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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1975
Page
6
A humorous column by Erma Bombeck chronicles a string of quirky daily mishaps and near misses as a family faces unusually smooth days. The narrator frets that good times feel ominous while small incidents from pressed clothes to awkward interactions pile up, ending with a hopeful note.
Mrs. Ruby Dell Cummings, retiring Barstow postmaster after 18 years, was honored at a Sunday tea at the Barstow community center. Attendees traveled from Kerrville, El Paso, Carlsbad, Andrews and other towns. gifts included a painting by Marion Russell and a red, white and blue corsage for Mrs. Cummings.
A reader describes returning to work, finding a young drunken woman in his car who demanded a ride home. He complied after she threatened to scream rape. Ann Landers warns that leaving the car unlocked and opening the door were mistakes and advises getting a police officer next time.
Balmorhea sophomore Cherry Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Elloitt has been chosen to represent the town in Pecos for the Golden Girl activities this year. She is drum major of the Balmorhea High School band a football sweetheart 1974 75 Bear cheerleader and a one act play cast member also a yearbook staff member. She will participate in rodeo parade opening night grand entry and other activities leading to the title.
Beef prices edged upward this week due to lighter weight cattle entering the market, reducing available meat. Texas A&M Ex tension Service expert notes chuck roasts steaks and ground beef remain best values while turkey, tuna, and some canned goods offer economical buys. Watermelon and onion prices stay high amid tight supplies with high quality vegetables and fruits still available.
Cindy Hopper of Pecos is a veteran contestant in pageants hosting Golden Girl of the Old West 1975. She placed in Our Little Miss West Texas 1971, earned Eagle band sweetheart 1975 76, and holds over 400 awards in baton twirling. A Pecos High School senior, she is an honor student and majorette active in band.
Richard Nolan Barmore Jr born June 1 at 7:09 pm at Memorial Hospital weighing 7 pounds 2% ounces and 18% inches. Grandparents are Charlie Osborn and Leman Barmore of Pecos. Also notes corkscrew technique for wine opening.
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