Gin Wins Land Case in Reeves County
The Pecos Gin Co won a land compensation dispute with the Texas Highway Department over 1.4 acres for highway work in Reeves County. The Texas Supreme Court refused to hear the state's appeal of a lower court award of 17 031 dollars, with witnesses testifying damages around 15 000 dollars beyond the land value of 2 031 dollars. The state’s appeal to the Eighth Court failed, and the high court declined further review, ending the case unless rehearing arguments succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Gin Co
Texas Highway Department
Reeves County
Texas Supreme Court
Eighth Court of Civil Appeals
el Paso
Supreme Court
United Fund Thermometer Erected in PeCos
A thermometer stands downtown in front of Ben's Pharmacy at the Third and Oak corner to track progress of the United Fund Drive. The major drive is set for October 28 under J C Cotton and Johnnie Holub with Dick Naylor as general chairman for advance gifts. Publicity by Sam Gann and Mrs. Jack Browder. solicitors named for various groups include Jim Ed Miller Wendell Taylor and Dr Lonnie Pollard Frank Kelley. Auditing overseen by Harvey Tinkler and Mrs Ann Cannon. A door to door drive will occur in November.
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Ben’s Pharmacy
Third and
Oak
Pecos
United Fund
J. C. Cotton
Johnnie Holub
Dick Naylor
Sam Gann
Jack Browder
Jim Ed Miller
Wendell Taylor
Lonnie Pollard
Frank Kelley
Harvey Tinkler
Ann Cannon
Cotton production totals and weekly ginnings report
The SWIG Cotton Oil Mill tally shows Reeves Pima 78 and Reeves Upland 16 627 ginnings this week plus Pecos Upland 5 632 Presidio Upland 1 073. Combined ginnings for the year reach 23 410, compared with 28 325 at this time last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves Pima
Reeves Upland
Pecos Upland
Presidio Upland
Swig Cotton Oil Mill
Las Palmas Cafe Joins Chamber of Commerce
Las Palmas Cafe at 806 East Third Street becomes a new Chamber member this week. Gilbert Gomez owns the restaurant, which offers Mexican and American foods. Sam Gann announces the addition to the Membership Development Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Palmas
East Third Street
Chamber of Commerce
Sam Gann
Chamber
Gilbert Gomez
Gann
Kennedy Faulkner Well Delaware Discovery Near Reeves County
E. R. Kennedy and W. D. Faulkner report a Delaware discovery in Reeves County Texas seven miles northwest of Orla. The drillstem test showed 180 feet of heavy oil and gas cut mud with gas surfacing within four minutes and pressures of 1158 psi initial and 1250 psi final. Operators reached 2723 feet with 2 800-foot contract and set 4 1/2 inch casing awaiting cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Kennedy
W. D
Faulkner
Eastland
Reeves County
Delaware
T & Prr Co
Surrey
Texas
Orla
Sullivan
Pecos Boys Win State Awards At Dallas Fair
About thirty Pecos youths sent animals to the State Fair in Dallas. The Pecos Enterprise learned of three who placed, with Humberto Abila winning a Grand Champion award for his Duroc barrow. David Pattillo earned second with a Dorset lamb, and Bob Stafford placed seventh with a Southdown lamb. Bailey Wheeless, ag teacher, accompanied the F.F.A. group.
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Dallas
Pecos Enterprise
Humberto Abila
David Pattillo
Bob Stafford
F.F.A
Bailey Wheeless
Pecos High School Votes Today For Homecoming Queen
Pecos High School students vote today for homecoming queen under a new selection method announced by the Student Council. Eligible girls earned points for offices in clubs and activities, with juniors and seniors allowed to vote for the queen and freshmen and sophomore classes choosing their princesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos High School
Pecos Enterprise
Barstow Homecoming Night with Queen Crown and Alumni Meeting
Barstow High School hosts homecoming activities tonight with a football game, queen crowning, and past queen presentations. Nominees are Phyllis Allgood Gayle Wright and Linda Garcia. Alumni Association meets after the game in the Homemaking Cottage. 1968-69 officers to be elected. Bears host Tornillo Coyotes at 7:30 after a string of dominant wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barstow High School
Phyllis Allgood
Gayle Wright
Linda Garcia
Barstow Alumni Association
Barstow
Juniors Present Their Sensations 1968 Show Lineup
The 1968 Jr. Sensations showcase lists acts led by masters of ceremonies Teri Chesney and Delbert Buchan. Groups include The Hooked Generation featuring Paul Hignojos and others, The Deserted Children, Wylie and the Critics, The Persuaders, The Sweet Inspiration, and The Female Five with multiple soloists, bands, and a ballet number.
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Teri Chesney
Delbert Buchanan
Hooked Generation
Paul Hignojos
Marcos Mendoza
Tony Marquez
Frank Apolinar
Alex Garcia
Perfirino Mendoza
Bobby Gonzales
Gary Lewis
Mary Bird Dean
Margie Wilkins
Evelyn Wilkins
Barbara White
A.C. Shorter
Willie Mae Wright
Debra Hanson
Ruth James
Betty Oster
Sylvia Sanchez
Velma Dominguez
Silvia Florez
Delma Martinez
Emma Sanchez
Eloisa Garcia
Sherry Ray
Earl Wynne
Mario Comancho
David Vasquez
Ernest Martinez
Tommy Aguilar
Margaret Lozano
Sigufredo Barrera
Wynne
Wylie and
the Critters
Patti Beckham
Benita Harold
Sammie Halman
Joy Cooksey
Teresa Leek
Donnie Leek
John Clark
Diana
Jane Hamilton
Six Weeks Honor Roll for Pecos Schools
The Pecos schools honor rolls for the first six weeks are released by Superintendent Ray Whitley. The Pecos Enterprise will publish the High School and Junior High lists in Tuesday's edition, with multiple students named for EARL BELL ELEMENTARY and NORTH PECOS ELEMENTARY in various grades and honors.
