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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1972
Page
2
Frank Hernandez dressed as the Great Spirit Killer pies the Great Spirit from Monahans and Alpine, played by Bill Moss. Moss, principal of East Pecos Jr. High, agreed to portray the role at a pep rally last Friday amid student excitement.
The national Make It Yourself With Wool contest continues with local district finals set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Community Center. Contest director Joyce Swanson notes confusion with Miss Wool America. the latter ends this year while the sewing and knitting contest for youths continues, with finals January 23 in Washington DC and a European trip for junior and senior winners.
Stacy and Burton announce the engagement of Blaine Casad Burton to George Cameron Stacy. Blaine, granddaughter of Corinne Odom of Pecos, studies history and government at Texas Tech with a 3.8 GPA and Mortar Board member status. George is a Texas Tech graduate in business. They plan a January 13 ceremony at the First Christian Church Chapel with Father Erwin Lasser officiating. residence planned for Houston.
A humorous column notes men adopt vanity trends, from hair and tans to mustaches and platform shoes, comparing expectations of husbands to glamorous stereotypes. The piece includes a tongue in cheek chat with Peggy Eisenkratz about reconciling appearances with real personality.
Dorothy Kapstein travels worldwide as a trend spotter predicting fashion waves led by blue jeans. She notes expensive embroidered jean looks in St Tropez and expects the denim craze to spread rapidly, mirroring Levi’s miners overalls’ rise. European resorts drive many trends, she says.
The article promotes layered looks including a vest top with a sweater and a colorful cap with matching scarf or gloves. Acrylic knits in many colors are available at Reecia's to refresh last year's wardrobe and stay stylish for Friday night football.
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