Pecos Servicemen Earn Medals and Training Honors
Marine Pvt. Joel D. Martinez son of Pecos Texas completed basic training at the San Diego Recruit Depot. Army Sgt. Jerry M. Griffis son of Pecos earned the Army Commendation Medal near Da Nang for meritorious service with the 595th MP Company. Army Pvt. First Class Octavio C. Garcia, also of Pecos, finished an eight week field artillery course at Ft. Sill after basic training at Ft. Campbell.
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Joel D. Martinez
Joe D. Martinez
Clark St
Pecos, Tex
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
San Diego
Jerry M.griffis
John A. Griffis
S. Eddy St
Pecos Tex
Vietnam
Griffis
595Th Military Police
504Th Military Police
da Nang
Army
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Lackland Air Force Base
Pecos High School
Octavio C. Garcia
Nicanor Fierro
S. Orange
Pecos
U. S. Army Field Artillery Training Center
Ft. Sill
Oklo
Pfc. Garcia
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Pecos Youth Prieto Promoted to SP/4 in Alaska
Promoted Jesus O. Prieto son of Mr and Mrs Tito Prieto 1118 E 8th St Pecos to SP/4 at Fort Wain Wright Fairbanks Alaska with a field artillery unit He will be home on Dec 18 for Christmas and New Year holidays Prieto a 1970 graduate of Pecos High School.
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Kaye Kemper
Bill Kemper
Cayanosa
Jimmy Cross
James A. Cross
Ave
Brownwood
Central United Methodist Church
Pecos
Abilene
Angelo State
Southwest
Texas State
University of Texas At
Jesus O. Prieto
Tito Prieto
8Th St
Fort Wain Wright
Fairbanks
Alaska
Prieto
Pecos High School
New fashions flatter slim figure in Barrie spring line
AP reports Scott Barrie showcases spring outfits aimed at slim figures with short punchy jackets and halter blouses while recommending fuller silhouettes avoid certain jacket lengths and high waistlines. He features long off the shoulder dresses and lace gowns with wrap waists plus bold floral prints and gambling motifs.
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New York
Scott Barrie
Dolman
Barrie
Christmas List Habit Becomes Permanent Holiday Trend
A lighthearted look at how some people extend their Christmas list traditions beyond the season. Observers note the habit reflects ongoing gift ideas, budgeting, and sentimental planning.
Gladys Camp Memorial by Rev Clark Ford
A memorial sermon extols Gladys Camp highlighting courage faith compassion humor and authenticity. The speaker recalls her tough resilient life amid hardship and loss and praises a genuine faith that guided her service to others amid personal pain.
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Clark Ford
Apostle Paul
Gladys Camp
Adventursome
Gladys
Aine
DAR Members Meet for Regular Chapter Gathering
DAR members gathered at Mrs. Bob Harding's home for a routine meeting opening with prayer and pledge. Mrs. Jane Cameron read defense news and the president's letter was presented by Mrs. John Makoviny. Brenda Moon, Pecos High School senior, was discussed for the Good Citizenship Award. A program on Legends and Customs of Christmas followed, presented by Mrs. Cameron, with attendees listed. Refreshments of pecan pie, coffee and tea were served by hostesses Mrs. Moore.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Bob Harding
Jane Cameron
John Makoviny
Brenda Moon
Pecos High School
Mrs. Cameron
Mines
Edith McIlvain
Zora Gunter
Darrell Glover
Fred Chandler Sr
Jane Stewart
W. G. Park
Tatum Moore
Mrs. Moore
Holiday sausage ideas from home economists and Union Carbide
December notes quick at home lunches for students and holiday hosting. Sausage options include bologna frankfurters and liver sausage with clever serving ideas like frankfurters on pizza, bologna cups with beans and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches, sweet and sour franks, and liver sausage spread with cream cheese horseradish and evaporated milk.
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Union Carbide Films Packaging Division
Bank Book Trimmed For Holidays In Red Ink
A brief financial note reports a bank book trimmed for the holidays with figures highlighted in red ink. The short item notes year-end adjustments and festive accounting emphasis.
Polly's Pointers on using old furs as trim and house tips
Polly's Pointers offers fur trimming guidance from Polly and Mabel. Instructions cover cutting fur with a razor, sewing techniques, padding collars, taping edges, and lining. Readers share tips on poster adhesion, checkout wait times, and freezing baked goods in milk containers for holiday prep.
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Polly
Alice
Mabel
Preservation tips for a new mahogany front door
This note asks for the best method to preserve a mahogany front door and also defines a chemical garden. It presents two questions about wood finish care and the concept of a chemical garden, seeking practical guidance and explanation.
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Polly
Runar
Dear Polly Pet Peeve about horns behind elderly walkers
A reader scolds careless drivers who blare horns at slow seniors pushing groceries or using canes. The writer, 40, hopes such unfeeling behavior is remembered when the drivers age and lose mobility.
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Polly
Morris
Merry Wives Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Hughes Home
The Merry Wives Club met at Mrs. Alton Hughes home for a Christmas gathering with a gift exchange. Members sang carols, sent five dollars to twenty boys at West Texas Children's Home Pyote, and exchanged handmade gifts near a decorated tree. Attendees included Mmes. C. J. Anderson Henry Blackwell Floyd Brownlee John Burkholder R. W. Burkholder Fred Chandler Bob Dean W. L. Fuller Craig Hess Alton Hughes Charles Manuel J. J. Maxey Rudolph Moseley George Ross Jim Sample Guy Walker M. P. Withers and L. Schneider.
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Merry Wives Meet
Guy Walker
George Ross
Alton Hughes
Merry Wives Club
Robert Hughes
West Texas
Pyote
Robert Neal Hughes
Mmes. C. J. Anderson
Henry Blackwell
Floyd Brownlee
John Burkholder
R. W. Burkholder
Fred Chandler
Bob Dean
W.L. Fuller
Craig Hess
Charles Manuel
J. J. Maxey
Rudolph Mosely
Jim Sample
M. P. Withers
L, E. Schneider
Quotable Quotes From Women Across The Week
The Associated Press surveys quotes from women including Mary Nugent describing perseverance after leukemia losses, Joyce Jillison on unequal property shares, Germaine Greer on female attraction to criminals, Shirley Chisholm on empowerment, and Lisa Jantunen on Santa in Finland.
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Associated Press
Mary Nugent
Remember when being well-fired meant you were wealthy
A compact reflection traces a time when the phrase well fired signified status and affluence. It notes social weight and financial security implied by a strong position or ample resources, contrasting modern slang shifts with earlier prestige.
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Barstow Bridge Club
Frances Mannell
Mmnes
W. L. Fuller
Forrest Walker
Walter Burkholder
Family News
Georgia Stroud Family
By Polly Cramer
R. M
Merry Wives
Hughes
Joyce Jillison
Women’s Equilization Committee
Germaine Gree
Shirley Chisolm
Santa Claus
Finland
Lisa Jantunen
Helsinki
S. Eddy
Airlawn Shopping Center
Sister Sophia
Monahans
Ft. Stockton Highway
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