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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1976
Page
7
A collage of Dear Ann letters covers marital secrecy and age gaps, name changes, a dog tragedy prompting guidance, a Texas student’s plea about a teacher’s phrasing, and a request to rename a birth certificate. The column preserves older readers’ concerns and Ann’s responses in brief form.
In a reader exchange Polly suggests using non abrasive household cleaners to restore shine on a twelve year old copper tone refrigerator. For the red nail polish, she recommends quick use of nail polish remover or paint thinner to remove the stain without damaging the baked enamel, followed by reapplication of kitchen wax to revive the gloss.
Dear Polly letters showcase readers sharing printing recipe fractions errors hair dryer repairs purse safety measures and time saving tips. The column highlights practical fixes like sewing bias tape over hood edges and stitching inside coat pockets for security plus simple craft gifts and a handwriting envelope routine.
Emma Shepherd FTA discussed Pecos schools with a look at Pecos High School's first graduating class. Officers led the program as members viewed 1941 annuals and Ray Whitley's school reports, then prepared cancer drive information and donation packets.
Coy Vines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Vines, marked his first birthday on March 15 at 1501 Morris. Family guests included brothers Brad and Tommy Dale, grandmother Mrs. E L Bechtel, aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Bobby Willingham, and relatives Sonya Phyllis Mona Clark Bill and Tom Elliott. Gifts featured a belt with his name and a stuffed toy horse. Coy’s birthday was preceded by a celebration with grandmother Mrs. Margaret Bechtel, two great aunts and a great uncle from Wichita.
In a humorous column Bombeck describes a dinner party where jokes about ignorance and sensitivity produce a shift in how she is treated. The piece riffs on cultural expectations, rumors of intellect, and conversations about Edith Wharton and Japan, ending with a quip about Forbes subscriptions.
Herman Vaughn, 29, has joined the U S Army for three years in the combat arms program and will train as an artillery operation and intelligence assistant. After training he will be stationed at Ft Bliss for 16 months. Vaughn is married to Veloris Vaughn of Pecos and is father of four.
Roberto Gomez and Lonnie Graves have been accepted for three year enlistments in the U S Army under the delayed entry program. Gomez reports May 28 after basic at Fort Jackson and will train as personnel actions specialist. Graves leaves March 3 for eight weeks of basic training and then Fort Bliss for specialized training, choosing field wireman. Both are Balmorhea and Pecos natives respectively.
Readers are asked to contact the Enterprise editorial staff at 445-5475 to arrange photography for upcoming events. Callers should provide the event purpose time and place. Staffing cannot be guaranteed for all events but efforts will be made to cover those scheduled in advance.
Reeves County 4-H held a March 13 food show at the community center banquet room. Junior winners included June and Lori Middlebrook, Melody Reeves, Ylva Martin, Dee Henry, and Sherrie McCoy with various dishes. Senior winner Sonja Jenkins claimed the main dish while Gaye Henry took side dish. Prizes were donated by local merchants. judges were Mrs. Cecil Jim Lee and Mrs. Emmett Murray. First place entrants advance to the District Six show in Monahans on March 27.
Lynn Ayers daughter of Buddy Ayers and Pat McCoy will marry Pvt Lloyd G Lombard at 7 pm on April 15 in Barstow Baptist Church. She works at the Interstate Diary Queen. Lombard son of Mr and Mrs Don Edwards of Perrington, stationed at Fort Carlson Colorado. An invitation is extended to friends for the ceremony and reception.
Two Pecos girls at Texas Christian University earned Gamma Psi Chapter honors from Zeta Tau Alpha. Janan Glier was named outstanding pledge and tied for outstanding scholarship. Melinda Ramsey received the service award for work with cystic fibrosis children. The banquet at Ridglea Country Club occurred February 8.
The Sun Shine Boys became the highest grossing film in Radio City Music Hall history with 834,719 paid admissions and 3,164,929 dollars in 11 weeks ending January. The previous record 3,096,635 was set by The Odd Couple in 14 weeks in 1968.
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