Browns Honored At Farewell Party Before Moving
Mr and Mrs Vergel Brown were guests of honor at a farewell party at Red Bluff Lodge last Friday. They have lived eight years on the Buck Jackson Ranch northeast of Orla and attended the Orla Baptist Church whose members hosted the event. The couple will move to Hale Center to make their home.
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Vergel Brown
Fareswell
Red Bluff Lodge
Buck Jackson Ranch
Orla
Orla Baptist Church
Hale Center
Weekend guests celebrate Fowler-Fernandes anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Fowler Jr of Lubbock visited the Fernandes family in town for the first wedding anniversary of Mrs. Fowler formerly Lynn Fernandes. Frank Fernandes and Susan Roby joined the gathering of about thirty five guests with gifts totaling seventy five dollars.
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Brown
Barbs Denies Surtax Applies Only to Men
A quoted statement rejects the claim that a proposed surtax targets men alone, clarifying that the measure would affect all taxpayers regardless of gender.
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Gwendolyn
Eightieth Birthday Noted With Party
A party was held last Friday night for Mrs. Mary Standard who turned 80 on Saturday April. Daughter Betty Poitevint organized the event with help from the May Collier Sunday School Class at First Christian Church Pecos. Guests enjoyed pink decorations, a tiered cake, strawberry punch, and gifts. Mrs. Standard, a Brooklyn Illinois native, has lived in Pecos eight years and remains active in church and crafts.
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Mary Standard
Betty Poitevint
First Christian Church
Standard
May Collier
Poitevint
Elbea Gibson
J. T. Poitevint
Edith Cook
Warrent Bessent
Mae Propp
Ellea Gibson
Marvin Frazier
Jo W. Camp
Thelma Eldred
H.C. Glover
Dear Betty reflects on cosmetic surgery and attitude change
A letter column discusses whether cosmetic surgery can improve lives, noting it is not a cure for emotional issues and should be considered with varied religious views. The piece cites criminals with improved self-perception and praises Betty for offering uplift amid wartime worries.
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Betty
Jesus Christ
Moody Birth Announcement for Melissa Ann Moody
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Moody announce the birth of a daughter, Melissa Ann, at Memorial Hospital Sunday morning. The infant weighed 8 pounds 13 and a quarter ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C E Carlson of Pecos and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moody Sr. of Pecos.
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Claude (Kinley) Moody
Melissa Ann
Memorial Hospital
C.E. Carlson
Jack Moody
Pecos
Annual Tri K Juniorette Mother Daughter Tea
Mothers of Tri K Juniorette members attended the annual tea in Federation Parlor from three to four. Anne Slack spoke on club aims and projects while the group displayed a trophy from last year’s Golden Girl Rodeo Parade. Refreshments included cake punch and coffee with turquoise and white decorations.
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Mothers of Club
Tri K
Federation
Anne Slack
Wrinkled Shirts Prompt Motherly Tips and DIY Tricks
Polly's Pointers presents reader quips from wrinkled permanently pressed shirts to clever home hacks. Tips include mildew removal on leather, non slip chair seating for babies, and a scarf rack from a bent coat hanger with elastic loops for quick access. Readers encouraged to submit ideas.
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Polly
Kathy
Celery in Thrifty Dishes With Apples and Curry
A compact recipe card outlines using celery with apples and onion to create an economical dish. It lists steps for cooking celery in broth, then sautéing apples with curry powder, butter, onion, and sugar, combining with celery, and finalizing the dish. A contact line invites requests for club or social activity photos.
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Joe Ann Jackson
Doug Fernandes
Jerry Jenkins
Jimm
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NEA Food Editor
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