New open-flowered snapdragons charm gardens and florists
University of California tester Lyle Pyeatt evaluated 33 snapdragon varieties in a spring plot showing old snap-jawed forms beside new open florets. Exotics, including bell and azalea shapes, thrive in greenhouses due to rust and pests, with bedding plants appearing in September for San Francisco Bay gardeners.
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University of California Cooperative Extension Farm
Lyle Pyeatt
Pyeatt
Watsonville-Monterey
California
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco
Santa Cruz
San Jose
Odessa Rape Crisis Center Receives $1000 Donation
Jimmy Wilson, charter member, points to a map pin highlighting rapes in Odessa while Jean Wright, president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, stands with the auxiliary which donated $1,000 to the center at 701 N. Dotsy Ave.
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Jimmy Wilson
Odessa
Jean Wright
Ladies Auxiliary of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Left
The
Auxiliary
N. Dotsy Ave
West Texas hosts 42nd annual Texas Extension Home Economists meeting
Two area county extension agents help organize the statewide conference in El Paso from Wednesday through August 9. Dee Money and Levine McCurdy lead program sessions and district roles while workshops cover time management and educational exhibits. Awards honor Superior performance and other achievements with speakers including Dr. Nolan Wood and Dr. Zerle Carpenter.
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West Texas
Texas Association of Extension Home Economists
el Paso
Dee Money
Ector County
Home Economics
Levine McCurdy
Ward County
State Association
Texas Education Agency
Zerle L. Carpenter
Texs Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Pat F. O’rourke
Anna Mae Robbe
National Association of Extension Home Economists
Don Aslett
Varsity Contractors
Clowns Offer Free Charity Visits This Week
Staff Reports say several area clowns are available free for charitable activities through Wednesday for hospital and Meals On Wheels visits. Susan Jackson at 2720 Beechwood St coordinates visits. for information call 335-0371.
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Susan Jackson
Beechwood St
the Clowns
Jackson
Call Jackson
Finalist chosen in state Cinderella pageant Odessa girl
Stacy Tidwell an 11 year old from Odessa was named one of ten finalists in her age division at the State Cinderella Pageant in Denton. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronnie Tidwell 708 Claymoor Drive contestants were judged on modeling talent and personality.
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Stacy Tidwell
Odessa
Denton
Ronnie Tidwell
Claymoor Drive
Toothbrush tips aid kitchen spruce and chair care
New York AP reports tips from Family Circle magazine. A toothbrush cleans graters to reduce waste and preserves lemon rind aroma. Another tip says to store folding chairs in old pillow cases to prevent scratches and protect finishes in closets.
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NEW York
Family Circle Magazine
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the Family Circus
By Bil Keane
el Paso Area
Nolan Wood
Odessa Scripture Shop
Old Town
Our Parkway
Children’s Wear
Grigsby S
Permian Mall
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