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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1978
Page
2
Ward County hosts a one day 4-H Open Horse Show at the rodeo arena near the County Coliseum on the Grandfalls Highway with 24 classes. New English Pleasure and Parents Western Pleasure categories expand competition opportunities and age brackets divide junior and senior divisions.
John Cote Dahlinger, who says he is Ford’s illegitimate son, auctioned his mother's $1.25 million Dearborn Heights mansion and related items, including gifts Dahlinger says were from Ford. Dahlinger, 55, wrote The Secret Life of Henry Ford and cites a 3 month effort to sell the estate amid no comment from the Ford family.
Registration for GED and English literacy classes starts tomorrow September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bessie Haynes Elementary. Prospective students may register then or call 445 3454 for more information.
A Future Farmers of America meeting is set for seven o'clock this evening at the Agricultural Building on Pecos High School grounds. All members are invited to attend.
The Pecos Chapter of the Distributive Education Clubs of America DECA has elected officers for the 1978 79 term. President Creta Chandler announces the group will plan functions and activities with guidance from DECA coordinator Evelyn Dennis. Officers include Creta Chandler president Julie Battens vice president Cindy Scott secretary Thea Torsy treasurer Leeta Lewis parliamentarian Brad Miller reporter and David Thomas historian.
The Modern Study Club begins its new season with a 7:30 p m covered dish supper at Pecos Valley Country Club poolside. Husbands of members are invited as special guests, adding a social element to the gathering.
The Business and Professional Women’s Club begins its new year with a pot luck supper on Tuesday September 12 at 7 p.m. at the Housing Center at Hickory and Second Streets. A covered dish meal is provided. members bring a dish and guests are welcome with an invite to bring prospective members.
Zeta Psi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a social at Shirley Coleman’s Casa Maria Apts honoring potential pledges. Hawaiian style dinner planned for seven tonight as the club starts its new year with a birthday party Aug. 28 at Barbara Helberg’s home.
The Austin Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association schedules its first meeting for Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Members may join at the door. The session will discuss the Fall Fair October 12 13 and 14 and a Mexican food booth. New officers for 1978 79 include Linda Faulkner president Linda Thompson first vice president Carol Uranga secretary Sue Ybarra secretary Betty Calhoun treasurer Peggy Clark parliamentarian Beverly Welch membership chairman Sherry Marshall reporter. Principal Joe Shoemaker is expected to attend.
A 1964 Chevrolet Impala driven by Floria Chavaria Garcia of 714 S Hackberry struck a parked 1972 Ford Custom at 2 25 p m Sept 5. Garcia cited for no license and failure to control speed. Unknown vehicle hit a 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 parked, left scene around 12 59 p m Sept 6. Ambulance calls include transfer requests to Pecos Ambulance Service Sept 8 and Sept 9. Two ambulances responded to a Saturday accident, transporting two victims. Additional calls cover transport for an ill person, and various community club meetings and notices for Pecos and Balmorhea.
A school dining list outlines meals for Monday through Friday with items such as beef tips in brown gravy and whipped potatoes on Monday, fried fish on Tuesday, baked cheese sandwich on Wednesday, a charburger on Thursday, and meat loaf on Friday accompanied by vegetables, desserts, and milk.
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