Fall colors glow in Guadalupe Mountains canyon
McKittrick Canyon in Guadalupe Mountains National Park shows peak fall color likely for two to three weeks as big tooth maples turn yellow orange and red. Visitors hike in from U S Highway 62 180, with park hours 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. MT.
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McKittrick Canyon
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Canyon
New Mexico
Carlsbad
Pine Springs
Texas
Pine Springs Canyon
Pratt Cabin
Stocks Dip As Bank Rate Hits Record 15 Percent
New York markets softened after the bank prime lending rate rose to 15 percent, erasing early Dow gains. The Dow stood at 806.23 at midday, down 2.90, while the NYSE list showed more losers than gainers. Exxon drooped as investor focus shifted to oil earnings amid the rate news. wheat and corn quotes closed mixed in Chicago trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgan Guaranty Trust
Exxon
Toyah News and Local Commerce Update from Toyah Odessa Trip
Senior Citizens of Toyah attended Ice Capades in Odessa using Bal morhea Toyah mini bus and dined at Farr's Cafeteria with Mrs Helen Payne Jewel Duncan Mary McElroy Maria Renteria Miss Georgia Daniels and the Chavez couple. Football outing took Three Way to Grady with A L Gibson Bryan Lynn Gibson Sydna Jason Charlotte Waight and David. Cotton futures drift lower as prices ease at New York markets and Dow Jones indices edge down amid mixed trading. Dinner guests included Ronnie Ryan and sons Lee Bruce Jerry Phillips and sons plus Richard Gibson family after Sul Ross Homecoming. A B Cunningham recuperating post surgery. Sierra Blanca visitors drop by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toyah
Odessa
Farr
Helen Payne
Jewel Duncan
Mary McElroy
Maria Renteria
Georgia Daniels
Joe Chavez
A.L. Gibson
Bryan
Lynn Gibson
Sydna
Jason
Charlotte Waight
David
Grady
Three Way
Ronnie Ryan
Lee and
Bruce
Barstow
Jerry Phillips
Kyle
Matt
Pecos
Elben Gibson
Richard Gibson
Brad
Aaron
A.L. Gibsons
Richard Gibsons
Atwell enrolls at Lubbock Christian College
Total fall enrollment at Lubbock Christian College is 1 475 students. Debby Atwell a junior psychology major and daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Morgan lives at 2001 Hackberry.
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Lubbock, Tx
Lubbock Christian College
Pecosis
Debby Atwell
L.E. Morgan
Hackberry
Flag Football Results From Monday Contests
Monday flag football results show Redigers Pharmacy defeating Security State 34 to 0 in the 8 to 9 window. In the 10 to 12 bracket, Security State lost 24 to Dairy Queen. Brownlee led with 21 points as H H Production fell 6 to Continental Tele 7 while San Roman and Pearce posted a 0.
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Redigers Pharmacy
Security State
Dairy Queen
Brownlee
H&h Production
Continental Tele
San Roman and
Pearce
Seniors Bazaar at Pecos Senior Citizens Center
Pecos Senior Citizens will hold its Bazaar on November 2 at the Senior Citizens Center. Any senior aged 55 or over may reserve a table by calling 445-3272 to sell items such as arts crafts jams jellies tamales cookies or garage sale goods. The center seeks baked contributions to support the fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Senior Citizens Center
Orla Ram sey gas plant hits 4 years without lost time
ORLA Conoco Inc s Ramsey gas processing plant eight miles northwest of Orla has completed four years of operation without a lost time accident. The plant logged 36 763 man hours since October 14 1975 and currently processes 2.5 million cubic feet of gas daily with a staff of four. Plant manager Jim Stuart said a celebratory dinner for employees and spouses is planned.
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Orla
Conoco Inc
Ramsey
Jim Stuart
Thank You for Help With West Texas Boys Ranch Event
Letter from Joe Brooks of West Texas Boys Ranch San Angelo thanks Pecos Enterprise readers for publicizing the US Steer Roping and Art Exhibit fundraiser. The note expresses gratitude for promoting donations and support that sustain the ranch’s operations. An old joke about optimism closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Boys Ranch
Lin Helton
Joe Brooks
San Angelo
Senior Center Def Driving Course Offered this Fall
The Senior Citizens Center outlines a Defensive Driving Course co sponsored by NRTA and AARP on Friday October 26 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m and Saturday October 27 from 9 a m to 3 p m. Members pay 3 non members pay 8. A graduate earns a 10 percent car insurance discount for three years. Class limited to 30. reserve with Billie McCormick at 445 3272.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NRTA
AARP
Billie McCormick
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Huff and Puff
NATA
County Sheriff’s Report Arrests and Vehicle Shooting Incident
County sheriff report notes an assault case with a vehicle shooting Saturday. Enrique Ortega reported his car was shot, and Jesus Tavar ez of 860 Airbase was arrested for assault with a weapon.
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Enrique Ortega
Jesus Tavarez
Concessioner sought for Amistad site
The National Park Service seeks a concessioner to develop and operate a marina merchandizing snack foods and services at Diablo East Site in Amistad Recreation Area Texas. A 10 year concession contract is proposed and offers are due by December 18. Prospectus available by call or mail to Amistad Superintendent.
