At Wits End Mystique dies on podium
The humorous column traces the narrator's fear of exposure as her mystique fades under audience scrutiny. A lecture prompts invasive questions about zodiac signs and personal quirks, revealing how privacy erodes as she endures teasing about her life.
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Don Knotts
CIA
Lovie
Grace
Calhoun Accepts Odessa Executive Post
M. S. Calhoun former Texas Oil and Gas Corp. general superintendent is named vice president and general manager of Wells Companies of Odessa. He has worked at Gloria Oil and Gas Co. now Texas Eastern and Nueces Oil and Gas Co. in Fort Stockton. He and wife Janis and daughter Patti, a Permian High student, live at 1414 Wedgewood.
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Odessa
M. S
Cal
Stroade-Dawson Wedding Set in Buffalo Odessa
Mrs. Betty Dawson of Buffalo announces the engagement of Paula Sue Dawson to Kenneth Stuart Stroad. The couple, both Buffalo residents with Balmorhea ties, plan to wed at Stewart Memorial Methodist Church in Odessa on September 29 at 2 p.m. The Stroades’ family includes Mrs. Fred Stroade Sr. of Balmorhea as groom’s grandmother.
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Betty Dawson
Buffalo
Paula Sue Dawson
Kenneth Stuart Stroad
Kenneth F. Stroad
Stroades
Balmorhea
Fred Stroade
P.m
Stewart Memorial Methodist Church
Press Women district to hear Dora Lutheringer in Midland
Dora Lutheringer award winning Midland Reporter Telegram court reporter will speak at District 2 Texas Press Women dinner Sept 29 at 6 p.m. in the Blue Room Downtowner Inn Midland. George Duesler KOSA-TV film director will discuss documentary films at Sunday breakfast. District 2 TPW president Danella Parnell announced speakers while in Midland Odessa for second anniversary plans. TPW, founded 1893, has 225 members across radio TV newspapers advertising and public relations. Mary J. Goodwin is District 2 membership chairman with Leona Smith co host. Contact Goodwin at 694 9809 or write P O Box 7743 Midland for details.
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Dora Lutheringer
Midland Reporter Telegram
Texas Press
Downtowner Motor Inn
Midland
George Duesler
Kosa-Tv
Danella Parnell
Dist
TPW
Midland-Odessa
Dist. 2
Texas Press Women
Mary J. Goodwin
Andrews
Brewster
Crane
Ector
Howard
Jeff Davis
Loving
Martin
Pecos
Presidio
Reeves
Upton
Ward
Winkler
Drunk Driver, Letter to Ann Landers Prompts Reader Outcry
A reader in Oklahoma City details injuries from a 1970 drunk driving crash, including surgeries and lifelong kidney treatment after a red light collision. He received a $100 fine and a suspended 30-day sentence, while his family faced financial strain and ongoing medical bills. The letter expresses bitterness toward drunk drivers and appeals for harsher penalties.
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St. Anthony’s Hospital
V.A. Hospital
Driver’s School
William S
Oklahoma City
Look couple's daughter Shaeli Elise born in El Paso
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Payne Look of El Paso announce the birth of their daughter Shaeli Elise on September 21. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Norman Eisenwine of 1221 S Plum. The baby weighed 8 pounds and is the first child.
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Jesse Payne Look
el Paso
Shaeli Elise
Look
Carolyn Eisenwine
Norman Eisenwine
S. Plum
Beta Sigma Phi meeting features Holiday Magic program
Yvonne Mills presented a program and makeup demonstration with Holiday Magic for Beta Sigma Phi after their September 17 business meeting in Federation Parlor. Hostesses Velda White and Donna Dudley led the gathering, with members June Worsham Barbara Cross Jeri Osborn Georgia Stroud Donna Dudley Margaret Ford Velda White and Nelda Donaghay in attendance.
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Yvonne Mills
Beta Sigma Phi
Federation
Velda White
Donna Dudley
June Worsham
Barbara Cross
Jeri Osborn
Georgia Stroud
Margaret Ford
Nelda Donaghey
Deakins Twins Born At Memorial Hospital In 1973
First twins of the year born to the Deakins at Memorial Hospital on August 1 Brandi Lynette and Brady Lane Deakins weighed 3 pounds 14 ounces and 5 pounds 14 ounces respectively. Parents Buck and B L Deakins of 409 S Cherry express gratitude to Dr Briere and hospital staff. Paternal grandparents Loyd Red Deakins of Cavansa and Grace Deakins of Muldrow. Maternal grandparents Mrs Bob Miller Pecos and J C Estridge Olney.
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Deakins
Memorial Hospital
Brandi Lynette
Brady Lane Deakins
B. L
Buck) Deakins
S. Cherry
Dr. Briere
Loyd
Red) Deakins
Cavanosa
Grace Deakins
Muldrow, Oklo
Bob Miller
Pecos
J. C. Estridge
Olney
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