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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1987

Page

9

Woman seeks pants to fit changing shape in golden years

A 62 year old writer laments that manufacturers fail to design ladies pants for the changing body. She notes her steady weight around 115 to 118 pounds but a different silhouette than younger women. She asks why clothing makers don’t account for body shifts in aging.

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Dear Abby on fit issues for women’s clothing

A reader from Texas writes about clothes that fit and comfort, criticizing sizes above 10 for wide legs and suggesting a missing mid range between Junior Miss and Ladies size 10. Abby’s reply notes the message reached her. The column also includes a remark about Carlos Romulo and a witty quote from a reader in La Jolla.

Abby Texas Cleveland Carlos Romulo Gen. MacArthur

Around Odessa Around Odessa

Odessa American notes upcoming civic events and club meetings among local groups. W.A.S.P. offers an 8 30 a m self protection class at the Ector County Courthouse with 15 fee. Beta Sigma Phi chapters schedule beginner day events and socials at Gardendale Community Center and Idlewood Lane home. yearbooks handed to members as 1987 88 activities begin.

Ector County Beta Sigma Phi Gardendale Larkspur Street Gardendale Road Judy Piper Mary Riley Alpha Psi Delta Cindy Martin Idlewood Lane Odessa American Odessa

Winning Monopoly guide offers balanced buying tips

Downers Grove, Ill. AP. Do not snatch up every property or repeat moves. The book Winning Monopoly, based on computer analysis of 187,000 games, advises varied strategies and bluffing, drawing on Charles Darrow’s 1933 origin and Kaz Darzinskis’ insights.

Downers Grove, Ill Boardwalk Park Place Charles Darrow Kaz Darzinskis

Nikon N4004 Autofocus 35mm SLR Showcases Decision Master System

Nikon introduces the N4004 autofocus 35mm SLR with Decision Master System. Built in flash measures light through the lens for precise exposure and balanced fill flash. The camera uses focus-priority release, ensuring the shutter fires only when the subject is in focus. Eastman Kodak also announces Kodacolor VR-G 400 film improvements.

Nikon Eastman Kodak

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