Odessa Day Nursery History Recalls Growth Since 1951
Directors heard the Odessa Day Nursery history at a board meeting. Founded by the Odessa Junior Service League in 1951, it began at 204 East Fifth Street in the old Wood Hospital Building and later moved to 1106 North Tom Green. It is licensed for 79 children, two through ten, as of December 20, 1980, with an 18-member governing board and staff including Pat Jones as director and Norma Suárez as educational program director.
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Odessa Day Nursery
Odessa Junior Service League
East Fifth Street
Old Wood Hospital
State Department of Public Welfare
Odessa
Junior Service League
North Tom Green
United Way
League
Pat Jones
Norma Suárez
Myrna Waltz
Marijon Brewer
Dick Hickerson
Corrine Costello
Ray Cole
Glen Hassell
Linda Neidert
Louise Milburn
Pat Morgan
Susan Gibson
Harry Keibler
Robert Peterson
Happy Days episode tackles epilepsy and acceptance
The ABC program titled Tall Story features Henry Winkler as Fonzie and guest Happy Hairston. It centers on John Barnett who has epilepsy and wants to play basketball for Jefferson High. The Epilepsy Foundation of America praises the show for promoting understanding and inclusion for youths with epilepsy.
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Washington, D. C
ABC
Henry Winkler
Arthur Fonzarelli
Winkler
The
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Happy Days
Los Angeles Laker
Happy Hairston
Fonzie
John Barnett
Jefferson High School
John
Hairston
Jefferson
America
Thomas A. O'Neil
EFA
John Barnetts
Foundation
EPA
West Wall Street
Midland
The Guilt Bank: A Family Saga of Money and Self Worth
A humorous confession by a parent and national leader of a fictional club detailing overindulgent parenting. The narrator describes paying children for trivial acts, loans to fund luxuries, and the realization that money never bought love or self respect. The piece ends with the pivot to teaching children independence.
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Bank of Prosperity
AARP Hosts UT Permian Basin Music Professor Group Meeting
The American Association of Retired Persons No. 1009 met at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin with Julie Osborn and Leslie Cunard. Emma Cottreell joined as a new member while Edna Smith presided. The gathering included invocation, pledge, minutes, treasurer’s report, and committee updates. A Friends of the Library project for Permian Mall was discussed to defray moving expenses. The next meeting is April 9.
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American Association of Retired Persons
Ector
University of Texas
Permian Basin
Julie Osborn
Leslie Cunard
Emma Cottreell
Edna Smith
Thelma Reardon
Joyce Bishop
Broncho Auxiliary initiates new members and plans events
The Broncho Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles held a formal initiation in the 519 E. 7th Lodge ballroom with Mrs. Ruby Fieseler presiding. A salad supper preceded the ceremony for Donna Newton and May Day Queen candidates. The group announced a May 23 Crane Country Club golf tournament and an Odessa district convention May 16-17. The next meeting is April 9 at 8 pm with officers at 7:30 pm.
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Order of Eagles
Ruby Fieseler
Donna Newton
Teddy Lewis
Linda Smith
Dee Renda Smith
Bee Renda Smith
Melinda Mills
Vickey Thomas
Cheryl Brewer
Bobie Junek
Doris Starr
Ways and Means
Maxene Pierson
Maetta Black
Peggy Perry
Helen Young
Linda Kuhlmann
San Angelo
Odessa
Odessa Aerie and Auxiliary
Georgia Allmond
Crane Country Club
Florida
Miss USA 1981 Pageant Broadcast Live from Biloxi
The 30th annual Miss USA Pageant features 51 contestants from the 50 states and District of Columbia. It airs May 21 from 8 to 10 p.m. on CBS at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Biloxi with Ellie Sommer joining Bob Barker as hostess. Donny Osmond performs. winner advances to Miss Universe in July at New York Felt Forum.
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America
District of Columbia
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi
Miss
CBS
Ellie Sommer
Bob Barker
Donny Osmond
United States
New York
Felt
Westover Extension Homemakers Host DPS Speaker
The Westover Extension Homemakers Club at Kellys Turner Park Building heard a DPS talk by Roger Weaver on seat belt importance. Dimple Ramsey presided. upcoming District meeting on April 23 and a bake sale fundraiser were announced. The group volunteers for Meals on Wheels and delivered baked goods to the Rehabilitation Center. Next meeting set for April 8 at Kellus Turner Park.
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Westover Extension Homemakers Club
Kellys Turner Park
Dimple Ramsey
Roger Weaver
Department of Public Safety
District Extension Homemakers Meeting
Meals On Wheels
Westover Extension Homemakers
Kellus Turner Park
Fidelis Sunday School Class Holds Monthly Meeting
The Fidelis Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church of Odessa met for a monthly coffee and business gathering in the church parlor with 34 members and staff present. Co chairmen Maggie Rumbaugh and Mary Fasken led hostesses Group One, spring decor, and a muffin and fruit table. Margaret Peer gave a devotional on Easter meaning, linking spring, renewal, and hope. President Gene Nettleton presided, reports from officers and illnesses were shared, and missionary correspondence was read from Laura Frances Murphy and others. The group sent 100 messages of hope and friendship in March before the benediction.
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Fidelis
First United Methodist Church of Odessa
Maggie Rumbaugh
Mary Fasken
Margaret Peer
Gene Nettleton
Laura Frances Murphy
Alpha Sigma Alpha Elects Officers and Plans Bake Sale
Alpha Sigma Alpha met at Parker House to elect officers led by Pat Owens as president and Glenda Rodriguez as vice president. The group planned a bake sale, a garage sale for April 18, Mother’s Day Luncheon May 2 at K-Bob’s, and Founders Day Luncheon April 25, plus shrub purchases for M.A.P.L.E. House and pledge activities. Theresa Bailey received a transfer. Tonya Reid joined as a new pledge and a pledge training set for April 21. An April 9 meeting at Evelye Green’s home features slides from a Caribbean cruise.
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Alpha Sigma Alpha
Parker House
Susie Malinda Atchisonn
Carolyn Beaver
Beta Sigma Phi
K-Bob's
M.A.P.L.E. House
Debbie Harris
Tonya Reid
Theresa Bailey
Pat Owens
Glenda Rodriguez
Dianne Harris
Evalne Green
Karen McNealy
Evelye Green
Fund drive funds Cleveland Orchestra reach $175000
Cleveland AP reports a weekend fund-raising broadcast by radio station WCLYV boosted the Cleveland Orchestra by 175000 dollars. The round-the-clock effort from the downtown studio and two shopping centers supported the orchestra’s concerts.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Orchestra
WCLYV
Dear Abby reads: aging romantic crush and family quarrels
Dear Abby responds to Elsie about harmless dreaming and a 68 year old woman's crush on her 61 year old bachelor lawyer. The column also includes a letter from a Loving Son recounting his parents fighting and lasting affection after 50 years of marriage, noting their generosity and “hearts of gold.”
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Abby
George Brent
Elsie
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