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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1978

Page

7

Ann Landers Responds On Homemakers And Wills

The columnist addresses readers about stay at home moms facing praise for their roles while outlining the value of homemakers and the need for time. She also urges careful will drafting with executors, and promotes Ann Landers wedding guidance with a paid offering sent to her Chicago box.

Ann U.F United States Canada Ann Landers P.O Chicago Illinois

Baby shower honors Mrs Ramon Saldana at Western Club

A baby shower was given in honor of Mrs Ramon Saldana at the Western Club Hall on Friday February 17. Hostesses included Elena Acosta Frankie Holley Terry Salcido and Lillian Salcido. About 30 guests attended with guests pictured standing include Mrs Nick Jurado Mrs Ramon Saldana and Mrs Conrado Saldana.

Ramon Saldana Western Club Elena Acosta Frankie Holley Terry Salcido Lillian Salcido Nick Jurado Conrado Saldana

Valentine Tea by DAR Honors Good Citizen Girls

The Daughters of the American Revolution held a Valentine Tea at Mrs. Jane Cameron’s home on Feb 15 honoring Good Citizen Girls Kim Dingler and Emeteria Alvarez. Officers for 1978 79 were elected and announced, with a program on artist Harvey Dunn presented by Mrs. Callie Bevill. Eleven members and four guests attended.

Jane Cameron Good Citizen Kim Dingler Pecos High School Emeteria Alvarez Balmorhea Roger Russell Robert Mueth Roy Nunn Marion Briggs Jake Cameron Leslie Bevill Fred Chandler Harvey Dunn South Dakota Callie Bevill

Development showdown over wages in San Antonio clash

A citywide clash pits COPS Communities Organized for Public Service against the Economic Development Foundation in San Antonio. COPS demands higher wages and local job gains, while EDF led by Robert McDermott argues a $15,000 minimum is unattainable and would drive away business. The dispute centers on wages, education, and the future of local industry.

Rick Scott Associated Press San Antonio, Texas Texas San Antonio COPS Economic Development Foundation EDF Dallas Houston Beatrice Gallego McDermott Ralph Thomas Industrial Areas Foundation Saul Alinsky United States Austin

Pecos Scouts Tour Fire Department on Feb 9

Cub Scouts Den 3 Pack 191 visited Pecos Fire Department during the Feb 9 meeting. Fire marshal Dick Wadley led the tour, showing a fire truck and ambulance, explaining procedures, and giving out suckers. Attendees included Sam Robertson Robby Worsham Sheldon Schwindt Miles Williamson Jason Daniels Brad Gholson and their den leader June Worsham. Den meets Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church.

Den 3 Dick Wadley Sam Robertson Robby Worsham Sheldon Schwindt Miles Williamson Jason Daniels Brad Gholson Den June Worsham First Presbyterian Church S. Plum

Home Garden Club Meets at Senior Center

The Merry Home and Garden Club met at the Senior Center Building with roll call, minutes, and treasurer's report. Two members were ill. Mrs. Ira Titus presented a program on rose care including rose pricing, planting, cultivation in various localities, cutting, and prolonging vase life. Nine members were served refreshments.

Merry Home and Garden Club Senior Center Ira Titus

Orange Banana Yams Bake With Orange Sauce

A recipe outlines draining and halving sweet potatoes, arranging them in a glass dish, and topping with sliced bananas. A sauce is prepared from cornstarch brown sugar orange juice butter and orange rind then spooned over the yams and bananas before baking.

Human Fly recalls life as a grounder after climbing feats

Carl Lang once haunted city skylines as a famed human fly, leaping from a 100 foot San Francisco building in 1931 during Armistice Day celebrations. He fell and survived after a groggy landing, was hospitalized twenty days, and never again climbed a building, later painting smokestacks in Oregon and ending his dangerous stunts at age sixty.

Central Park Wash Carl Lang Washington San Francisco Lang

Bubble Burst Sparked Louisiana Immigration Boom in 18th Century

A surge of settlers moved to Louisiana after sensational gold tales reached France fueling the Mississippi Bubble. The comptroller issued unsecured paper currency to back colonial development, sending shares to about 4000 dollars before the scheme collapsed.

Louisiana New World France Mississippi

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