City Women's Federation installs 1978 79 officers
The City Women's Federation ends its year with installation of officers for 1978 79. New officers include Mrs L R Standlee president Catherine Ashley vice president Mrs Bennie Babbs second vice president Mrs Otis Moorhead secretary Mrs Maratha Walker treasurer Mrs Tommy Williamson publicity and Mrs Charles Mannell parliamentarian. The event featured ribbons of shoes and a program by the Twentieth Century Club with speaker Mrs Dick Naylor. Meetings for the coming year will be held at the Pecos Housing Authority Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Women's Federation
L.R. Standlee
Catherine Ashley
Bennie Babbs
Otis Moorhead
Maratha Walker
Tommy Williamson
Charles Mannell
Ted Johnston
Mmes
A.Z. Hart
Cecil Jim Lee
Jabe Sears
Nathan Waldrope
John Dearley
Jane Ross
John Sullivan
J.A. Shoemaker
Dick Naylor
H.L. Holloway
Pecos Housing Authority
Ann Landers on women drivers and safety rankings
A reader quotes a radio program claiming women are not worse drivers than men and have a better safety record before 65. It lists country rankings for driving skill, with Swedes first, Japanese second, Americans and British tied for third, and Italians receiving the booby prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Name Games and Opinions on Names and Manners
A humorous column discusses how names influence perception, citing Christopher Andersen's The Name Game and imagining how different names might have shaped Erma Bombeck's life. It weaves in name meanings, celebrity name changes, and personal anecdotes, plus a reader letter on telephone manners and another on advice columnist Ann Landers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bombeck
Christopher Andersen
Ginger
Ruth
Elvira
Andersen
Marion Morrison
John
Wayne
Salvatore Bono
Cherilyn la Piere
Sonny
Cher
Erma
Popeye
Jadine
Astrid
Ellis
Melvin
Rollo
Lou
Bart
Kent
Hank
Wheezie
Bunny
Ducky
Happy
Golden Girl Nominees and Homemakers Plan Local Events
Reeves County Young Homemakers final meeting of 1977 78 year at Mrs J ren shaw home May 18 President Anne Vines led business and committee named to plan August installation banquet New officers include Lois Roach Ruth Cahill Martha Dudley Holly Baird Anne Vines Jeri Shepherd May 11 Pecos Nursing Home visit noted Plans for July 7 Holiday Inn breakfast for Golden Girl Nominees and families and Night In Old Pecos ice cream sales for third year Float theme Home On the Range will carry Golden Girl nominee Leslie Woodard during Rodeo Parade Support pledged for Barbara Ephriam Miss Black America bid Rodeo tickets sales planned in June Program by Mrs Renshaw plant care tips Hostess gifts exchanged door prizes awarded Refreshments served by Ruth Jurick and Ms White Names of members and guests listed Museum note: closed Mondays.
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Reeves County
Jacque Renshaw
Anne Vines
Jimmie White
Ms. Vines
Beverly Hathorn
Lois Roach
Ruth Cahill
Martha Dudley
Holly Baird
Jeri Shepherd
Martha Walker
Pecos Nursing Home
Holiday Inn
Pecos
Annie Vines
Holly Barrett
Ruth Jurick
Margie Williamson
Anita Galindo
Melanie Parker
Carolyn McNeil
Club Holds Final Meet of Rio Pecos Extension Season
The Rio Pecos Extension wrapped up the 1977 78 season with a final meet hosted at Helen Gavit's home.
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Rio Pecos
Helen Gavit
Extras Add to Total Price Sparks Consumer Advice
Claudia Kerbel of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service warns extras can raise car prices and costs. A craft and bake sale was planned for Saturday June 17, with a summer family gathering to be held but no date set. Orange cake and punch were served to Lucille Mauldin Snuffie McQueen Jan Oden Gretchen Davis Elaine Moody Helen Gavil. Marilyn Moody led a Felt Crafts program. An owl fridge magnet was made by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudia Kerbel
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Lucille Mauldin
Snuffie McQueen
Jan Oden
Gretchen Davis
Elaine
Marilyn Moody
Helen Gavil
What to Expect From Professional Lawn Services
A turfgrass specialist from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service says homeowners hire lawn services for time and expertise. He notes customers often join first offers, then switch, and urges clear service descriptions, advance notice of applications, prompt problem calls, and trained applicators. He cautions against promises like weed or batch control that may not be delivered. Services typically include fertilization weed control insect and disease control and problem diagnosis.
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Richard Duble
Duble
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Tops
Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century Club
Ann Vines
Reeves County Young Homemakers
Ann Landers
Wit’s End
United States
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
Pecos Enterprise
Young Homemakers
Leslie Woodard
Barbara Ephriam
King Size Wallet
Kodak Paper
S. Eddy
Weverky
Avevactin
LePage
Grandpa
Grandma
Shugart
Wacker's
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