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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1981
Page
13
A humorous first person essay chronicles failed health efforts from running and swimming to biking and racquetball. It laments repeated lapses into junk food and procrastination while poking fun at diets, mind games, and the pursuit of an effortless plan.
The After Hours Home Extension Club at Sherwood Community Center under Ruth Bernabe learned to make Bell Pulls as thoughtful holiday gifts. Madlyn Stewart demonstrated the craft with various materials and designs. The October program will cover Tatting, requiring a tatting shuttle and thread, with the next meeting set for October 13 1981 at 7 30 p m. The Progressive Study Clubs met Sept 23 with 22 members and 1 guest, as Mr Sydney Lyle of Odessa Police discussed Home Safety. The next Progressive meeting will be Oct 14 at Mrs G A Pate’s residence.
The Gamma Era conclave of Kap pa Kappa Iota met in September at Mrs. Nell Haynes home. Presiding was Amalia Gonzales with an invocation by past-president Shirley Redders. Calendar plans included the 1981 82 theme Friendship is a Rainbow and a State Convention in Brownsville. Pledges on Rushes were introduced for November. Fund raising projects were discussed and a dismate plan promised for the next meeting. Two baby showers honored Phyllis Fortenberry and Rhonda Lough. Centerpieces were made for the 3rd annual Autumn Fest Luncheon to be held in October at the Holidome in Odessa.
The Mu Iota Chapter met at Pat MacAllister’s home to honor Denise Peppard and Lynette Petty with a dinner and baby shower. Officers reported, the 1981-82 budget was discussed, and plans for citywide membership rush were announced.
The Odessa Women's Forum met September 25 in City Council Chambers with The Juliets of the Globe as hostesses. Gail Barnes presided as members welcomed Preceptor Laureate Alpha Zeta. Speakers included City Council members Margaret Burton and Houston Seabolt on Our City Government. Burton highlighted women's contributions as office holders and voters. Seabolt cited Odessa housing and police staffing as top needs and pledged safety as the council's first obligation. The next Newcomer's Branch meeting is October 23.
The Odessa Branch of AAUW held its first Branch meeting on September 19 at the Jack Rodgers Fine Arts Building Odessa College. Ellen Galloway announced officers for 1981 1982 including Meeks as 1st VP DeVille as 2nd VP McCrone as 3rd VP and other posts. The scholarship recipient Vonette Parsley was named and Suzuki Children performed under Glenna Theurer. Dr Lynnette Solomon AAUW Texas Division President spoke on the Educational Foundation endowment and grants.
The ESA International District Eight held a quarterly meeting at the Elks Lodge with Lambda Alpha Chapter of Odessa as hostesses. Linda Bomar of Denton, 1981-61 Texas state president, spoke, workshops were led by several members, and Dianne Vernon of Odessa presided. Attendees included Odessa, Midland, Andrews, and Kermit chapters. next district meeting will be hosted by Sigma Delta in Odessa in January.
Odessa hosted TOPS Rally Day with 100 delegates from area chapters at Redeemer Lutheran Church on September 26. Awards honored weight losses and goal achievements. Novelee Littlefield was crowned Rally Day Queen, with Billie Houston and others receiving plaques for various accomplishments.
The Bess Holley Grandmothers Club met at the Sr Center for its September session with Crista Roberts as President and Clara Nye leading prayers. Sixteen members attended as new officers were elected for 1981 82: Crista Roberts President Juanita Cox 1st Vice President Mary Anderson 2nd Vice President Jessie Blakeney Treasurer Eloise Garman Secretary. Officers to be installed at October meeting. Birthday acknowledgments went to Esta Store Clary Nye and Effie Ingram who recently turned 90. Ruth Briley spoke on West Texas slides and artifacts. The meeting closed with Mispah amid cake and punch. An Odessa Ector County Retired Teachers Association tea opened the new year at First United Methodist Church parlor with Howard Butler introducing officers and 130 members total. Next meeting is October 19 at 2 30 p m at the new Ector County Library.
The DRT Chapter in Odessa met at Mrs Dorothy Wrights home with Mrs June Naylor presiding Minutes from the last board meeting were read The budget by Mrs Nita Clover was adopted Proposed bylaws prepared by Mrs Joy Huff and Mrs Shirley Shumate were discussed for a vote at the next meeting on October 14 1981 in the Odessa library The program on Burnet as President of The Republic of Texas was presented by Mr John Ben Shepperd Grace Pettit gave a pictorial on David Burnets early life The next Texas Honor Day is Stephen F Austin birthday November 3 Founders Day observed November 6 1981
The Odessa Leap Year Auxiliary 3905 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles met with President Carolyn Bruton presiding. Delegates reported on the District convention in Crane in September. Texas State President visit scheduled for Oct 17 with initiation at 5 30 p.m. and a free feed at 6 30 p.m. followed by a country western dance at 9.
Women resist designer limits on footwear and pumps stay strong. Heels run about 3 to 3 1/2 inches this season, smoother and less spike. Few rules exist but avoid pairing them with jeans knickers or various shortened pant styles such as bermudas.
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