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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1971
Page
5
A mix of reader tips and cautions on rug cleaning and home hacks. Mrs P K warns against sudsy wool carpet cleaning, Elizabeth endorses cautious rug refreshing, other letters suggest using egg beaters for suds, and a reader shares lipstick storage in a cigarette case.
Betty Canary writes about an idealized family that never argues or causes trouble. The piece satirizes perfect behavior from father mother and children, contrasting with real life. Canary also notes her book Surviving as a Woman available by mail for $5.95 with delivery in about three weeks.
The Golden Rule Circle of the First United Methodist W.S.C.S met at Mrs Henry Blackwell's home Tuesday morning. Mrs Jerry Wood opened with prayer and read Its So Nice to Be Nice. A donation to San Pedro Methodist Church was approved.
The Reeves Loving Home Demonstration Council met at the agent's office in Pecos. Club reports covered November December and the first January meeting. T H D A training in Garden City February 2 aims to plan the district spring meeting. State and national conventions in Dallas in September noted. Plans for a large District 6 delegation.
A meeting of eight girls and interested women reorganizes the Candy Stripes group with Mrs. Wendell Taylor and Mrs. Jack Hamilton as sponsors. Mrs. Norman Kerney of Memorial Hospital outlines junior hospital auxiliary work and announces the first class today at 4 PM in the hospital dining room with Mrs. Kerney teaching. Attending names include Deena Moore Rosemary Cabral Gail Osborn Robin McDaniel Ginger Monroe Nadine Key Ann Fonville and Marie Schleich.
The Modern Study Club will meet Wednesday January 27 at 3 P.M. in the Federation Parlor. Guest artist Faye Kesey will demonstrate Self Expression Through Art, introduced by chairman Mrs. J.A. Mays. Guest Day invites members to bring guests. hostess is Mrs. Oscar Hallmark.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Brown of El Paso announce the birth of a daughter on Monday January 25 at 3 58 am at Memorial Hospital in Pecos. The newborn weighs 7 1/2 pounds and measures 19 inches. Grandparents are D N Buchanan of 1803 South Alamo and M K Brown of Marfa. The mother is the former Scer lene Buchanan.
The Merry Wives Club will meet on Wednesday January 27 at 3 30 p m in Mrs Floyd Brownlee Sr s home. Mrs Charles Manuel will co hostess and Mrs W L Fuller will lead the program. Members will answer roll call with a Mental Health News note.
Coach Darrel Royal of the University of Texas named Chairman of the 1971 Easter Seal Campaign in Texas. He will head over 35 000 volunteers in the state wide appeal to fund rehabilitation and services for crippled children and adults. Royal notes the effort as a challenge to motivate Texans to support those in need.
In Nelson British Columbia the chapel of Notre Dame University displays 16 batik panels in its east windows. Designed and executed by Mary Baravalle wife of university registrar E D Baravalle the pieces depict scenes from the life of Christ and aim to mimic old stained glass with bold primary colors.
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