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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1985

Page

8

Odessa marks founders with dedication at new housing site

A historical marker honoring Odessa founders from 1886 will be dedicated at the City of Odessa Housing Authority building at 124 E. Second St. The Heritage of Odessa Foundation plans more markers as it raises funds to place one yearly, with future sites and suggestions invited.

Ohio Odessa City of Odessa Housing Authority E. Second St Heritage of Odessa Foundation HOF Foundation Grace King Billy Atkins John Ben Shnepperd Gem Meacham

Memory tricks for forgetful days and a busy life

The article explores reasons people forget including Einstein and daily slips. It notes modern tools like Beep n Keep keys detectors and electronic car locators, plus a Genesis phone memory aid. Memory expert Arthur Bornstein cautions gadgets fail when power dies and shares non battery strategies like pairing keys with items and moving rings to one finger to cue memory.

Walt Disney World Bornstein Donna Baker United Way Orlando Fla Baker

Love life and self restraint in a troubled romance

Dear Abby advises the young woman to seek sobriety for her 22 year old lover, who at 35 won t commit and stays attached to his ex. Counselors suggest rehab and self care, while the Frustrated reader is urged to end the pursuit if sobriety fails. A later note praises honesty after a sock stash cash find. the writer returns money to an estate and declines a theft-tinged custom.

Abby

Elevator ride Tall City Talk not always a happy time

Midland readers share observations on elevator behavior and etiquette. The piece notes crowded cars, lack of eye contact, wait times, and a humorous tribute to a courteous attorney Tom Sealy who bows in the car. It suggests smiles over smokes could improve daily mood.

Tall City

National Hairdressers Association previews bold fall hairstyles

At the NHCA convention in Chicago the HairAmerica show features feathery spikes, multicolored falls, and winded updos. Styles labeled Sass Sophisticate Town and Country and GQ outline upcoming looks for men and women with vivid textures and dramatic silhouettes.

Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Hyatt Regency HairAmerica NHCA Uptown Chicago Apparel Center

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