Mimeographed Christmas Letters Spark Reader Debate
Ann Landers recalls past sharp reader feedback on mimeographed Christmas letters and shares a quoted remark from Bruce Bliven. The note references Bliven's aging lifestyle guidance and mentions Kingscote Gardens in Stanford as his residence with his wife Rosie.
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Herb
Bruce Bliven
The
New Republic
Kingscote Gardens
Stanford
Rosie
Blondie
Reno
Jim
Bruce
Rose
United States
I.Q
Local Pecos musician Tony Alvarez pursues dream of full time singing
Tony Alvarez, a one year self taught guitarist from Pecos, aims to make singing his career. He learned from his brother Albert, performed at dances and clubs, and impressed crowds at a Pecos school concert. He credits community support from Mundy Esparza and Larry Gonzales, practices daily, and plans to continue learning while balancing jobs.
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Tony Alvarez
Albert Alvarez
Duval
Tony
Pyote
Abel Alvarez
Larry Jurado
Lupe
Josephina Alvarez
Norma Alvarez
Pecos Garment Factory
Mark Anthony
Pecos
Pecos High School
Mrs. Daniels
San Angelo Standard Times
Holiday Inn
Roswell
Pete Reyes
Luis Tellez
Bob Harper
Thriftway
Foodway
Mr. Teller
Saragosa Hall
Mundy Esparza
Easy
Mundy
Larry Gonzales
UMAC
Adolfo Alvarez
Permian Diesel
Adolfo
Maro
Sangre Chicana
Challengers
Junior Aguero
John Denver
Janice Ian
Nightgown to dinner and a robe that steals the show
Barbara Walters imagines showing up in a red bathrobe at a Philippine state dinner and Cecily Brownstone recalls fashion tales of gowns and robes. A breakfast feature shares a bran pan bread recipe with warm, simple ingredients.
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Erma Bombeck
Barbara Walters
Philippines
Barbara
Cecily Brownstone
Associated Press
Holiday guests fill Pecos area with festive visits
Pecos residents hosted relatives from Fort Campbell Ky to Dallas and Midland for Christmas. Included were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Morton and Floyd Morton, the Richardson family in Blessing, and Sheriff Elgin Jones clan in Mentone. The piece notes numerous family gatherings, a nursing home carol, church activities, and a youth party, ending with a quick recipe for a sour cream blue cheese dressing.
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Donald Morton
Allen
Hackberry
Kirk Richardson
Irene Morton
Floyd Morton
Fort Campbell
Army
Hal Brown
Barstow
Cisco
J.W. Gosnell
Sheriff
Elgin Jones
Mentone
Tom Jones
Kermit
Richard
Liz Jones
Hobbs
Ramona Jones
Midland
Skeet Jones
Mozelle Jones
South Plains College
Levelland
Patch on Sleeve Repair Suggestion in Polly Advice
Polly suggests a compromise repair for a burned nylon jacket sleeve using a gauze adhesive patch. To improve appearance, consider applying a larger elbow patch of another fabric on the sleeve and a matching patch on the opposite sleeve to create a deliberate, coordinated look.
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Polly
M.S
Dear Polly Puts Wrinkle in Shopping Bags and Purls
Reader notes petty pet peeves and handy repurposing ideas. Wrinkles in packaging upset shoppers while embroiderers waste yarn can become planter hangers. Tightly wrapped lace ends and clever storage solutions fill this column with practical tips and thanks.
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Helen Paige
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Mary Carpenter
Elmore Teal
Randy Marsh
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Nebraska
Stephenville
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Tonya
Williamston
S. Caro
Glen
Ray Whitley
Houston
Sue Raye
Biff Johnson
Beaumont
W.F. Holton
Ralph
Grady Whitley
Hallettsville
Ray
Texas
MYF
LaVona Thomas
Micheal Campsey
Jeffrey and
Travis
Johnson
Sam Hardy
Fort Stockton
Harry Campsey
Laurence Morgan
Betty
Church of Christ
Santa
Linda Terry
Kathy Pendelton
Darnell Cameron
Barbara Pendelton
Keith Cameron
Harvey
Danny
Irma Orona
Arturo Lopez
Leonard
Gabrial Orona
Leslie Smith
Tom Marty
Austin
Gary Johnson
Brownwood
Sharon Johnson
Howard Payne College
Smith
J.B. Fowler
Odessa
Ron Fowler
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales
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