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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1980
Page
7
First place winners of the Odessa Riding Club received saddles at their annual Christmas party held in the Slater Park Building. In the group photo, back row from left: Todd Stevens, 15, Tonya Stevens, 11, Jamie Fox, 17. Front row: China Dawn Paris, eight, Tamara Stevens, seven.
A reader recounts a fertility boost after switching from tight jockey shorts to loose boxers, attributing his wife’s pregnancy to cooler testicular temperatures. Abby’s letters discuss underwear, diet, and a broader advice on relationships and cooperation in shared living. More readers share urges on domestic chores and trust in partnerships.
Members at Parker House hear guest speaker Mickey Thurber discuss stocking enough food for a year. The group schedules a Dec 15 Christmas dinner at Mrs. Ray James home and a Dec 20 hay ride. Linda McMahon, Marty Lucas to deliver Meals on Wheels. Betty Byrd joins as guest. New members Faye Bennie and Sherry Norman pledged.
A simple oven method yields tender rice with absorbed liquid. For six servings use 1-2-1 rice to water to salt for regular rice, 1 cup rice to 2-1/2 cups water for parboiled and brown varieties, with cooking times 15, 20–25, and 45 minutes respectively. Flavor by using chicken or beef broth.
The Odessa Riding Club held its Christmas party and year end awards ceremony in Slater Park Building. Saddles were awarded to first place winners per age group and trophies went to second through sixth. Winners by age group include Tammy Stevens and others, with multiple named recipients across 6 age categories.
Sigma Delta Epsilon Sigma Alpha International met at the Globe of the Great Southwest with 19 members. Shirley Moore opened, Francis Dunn spoke on Globe's Juliet Society education program, then a tour, minutes read, reports given, baskets planned for Thanksgiving and Christmas, wrapping aid for Diamond Shop, meeting adjourned with refreshments. Next gathering January 5 at 7:30 at Olivia Byerly’s home.
Members of the Preceptor XI gathered at Marion Riggs home. Anne Grisham led the meeting while Pat Brown and Erma Smith screened a Parker House Style Show movie. Mu Iota Chapter to host Preceptor Xi social at Texas Savings and Loan Meeting Room with a "Touches of Gold" dance theme.
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