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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1976
Page
7
A reader shares admiration for a tactful friend who deflects gossip and asks if change is possible at 55. The response affirms that effort can reduce unkind talk and suggests a 24 hour vow to avoid unkind words. The column also addresses a teen seeking parental contact and an adult worried about blabbing secrets, offering practical guidance.
The article advises delaying plant relocation or placing them with a friend, as moving trucks, heat, and darkness can damage plants. It warns against bright kitchen hazards and open windows in winter, notes bathrooms offer humidity but require light, and ends with a request for Janet Tara’s Indoor Gardening Guide from the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Lottie Bradley of Pecos Insurance, Jackson, named to Franklin Life’s 1976 Million Dollar Conference for top 10 percent performers among 4000 North American associates. Awards will be presented March 22 in Scottsdale by Franklin President William J. Alley. The company has assets of 1.6 billion and over 10 billion in force. SPRINGFIELD Ohio AP Joe Peake recalls a joyous Welsh reunion with sister Mary Peake after 69 years, receiving gifts at Llandudno Town Hall.
Mike Robinson son of Edwin and Mrs. Robinson of 1704 S Eddy is among 19 Abilene Christian University students accepted to Texas medical schools for 1976 He will attend the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston a ACU pre med graduate student from Tascosa High School class of 1972
Adele Mattox became the bride of Barry Dunham at Saint Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. Ray Powell officiating. The couple, both OU graduates, plan teaching and banking careers after brief military service. Out of town guests attended and a reception followed at the bride’s home.
Deb asks how to decoupage a brown stained wood table. Polly urges starting small, learning properly, and recommends local arts and crafts classes or shops for guidance, supplies, and instruction.
A collage of reader queries and Polly replies covers home hacks from bacon fat removal on hands using fat scraps to practical clothing and sewing ideas. Suggestions include nosepad fixes for glasses, lighter lens materials, repurposing old sheets for pillowcases, dresser scarves as borders, a bathtub cover from bedspreads, and frying pan hacks using a potato to save fat and grease.
James Wilson 17-year-old Pecos High senior, four-year Pecos Eagle band member and Eagle Echo staff writer, hails from Fort Stockton with siblings Curtis 19 and Elizabeth 16. He works in Pecos Enterprise pressroom and aims for accounting in Central Texas after graduation. He values fun, photography, music, church activities, and says Pecos people could be friendlier. He cites favorite groups Bee Gees Eagles and song Fanny Be Tender With My Love, and recalls his first kiss as his happiest moment.
The Business and Professional Women's Club asks for service members who died in Korea and Vietnam to be listed on a county courthouse honor plaque. Cathy Ashley leads with Bonnie Dearley as bicentennial chair. Call or write to provide names. a three week Afghan raffle funds the project.
The Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children and Adults of Texas reports 10 768 Texans received Easter Seal treatments in 1975 as resources grow. Harvey Tinkler notes rising numbers despite medical advances and cites affiliated centers offering treatment rehabilitation speech hearing and educational programs for the physically disabled. The campaign funds these services and runs through April 18 Easter Sunday. For a Russian style salad prepare celery carrots and turnips, cook until tender drain cool mix with green peas and mayonnaise.
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