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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1979
Page
4
Virginia Reed explains the updated column name reflects a shift to Educational Diagnostician focusing on measurement and evaluation. The column will cover testing reporting interpreting tests diagnosing deficiencies and remediation. It continues to address guidance topics and engage parents and teachers amid testing controversies.
The new Texas governor faces criticism for proposals to require regular competence tests for all professionals and students. Experts argue tests should serve clear aims such as placement, progress tracking, and program revision, not become ends in themselves. A multidisciplinary approach guides special education placement and diagnosis, while tests remain a large industry across sectors.
A reader argues with Ann Landers over how waitresses are treated and paid. The writer says waitresses work long hours, attend school, and face disrespect from customers. The reply notes waitresses work hard but suggests favorable pay if lacking special skills.
The Modern Study Club heard about the Western District Convention on March 30 31 in Monahans with Mrs John Dearley as district president. Members discussed education views and a project collecting books for Reeves County Library while considering a trip to see Camelot in Odessa.
Norman Vincent Peale and Ruth Stafford Peale respond to readers about depression, drink coping, and relationship stress. The column offers spiritual overhauls, a free Thought Conditioners booklet, and advice to seek medical or psychological help. Readers may request materials by mail and call a prayer line for inspiration.
A tea was hosted by the Modern Study Club at Mrs. John Sullivan's home to honor Mrs. Dan Schaefer who resigned as club president to move to Sweetwater Texas. Hostesses included Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. Ted Johnston and M A Cate. Coffee punch cookies and finger foods were served as members and guests shared songs and poetry.
The Rio Pecos Extension Club met on January 23 at the Federated Women's Club Building to install officers. Lucille Mauldin was named president with Carol Hinds as vice president, Medora Nelson as secretary treasurer, Elaine Moody as reporter, and Marilyn Moody and Francis Perkins as council delegates. A fund drive was approved. Marilyn Moody and Elaine Moody gave a program on making china dolls. The next meeting is February 6 with a film on cancer by Chris Hinz.
The First United Methodist Church in Monahans hosts a workshop on January 29 from 9 30 a.m. to noon for work area chairpersons. A sub district United Methodist Men meeting follows in Kermit at 7 30 p.m. The United Methodist Women plan a January 30 fifth Tuesday luncheon at 9 30 a.m. with Bible study on contemporary China led by Ellen Martin. Other Wednesday activities include Prayer and Share at 9 a.m. and Bible study at 10 a.m. in the library, with a nursery provided and Sermon and the Mount Class meeting after choir practice at 7 p.m. Sunday school is 9 45 a.m. and morning worship at 10 55 a.m. Evening worship is at 7 p.m.
The excerpt notes sand as a biblical symbol for countless multitudes and immeasurable weight, referencing a Genesis passage about sand of the sea. It conveys how sand represents vast, uncounted quantities used in scriptural imagery.
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