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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1979
Page
2
The Enterprise highlights volunteer needs from the Department of Human Resources Pecos. Elderly neighbors seek yard work help including tree trimming and weed removal. Donations of clothes toys baby food and baby items are requested and rides to Odessa for doctor visits are needed. Foster homes for elderly and children are sought. Call 445-5487.
The Pecos Ambulance Service responded Wednesday night to a report of a sick man in the lobby at Sunday House. A Barstow deputy handled a separate fist fight incident at Sister Maria's House on Hwy 80. An ambulance was sent to Reeves County Hospital then Odessa. Florentino Rodrigues Avila, Barstow, was charged with public intoxication and reckless driving after a crash on West Third, ending near a pole and curb.
Stocks mixed as banks raise prime rates and the dollar hits year lows against European currencies. Crime reports include two wire rim hub caps stolen from a Pecos pickup, a bicycle theft, and a three car crash with citations for failure to stop and a driver with no license.
Mrs Carol Ann Williams joins Balmorhea as a first grade teacher After six years in Wolfforth and Lubbock she holds degrees from Angelo State University Her husband studied industrial arts at Sul Ross They live in a Church of Christ lawn trailer Their hobbies include camping hiking and reading Mrs Janet Benton also teaches first grade in Balmorhea following nine years in Dell City El Paso and Richland Springs Her husband works for Electrical Service and Supply in Odessa They live in a trailer on Lake Road and San Antonio Street in Balmorhea with their three daughters
A Mobil Oil Co refinery in Torrance California that processes 123000 barrels of crude daily will be out of operation for less than a week following a fire and explosion officials said.
Community notices list weekly clubs and meetings in Pecos and nearby towns. Lions, Optimist, Rotary, Jaycees, TOPS, and others meet at various halls, centers, and hotels on Monday through Friday with schedules including noon, evening, and special programs.
Mrs. Helen Martin returns from El Paso after Cromwell Barlow funeral and a week with her sister, while Mrs. Betty Compton lies in Odessa hospital after major surgery. In Pecos hospital, Mrs. Vera Fellabaum recovers from major surgery. Mrs. Beda Larramore moves to Andrews near daughter Martha Stacky. after 16 years in the school cafeteria she retires and returns from a Arizona vacation, a former AARP and Eastern Star Balmorhea member.
Reeves County sheriff s department recovered a stolen 1962 Chevrolet pickup Wednesday at 4 20 p m parked on the shoulder of I 20. Officers learned the New Mexico plates matched a stolen vehicle and the pickup was impounded for New Mexico authorities.
Bill Marshall of 1215 Veterans Boulevard Pens, won a Model 1100 Remington 12 gauge shotgun in the Pecos Jaycees one dollar donation gun drawing held at Gibson's Discount Center. Shopper Deann Navarrete, age 2, drew the winning ticket.
The Country China Closet will host an all day oil painting class Friday September 21. Sherry Nelson from Odessa will teach the Oriole and Laurel project from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The registration fee is 15 dollars and spots are limited. Registration is at 1505 W Third.
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