Local Pecos couple sharing favorite biscuit recipes
Mr and Mrs Bob Bickley of Pecos share two biscuit recipes from their life in Abilene and Pecos. He is mayor and West Texas Co Op Oil Mill manager. she teaches sixth grade at Austin Elementary. The piece notes their children, hobbies, church work, and community roles. It previews Flour Sack Biscuits with a simple method and ingredients.
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Jayne Robinson
Bob Bickley
Adams
McMurray College
Abilene
Bickley
Ft. Worth
Austin
Merkel
Texas
Pecos
West Texas
Houston
Bickleys
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Texas Cottonseed Crushers Association
Mayor enjoys baking greased pan and camp puffs
A quirky cooking note describes camp puff batter and frying, then shifts to Oriental Chicken recipe by Mrs. Bickley. The chicken dish uses chicken strips, onion, celery, eggplant, spinach, peas, almonds, and soy sauce. Serves 4 to 6.
Elevator Talk Sparks Quiet Controversy On Rides
An anecdotal piece recalls 1952 elevators as stiff, silent cubicles where strangers avoid conversation. The writer notes rising attempts to break ice, recounts a cigar clash, and argues elevators need an ice breaker to spark real exchange among riders.
Ann Landers Advice Column Chaos and Counterpoints
A reader asks if amputation of the male sex organ could halt baldness, and if it would alter voice or hormones. Ann warns against self mutilation, states baldness is typically inherited, and dismisses magical cures. Letters with complaints about candy store petty theft, early arrivals, and etiquette end with a promo for Ann Landers guidance and a booklet offer.
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Ann
Louisiana
Oregon
Ann Landers
P.O
Chicago
Illinois
Rebekahs Visit McCamey For District Meeting
Rebekahs from Ella Duncan Rebekah Lodge 188 traveled to McCamey Texas on Saturday September 8 for the Pecos Valley District Secretary Treasurer and Scribes Association meeting. Members from Odessa Andrews Big Spring Kermit Monahans Crane Pecos and Midland attended. Helen Boehnemann led a School of Instruction for secretaries treasurers and scribes as a large crowd enjoyed lunch provided by Lodge 169.
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Fannie Camp
Betty Smith
Clara Bolling
Helen Boehnemann
Ella Duncan
Rebekah Lodge
McCamey
Texas
Pecos Valley
Odessa
Andrews
Big Spring
Kermit
Monahans
Crane
Pecos
Midland
McCamey Rebekah Lodge
First natural color aerial photo of Capitol taken in 1930
In 1930 a colored photo was captured from the air showing the U S Capitol. Melville Bell Grosvenor of National Geographic used the dirigible Mayflower to take the view.
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U.S. Capitol
Melvile Bell Grosvenor
National Geographic
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Wit’s End
Andrew Young
Inn of the Golden West
Golden Rooster
INN of the Golden
Fourth & Lincoln
Delaware
Rebekahs
Kirby Sales & Service
Your Friendly Discount Store
Coffee Makers
Regina Shampooers
Norelco Coffee Makers
Westbend Appliances
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