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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1983
Page
4
Erma Bombeck notes the overprepared traveler habit of packing heavy gear and endless contingencies. She jokes about families hauling oversized totes and unnecessary items while weather patterns mock pack lists, finishing with a scene of children and Sesame Street arrivals in Madison, Wisconsin.
Imogene Roe leads Odessa Chapter 447 OES as worthy matron elect honored at a May 21 luncheon hosted by Frances Reedy with co hosts Harriet Austin and June Hakill. New officers include Henry Treadaway worthy patron and Frances Reedy associate matron. Visitors welcomed as chapter meets 8 pm on first and third Mondays at Ninth Street and Lasseter Avenue.
Abigail Van Buren shares reader tips on keeping in touch with service members. Parents should contact command chaplains or commanding officers to encourage letter writing, while soldiers appreciate occasional notes despite busy duties. The column also suggests using an answering machine to manage calls about ill relatives.
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