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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1986

Page

7

Fiesta Ball Highlights Donations to MASC from Local Groups

From left Ofelia Dominguez Dave Lyons Adela Vasquez Royal Caswell and Brenda Joiner at the Fiesta Ball of the Mexican American Scholarship Committee Saturday night at Holiday Inn Centre. Caswell represents Herb Grah am Associates which donated 1000 dollars to MASC. The Odessa American and Terk Distributing Co Inc also donated 1000 dollars.

Ofelia Dominguez Dave Lyons Adela Vasquez Royal Caswell Brenda Joiner Holiday Inn Centre Caswell Herb Graham Associates MASC Odessa American and Terk Distributing Co. Inc

Reborn Willard Hotel to reopen after 12 year restoration

Washington’s Willard Hotel, a historic landmark near the White House, is being restored for 12 years at a cost above 120 million dollars. The project recreates the hotel’s former grandeur with marble, scagliola, Peacock Alley and a refined dining experience featuring Virginia ham, Chesapeake seafood and wine from 39 states.

Washington Mark Twain Nathaniel Hawthorne Ulysses S. Grant Calvin Coolidge Willard Hotel Willard Federal City 14Th Street Pennsylvania Avenue White House Henry Willard Washington Institution Crystal Room Peacock Alley Twain Intercontinental John T. Kuhlman Virginia Chesapeake Bay

Practical fixes for a close-wrapped two-button dress

A reader suggests sewing down part of the front to secure the overlap or adding internal edge snaps to keep the dress modest when wind blows. Snaps may complicate sitting, so choose discreet placement. A separate tip advises hosiery: sheer nude or sheer white stockings pair with a white leather look.

A.B M.S

Balloon treatment assists dieters

Los Angeles doctors describe the Garren Gastric Bubble a polyurethane balloon placed in the stomach to curb hunger as an adjunct to a medically supervised diet and exercise program. It targets morbid obesity, has FDA approval for up to four months per session and up to two sessions per year, with over 400 patients treated nationwide.

van Nuys Calif Garren Lloyd R Mary Garren Wilmington Del Valley Presbyterian Hospital Los Angeles Lloyd Garren Garrens Pennsylvania New Jersey Joan Murphy Landenberg Murphy

Police Benefit Show Set in Odessa by Fraternal Order of Police

Odessa FOP chapter hosts a Ferlin Husky show at Holiday Inn Centre at 7 p.m. on June 16 to raise funds for community projects. Tickets are 15 dollars per couple, 20 dollars for four, and 25 dollars for six. reservations at 334-8743. The group supports Crimestoppers, baseball teams and senior citizens.

Odessa Fraternal Order of the Police Holiday Inn Centre Fraternal Order of the Police

Wife's aim earns ticket from hubby in turkey hunt

Conservation agent George Hiser cited his wife Marcia after she felled two turkeys in one shot during a spring hunt. She hit the first at 40 yards and the second 15 yards behind it, violating state law limiting one turkey per week. She faces a $5 fine and court costs.

Richmond, Mo George Hiser Marcia Marcia Hiser Hiser

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