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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1972
Page
6
The column features Ann Landers addressing reader questions on child abuse by fathers and stepfathers, parental disbelief, and seeking help. It includes teen letters urging practical chores and accountability, plus calls for friends to support families in distress during narcotics crises and personal tragedies.
Visiting over Thanksgiving were the Hollingsheads with daughter and son in law the McLains and their sons from El Paso and Fort Stockton. The Harringtons and Walker family shared the holiday at 619 Cherry Street along with the Jo Billeiters and Graham Hoefs in Oxford Mississippi. The Billeiters toured Vicksburg Cedar Grove and the Natchez Trace visiting the Faulkner home before returning via Tennessee and Arkansas. Rachel Billeiter spoke in class at Ole Miss about Pecos and school spirit before journeying home with remarks on remembering history.
The 90 year old Oma Salmon of 1616 S Eddy St marked her birthday on October 27. She has two daughters H G Bradley owner Gifts Petite and A L Rowdon of Jay Oklahoma, nine grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Four grandsons attended with families from Pecos Verhalen Littlefield and Odessa.
Rev and Mrs David M Park of Granbury announce the birth of a son, Brian David, born Nov 20 in Fort Worth. Paternal grandparents are Wilbur C Park Sr of El Paso, formerly Pecos, and maternal grandparents Haskell Mc Clintock and wife of Houston. David Park attended Pecos High School class of 1963 and is pastor of First Baptist Granbury while pursuing a doctorate at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth.
Mr. and Mrs. Samsonville at 2226 Nebraska Street announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Renee to Carl Lane Beaty son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beaty of Robert Lee. Anne Renee is a Pecos High School graduate and works at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. Carl Lane is a junior at Angelo State University. They plan to wed in January.
The Madera Valley Young Homemakers host their third annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Balmorhea Community Center. A bake sale features holiday baked goods by Young Homemakers and Well-Kept Community Club members. local artists and craftsmen are invited to display.
A nostalgic portrait details Cracker Jack 100 year history from F W Rueckheim opening a Chicago popcorn stand in 1872 to 1912 prize additions and modern production. It notes 25 million Americans savor the treat, now part of Borden Foods, with 25 tons popped daily.
Erma Bombeck humor piece recounts a family battling belief in Santa Claus while a recipe for holiday punch appears amid the tale. The narrator recalls myths, a teenager’s letter to Santa, and parental debate about truth versus tradition. The piece blends domestic humor with seasonal commentary.
Seventeen Pecos FFA members competed in the Big Bend District contests in Marfa on Nov 4 and in Big Springs on Nov 11. Susan Wadley was runner-up in the sweetheart contest. Teams earned a second place banner in junior conducting, while Scott McAnally, Steve Cross and John Monroe won a first in greenhand quiz. Senior conduct ing entrants included Roger Newcombe Floyd Morton Robert Harding Jim Keely Craig Davis Louis Perkins and Daryl Boatright.
Ross Gilson a senior at Lake Highland High School Dallas is selected for the sixth annual Who's Who among American high school students 1971 72. The honor recognizes leadership in academics athletics activities and community service among students from over 18 000 schools nationwide. Gilson parents are Mr and Mrs G P Gilson and he plans to attend Eastfield College after graduation in June.
Advertises hostessing service for a coffee, tea, or bridal luncheon. Advises bringing a typed copy of the affair to the office for the family page and notes advance picture appointments can be arranged as time allows.
Deadline for Friday's church page is Wednesday afternoon. Pictures of church activities will be taken by the Enterprise staff when appointments are made in advance by calling 445 5475. Weekend appointments accepted when made in advance.
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