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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1970
Page
7
This reader letter page features several teens and parents discussing education drug use and peer pressure. A student reflects on high school courses as catalysts for thinking and asks about the value of formal education. The correspondence also covers parental drug use and teen neighbor etiquette with advice from Helen.
The article presents several fall dessert and main dish recipes from Pecos homemakers. Cornmeal Custard Pie, Cherry Lemon Pie, Pepper Steak, and an Apple Cake with orange glaze are detailed with ingredients and baking steps. A closing note cites that all the world’s gold since the 15th century would fit in a movie theater.
A compact list of historical notes for September 4 including Los Angeles founding in 1781 and Paris 1870 proclamation, 1940 Berlin invasion pledge, 1944 Antwerp liberation, Little Rock Central High 1957 protest, and other 10 year to one year past events.
Members may request a photograph of their club or social activities by calling Bonnie Dearley at 445-5475 to arrange an appointment. Advance notice helps avoid scheduling conflicts with other engagements.
Betty Canary reflects on how small daily habits shape family life and budget tensions. She compares couples and children who lose sight of small duties and questions what would happen if everyone pursued minor refinements like driving on weekends or returning soda bottles, revealing how neglecting small virtues affects relationships and priorities.
The Pecos Art Association announces rules for the Pecos Fall Fair Art Exhibit to run October 8 9 10. Entries open to Pecos area residents with two year limit and must be delivered October 7 1 6 pm to 6 pm at the Fair Building. Entries must be original art completed in last two years oil works framed watercolors and graphics matted and ready to hang. Judging set for October 8 morning with pickup October 19 9 10 pm. Two divisions adult and grades 1 through high school with three sections oils landscapes portraiture still life and miscellaneous. Entry fees 1.00 adult 50 cents children.
The Business & Professional Women group begins its 1970 71 year on Tuesday September 8 at 7 30 p m with a covered dish dinner at Mrs Zorene Thompson 619 W 8th Reports will be given and plans discussed for upcoming programs and activities. The club lists 38 members and invites guests.
The Modern Study Club will hold its first meeting on Wednesday September 3 at 3:00 in Federation Parlor. Mrs. N A Waldrop hosts. all members urged to attend to discuss the year’s program.
In this reader column, Polly Cramer shares DIY ideas to secure a toddler in a wagon using wood or cardboard side inserts. Suggestions include inside fits, removable covers, and a seat box with arms and a fastening strap. Also notes risky tire swings and advises long rope and sturdy setup.
Debbie asks readers for ideas to repurpose a box of old bedspreads and curtains stored in her basement. She hopes for practical suggestions from the readers.
Dear Polly describes keeping a bedside flashlight to gently check a crying baby by blocking the light, avoiding a glare. Mrs W. E. F. suggests a quiet, practical solution and invites readers to send homemaking ideas for Polly to consider in the newspaper.
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