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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1981
Page
4
A playful column mocks the writer’s life and mystique, detailing a spoof “Writing: The Road to Fame” course. It lampoons the craft with tips on leads, breaks, and the starving artist stereotype, ending with an invitation to trade writer trappings for accounting.
Missouri grandparents seek guidance on explaining to their 3 year old why she has no father. Dear Abby advises telling the child the father is unknown, avoid saying he is dead, and later explain the parents were not married. Also notes on widow naming conventions and how to address a widow.
Odessa workshop speaker Jean Kirkpatrick argues women alcoholics are underserved and need distinct treatment. She describes Women For Sobriety as a supportive, female led program with small groups and 13 statements of acceptance. She says current programs fail to address guilt, self concept, and female specific needs and advocates female therapists.
The Nathanial Davis chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets November 14 at 2 30 p m in the Odessa College community room. YWCA offers quitting classes Fridays 9 30 a m to noon taught by Arillia Guzman. Duplicate bridge at YWCA Wednesdays Saturdays 1 p m and Fridays 7 30 p m. Party bridge Thursdays 1 p m. Volunteers urged to dress dolls for Salvation Army toy shop. contact Mrs William Swyers. Porcelain Art Club meets November 8 at 1 30 p m in Composite Technology Building Odessa College. artist Virginia Lawrance from Pecos demonstrates painting animals on porcelain. Odessa Country Club Women’s Association meets November 13 for lunch and bridge at 12 noon. call for reservations. Odessa High School Broncho Booster Club chili supper November 10, 6–8 p m in the high school cafeteria. tickets 3 dollars, beverages included. desserts 35 cents extra. Odessa Newcomers’ Club regular meeting and covered dish luncheon November 10 at 11 a m at Redeemer Lutheran Church 824 East 18th Street. Canasta optional after lunch. babysitting call 366 6634. Pan American Roundtable of Odessa meets November 12 at 9 30 a m at Mrs Albert Dale 3536 Maple. guest Dr Clarence Kron UT Permian Basin on Texas Largest Ethnic Minority and Education. YWCA board meeting November 9 at noon at the YWCA building.
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