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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1978
Page
7
A reader asks if her 32 year old husband is a closet homosexual after discovering he dresses in women's clothes. Ann Landers replies he is a transvestite, often married with families, and urges counseling. Another letter requests help locating house numbers for deliveries, noting widespread difficulty reading faded addresses.
A reader column bits including urging clear house numbers for emergencies, barbers seeking public respect for skill and study, and a note promoting alcoholism help via a mailed booklet offer. The letters touch safety, professional dignity, and seeking help through Ann Landers guidance.
Marlene Odle Kemp of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service offers a year long schedule recommending monthly sales for apparel. She advises planning for family needs, shopping early for best sizes and selections, and lists specific months for categories like accessories baby needs cosmetics fabrics and notions furs hosiery jewelry lingerie menswear outerwear and womens wear.
Senior citizens without transport can use the Pecos Senior Center Mini-Bus for trips to doctors, dentists, pharmacies, welfare and Social Security offices, banks, post office and stores. It also shuttles to the Center for activities. Call 445-3272 a day ahead to schedule five days weekly, 9 30 to 4 30. Driver Cruz Sanchez, 25 years accident free, assists in boarding. No charge. donations fund operations.
Lively riff on a family prank show where a mother on the phone triggers a chorus of family miming gestures and vaudeville style antics. The narrator vents about constant interruptions and chaotic phone conversations with relatives, highlighting everyday intrusions and humorous misunderstandings.
AP Newsfeatures writer Tom Hoge recalls regional holiday breakfast traditions from the Deep South to New England and New York. He cites lavish menus from venison and grits to fried ham steak with cream gravy, and shares a scrapple recipe plus a note on ordering his Gourmet Corner cookbook.
Researchers for Hallmark Cards say Valentine’s Day is the oldest holiday in the Western world with roots in the Roman festival Lupercalia held on February 15. The observance evolved after Pope Gelasius in 496 A.D. established February 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in memory of Valentinus, a martyred priest.
Mrs. Linda McCormack of Texas A M University System outlines five factors for the best savings program. She notes the importance of the stated rate, 50-plus interest formulas, day-of-deposit to day-of-withdrawal method, start date by the 10th, and frequent compounding and crediting to boost earnings. The more frequent calculation and crediting of interest, the higher the profit.
A nationwide poll by Christian Century lists Billy Graham as the most influential religious figure, with nine others including Martin Marty, President Jimmy Carter, Marc Tanenbaum, Theodore Hesburgh, Oral Roberts, Bill Bright, Jesse Jackson, Anita Bryant, and William P. Thompson.
A reflection by Michael A Guido of Metter Georgia on parental influence. A stranger compliments a boy while the mother fears he may imitate his father. The piece urges giving good advice and example, citing biblical guidance to be upright in speech life love faith and purity for the benefit of children.
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