wren Propp

Pecos High elects freshman cheerleaders

Freshmen cheerleaders were elected by Pecos High School last week. Head cheerleader is Brenda Moon. Other selections include Carolyn Clark Kathey Neely Vickey Woods and Judy Woods.

Pecos High School Brenda Moon Carolyn Clark Kathey Neely Vickey Woods Judy Woods

Pecos Eagles Rally and Parade Amp Up Support

The Pecos High School pep rally takes place today at 3 p.m. in the school gym followed by a downtown Victory Parade at 5 30 p.m. A Pecos McCamey game is set for 8 p.m. at Rotary Field as fans back the Eagles.

Pecos High School Rotary Field Eagles

Cotton Bale Totals From Pecos Cotton Region

Ginner totals for the season show Reeves Pima 1 Reeves Upland 8628 Pecos Upland 2857 Presidio Upland 702 with a grand total of 12188 bales. Last year at this date the total was 15942, courtesy Pecos Cotton Oil Co.

Reeves Pima Reeves Upland Pecos Upland Presidio Upland Pecos Cotton Oil Co

Price Named To Staff At Pecos Enterprise

Winston Price named Assistant Advertising Manager by Orb Rowden publisher. A 1964 Carlsbad High School graduate, he is son of Mr and Mrs O L Price of Carlsbad. He is married to Lou Laman of Carlsbad, with two children, Thomas Winston Jr and Lisa. They reside at 1102 South Elm. Price previously worked for Gibson's for three years.

Winston Price Orb Rowden Pecos Enterprise Price Carlsbad, N. M O. L. Price Carlsbad Lou Laman Thomas Winston Jr Lisa South Elm Gibson’s

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Chamber Board White Waite Pecos Jaycees H. T Pat) Patterson Harvey Gray Robert Stephens South Pecos Americas PHS Eagles Kyle’s Texaco C&g Electric Culligan Soft Ham’s Chevron Hildreth Pecos Tractor& Picker Continental Steak House Joe’s Supertie Bell Garage Pete’s Enco Simpson Tire & Service Valley Motors H. & M. Truck & Tractor Co Alrlawn Texaco Dairy Mert Pecos Motors Las Palmas Pecos City Bakery Pecos Savings & Loan Assn Pecos Transit Mix Borden’s Good Samaritan Fresh Chase
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