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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1979
Page
5
Mary Jo Thomason of Pecos and her family are featured with a family cookbook item. The article lists her background, children, and a recipe for Seven-Up Pineapple Cake with a lemon pudding filling, plus frosting. It notes her hobby interests and community church involvement.
Practical guidance from Becky Culp of Texas A&M on washing kids clothes. Use warm water for general soiling with fabric safe bleach and adequate detergent. For heavy stains presoak and prespot. check cleanliness after wash before drying to avoid setting stains.
A reader defines a “daddy's girl” as a woman who prioritizes her father's wishes over her fiancé or husband. She stays in constant contact with Dad, making him feel like the No 1 man in her life and signaling misaligned loyalties. The exchange also includes nurse perspectives and a note from Glad I Chose It urging clearer public understanding.
Lt. Joey Keefe of the U S Navy Military Personnel Command cites waistlines marring uniform appearance as a reason for a weight control program. Rep. Paul McCloskey accuses Congress of dodging the draft while proposing an alternative youth program. Linda Ronstadt criticizes musicians as untrustworthy, saying she dislikes anyone not in a suit.
Denise Wilson and her father Charles Wilson joined Pecos residents at two Per mian Basin Girl Scout Council sessions for Junior and Brownie Girl Scouts held Aug 3–5 and Aug 17–19 at Mitre Peak camp in the Ft. Davis Mountains. Organizers from Odessa, with help from local Scouts, oversaw meals, programs, and camp activities.
The 4-H Clothing Program grows with over 700000 youths learning to design sew and fit garments. Jeannine Callahan notes the shift to clothing shaped by the wearer and highlights personal satisfaction awards and six $800 scholarships for top winners each year.
Bethrothal announced for Grace Navarette to Mike Castillo Jr. with wedding planned at St. Catherine's Church on Sept. 8. Grace a Pecos High School 1978 graduate and receptionist for Dr. Lovett. Mike Castillo Jr. a Pecos High School 1975 graduate, army sap, now La Nortena Tortilla Factory assistant manager. Bridesmaids shower Aug. 19 at Community Council Building. Gifts included kitchen and bedroom items.
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