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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1970
Page
6
Polly offers practical reader tips for removing stickiness from a sticky clock radio case after covering with adhesive paper. Suggestions include using a rubber pencil for label residue and testing dye on acrylic fabrics before full application.
Lubbock Christian College sets fall registration August 24 to 28 with dorms opening August 22 and classes beginning August 24. Activities include campus receptions, orientation sessions for freshmen and transfers, ACT testing day, counseling, and a brief class schedule starting Monday at 8 am. The piece also notes a Britannica reference on the first peripheral friction match by Francois Derosne in 1816.
Your section notes twelve star signs with outlooks for August 19 1970. Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius and Pisces are covered with cautions and guidance for work balance self control and strategic thinking. You born today are described as energetic versatile ambitious and a skilled salesman with potential flaws in pride and irritability.
Helen Help Us prints two teen submissions a poem about life and love the first from a shy writer asking where is the love life and light. the second is a witty exchange about waiting for marriage amid a partner’s stalled plans. Also letters discuss rodent control and a sanitarian’s garden tips.
The Order of Rainbow for Girls initiates August 24 at Masoonic Temple with Martha Larra more, Worthy Advisor, presiding. Mrs Tiny Renz voyages to Van Horn on business and returns the same day. Balmorhea hosts barbecued goats and salads at the Carrasco home for Rudy Carrasco and friends, marking his birthday. Elizabeth Weinald and Patricia Shook visit from San Antonio with Patricia planning to stay for schooling.
Questions cover the first US mosque cornerstone laid in 1949 in Washington DC with a 160 foot minaret. Also asks about dog life span, UNICEF Nobel Peace Prize, and a legal holiday for Lee state. The rest notes local Balmorhea events, weddings, travel, a fire call, sales, and the pool reopening with about 300 swimmers.
Betty Canary laments the futility of seeking sympathy for a summer cold. She notes how in heat people blame allergies and air conditioning while ignoring summer viruses, recounting her own trial and a doctor’s offhand remark that there is no such thing as a summer cold, with a light touch and humor throughout.
The Toyah Chapter of Order of Eastern Star met at Balmorhea Masonic Temple on Thursday night August 13. Cris Gilbert served as Worthy Matron with Allen Gilbert as Worthy Patron. Officers were installed Liz Cook and Pecos Cook. The group discussed dues invitations from Austin Midland and Big Spring and pledged support for Rainbow Girls fundraising. A Mexican supper and program followed with refreshments served.
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