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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1970

Page

3

Pecos High School Homecoming Queen Candidates

Pecos High School hosts Homecoming activities at Rotary Field. Senior nominees Sally Meek and Sylvia Sadler, juniors Sally Ornelas and Darlene Reagan, sophomore Rosi linda Rodriguez, and freshman Rosemary Dominguez seek the crown. A pep rally, tea, and 5 p.m. parade with the Pecos Eagle band highlight the day.

Rotary Field Sally Meek Sylvia Sadler Sally Ornelas Darlene Reagan Rosilinda Rodriguez Rosemary Dominguez Pecos High School

Rowdies Fall In Rainy 26-18 Showdown With Seminole

Pecos Jr. Varsity loses a close rain soaked game to Seminole 26-18. Frank Rodriguez scores all three Pecos touchdowns with 55 and 12 yard runs and a fumble recovery. Rodriquez, Davis, Ellison, Cravens star on offense while Grizzard and Wooten anchor defense. Next home game vs Kermit October 22 at 7 00 p.m.

Pecos Jr. Varsity Seminole Pecos Frank Rodriguez Rodriguez Rowdies Jimmy Davis Bobby Ellison Mike Cravens Russell Grizzard Billy Wooten Jim Tollett Kermit

Area Representatives Attend Drug Awareness Workshop

West Texas Education Center hosted a Drug Education Workshop in Alpine from October 12 to 15 inviting Regional XVIII districts to send a team of administrator teacher and student. Participants included Balmorhea ISD and Toyah ISD representatives. The program covered communication teamwork and group processes with new materials for drug education as required by House Bill 467 and aimed for a state wide school program by 1972.

West Texas Education Center Alpine Balmorhea Isd Olga Chris Gilbert Renee Marsh Chalotte Waight Becky McConnell Toyah Isd John Martinez Jan Reed WTEC Texas Midland

Congressman's Pecos Visit Planned for Oct 21 22

Congressman Richard White will visit Pecos Oct 21 and 22 with stops in Balmorhea and Sierra Blanca. Meetings are set in Pecos for late afternoon and evening on the 21st with J Robt Scott arranging, a Thursday morning stop, a Van Horn luncheon at Holiday Hills Motel with Lucy Graves coordinating, and arrangements in Sierra Blanca by Dogie Wright before returning to El Paso Thursday night. He aims to meet as many constituents as possible.

Richard White Pecos Balmorhea Mr. White J. Robt Scott van Horn Holiday Hills Lucy Graves Sierra Blanca Dogie Wright el Paso White

Gordon Bankson Oil Field Paintings Exhibit

Cartoonist Gordon Bankson, known for Friday's Enterprise oil page cartoons, will hold a special oil field paintings show from October 19 to October 23 at Home Savings Association in Odessa. His works will also be displayed at Nelda Lee's booth during the October 21 Oil Show in Odessa.

Gordon Bankson Enterprise Home Savings Association Texas Odessa Nelda Lee

Eagles Host Seminole in Homecoming District Showdown

The Pecos Eagles meet the Seminole Indians at Rotary Field at 8 p.m. in a Homecoming clash seeking their first district win. Seminole, led by sophomore Donald Roberts, shows improved play despite weather, while Pecos aims to rebound after last year’s 21-6 loss and with several players out.

Fran Seminole Indians Pecos Eagles Rotary Field Eagles Wigwam Stadium Mighty Eagles Indians Joe Flad Lloyd Baker Kregg Pierson Roger Allen Stan Caffee Robert Hitch Jimie Miller Wadell Miller Roger Foote Gene Sims Lloyd Barker Tommy Shuler Pierson Rene Williams Rick Partin Terry Ivy Bill Hearne Wendell Miller Richard Trevino Everett Haller Jerry Millsapps Seminole Donald Roberts Monahans Seeminole Eagle Rusty Phelps Nolan Bates Joe Segalia Jerry Bell Steve Kirkwood Jack McGowen George Edmonson Roddy Rosson Gerald Teller Mike Hooper Tommy Hooker Clay Lee Mike Nance Bell John Sturgeon Paul Rodriguez Victor Ashley Edmonson McGowen Teller Hooker Wayne Tellett Jerry Pointer Scott Lewis Rodriguez Octavio Garcia Thomas Valdez Chris Spray

Deadline Nears For NROTC Scholarships

High school seniors may apply for the NROTC College Scholarship Program with a deadline of December 1 1970. Applicants are judged on SAT or ACT scores in place of NCAT and receive full tuition fees books and a $50 monthly stipend for up to four years. Medical exams follow qualifying scores and applications are available at schools naval recruiting stations or from the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington DC.