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Pecos
Ray Whitley
Pecos Enterprise
SOY To Meet Monday Night
A re organizing meeting has been called of the Strength of Youth group of teen-agers parents and other interested people. The meeting is set for 8 p.m. Monday in the Banquet Room of the Community Center. A. B. Foster served as the president last year and will preside until a new president is elected. A report on the teen-age dance sponsored by the group and held last Friday following the McCamey game will be given. All interested people are urged to attend.
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A. B. Foster
Burglar Caught After Attempted Break-In at Avalon Bar
Archie George Clayton, 31, was caught during an attempted burglary of the Avalon Bar in Reeves County. Police and sheriff's deputies pursued him after Sgt. Raul Flores saw a man by a rear door. Flores drew his pistol as Clayton dropped a tire tool. Clayton faced drunkenness fines and burglary charges with bond set at 1500 for a separate Round-Up burglary.
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Avalon Bar
Archie George Clayton
Reeves County
Raul Flores
Ted Jones
Glen Vandiver
City Police
Bob Phelps
Sheriff’s Office
Flores
Clayton
Corporation Court
A. B. Nail
Six Cars Collide Near Third and Ash
A six car collision occurred at the corner of Third and Ash yesterday around 4 20 pm. John Watson of the Westex Hotel was taken to Memorial Hospital with injuries of unknown extent. he was transported by Pecos Funeral Home ambulance.
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Third and
Ash
Memorial Hospital
John Watson
Westex
Pecos Funeral Home
Pecos Valley Scouts Seek Seat at 1969 National Jamboree
Four Pecos Valley District Scouts from Balmorhea and Pecos apply to attend the 7th National Jamboree at Farragut State Park Idaho July 16 22 1969. The trip costs 350 per scout with lodging and meals for a week among 40000 scouts from across the nation and world.
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Pecos Valley Boy Scouts
Pecos Valley
Buffalo Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Farragut State Park
Idaho
L. M. R. Rogers
Pecos
Boy Scouts
Lance Crenshaw
Balmorhea
Greg Anderson
Coeur d’Alene
Spokane
Washington
Rocky Mountains
Pecos High Plans Homecoming Ceremonies
Pecos High School Student Council announces Homecoming events on October 25. A tea for exes from 1:30 to 3:00 p m will precede the pep rally at 3 p m in the gym where princesses are presented. One of the junior or senior princesses will be crowned queen at the night game.
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Pecos High
American Legion To Meet In Regular Session Monday
The American Legion will meet on Monday October 21 in regular session. Time is set to 7 30 p m from 8 p m all members urged to attend potential agenda items discussed.
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American Legion
Capt David A Smith Receives Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Captain David A. Smith was awarded the Armed Forces Reserve Medal during ceremonies at the Odessa National Guard Armory. He has twenty years of service and was one of thirteen officers honored by Major General Everett S. Simpson. Smith is assigned to the Arrowhead Emergency Operations Staff Headquarters in the Texas Army National Guard, based in Odessa. He and his family reside in Pecos.
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David A. Smith
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Odessa National
Methodists Set Mexican Supper at Local Church
The 1st Methodist Church at 3rd and Elm hosts a Mexican supper on Friday October 25. Tickets cost $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children, available now from Ray Horton at 445-4993 or 445-3933. Proceeds benefit the local Spanish Methodist Church.
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1St Methodist Church
3Rd and Elm
Ray Horton
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J.C. Cotton
Kennedy-Faulkner
Visitation
Joe Lee McMahon
Verhalen
Abram Flores
Cecil Jim
Sue Buckelew) Lee
Unbeaten Bears
Tornillo
Debra Smith
Gail Slack
Cathy Davis
Merrie McCormick
Earl Bell
Sylvia Castillo
Armando Madrid
Elonsio Rayos
Ramon Saldana
Junita Martinez
Steve Matta
Gloria Villescas
Andrew Ramos
Jacqueline Humphrey
Larry Johnson
Diana Mendoza
Gary Rambaugh
Esparanza Mendoza and
Betsy Ruiz
East Pecos
Rosalinda Rodriguez
Sylvia Garcia
Virginia Granado
Alicia Mendoza
Aurora Tavarez
Bobby Herod
Janice Williams
Corrado Saldana
Sylvia Ortega
Elsa Sanchez
Criselda Garcia
Merce Rayos
Imelda Rodriguez
Cynthia Sadler
Rebecca Barreno
Benjamin Natividad
North Pecos Elem
Honor
Aida Anaya
Stella Garcia
Becky Jaso
Rose Marie Matta
Joe Pena
Ricardo Rubio
Rodney Sparkman
Veronica Paryan
SOY
Am. Legion
Capt. Smith
Union Oil Company
Pecoson County Road
Castile
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