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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1973
Page
4
A humorous reminiscence about a mother visiting, her habit of opening the oven and dramatic lines about virtue in housekeeping. The piece blends domestic rituals with comic observations on cooking, cleaning, ironing boards, and household chores to lampoon family life.
Douglas Thomas enjoys a birthday gathering at 715 W Eighth with parents Raymond and Nancy Thomas. Gifts include a new tri cycle and relatives such as Kilcrease family, Brenda Debra and Michael Thomas. Grandparents Leonard Kerlee and James Laskey attend.
The Gibson family gathered at Black River Christian Retreat in Black River New Mexico on August 11 and 12 for their reunion. Family members from area towns attended the two day event sharing memories and planning future gatherings.
Michael David Smith celebrated his third birthday on August 18 with a party at his parents home 1616 Morris St. Guests wore hats and balloons as Michael opened gifts and enjoyed cake punch and candy. Attendees included Brad and Tommy Dale Vines Brenda Cox Quint Riobinson Nicky and Marina Granado Mark Adams Scotty Windum and relatives such as George and Mrs. George Smith Mrs. George Bishop and Johnny Bishop. The family spent Saturday enjoying music swimming and games. A chapel service was held Sunday with A D Woody in charge. Songs were led by Dick and Richard Gibson and Jack Gilson delivered a devotional on family and judgment. A planning meeting for a 1975 reunion followed services. Sunday dinner and visiting continued with Elba Gibson A D Woody Trezan Mary Milton Conway and others.
Katrina Gail Pankey of Pecos earned a Bachelor of Science at Angelo State University commencement in San Angelo where 209 graduates received degrees. Dr. Jose San Martin Jr addressed the crowd, with Dr. Hugh Meredith presiding and Dr. Lloyd Vincent conferring degrees. Steven Owens of Pecos was promoted to airman first class in the U S Air Force, serving as a communications specialist at Lackland AFB after 1972 Pecos High School graduation.
A collection of reader letters and replies from Ann Landers covers acceptance of a disabled child, risky blind dates with an alcoholic partner, and a critique of low-wage workers in retail. The column seeks empathy, practical guidance, and social tact as it addresses everyday dilemmas.
A morning rooster crow awakens the narrator and evokes scripture quotes about God's provision. The bird's dawn sound is linked to Psalm 145 and Philippians 4:19, suggesting God’s care for those who fear him and trust in divine supply. The piece treats the morning wake-up as a spiritual cue and encouragement.
AP Newsfeatures interviews Dr. Sheldon Cherry of Mt. Sinai who champions fetology and early Down syndrome diagnosis. He argues pregnancies at older ages carry lower fetal risk today, supports Lamaze and amniocentesis aided decisions, and seeks better psychiatry training for obstetric care.
Pecos native Jack Davis Sr. earned a bachelor of science in biology from Southwest Texas State University during the August 18 summer commencement. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis Sr., also belonged to Tri Beta and held an academic biology scholarship. Keynote speakers were Dr. John C. Stevens and Dr. Pat Norwood.
Edna Painter and Joyce Woolley of TOPS 254 in Pecos will become KOPS on October 13. TOPS members from six Odessa clubs and from Crane Midland Big Lake Mc Camey Monahans and Alpine will attend the recognition event with chairms, awards, and certificates for division weight losses. A dress parade and demonstrations of weight loss methods are planned. Mayor Schmidt will speak. For more information call Betty Thorp or Vernell Dawdy.
Darren G Owens of Pecos has been commissioned a U.S. Army officer at Texas A&M University. He was among 15 second lieutenants sworn in during an off season ceremony and plans training with civilian career options. Owens, a Pecos High School graduate, earned a bachelor in agricultural economics and belonged to Company C-2 in the Corps of Cadets.
David Reyes and Gary Ingram, both past Optimists International governors, were invited to the West Texas District Past Governors Luncheon. The event, extended by Ray Eichner, occurred on August 24 at the Four Seasons Motel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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