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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1983

Page

5

Life of Lorraine Bonner and personal tragedy

An editor's note explains a computer error deleted part of Lorraine Bonner's profile, then reprinted sections recount her UT graduation dispute with her husband, a public relations offer in Houston, and her choice to stay in Austin. The piece details the death of her daughter two hours after delivery, her emotional recovery, and her belief in giving to others, noting family and friends' support.

Lorraine Bonner Ector County Independent Odessa American Jacqueline Toller White Bonner Houston Austin Bonner

Fun Day for Young Children Planned by Park Department

The Ector County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a Fun Day for children six and under from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Floyd Gwin Auditorium. Activities include a 100-yard crawl, water balloon toss, cookie Monster contest, beachball roll, somersault relay, beanbag balance, kiddie hurdles, and a Trike Race. Participants should bring a sack lunch. drinks provided. prizes awarded to top performers. call 337-7307 for information.

Ector County Parks and Recreation Department Floyd Gwin Auditorium 10Th St West County Road Floyd Gwin Parks and Recreation Office

Puzzle shirt or game goes on sale in Reinholds

In Reinholds Pennsylvania an avid crossword fan Jack W Winter silk screens a T shirt with a full crossword puzzle. The novelty item lets wearer show filled white boxes and keeps the hobby close to the heart.

Wintee

MASC Ball Attendees Highlight Scholarship Effort

At the 11th Mexican American Scholarship Committee Ball hosted by Odessa Country Club attendees included Sue and Jerry Payne Martha Gomez Alvin Gomez and Ofelia Dominguez a MASC committee member. Since 1973 proceeds from the annual ball fund 150 scholarships for area Hispanic students.

Odessa Country Club Sue Payne Jerry Payne Martha Gomez Alvin Gomez Ofelia Dominguez

Living Will and cousins raise questions on dignity and heredity

Dear Abby discusses Living Wills and end of life care urging readers to obtain documents from the Society for the Right to Die in New York for a tax deductible donation. A reader asks about kissing his first cousin and marriage legality. the columnist warns about genetic risks and advises against pursuing cousin marriages.

Abby Rhode Island Society For the Right To Die W. 57Th St New York N.Y

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