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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1982

Page

20

Dear Abby Clarifies Lutheran Wedding Practices

Dear Abby readers discuss the range of Lutheran wedding customs, noting 11 different Lutheran denominations under one umbrella and sharing anecdotes from pastors about vows music flowers and attire. A reader also recalls hosting relatives over Easter and receiving a gracious closing bouquet.

Abby Ohio Lutheran Lutheran Church

Body contouring and its limits in plastic surgery

A Chicago Sun-Times overview explains body contouring as reconstructive and aesthetic surgery done between chest and knees, not a weight loss shortcut. It highlights common procedures like breast augmentation and abdominoplasty, notes major risks, and outlines typical hospital stays and post operative care.

American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons ASPRS Chicago Frederick M. Grazer University of California At Irvine

Commander to address spring VFW meeting

James P. Montgomery of Seymour speaks at the 25th District VFW Spring Convention in Odessa Post No. 4372. Ed Phariss will be a featured guest, with multiple district and state leaders in attendance as elections for new officers are set to occur. Montgomery, a WWII and Korean War veteran, holds multiple high honors and long VFW service, including All American Department Commander recognition.

James P. Montgomery Seymour Odessa Ed Phariss John P. Watson Montgomery Eldred Andruss Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars of U.S Department National Organization VFW Europe Korea Midland Big Spring Monahans Kermit

Diet experts seek lasting weight loss breakthrough

Washington reports that about 95 percent of dieters fail, but researchers are exploring metabolism, obesity causes, and treatments to trim pounds permanently. The main finding: no quick painless method defeats fat and willpower alone does not explain obesity.

Washington

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