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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1985

Page

7

Dear Abby a eee By ABIGAIL VAN BUREN

Dear Abby column discusses a marriage of convenience where a wife, Betty, married for money and affection, admits no physical attraction, seeks her married lover, and will not divorce. A hurting husband is advised a possible annulment. Another reader laments dating with a child and Abby suggests social venues and a booklet offer.

Abby Abigail van Buren Betty P.O Hollywood Calif

Balloons Released In Prayer Symbol at Community Gathering

Community members released balloons in a brief ceremony to symbolize carrying prayers to the heavens. The event drew local residents and organizers who spoke of hope and remembrance amid a quiet, respectful atmosphere.

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Entomologist aims to catalog world bee varieties

Entomologist Terry Griswold of the USDA bee laboratory at Utah State University wants to catalog more than 21 000 bee species. He notes the total number of bee varieties worldwide is unknown.

Terry Griswold Griswold U.S. Department of Agriculture Utah State University

Club scrapbook and Moose notices from Odessa area events

Alpha Psi Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a July 4 rush party and picnic at Sherwood Park with guests Mr and Mrs Sandy Milner. Winners included Chuck Palmer and Gloria Milner in the three legged race and Lupe Galindo in the clothes pin contest. Theresa and Chuck Palmer won the water balloon throw. Women of the Moose Lodge No 1456 met August 6 to report donations to maintenance and furniture funds. At Pyote in July the Moose Picnic drew 150 attendees. Altrusa Club of Odessa met August 6 for a noon luncheon with Dorothy Jackson speaking and Dorothy Scruggs honored as Altrusan of the month.

Alpha Psi Delta Beta Sigma Phi Sherwood Park Sandy Milner Chuck Palmer Gloria Milner Lupe Galindo Theresa Women of the Moose Pyote Altrusa Club of Odessa Vocational Services Committee Dorothy Jackson Odessa College Dorothy Scruggs Altrusan

Pillows Steal Spotlight at Southern Furniture Market

At the Southern Furniture Market in High Point North Carolina industry players spotlight pillows as essential for comfort and style. Burris Industries vice president Walter Gibson notes kidney pillows and motion seating with European influence while leather coverings and custom material matching drive orders. Burris plans to keep its name after a La-Z-Boy acquisition, with Flexsteel also showcasing a sofa and recliner.

High Point N.C Walter Gibson Burris Industries Lincolnton Burris Gibson La-Z-Boy Flexsteel

Art Institute Seeks Volunteers For Museum Shop

The Art Institute for the Permian Basin seeks volunteers to staff the Museum Shop. An organizational meeting is set for 10 a.m. Thursday at 4909 E. University Blvd. Contact Elaine Karihhoff or Jeree Barnett at 368-7222 or 366-2214 for details. Eastern Oregon residents form a spoof state to boost tourism, plan highway signs.

New Art Institute For the Permian Basin Art Institute E. University Blvd Elaine Karihhoff Jeree Barnett Baker, Ore Oregon Jim Birdsall Ontario Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce

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