Sixth graders perform Christmas party for seniors at center
Cynthia Armbruster’s sixth grade students from Lamar Elementary danced folk dances and sang carols for seniors Friday at 119 S. Cedar St. Over 60 residents exchanged gifts during a combined Christmas and birthday party. J E McCormick, pastor, read Luke 2 and gave a brief devotional. Irene Holm led singing with Ruby Jenson at the piano. Carl Holms presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Armbruster
Lamar Elementary
S. Cedar St
J.E. McCormick
Cayanosa First Baptist Church
Irene Holm
Ruby Jenson
Carl Holms
Still Blushing Over Formal Address to Former Students
Ann Landers advises retiring teacher readers to use first names with former students now in professional roles, noting it helps everyone. The column includes poems and reader questions about aging spouses, caregiver help, and etiquette, with a photo caption about community center retirees and birthday honorees.
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Ann
Elmer
Gerald
Henry
Miss Jones
At Wits End TV set won't disappear
Erma Bombeck laments an aging 21 inch TV in her living room and recalls how family members react to upgrading. She jokes about disposal options including giving away sets and the impracticality of fixing them for five dollars while noting the lingering smell and the setup’s stubborn stance.
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Erma Bombeck
Cannon
Laverne
Shirley
John Wayne
Woody Allen
Birth of Michael David Lukins in Odessa
Mrs. Kelly Lukins of 1414 S Plum St announces the birth of her first child, Michael David Lukins, born November 28 at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Odessa. He weighs seven pounds 11 ounces and measures 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clinton Glenn, and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Floyd Lukins, all of Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Lukins
S. Plum St
Michael David Lukins
Michael
Pecos Chosen for Retirement by Riverside Couple
Mr and Mrs Ownbey recently moved from Riverside California to Pecos for their retirement home at 2018 Jackson Boulevard. They enjoy mild weather and plan to settle in, noting they are still organizing their house after moving in on November 15.
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Earnest
Ruby Ownbey
Jackson Blvd
Riverside
Calif
Ownbey
Adele Hiett
S. Eddy St
Quikset Lock Co
Pecos
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Louise Holder
Eula Bolinger
Velma Wadley
Darrell Grogan
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Peggy McCracken
Ann Landers
Ent
Deb Moir
Edmonton
Alta
Alma
Florida
New York
P.O
Chicago
Ill
Billie McCormick
Lucenl Gassett
Jimmie Wright
Mac McCormick
Carl Holm
Oren Hollinghead
Grace
Sylvia Martin
Anna Goodrich
Golda Lloyd
Mecca Kenney
Wits End
Jaclyn Smith
Raymond Massey
Lukins Son
Tra-Park
Wes
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