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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1975
Page
7
A compilation of Ann Landers style letters covers a range of concerns from medical exams during plastic surgery to marriage expectations and family planning. Readers discuss sensitive issues including breast examinations, the aftermath of abortions, and guests interrupting at home, with guidance favoring routine checks and courteous boundaries.
In this Dear Mike advice column, readers ask about a Maverick speedometer wobble, a Gremlin transmission shift issue, white corrosion on 1969 Valiant battery posts, disc brake squeal on a 1973 Pinto, and more. Expert tips suggest lubricating or replacing the speedometer cable, checking linkage components, applying grease and wrapping with plastic, and trying Permatex anti squeal spray.
Becky Rivera, bride elect, was honored at a pre-nuptial kitchen and lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. Oscar Luna, Mrs. Tony Portillo and Rosie Rivera at Isabel Luna's home. Guests enjoyed cake and refreshments as gifts including a mixer and towels were opened. The couple plans a Saturday wedding at Saint Catherine's Church with Rev. Jose Valadez officiating.
The essay playfully details lasting fears sparked by horror films. Erma Bombeck recalls after Jaws and Psycho how real fears persist, from blobs in the fridge to imagined shark attacks, and how cinema shapes daily life and household routines.
Moving experts offer tips to cut costs by doing some packing and unpacking. Handle valuables yourself and follow professional guidance. Avoid packing jewelry money or important papers with goods. don’t use dirty materials. pack heavy items separately from breakables. wrap silverware. don’t stack heavy items on shoes. don’t place lampshades inside cartons with other items.
A quirky column notes a man who sought a fireman dream becomes a personnel director and jokes about a school considering unemployment compensation blanks instead of diplomas while doubting the certainty of a lottery bonanza.
Child psychology supports kids choosing outfits while designers target price and easy care for mothers. The Spirit of 76 Americana influences dominate, with calico prints, denim, coordinated separates, and playful yet feminine looks. Skirts gain ground as dresses and smocks remain popular.
Carrie Mae Holloway, longtime Eastern Star member, was honored by Pecos Chapter for fifty years of service. The program at the Masonic Lodge featured a 50 year pin, a Texas Grand Chapter certificate, and a colorful table decoration. Mrs Holloway, a former Andrews Chapter member, resides with her son Burl at 417 South Plum Street and attends First Methodist Church.
In the service U S Forces Germany Army Private Guy M Lowrance son of Mr and Mrs Jesse P Lowrance 1600 Hackberry Pecos Texas serves as an automotive repairman with the 1st Armored Division at Ft Hood Texas July 24 Army Private First Class Roger D Johnson son of Mrs Myrtle Johnson 2222 Missouri St Pecos Texas is assigned as a medical specialist in the 1st Cavalry Division at the same post.
Mr and Mrs Roger Chavez proudly announce the birth of their first child Roxanna born August 12 at Pecos Memorial Hospital. She weighed in at pounds and 12 ounces. Grandparents are Armando and Maria Granado on the maternal side and Juan Chavez on the paternal side.
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