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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1985
Page
5
In Boston, AP notes that daily brushing and flossing plus regular cleanings prevent periodontal disease. If caught late, treatment ranges from scaling and root planing to surgery to remove calculus, reduce pockets, and reshape gums for future cleaning.
The AP reports eight warning signs of periodontal disease per the American Dental Association. Bleeding gums on brushing, red swollen or tender gums, gums that pull away, pus between teeth and gums when pressed, loose or separating teeth, changes in bite, changes in the fit of partial dentures, and persistent bad breath.
A digest of club activities from Odessa including General Matthew Duncan Ector Chapter 2279 meeting at Mrs. Nettleton s home February 19, Pilot Club awards luncheon at Highland United Methodist Church February 27 honoring Elizabeth Harned, Twenty-First Century Club dinner March 2, Gamma Eta Conclave plans April convention, Odessa Crime Stoppers March 6 meeting, Honorary Mothers Club February 28 bird carving by Perry Holley, Beta Sigma Phi chapters planning events and officers for March 21 and April 27, Garden Club tour to Midland, and related notes on program hosts and speakers.
Dear Abby recounts reader Lynne in Litteton who questions the value of a portrait featuring her husband and his two sisters without spouses and children. The exchange reinforces tensions between daughters in law and in‑law parents and includes a suggestion to donate gifts to St Jude’s in honor of a grandchild.
The column covers a reader asking if spruce gum still exists to keep the mouth moist during games and a note about door to door sales with a supervisor’s line on No Soliciting doors. It also mentions a reader contributing to the March of Dimes for Reagan's birthday and the charity’s mailing address.
Erma Bombeck humorously traces home room name changes from breakfast to media room as furniture and tech alter usage. A playful column notes the kitchen tablecloth moment that sparked evolving labels and keeps a light, nostalgic tone about family living spaces and the one constant the library.
A national medal design contest opened to all Vietnam veterans and medallic artists drew wide attention, with over 400 entries received by the Feb. 28 deadline and up to 200 more possible in mail. Twelve finalists will be chosen by Mint officials and outside judges, with final selection by the U.S. Fine Arts Commission and the secretary of the Treasury. the winner receives no prize but will have initials on the bronze medal sold to the public.
New York AP reports an exhibition titled John James Audubon: Science into Art will open April 18 at the American Museum of Natural History. The show analyzes the naturalist’s scientific and artistic work with paintings prints documents and memorabilia from the museum, including two new hand colored prints.
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