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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1981

Page

4

Teen Twisters of Permian Basin Form Square Dance Club

Ruth Johnson helps organize Teen Twisters of the Permian Basin, a new square dance club for teens. About 66 attended the first meeting, with 24 enrolling in lessons at Highland United Methodist Church in Odessa, Texas, to be led by Charles Watson.

Permian Basin Ruth Johnson Johnson Geni Highland United Methodist Church Odessa Midland Charles Watson Permian Basin Association of Square and Round Dancers Vern Weese M-Square

Smart shoppers can dress rich even they are not

Patricia Shelton outlines ways to look upscale without high costs. Bigger skirts ripple with motion and fashion from high-end to mass market. She compares prices from $66 Ellen Tracy challis to $1,250 Ralph Lauren prairie skirts, noting bargains exist under $100 as inflation affects top-tier merchandise.

Chicago Sun-Times Oscar de la Renta Gloria Sach Ron Seal

Preventive dentistry urged to curb national cavities

Copley News Service reports widespread tooth decay with an estimated 294 million unfilled cavities nationwide. Dr. Charles Amenta argues preventive dentistry starts at home, safeguards general health, and offers steady work for dentists, urging twice daily brushing, reduced refined sugar, fluoride use, and regular dental checkups to avoid emergency visits.

Charles Amenta International Society For Preventive Dentistry Amenta

Marbles History Told From Pits To Glass Balls

In Paden City West Virginia an AP article traces marble origins from fruit pits and nuts to stone balls in the 1700s. The name marble comes from those early items. Modern U S marbles are typically made of glass.

Paden City W. Va U.S

Warning on alcohol in pregnancy may be too broad

Dr Henry L Rosett argues the surgeon general should target heavy drinkers rather than issue a universal no alcohol warning for pregnant women. He cites established links between heavy drinking and fetal alcohol syndrome while noting uncertainty about risks from light or moderate consumption.

Betty Anne Williams Associated Press Washington Surgeon General Henry L. Rosett Boston University Medical Center Rosett

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