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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 2002

Page

6

Great Grandchild Brings Birth of Out of Wedlock Child

Dear Abby answers a letter from a great grandmother dismayed by a young couple having a child out of wedlock. She urges charity while honoring her feelings, noting no obligation to invite them but kindness if they visit. The column also shares light pantyhose crab trap and minnow net anecdotes.

Abby New Mexico San Juan Islands Washington State Friday Harbor Dave David Elaine Jacobs Tacoma Wash Elaine Arizona Mary Thompson Wathena Kan Mary

Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mixed in Themed Grid

A compact listing of crossword style clues with Across and Down hints. The mixed set includes character names like Homer and Lucille Ball, vehicle and object cues, and language hints, centered on a complex themed puzzle with wordplay, abbreviations, and multiple interpretive clues across various categories.

Summer 2002 Love and Social Boost Across Signs

A horoscope style reading highlights growth in popularity and confidence through new friendships and networking. Singles may meet many admirers while couples grow closer. summer 2002 brings opportunities, social activities, and playful plans across Virgo Libra Scorpio and other signs with upbeat guidance nightly.

Rettig Sports Health Q and A on Achilles rupture and weight loss

Reader asks about surgically repairing ruptured Achilles versus casting after a pop in the heel. Dr Donohue notes casting may allow natural tendon healing if gaps are small, surgery lowers re-rupture risk but immediate casting can spare surgery. outcome depends on athlete status. Also advises against plastic sweat suits for weight loss as fluids drive short term loss but return next day. suits pose overheating risk.

DR. Donohue J.M A.F

Weekly Bridge Quiz Questions and Bidding Scenarios

A set of six bridge quiz prompts in which players face various vulnerable and nonvulnerable hands, including South and right-hand opponent openings, with requests for the best bids and responses. The piece ends with mailing addresses for letters to Abby and Dr. Donahue at Universal Press Syndicate in Kansas City and North American Syndicate in New York.

Abby Universal Press Syndicate Main St Kansas City Dr. Donahue North American Syndicate Seventh Ave New York N.Y

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