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National Park Service
Diablo East
Amistad Recreation Area
Texas
Amistad
Edward C. Rodriguez, Jr
Department of the Interior
P.O. Box
del Rio
New VA toll free number announced for Waco office
Jack Coker director of the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Waco announces a change in the toll free telephone number effective November 1 The new number 1 800 792 3271 provides veterans and beneficiaries with free information and assistance on a wide range of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Coker
Veterans Administration
Waco
Win announced in baby contest Pecos Jaycee-Ettes crown 1979 winner
The Pecos Jaycee-Ettes announced Merrie Nola Blount as Pecos Pretty Baby for 1979 after a two week contest. Votes cost one penny each, tallied by Shirley Anderson and Sharon Lee. Prizes included cash gifts, jewelry, a crib gym, formula, diapers, and more from local merchants.
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Pecos Jaycee-Ettes
Jaycee-Ette Project
Shirley Anderson
Sharon Lee
Merrie Nola Blount
Nolan J. Blount
Country Club
Merrie
Pecos Pretty Baby
Farnum’s Jewelers
Pecos Savings and Loan
Anthony's
Norma Jean’s
J. C. Penney’s
White’s
F. W. Woolworth Co
Fonville
Jewelers
Wacker's
Western Auto
Foodway
Bozeman's
Hill
Thriftway
Safeway
Naomi Ann Tarango
Sylvia Tarango
S. Sycamore
Gibson's
Crescents
Hill's
Sprouse-Reitz
Jennifer Lee Jasso
Hilario Jasso
Clemson, Barstow
Redigers
Bob’s Thriftway
Jaycee-Ettes
Calligraphy Workshop at Permian Basin Graduate Center
A weekend Calligraphy workshop at PBGC 105 W. Illinois October 26 27 and 28. Classes run Friday 630 930 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. noon and 1 4 p.m. Sunday 2 5 p.m. Instructor Laird Considine formerly of Midland teaches. Fee 25 dollars plus 15 dollars for materials.
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Permian Basin Graduate Center
W. Illinois
Midlander
Laird Considine
Considine
Evergreen College
Wash
Rice University
Museum of the Southwest
Midland College
Austin
Austin Junior College
Feedlot cattle on feed down 12 percent in Texas
Texas cattle feeders reduced placements by 13 percent from a year ago in September and by 24 percent for the July through September quarter. As of October 1, Texas reported 1 780 000 head on feed for slaughter, 9 percent above September but well below last year. Nationally, 23 major states had 9.93 million head on feed on Oct. 1, down 13 percent year over year. Brown cited anticipated marketing of 1 million head in the next three months, about 23 percent less than the same period in 1978.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Texas Department of Agriculture
Agriculture
Reagan V. Brown
Brown
Texas Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Prospects for Cotton Yield Signal Strong Harvest
A Texas A&M and U S Department of Agriculture report forecasts good cotton yields as the harvest begins. Fall vegetables are being harvested in Pecos, Cayonosa, and the El Paso area. Early pecan harvests underway and ranges still need rain.
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Texas A&m
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Pecos
Cayanosa
el Paso
Community club and meeting schedule for Pecos area
Evening Lions Club meetings at American Motor Inn and Lions Den with other groups listed. Tuesday notices include Pecos Evening Optimist Club Pecos AA and Al-Non and TOPS groups. Wednesday through Friday events cover Lions Club, Bible study, quilting, Rotary, Jaycees, and driving courses at Senior Citizens Center with varied times and locations.
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Lions Club
American Motor Inn
Amistad Lions Club
Lions den
Cantaloupe City
CPS Reddy Room
Senior Citizens Center
S. Cedar
Huff and Puff
Pecos
Saragosa Hall
Pecos AA
Al-Non
N. Oak
Balmorhea
Old Senior Citizens Center
Second
Hickory
S. Eddy St
Barstow Lions Club
Barstow Community Center
Hickory Housing Center
Rio Pecos Extension Club
Pecos Jayceeettes
Holiday Inn
Ambulance transfers and local incidents in Pecos report
Emergency runs include Pecos Ambulance Service transferring a patient to Odessa at 1 12 PM and Ann Valeriano requesting transport for an injured child to Reeves County Hospital. A 1971 green Ford and a 1973 blue Fleetwood Cadillac received unsafe act citations in Walthall. Burglaries reported at Norma Enriquez and Shirley Moore locations with cash and film strips stolen. A rock was thrown through the Downtown Liquor Store window.
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Pecos
Odessa
Ann Valeriano
S. Alberta
Reeves County Hospital
Celia Gomez Camacho
Walthall
Ewillie Lewis Shorter
S. Pecan
Ms. Camacho
Phillip Otho Tyree
Iowa
S. Cedar
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Toyah News
New York Cotton Exchange
DOW Jones New York
Dow Jones
Indus
Trans
Utilities
A.B. Cunningham
Larry Meadors
Kathleen of
Sierra Blanca
Atwell
Lubbock Christian
Pecos Enterprise, Inc
South Cedar Street
Ken Dulaney
Lewis Barrett
Linda Daniel
Emily Galindo
Carlos Nichols
Mary Carpenter
Reeves County
Reeves, Ward, Loving, Culberson
Jeff Davis Counties
Area News
Gilbert Cabrera
Charles Jesse
James Casey
Malibu
Calif
Michigan
George Goen
Helena Casey
Ronald Harvey
Great Falls, Mont
Martha Conklin
Monahans
Kenneth Reynolds
Anaheim
Ronald Tillery
Kenny Heath
Duval Rd
Marion Morelan
S. Park
PBGC
Norma Ruth Enriquez
Shirley Moore
S. Alamo
W. Tenth
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