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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1979
Page
5
Mrs Helen LeMay lectures at The Yardstick Fabrics 1120 S Eddy Pecos on Wednesday Jan 17 at 7 p.m. and Thursday Jan 18 at 9 30 a.m. A $5 admission is charged. She discusses Sequential Pattern Fitting and a new Styling curve tool for pattern design and alteration developed from research with home sewers.
Dear Ann Landers shares letters about a tedious two week car trip with a hostile husband, naming a newborn with initials, handling neighbor’s child at the door, rude reactions to glasses, and a note on setting boundaries with Ann’s dating guide. The column advises flying, discusses parenting boundaries, and offers a cool reply to comments about vision aids.
Professional designer Claudia Ein explains DIY wedding gowns can cost far less by cutting overhead and labor. Her book details lace choices Alencon Chantilly Cluny and where to source fabrics with patterns for sleeves bodices and trains. A muslin model and patient practice yield a professional finish and clear instructions.
The piece recalls Eudice and Edward Segal living in Mount Holly Vermont after visiting Scotland with friends Ursula Weavers. A banana compote recipe uses maple syrup, suggesting Grade B for richer flavor and cost. It includes butter lemon juice and bananas simmered, served with whipped cream.
Erma Bombeck laments over the advice in Shirley Conran's Superwoman to cut back on housework. She shares personal anecdotes about frugal living and vents at public restrooms, arguing that tampering with functional needs sparks conflict and anger.
The Rio Pecos Extension Club gathered January 9 at Elaine Moody's home. Marilyn Moody led devotions. minutes and treasurer's report were approved. Elaine Moody named Woman of the Year 1978 and received an engraved silver tray. Members discussed district display plans for April at Windwood Mall Odessa and new member Carol Hinds was welcomed.
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