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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1981
Page
5
A reader asks about leaving a live-in housekeeper role for her boyfriend with two children, finding the setup demeaning and risky. Abby advises resigning, prioritizing happiness, while a Sacramento mom worries about an awkward dinner bill and potential humiliation over tipping.
Mrs. Roland Gladden and Mrs. Roy Collier prepare a tea for the Odessa Youth Shelter to aid the temporary home for abused children. The May 2 event from 2:30 pm at 113 Santa Rita invites attendees to bring one article of children’s clothing and contact Mrs. Collier at 4220 Springdale for details.
A series of April to May community nonprofit events is listed: a cancer coping seminar for patients and families runs Mondays April 6 through May 25, 6 to 8 pm, contact the American Cancer Society. Odessa Aggie Master on April 21 at Inn of the Golden West with speaker Jarvis Miller. multiple charity and social events including Antiques Show May 1–3 at Chaparral Center Midland, and a Tea April 23 at Asbury United Methodist Church. Additional listings include NAWIC Odessa Chapter meeting April 21, Broncho Auxiliary nominations April 23, Odessa Panhellenic salad luncheon April 29, Mothers of Multiples April 27, Newcomers Club Couples Night Out April 25, May 1 Fellowship Day at Salvation Army, and other club meetings and programs through April 24.
The March of Dimes gala features a cooking contest where a novice narrator learns from Professor Higgins and nearly claims top honors. A marinated mushroom prize goes to Erma Bombeck as the crowd applauds a memorable, flawed kitchen journey.
The Lambda Alpha Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at Skip Wittie’s home with Shirley Qualls presiding. Jeannie Davis presented a gymnastics program. The Girls' Club plans a dinner at Manuel's on April 21 and the Women’s Forum gathers at Odessa Country Club on April 24. Jeannie Davis leads the concession booth for the May flea market at the Coliseum. District Meeting set for April 26 at the Holidome. Officers to be installed May 9 at an announced location. Next meeting 7:30 p.m. May 2 at 1711 Rosewood.
National marriage expert Charlie Shedd headlines a Joy in Marriage workshop at First Presbyterian Church Odessa starting April 22. The film and discussion series runs five sessions with topics Vocal Communication Body Communication Soul Communication How to Stay in Love and Delicate Questions. Sessions begin 7 30 p m in room 3 with youth care and nursery provided.
The American Association of Retired Persons held a session at the Senior Citizens Center with 81 attendees. Officers and guests recited the pledge, heard minutes and a treasurer’s report, and discussed aging issues, social security seminars, and a BBB talk on elder consumer problems. Next meeting set for April 23.
The Permian Basin Section of the Society of Economic Paleontologists presents a symposium at the Midland Center on April 23 followed by a two day field conference to the Marathon area on April 24 25. They depart at 7 a.m. Friday and return about 5 p.m. Sunday. Registration is 95 dollars per person and covers the icebreaker symposium banquet field lunches, Alpine breakfast, a guidebook and all refreshments.
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