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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
6
A humorous monologue about a mother offering a candy store number as a desperate rescue line for babysitting. The piece playfully contrasts grandparent roles with teen challenges and mocks parental advice about handling children. It ends with a joking plan to check in via that candy-store number.
A reader sends a child prayer to Ann Landers and a letter about parenting. Other letters discuss dining etiquette at in laws with cats, a phone tip about dialing 0 for help, and forgiveness before offering dating guidance with a booklet offer. The column preserves practical, moral guidance in a familiar newspaper tone.
David Reyes completed an associate degree in elementary education at Odessa College after two long years. He plans to earn a B S in bilingual education with a counseling minor at UTPB while volunteering at the Community Council. He uses crutches and has adapted to one arm, praising state rehabilitation support and summer job help.
Dear Polly column offers advice on fur coat storage moth prevention by sheets, using marbles in lamps, using Epsom salts to deter silverfish, placing antiseptic soap in drawers to protect furniture, and cleaning plastic frame glasses with nail polish remover. Includes reader responses and a note about Polly's Pointer coupons.
Dear Polly explains ink stains from newspaper on blouses and tablecloths. Dorothy asks how to remove mimeograph and printing ink. A USDA booklet suggests turpentine sponge, detergent work, hot water soak overnight, then thorough washing.
Cooks prepare for the Lone Star State Championship Chili Cook Off in Odessa on September 18. The winner will represent Texas in the World Championship Cook Off at a California gold mine, all expenses paid, sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Judges include undefeated world champion C V Wood Jr Carroll Shelby and Joanne Dru. Entry forms available from Champion ship Chili Cook-off P O Box 4124 Odessa 79760.
Mr and Mrs W E Carpenter hosted his three sisters Mrs Rozelle Mills of Pauls Valley Oklahoma and Mrs Lella Onstatt and Mrs Wynell Crick of Garland. They attended Bloys Camp as guests of Mr and Mrs W E Red Knowles of Barstow during the visit.
College Station gardener guidance on cutting and handling flowers for arrangements. Dr. William Welch advises selecting blooms in cool hours, cutting stems slanted, using fresh buds, removing wilted petals, washing to remove dirt, and storing in a cooler or using promptly. Keep arrangements out of direct sun, change water daily, recut stems, and use warm water. A lemonade solution may extend life.
Jerome Hines, bass of note and Met Opera dean, 55, in his 31st Met season, balances a career with health regimens and faith. The Hollywood-born UCLA graduate rose from junior high choir exclusion to worldwide stage, surviving arthritis, asthma, and cancer while guiding others with Christian faith and discipline. He trains, fasts, and drinks distilled water, credits prayer and exercise for a rejuvenated voice and career longevity amid personal tragedies.
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