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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1971
Page
5
Willie Owens credits the Texas Agricultural Extension Service nutrition program for teaching him about food and milk. Mrs Bennie Henderson visits his home to instruct and persuade him to drink milk after a history of ptomaine illness from bad milk.
The Lyndon B. Johnson Library welcomed more than 66 000 visitors in its first month since late May with about 2000 daily during weekdays and double on weekends. On opening day May 23 around 8000 toured the eight story building. A poll of 1000 visitors found the Oval Office reproduction the top exhibit, though the office is slightly smaller than the original. Tour guides note LBJ visits the library and signs autographs, while a cash desk posts about 200 daily from sales of postcards books and images.
Nancy Phelps was named to the Dean's List at Sul Ross State University Alpine for the Spring Semester. The daughter of Basil and [Mrs.] Hicks of 1618 Eddy carried a 3.6 GPA and earned high marks for the term.
The piece surveys major fashion magazines and their audiences, noting Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar dominance, CosmoPolitan influence on youth, and Rags targeting hippies. It discusses industry crisis, shifting consumer power, designer retreat, and magazines needing new approaches amid economic strain.
A reflective piece on how everyday acts of kindness express love beyond grand gifts. It contrasts lavish gestures with simple favors like dandelions from a neighbor girl, a child’s four year effort, or a bus driver’s smile, urging gratitude for small courtesies.
A reader column cites grievances about missing items despite coupons and the lack of child toothbrushes that fit. Polly notes readers want expiration dates on coupons and lower manufacturer prices. Other letters offer flooring repair hints and a poncho reuse tip plus a fork cleaning trick.
The West of the Pecos Por celain Art Club held its July meeting in the CPS Reddy Room with a 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. workshop. Members brought sack lunches. coffee and tea were served by Virginia Lawrance and Doveta Hunt. Proceeds of 17 dollars came from Balmorhea sales tied to a Young Homemakers exhibit. Tote bags were prepared for the China Convention planned for April 1972. Virginia Lawrance showcased antique decorated wood for porcelain birds. Attendees included Majors, John Sullivan, Opal Parham, Gene Jackson, Amanda Frye, J. J. Maxey, Lawrance, and Hunt. Next meeting set for August 14 at 10 a.m. in the CPS Reddy Room with Mrs. Sullivan and Mrs. Melvin Pointer as hostesses.
The Rev and Mrs Milton Propp hosted two Norwegian travelers Henrik Grasch from Trondheim and Truls Evenson from Oslo. The students toured the United States and will finish their trip in late August. They sampled West Texas food at a local restaurant and stayed overnight at the Propp home. The hosts then enjoyed a slide show from Henrik and Truls depicting Norway including its midnight sun.
Mr and Mrs Steve Poitevint of Fort Ord California announce the arrival of their first child a son born Thursday July 1 at 1 39 am weighing 5 pounds 6 ounces named Brian Steven The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Jones of Knott and Cheryl Jones is the mother The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ellis Poitevint of Big Spring The paternal great grandparents are Mr and Mrs J T Poitevint of Pecos The couple now reside at 236 Briggs Circle Fort Ord California 93941
Pecos Beauceant Assembly observes its annual Friendship Night at the Masonic Hall on Thursday July 15 with a 6 30 salad supper and a 7 30 meeting Emmett Cantrell Wor thy President announces invited members from area assemblies and Knights Templar to join in the event.
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