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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1975
Page
7
Dear Ann letters cover a baby named after a boss causing jokes at work, a New Year reminder about drinking and driving, debates over dog breed names, and a wife confronts in law interference. Advice urges not quitting, safety first, and mature responses to family intrusions.
Don Oakley comments on financing only a morning shower in a witty barb about saving money and weather. The column mocks mailed outcomes and defines light whisky as sharp on the nose with a satirical tone.
Bonnie Jean Wynne and John Stephen Sundby married December 27 at St. Pauls Methodist Church Abilene. Bride's mother Mrs Dagmah Wynne of Pecos and groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Sundby of Abilene attended. Best man Dan O Loughlin and maid of honor Cynthia Ann Cook. Reception at the Sundbys. They will live at 1901 Ninth Apt 13 Lubbock after a trip to New Mexico.
Adele Mattox and Barry Delmon Dunham plan a January 3 wedding at St Marks Episcopal Church. She is the daughter of Mrs. William Perry Mattox of Pecos. he is the son of Mrs. Morris Rains of Hugo, Oklahoma. They both graduated from Oklahoma University, with English degrees. Mattox works for General Credit Corporation in Oklahoma City. Dunham will teach in the Oklahoma City Schools and pursue graduate work at OU. They plan to reside in Norman, Oklahoma after the wedding.
Judy asks how to remove a red nail polish stain from a peach colored knit skirt. Polly notes immediate removal helps, but fabric content unknown. Two labs disagree on methods. Suggestions include back-sponge with remover, or amyl acetate, then launder. If residue remains, rub with alcohol and ammonia solution. Experiment under hem before full trial.
Dear Polly presents reader tips and preferences on fabric, storage and cleaning. Virginia B complains about lack of all cotton padded bras. Rose, Mrs A L R, and E J L share hacks for wrinkled plastic tablecloths, copper cleaner, and starch ironing. Marion suggests canister repurposing for camping. Christine praises Castile soap for shampoo and skin. Mrs E S E shares water-saving tips for household use.
Erma Bombeck recalls a college student’s room transforming into a makeshift temple for the family. Items moved to accommodate space reveal shifting roles and humor as a son returns for holidays exposing ownership puzzles and domestic chaos.
Stan Morgan of Lubbock Christian College A Capella Chorus heads a two week tour starting December 29 with performances in Austin Houston Ozona and El Paso and later in New Mexico Arizona and California including Disneyland. Under Dr Wayne Hinds the group sings hymns and spirituals and stays with Church of Christ families, returning January 11 to campus.
A parade of fashion voices says footwear now matches a diverse woman. From Mary Janes to moccasins and wedges, lighter, refined looks rise with tapered toes and higher or wafered heels. Open styles gain, comfort rises, and natural colors persist as the era of versatile, all occasion shoes unfolds.
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