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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 2012
Page
1
The report lists winning numbers for a Texas lottery on Friday March 23 with prizes and a jackpot announced at 290 million dollars. Notable numbers include 5 17 8 21 29 and additional sets 143 190 6 17 19 20 21 20.
The Humane Society of Odessa will host a spaghetti supper Saturday from 5 to 8 PM at the American Legion Hall 2701 E Eighth St. Tickets are $6 per person. Manager Del Nesmith notes last year’s event raised about $8 500 and typical ranges are 7 000 to 7 500.
The Life and Times column hints at a Midland feature on The Recording Library of West Texas with cassette tapes and CDs for checkout. Sandra Lee showcases her housewares line and charity work while maintaining a high profile. A kosher Passover casserole uses crushed matzo. NASCAR scene updates promise suspense with left turn focus.
The 10th Hispanic Book Festival on February 26 in Houston featured over 60 authors from across the United States. Publisher Peter Lang released a bilingual edition, with Torufio-Haensly highlighted for Crossing Cultures at multiple events, including a November 2011 festival where she won best author.
The Texas PTA held its 103rd Annual Convention in Houston Feb 24-26 where all officer positions were filled unopposed for the 2012-2014 term. New officers include Karen Slay as President and Leslie Boggs as First Vice President, with a slate of regional vice presidents and officers listed.
West Texas and Panhandle Rotary Clubs launched a $20,000 public relations campaign to raise awareness of Rotary International’s polio eradication effort. District Governor David Norris of Amarillo said funds come from local clubs and a grant, with messages on cable TV and in local papers.
The Odessa American lists contact numbers for news sports life and ads including advertising and classifieds. It notes subscription rates and outlines policy on ad acceptance and liability plus holiday edition pricing.
On March 24, 1765 Britain enacted the Quartering Act requiring American colonists to provide housing for soldiers. In 1832 a mob tarred and feathered Mormon leaders in Hiram Ohio. In 1882 Robert Koch announced the tuberculosis bacillus. In 1932 WJZ broadcast from a moving train in Maryland. In 1934 FDR signed a bill granting future independence.
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