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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1975
Page
6
Erma Bombeck recalls a dinner tale about a town librarian confronted by a thief demanding money. He searches her bag then says there is nothing, grumbling as he leaves. The humorous anecdote relies on the librarian's quick wit and the crook's misplaced confidence.
The column contains reader questions to Ann Landers on controlled drinking, stereotypes about babysitters, sexual orientation, mothering youth, dating guidance, and a humorous anecdote about mislaid checks. It reflects midcentury advice tone, urging counseling, responsible parenting, and self reflection.
May 14 party for Donald Lee Tucker Jr. at Prairie Dog Park included cake and punch for family and friends. Attendees included maternal grandparents Allen Williams and paternal grandparents D R Tucker and Merele Smelly as well as multiple relatives. Also noted are Pecos area sales manager Don Wright honored by Sperry and Hutchinson for 1974 sales, and 4 H team Tony Jares and Dennis Glenn winning first place and advancing to Texas A&M state contest.
Gail Martin, the bride-elect to be Larry Lewis, was honored at a Thursday evening bridal shower in the Community Center banquet room. Hostesses included Mrs. Jim Wilson, Mrs. Gene Matir, Mrs. Sadie Smith, Mrs. Alfred Gomez, and Mrs. W.D. Prewit, with Rev Butler Smith officiating at the couple’s May 30 ceremony at North Temple Baptist Church.
George Jester and family express sincere thanks to friends who offered help and comfort during Emma Jester's final illness and death. They ask the Lord's blessing on those who cared for them. Meanwhile, a gardening neighbor reports all his crops are being eaten by insects.
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