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Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1979

Page

2

The Passion of Dracula at Theatre Midland opens Oct 4

Midland Theatre presents The Passion of Dracula a ten performance run from Oct 4 to Oct 20 written by Bob Hall and David Richmond. The new version of the Dracula tale stars Steve Nolan Debra Eden Charles Dixon Darrell White and others with Art Cole directing and Jack Scannell as stage manager. Reservations at 682 2544 or Theatre Midland 2000 Wadley Midland Texas.

Midland Community Theatre Bob Hall David Richmond Bram Stoker New York Count Dracula Prince of Darkness Steve Nolan Debra Eden Wilhelmina Murray Professor van Helsing Charles Dixon R.M. Renfield Darrell White Ralph Noyes Johnathan Harker Helga van Zandt Lori Skelton Lord Wales Cedric Seward Wilhelmina Jameson Bill Schneider Art Cole Jack Scannell Theatre Midland Wadley Midland

Stocks Rise as Gold Slips and Rates Edge Higher

The Dow Jones average climbs 4.09 to 878.24 after gold retreats from a two day surge while the NYSE index gains to 61.82. Cotton futures ease with midland prices up 57 points to 61.638 cents per pound, and grain prices show mixed moves. Obituary notes Mrs. M L Hansard, 84, of El Campo, dies, with funeral in El Campo First United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters.

New York New York Cotton Exchange M.L. Hansard el] Campo Wharton Hansard Indiana First United Methodist Church of el Campo Woman's Club Garden Club Woman's Society First United Methodist Church Homer Weimer Fred Brucks Oaklawn Memorial Park Charles

Directors Elected At Senior Citizens Center Stock Meet

The Senior Citizen's Center held its annual stockholders meeting on Sept. 13. The program featured gospel songs by Jimmy and Lana Watson of Kermit and a barbecue by Bear Stroud. New directors elected include Norman Eisenwine president A J Carpenter vice president Pearl Payne secretary Norine Hoover treasurer and others Ruby Jenson R D Copeland Clairebel Harrington Carl Holm Ward Gaither Barney Hubbs E M Ownbey Darrell Grogan Ben Matta Pete Saras Cecil Cothrun. Alternates elected are Joe Williams Callie Halloway and Marvin Frazier.

Senior Citizen's Center Jimmy Lana Watson Kermit Bear Stroud Norman Eisenwine A.J. Carpenter Pearl Payne Norine Hoover Ruby Jenson R.D. Copeland Clairebel Harrington Carl Holm Ward Gaither Barney Hubbs E.M. Ownbey Darrell Grogan Ben Matta Pete Saras Cecil Cothrun Joe Williams Callie Halloway Marvin Frazier

Pecos Recreation Dept Sets Coaches Meeting for Boys Flag Football

The Pecos Recreation Department announces a mandatory meeting for all boys flag football coaches tonight at 7 in the Community Center Banquet Room. Jim Edwards, recreation director, says coaches will pick up T shirts and review rules. Tuesday results list Barstow Fire Dept 22 over H and H Production 13, Canal Well Service 6, Pecos Nursing Home 0, Gibson's Discount Center 27 over Yucca Sales 0.

Pecos Community Center Jim Edwards Barstow Fire Department H&h Production Service Co Canal Well Service Pecos Nursing Home Gibson's Discount Center Yucca Sales

Obituary: James Hopkins 82 of Pecos

James Hopkins 82 died at Reeves County Hospital at 5 40 a m on September 19 He lived in Pecos about 40 years born December 13 1896 in Crandell Texas He was a Methodist Services set for 4 p m Friday at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with Eastside Cemetery interment He is survived by two stepsons Willie B Hall and Andrew McGrew of Pecos nine grandchildren four great grandchildren and one great great grandchild

James Hopkins Reeves County Hospital Crandell Texas Pecos 13Th Street Hopkins Pecos Funeral Home Eastside Cemetery Willie B. Hall Andrew McGrew

Balmorhea Cafeteria News Briefs In Odessa Hospital

Mrs. Betty Compton, manager of the school cafeteria, was in Odessa for surgery last week. Gloria Garcia fills in with assistants Lila Matta, Amelia Carrillo, Bennie Consado, Bertha Lopez and Diana Turin. Clay Bryan and wife visited his parents, while Bryan’s brother Clarence is stationed in Tucson and both will depart for Germany on September 21 for a three year term.

Betty Compton Odessa Gloria Garcia Lila Matta Amelia Carrillo Bennie Consado Bertha Lopez Diana Turin Clay Bryan Buddy Bryan San Antonio Clarence Tucson Germany

Reeves County theft reports pump and motor from Gulf Oil site

The Gulf Oil Company on Hwy 1450 reported to the Reeves County Sheriff’s Department that a pump and motor were stolen from the premises. The theft was reported Monday and officers are continuing to investigate. The items were valued at $2,660.66.

Gulf Oil Company Reeves County Sheriff's Department Reeves County Sheriff's

Senior Citizen Center Mini-bus Expands Scheduling

Beginning Oct 1 the Senior Citizen Center mini-bus will schedule passengers one day ahead except emergencies such as doctor visits. They aim to serve more people per trip to save time and gas and request public cooperation in scheduling restrictions and routes.

Senior Citizen's Center

Conference set for UIL activities

Nine Texas colleges and universities will host student activities conferences this fall sponsored by the University Interscholastic League. The program offers demonstrations and practice tests across journalism drama ready writing slide rule number sense science and all speech events with no registration fee. Conference dates include Sept 22 West Texas State Canyon Sept 29 UT Austin Oct 18 Odessa College Oct 20 UH Oct 27 Midwestern Wichita Falls Nov 3 Sam Houston Huntsville Nov 10 Kilgore College Nov 17 UT Arlington Dec 1 Texas A&I Kingsville. Further information is available from the UIL UT Division of Continuing Education.

