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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1976
Page
7
A sequence from Ann Landers and Dear America presents gun safety calls for federal laws, a teen pregnancy dilemma with guidance toward personal choice, a husband’s promotion sparking fears, and a boy facing rumors after a streak incident. The letters reflect late 20th century social anxieties on violence, abortion, marriage, and teenage behavior.
Mrs. Robert N. Gatewood announces the engagement of her daughter Retta Moreno Gatewood to Nolan Jack Blount, son of Mr and Mrs N E Blount. They will marry February 28 at 6 p m in the Blount home at 1122 South Elm.
Mr. and Mrs Buddy Welch of 1603 Johnson with three children DeWayne Elaine and Theresa recently moved from Abilene. Newcomer Mark Parks from Marr Ohio joins Church of Christ, works at Texaco Production Office, enjoys tennis and handball. Dorothy Crocker from Llano manages Casey's Fried Chicken. bride’s uncle John F Teague connected to wedding. The bride is a 1973 Pecos High graduate. groom attended Pecos High and served 3.5 years in the U S Army. he works for Noble Drilling Co. Thought for today by Gilbert Chesterton.
At 7 p m today the American Association of Retired Persons holds a monthly meeting at the community center banquet room to show the educational film Journeys End about navigating the legal and practical decisions after a death. Lena Creswell, president of AARP, encourages both members and the public to attend.
DEAR RUTH asks how to recover the last third or half of contents from four aerosol cans that won’t spray. Polly explains possible fixes include half turning the valve for extended use and clearing buildup from the spray opening with a pin, then warming the can upside down to dissolve clogs.
A collection of reader tips and gripes on everyday sewing and dress care. Advice covers iron cords, fabric seams, blood stain removal, locating glasses with fluorescent yarn, and repurposing fabric scraps into pillow tops.
Reader asks how to remove glue from labels on towels and tablecloths and how to remove creases in double knits and polyesters. Advice suggests soaking glue stains in hot vinegar near boiling point for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinsing and washing. For creases, wring a pressing cloth from a strong vinegar solution, lay it on fabric, and rinse, testing on fabric first.
Erma Bombeck reflects on the challenges of motherhood and the constant urge to guide, monitor, and insist on responsible choices. The author considers the logic a mother hopes her children will understand when they are older and capable of appreciating the effort and care behind those actions.
Cynthia Sadler daughter of Mr and Mrs Sidney Sadler of Pecos appeared in the Fort Worth Assembly 34th annual ball at Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel on December 26 with 17 other debutantes. She attends the University of Texas Austin and was escorted by her brother Sherard Michael a Sul Ross University student. her date was Steven Loving from the University of Missouri. The event drew about 3000 guests and featured gifts of engraved sterling bracelets and a postball breakfast.
A New York era article notes catalogs dominate retail, with Sears Roebuck J.C. Penney and Montgomery Ward driving multi billion dollar sales. It explains catalog plus in store buying, shifts to suburban Mrs America shoppers, and catalog convenience amid stock and energy pressures. Virginia Sorem and Thomas Prytherch lead insights on fashion, consumer behavior, and store layout implications.
Mr and Mrs Pat Chesney of Ft Worth visit his parents Mr and Mrs M A Chesney at 824 S Plum Pecos for the holidays. Chesney attends Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft Worth. The group arrived Dec 18 and shared Christmas dinner together.
Guy M. Lowrance, son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Lowrance of 1600 Hackberry, was promoted to private first class on November 26 while serving as a mechanic in Company D, 123rd Maintenance Battalion of the 1st Armored Division in Erlangen, Germany. A 1974 Pecos High School graduate, he entered the Army in October 1974, completed basic at Fort Polk and was last stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Chesney works for his father at Mac's Plumbing until departure January 19.
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