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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1981
Page
4
Odessa American staff writer Elizabeth Simpson rides bus 292 on the first day of the new school year. Drivers, students, and parents crowd the familiar morning scene as routes through Fannin Elementary Odessa High and Bonham Junior High unfold with chatter, backpacks, lunch boxes, and anxious excitement.
A reader aged 49 asks about a straightening affair with a gay partner and the odds of changing sexual orientation. Abby answers with tempered realism about therapy success, then offers wedding plans advice for weather dependent outdoor plans. The reply recommends holding the ceremony and reception at the church due to unpredictable Florida weather.
Precious colored gems gain appeal beyond birthstones as jewelry dealers cite fashion coordination and anti theft factors. Experts like Calvin Smyth and Susan Eckart challenge semi precious labeling, noting gems can be expensive if scarce or beautiful.
In Manchester, a small company reproduces Rebecs, guturnes, and citternes for musicians worldwide. Emery Air Freight handles delicate deliveries, with orders aiming to be played rather than displayed. Recent shipments include a baroque lute bound for Japan and viols for the University of Washington.
Various Odessa groups announce upcoming events including Meals on Wheels meals for homebound residents, a classroom management workshop at Midland Regional Air Terminal, a LEAST Approach to Discipline conference, Junior Volunteers meeting at Odessa Women’s and Children’s Hospital, sewing and needlework classes at Interfaith Sewing Center, Odessa Newcomers board meeting, Palmer Drug Abuse Program sobriety banquet, WASP instructor meetings and gun show at American Legion Hall.
Recipe for deep dish blueberry pie serves six with a butter pastry crust. Ingredients include sugar flour lemon rind and blueberries, plus butter. Bake at 400 degrees for about 38 minutes and serve hot with ice cream.
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