Austin Texas Colleges and Universities University Interscholastic League West Texas State University Canyon The University of Texas At Austin Odessa Col University of Houston Midwestern University Wichita Falls Sam Houston State University Huntsville Kilgore Texas A&i University Kingsville University of Texas Division of Continuing Education P.O. Box University Station Texas

Grad Center Sets New Course Schedules at Midland

The Permian Basin Graduate Center, with AAPG, will host a three hour lecture on Analysis of Sandstone Depositional Environments on Wednesday Sept 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the PBGC Building 105 W. Illinois Midland. Fee is $30. The talk covers sandstone geometry continuity distribution and internal characteristics.

Permian Basin Graduate Center AAPG PBGC W. Illinois, Midland

Principles of Land and Leasing course overview

A 10 week course titled Principles of Land and Leasing offered by the Prime Basin Guidance Center runs Thursday evenings from Sept 20 to Nov 29 at the PBGC Building. Dr Richard Moiola of Mobil leads the geology sessions with textural grain size analyses and depositional environment models. The program, coordinated by Robert Crawford of HNG Oil, costs 150 dollars with 20 dollars for individual sessions.

Richard J. Moiola Mobil Research and Development Corporation Dallas Moiola University of California At Berkley Shell Oil Company Wyoming Socony Mobil Oil Company Permian Basin

Educators to Have Discipline Workshop

The Pecos Barstow Toyah Educational Association will sponsor a classroom discipline workshop for teachers on Tuesday September 25 at 7 PM in Pecos High School Cafeteria. Ken De More of Abilene will lead The Least Approach to Discipline and is a UniServ Consultant for the Texas State Teachers Association.

Pecos Band Boosters view new video equipment and plans

Pecos Band Boosters inspected a $3700 video color camera and replay system bought for band use. They will fund it via yearlong fundraisers, with Nelda Blevins named treasurer. Enchilada supper on Nov 2 precedes Pecos Monahans game. other projects include scholarships band camp and garment bags for uniforms.

Pecos Eagle Lamesa Nelda Blevins Peaiaine Lively Mrr Robert A. Barnett Marcario Flores Bill Carrico Pecos Three Pecos

Pecos Area Coming Events Weekly Club Meetings

Public notices list community gatherings in Pecos area. Lions Club meetings at Amistad Lions Lions Den and other clubs schedule Monday through Friday. Senior Citizens Center hosts Huff and Puff events, quilting, painting, games, and social activities. Local groups include Optimist Club TOPS Barstow Lions and more with contact notes.

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 Eddy St Barstow Lions Club Barstow Community Center Hickory Housing Center Pecos Jayceeettes Holiday Inn Twentieth Century Club Jefferson Pecos Rotary Club Pecos Jaycees Alpine Lodge Young Homemakers S. Park

Ambulance dispatched after man injured at North Side Grocery

The Report Arterio Lara requested an ambulance to the North Side Grocery Store Tuesday at 10:28 a.m. An ambulance took an unknown male to Reeves County Hospital after a battery blew up in his face. Pecos Ambulance Service was sent at 10:17 a.m. to transfer a man to Odessa hospital. Police continue investigation of a Monday accident at South Cedar where a 1969 Buick struck a 1978 Chevrolet Impala. Renfro of Monahans reported being the Impala driver. Bell charged with backing without safety after his 1978 Ford Liv II backed into a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix at Seth Oleander. Juana Machuca reports abuse at Third and Elm and is advised to file a complaint. Burglary report from Petra Herrera as items taken from 419 South Locust. Pecos Police seek the articles.

Arterio Lara North Side Reeves County Hospital Pecos Odessa South Cedar Stephen Albert Renfro East Seventeenth Monahans Clyde B. Bell Bell Emilio Lujan Tarn Seth Oleander Petra Vanuelos Herrera South Locust

First 1979 cotton sample classed Sept 17 in Far West Texas

Far West Texas first cotton sample of 1979 crop was classed Sept 17 by USDA Agricultural Marketing Service. Bale from Alfonso Borrego in El Paso County, ginned by Clint Farmers Coop Gin ning Assoc in Clint. George Wilson gin manager. El Paso Marketing Services Office serves five Texas, five New Mexico, and three Arizona counties. Weekly quality and market news reports to be provided this year.

Far West Texas Agricultural Marketing Service U.S. Department of Agriculture J.A. McAfee USDA el Paso Alfonso Borrego Texas New Mexico Arizona el Paso Territory

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Pecos Enterprise Midland Theatre Chicago Knight Dale Hardeman Arthur B. Hudgins John Pettijohn Bobby Kleas Charles Flwood Lawrence Nilson Happy Johnson Tom Melcher Kinnear Earl Donald Hudgins Jim Ed Miller R.B. McGowen Charles Weinacht Frank Pfardrescher Robert Lundy Sam Carroll Walter Presley Charles Hudson Gene Glass Ralph Lett Kenny Richards 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 Lege University of Texas At Arlington DOW Jones A.m. Stock Indus Grad Center Pecos High School Elsa Lara Anabel Granado Danny Salcido Javier Contreras Robert Hinojos Gunn National Education Association Toni Lovelace Lisa Lara Manuel Benavides Juana Reyna Machuca North Elm Third and Elm Ms. Machuca G.D McLain Breck Skyline Melody Metamora
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