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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1972
Page
4
Pecos residents are reminded March is fix-up and planting month in the city beautification campaign. The guide notes roses thrive in this region and caliche should be dug out to four to six feet with soil filled before planting to prevent bush death.
Apollo and Portrait roses dominate the All-America selections this year tested across 22 gardens in the United States. Apollo is a sunny yellow hybrid tea with long stems and strong mildew resistance, while Portrait is a pink hybrid tea with large cream blooms and good blackspot resistance. The article notes care tips for potted roses, planting guidance, timing for fertilizer, and mentions the Pecos High School USAL entry The Diary of Adam and Eve with cast members and director.
Pecos High School Future Homemakers of America members will wear green Shamrocks for Dystrophy tags on March 17 as Pecos joins the national drive for Muscular Dystrophy Association research. Miss Carol Johnson leads the effort urging locals to give green to support cures and hope.
The Ladies Lulac Council met at Mrs. Bobby Arreguy’s home with President Mrs. Elias Payan presiding. They reported a $75 donation to aid a leukemia patient being taken to a San Antonio hospital, and contributed money and clothing to a child needing ear surgery plus a $50 gift to another needy family. They plan a cancer film in Spanish at Santa Rosa Hall and will provide babysitting at the community center during the State theatre event. a second project, deeper, was begun.
Gary Wood says more than 300 youngsters attended the Gospel Magic show Friday night at West Park Baptist Church. Captain Rex McCulley of Roswell entertained the group, and women of the church provided a hot dog supper. Al Len Morton led attendance with 35 guests and won a silver dollar. Brent Shaw won a half dollar for second. Cub Scout leaders will have a one day training on March 25 at Pyote Community Center beginning 9 a.m. District Scout Executive Dick Mauldin notes the aim to help den mothers and cubmasters in Cub Scout work. Mrs Catarina Vasquez of Odessa is recovering at home after major surgery. She and her three children plan to stay until she regains strength while helping the community council. The council, a group of working women, supports scholarships for Mexican descent citizens. Funds come from the annual queen contest and coronation dance tied to the Fourth of July celebration. The 14th annual Lulac queen coronation dance is set for July 1 with music by the Galaxies and La Mesa mariachi. Nominating committee named president Mrs Manuel Razo, vice president Mrs George Vasquez, secretary-treasurer Mrs Octavio Villanueva, chaplain Mrs Bobby Arreguy. Installation planned April 6 at Las Palmas Restaurant. meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Refreshments were served.
Dr Wailand Bessent professor of educational administration at Texas University Austin has been elected president of the University Council for Educational Administration UCEA a national group of 58 major American universities The Pecos native son is son of Mrs W B Bessent and the late Mr Bessent He graduated Pecos High School in 1942 earned a BA and taught math before becoming principal of South Pecos Elementary UCEA promotes research and improves preparation programs for future administrators.
Fourth to sixth graders from South Pecos Elementary will walk to the high school to see You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. Students should bring 15 cents for admission and depart at 1 p.m. returning by 3 30.
The notice requests appointments for family page photos from 3 30 p m to evening. Call Peggy Mcracken at 445 5475 with your name time place and subject for the picture.
The Atomic Energy Commission may permit Metronics of Minneapolis to implant nuclear powered heart pacemakers in 10 Veterans Administration Hospital patients in Buffalo New York. The device could operate up to 10 years versus 1.5 to 2 years for battery models.
A reader tips on repurposing empty tissue boxes for storage and organization. Suggestions include holding plastic lids and dry mix pouches, storing curlers, and making portable lunches. A second reader notes using a box for monthly bills and tax receipts for seven years. A final query asks how to remove tar from hands after peeling sweet potatoes.
El Paso Museum of Art offers an advanced beginner course titled Art and Art Theory for the Beginner taught by Bill Rakocy. The class meets twice weekly from March 28 or March 30 for ten weeks through June 1 with topics on line color space philosophy and artist materials. The $10 fee is due at the first session.
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