Modern Study Club Explores International Clubs
The Modern Study Club held its regular meeting at the Federated Parlor with President Mrs. John Dearley presiding. Miss Nivia Coelho spoke on Brazil and Australia while sharing slides and cultural displays. Mrs. Schmidt delivered slides from her trip to Australia and a brief social followed hosted by Mrs. N A Waldrop and Mrs. J W Gray.
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Modern Study Club
Federated Parlor
John Dearley
Ted Johnston
John Sullivan
Nivia Coelho
E. W.schmidt
Brazil
Australia
Federated Women’s Club
Coelho
Rotary Club
Schmidt
N. A. Waldrop
J. W. Gray
Mines
D. E. Bond
Jesse Bush
J. E. Ferguson
Oscar Hallmark
Clairbel Harrington
J. L. Holloway
Bob Ziegler
E.W. Schmidt
Miss Coelho
E. W. Schmidt
Kin of Pecos woman joins National Honor Society
Genie Wickson niece of Mrs. Carl Byler of Pecos has been inducted into the National Honor Society in Denver City. The 16 year old Denver City High School junior excels in leadership character service and scholarship. She is the daughter of William A Wickson and the late Lou Wickson and plans to teach history. Accompanying Mrs. Byler were Judy Marshall Robert Wayne and Dan Hyman of Kermit.
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Genie Wickson
Carl
Bessie) Byler
Pecos
Denver City
Genie
Denver City High School
William A. Wickson
Lou Wickson
Mrs. Byler
Judy Marshall
Robert Wayne
Dan Hyman
Kermit
Wickson
Future Teachers of America
Curtain laundering and home help from Dear Polly column
A collage of short reader questions and Polly answers on home chores. Topics include curtain length preservation during laundering, repurposing worn sock cuffs as wristlets, keeping kitchen ingredients organized, avoiding forgotten baking powder, improvised mixer repairs, crocheting plastic bread wrapper rugs, sanding crochet hooks, and covering antique window shades with fabric.
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Polly
Elizabeth
Margaret
Reader Homemaking Ideas Appeal to Polly Column
A collage of tips and notes from readers offering practical hacks for home life. Ideas include using empty detergent bottles for oil, lengthening baby sleepers, patching clothing with crochet, repurposing carpet tiles on stairs and cars, lining a buffet drawer with tiles, and repurposing salt shakers for seasonings.
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Polly
Sherry
Lillian
Pecos OES Chapter Celebrates Founding Anniversary
Pecos Eastern Star Chapter marks its founding on October 10, 1971 with a Monday night session at the Masonic Hall led by Marian Morelan. The program "A Little Bird Told Me" featured officers and noted 67 past Worthy Matrons and 36 past Worthy Patrons.
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Pecos
Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Marian Morelan
Dick Morelan
Agnes V. Young
Appointments for Club Photos Arranged by Georgia Stroud
Residents are asked to call Georgia Stroud at 445-5475 to arrange candid or formal club or social photos. Advance notice helps avoid conflicts with other engagements and ensures photographer availability.
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Georgia Stroud
Water in wall costly problem
To prevent moisture, slope the ground away from the foundation with the finish grade at least six inches below the foundation plate. In severe cases, footing tile and waterproofing may be used, but many times a narrow concrete walkway with slight slope is the best low cost DIY option or hire a handyman. Irrigation should be managed.
Morning coffee fete honors Mrs Sullivan in Oklahoma visit
Mrs J W Sullins of Cordell Oklahoma was feted with a morning coffee in the home of Mrs John F Fonville 508 Alberta Mor ning visit by her daughter Mrs Earl Ligon in attendance
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J. W. Sullins
Cordell
Oklo
John F. Fonville
Alberta
Sullins
Earl Ligon
Funeral, Birth, and Thanks From Pecos Community
Mr. and Mrs. W F Turk attend the funeral of Mrs. Turk s brother James Otis Smith in Winters. James Otis Smith, a retired Santa Fe railroad engineer, died early Sunday at Rolling Hills Retirement Home in Coleman where he lived four years. Rev and Mrs Lyon Truman Turk announce the birth of daughter Tina Lynn on October 7. Grandparents listed include Mrs M H Moore and the late Mr Moore of Waco and Mr and Mrs W F Turk of Pecos. Truman Turk attends Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is pastor of Minens Baptist Church. A reception hosted by John F Fonville and Woody Merritt featured fall arrangements and refreshments. Friends of Mrs Sullins and others are named in attendance. The family extends thanks for flowers, prayers, and support during illness and death of H. May God bless you all. The Sunday Family.
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W. F. Turk
Lyon Truman Turk
Ft. Worth
Tina Lynn
M. H. Moore
Moore
Waco
Park St
Pecos
Truman
Southwestern Baptists Theological Seminary
Minens Baptist Church
TCU dedicates nursing school in Fort Worth
Texas Christian University dedicated the Annie Richardson Bass Building housing Harris College of Nursing and the Home Econom ics Department. The two story facility opened for the fall term and is named for the late Mrs. Bass after a $500000 Richardson Foundation gift funded completion.
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Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Annie Richardson Bass
TCU
Harris College of Nursing
Department of
Population Concentration Across the United States
A study notes that eighty percent of the U S population lives in less than ten percent of the land area. The data highlight dense urban zones and regional distribution patterns across states and cities.
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U.S
Pecos B and P W observes National Business Week
Pecos women in the B and P W Club plan to observe National Business Women’s Week October 17 through 23 1971. A coffee on October 18 from 9:00 to 12:00 at 221 South Oak St invites employed women to meet local members and learn about the organization.
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Pecos
Johnnie Standlee
Pecos Business and Professional Women’s Club
Community Public Service Company
South Oak St
B&pw
Standlee
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Views on natural childbirth and participation in delivery
The author supports natural birth for some but not all women and stresses informed choice, medical safety, and partnership with doctors and spouses. Most deliveries are normal but 3 percent require comprehensive care and planning. A woman should discuss delivery method with her doctor and seek alternatives if unsatisfied.
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England
Ireland
United States
Capes Inspire Spring Fashion With Flowy Silhouettes
Capes move through spring wardrobes with shoulder fit design, lengths just below the knee, three quarter styles for tops, and varied collars. Dresses coordinate in fabric and color, creating kinship with cape partners as back pleats and hem slits add flair.
New York Opens Modern Women's Jail on Rikers Island
New York opens its new women's prison on Rikers Island described by the Prison Commissioner as a modern hotel like facility. The $25 million building provides 79 beds a 50 acre garden ten nis courts and a beauty parlor with no barred windows.
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New York
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National Honor Club
Billy
Susy
By Polly Cramer
Donald
Magdalene
Jackie
F. N
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Pecos Oes
Curtiss Winterrond
Morelan
Austin
Ona Pointer
Annie Lou Titus
Edwin Sheek
Lillian Wanslow
Bonham
Joyce Macha
Pat Waits
Barbara Cooper
Woody Merritt
L. C. Curb
Buddy Cannon
David Bradley Prewitt
Beth Mohr
Copley News Service
Lioness
Abilene
Texas
Bruno’s
Canada
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