NROTC Educational Testing Service CEEB Princeton New Jersey Iowa City Iowa Lion Navy Marine Corps

Police report notes theft and vandalism incidents

Police logged a theft at 7 05 am from Thomas Lee Phillips 319 South Cypress a Polaroid colorpack camera. vandalism to a rent house at 818 West 4th. James O Holt 27 charged with destruction of private property after a door and rocking chair were damaged costing $49 90 Holt fined 15 and jailed on Ward County Reeves County warrants. other breakins and brick throwing reported near Guadalupe Pallan 430 North Willow and ongoing investigations by Ted Jones and Lt Jin Wilson.

Thomas Lee Phillips South Cypress Jin Wilson R.W. Heath James O. Holt Holt Reeves County Ted Jones Guadalupe Pallan N. Willow Jones

Cooksey Completes Training at Fort Ord

Private James M. Cooksey son of Mr and Mrs James M Cooksey of Orla completed eight weeks of basic training at the U S Army Training Center Infantry Fort Ord California He received instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading combat tactics military courtesy military justice first aid and army history and traditions He graduated from Pecos High School Pecos in 1969.

James M. Cooksey Orla U.S. Army Training Center Infantry Ft. Ord Calif Pvt Cooksey Pecos

Warning Against Alcohol at High School Sports Events

A state athletic office letter urges school administrators coaches and athletic directors to enforce House Bill 531 1955 banning bringing carrying or possessing intoxicating beverages at stadiums or fields hosting high school athletic events. Violators face misdemeanor fines from 25 to 200 dollars and beverage seizure by an officer.

University Interscholastic League

Pecos Reports Overnight Rain and Hail Accumulations

Rain began yesterday in Pecos and persisted through the night with hail reported in the city around 12:30 this morning. Measurements show KIM recording .78 inch and SWIG reporting .69 inch by 7:30 a.m.

Pecos Kim

School Menu Monday Highlights Gravy and Sides

A school menu for Monday features brown gravy over mashed potatoes with buttered mixed greens and rice pudding with pineapple, plus hot rolls, butter and milk.

Odessa florist Marie Fortune dies after hemorrhage

Mrs. Marie Fortune owner of Taylor's Flower Shop died yesterday afternoon at Odessa Medical Center Hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. Services are pending at Pecos Funeral Home.

Marie Fortune Taylor Odessa Medical Center Hospital Pecos Funeral Home

Top Ropers Compete For World's Title

The world steer roping championship will be decided on Oct. 17 and 18 at Pecos. Fifteen top Rodeo Cowboys Association ropers vie for top honors. The event features a six-calf roping match and local officials include Buck Jackson and Senator Clem McSpadden.

Pecos Louis Powers Altizer Ronnie Sewall Chico Tex Buck Jackson

Benefits to all Mankind Survey on Space Investment

A government report titled Benefits to all Mankind A survey of the practical returns for Space Investment is available at the Chamber of Commerce Office Library per Director J Robert Scott chairman of the Education Division. The Congress Committee on Science and Astronautics covers tangible benefits in communications weather forecasting business management medicine education the home and the future. Copies are also placed in Reeves County Library and Pecos High School Library.

Chamber of Commerce Office J. Robert Scott Chamber Congress Committee On Science and Astronautics Reeves County Pecos High School Scott

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Don McLaughlin Olin Young Sonny Davis Kenna, N.M, Roper Walter Arnold Lenapah, Okla Pecos Eagle Band PHS Reed Big Spring Fort Stockton Garden City Imperial McCamey Rankin and Stanton Roberts Gary Don Ray Reeves Pima Upland Presidio Pecos Eagle Charles Pattillo Andy Miller Fire Dept J.T. Prewit Country Club Drive Posse Ft. Stocketon Tim Prather Post Gene Martin Corporation Court Animal Control Dept
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