Two Languages Two Cultures One Goal Migrant Workshop
Educators from Balmorhea Pecos North Pecos Hemenary East Pecos and other districts attended the Ninth Annual Texas Child Migrant Program Workshop in McAllen. The event featured 63 consultants from multiple states offering new ideas and materials, with Leon R. Graham presiding and Mark Benitez giving the address at the McAllen Civic Center. Eight Educational Service Centers in Texas host migrant components.
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McAllen
Orbie Gatewood
Bill Magee
Pecos
Emily Fernandez
South Pecos
Yolanda Matta
Eloisa Reyes
Maria Moreno
Bessie Haynes
McAllen Civic Center
Mark Benitez
Texas A&i University
Texas
Cotton program unchanged again disappoints regional leaders
Bob Bickley, manager of Southwestern Irrigated Growers Cotton Oil Mill, said Dallas announced cotton program changes show no real shifts for another year. At the Dallas meeting he warned loan figures may be inaccurate and noted the feed grain program now offers broader benefits with soybeans or feed grains planting options, risking impact on grain and oil prices. Attendees included Mike Burkholder of Trans Pecos Cotton Association and L. G. Worsham.
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Bob Bickley
Southwestern Irrigated Growers Cotton Oil Mill
Phil Campbell
Dallas
Bickley
Mike Burkholder
Trans Pecos Cotton Association
L.G
Bo) Worsham
Moonlight Treasure Hunt lights Pecos stores tonight
Eight Pecos shops reopen from 7 to 10 p m for a Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Treasure Hunt. Shoppers search a special Pecos Enterprise page number in participating stores to win listed prizes and gift certificates. Participating stores include Anthony's Goodyear Western Auto Reecia's Fashions Terrazas Furniture Penny's Lewis Shoe Store and A N Discount Drug Store. Promotion chairman is Reecia Pigman.
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Pecos
Chamber of Commerce
Pecos Enterprise
Anthony’s
Goodyear, Western Auto
Reecia’s Fashions
Terraza’s Furniture
Penny’s
Lewis Shoe Store
Society Editor Mrs. Stroud Hospitalized in Pecos
Mrs. Georgia Stroud Pecos Enterprise society editor remains in Memorial Hospital for observation and tests after Sunday admission for abdominal pain. Visitors are allowed today.
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Georgia Stroud
Pecos Enterprise
Memorial Hospital
Beautification program offers live oak plantings for businesses
The Chamber of Commerce environmental committee invites business owners to authorize city planting of a live oak in front of their store. The $100 investment covers digging a 3 by 3 foot hole, a watering system, brick planter, and tree maintenance with details left to the manager.
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Polly Collison
Community Public Service
Pecos
CPS
Chamber of Commerce
Reeves Council Hosts Four Day Training Session
Trainees from Control Research System of Dallas conduct a workshop for the Reeves County Community Council on Emergency Food and Medical Services funds. Participants include Reeves executives Rachel Kirkwood Nina Abila Connie Gomez Lucy Lopez Nora Brijalba Lorenza Rodriguez and Pecos County CAA director Anna Allen Miela Majica of the Lamesa CAA. The program runs through Friday with classroom and field sessions in Reeves and Pecos Counties.
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Control Research System of
Dallas
Pecos
Community Council
Reeves County
Office of Economic Opportunity
Pecos County
Fort Stockton
CAA
Rachel Kirkwood
Nina Abila
Connie Gomez
Lucy Lopez
Nora Brijalba
Lorenza Rodriguez
Reeves Organization
Anna Allen
Pecos Counts Caa
Miela Majica
Lamesa Caa
Reeves
Pecos Muscular Dystrophy drive raises 882.95 dollars
Mrs Bill Allen campaign treasurer reports income of 882.95 from a September 14 march in Pecos. Campaign chair was Coach Jerry Millsapps as part of a national fund raising effort supporting research at major medical institutions worldwide.
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Bill Allen
Pecos
Allen
Jerry Millsapps
Economy Shows Slow Turn In September Yet Remains Sluggish
Federal Reserve data show industrial production up 0.5 percent in September after two declines, while home building softens after August. Officials caution the upturn is modest and a stronger surge remains elusive as steel output improves but stays weak. The index sits about 6 percent below mid-1969 highs and 2 percent above last November’s recession low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Commerce Department
Nixon
Park meeting set tonight
The public and Chamber of Commerce members are reminded of a 7 30 pm presentation on The Long Range Master Plan Proposals for Guadalupe National Park at the Community Center Banquet Room. John Chapman, chief park operator, will present and John T Rediger urges a large attendance for Pecos tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Guadalupe National Park
Community Center
John Chapman
John T. Rediger
Pecos
New state Demo chief not afraid
Roy Orr, chosen by a nominating committee as Texas Democratic party chairman, says the stock scandal hasn’t hurt the party. The 39 year old De Soto mayor and Red Oak bank president faces a Dallas vote by the State Democratic Executive Committee for confirmation. Orr plans area meetings with precinct and county chairs to address party problems and solutions.
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Rep
Fred Orr
That City
Red Oak State Bank
SDEC
Orr
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