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ERA will finish rwHarwtoo.stjitterJ; By Abigail Van Buren 1960 by UfihWMl Pratt Syndtcit Elizabeth Odom gets French award DEAR ABBY: I am puzzled by your continuing support of' the Equal Rights Amendment. It is my understanding that this amendment is not necessary because women already are very well protected under the United States Constitution. i I am confused. Will you please explain in plain why we need the ERA? PROTECTED ENOUGH Elizabeth Odom, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Edwin Odom, III of Longview and. formerly of Marshall received the Samuel French award for outstanding performance in UIL One-Act Play Competition in Austin this past week. This award is. presented to only one student in Class-A Competition. Elizabeth played the part of "Mrs.

Savage in "The Curious Savage'a play by- John Patrick, presented by the Spring Hill High School Drama that might be helpftJewr pack all your rgflication in your luggage, and never carry it all in your puree. I pack as much medication in my luggage as 1 11 need for the trip and carry the same amount in my purse. I never carry it all in my purse; neither do I pack it all. Purses can be tolen and luKKaice can be lost. DEAR PROTECTED: You may nof beaiprb-" tected" as you think.

You don't say in which state you live, but if your husband dies or leaves you, are you sure you'll be provided for? Even if you are protected in your state, millions of American women in other states are not, and I believe that all American women Department. The play won first at state in Class-A competition. Also receiving awards were Sherry Moore and Patti Bellis to all-star cast and Marty Secordto honorable mention all-star cast. In 1978, Spring Hill won first in state competition in its presentation of "Present Laughter" by Noel Coward. Elizabeth played the role of "Liz" and was named to All-Star Cast at state that year.

In. 1979 Spring Hill's play "Arsenic and Old in which Elizabeth played "Abby" advanced to regional competition. Elizabeth was named to All Star Cast in district, area and regional. She was one of 55 high school students throughout the state should have the same protection and equality that is guaranteed to men under the highest law in our DEAR P.L.: Thanks for a revelers will bless you for nation. airlines.

DEAR ABBY: A widow wrote to say that most widows are turned off by gentlemen who say, "Gee, I'd sure enjoy a good home-cooked meal," and if a man really wants to make a big hit with a lady he should say, "I certainly miss company at mealtime, What time shall I call for you?" Well, that woman can speak for herself. I'm a widow who, loves to cook, and I'd consider it a pleasure to show a man; how well I perform in the kitchen. So far the men I've met seem interested only in how well I perform in the bedroom! LOVES TO COOK IN CONN. CONFIDENTIAL TO NAMELESS, PLEASE: You are mistaken. Gonorrhea is not on a par with the common cold.

Between 70,000 and 100,000 women are made sterile every year when gonorrhea causes scarring of the fallopian tubes. If you suspect that you have any kind of venereal disease, you can be treated by your local county health department free "of charge. Please, make an appointment today! Don't be deceived; as things stand today, they do The Constitution as interpreted by the Supreme Court does nor give equal rights to women. If it did, we wouldn't have needed the 19th Amendment in order to gain the right to vote. There are too many discriminatory laws on the books to cite them individually, but when Pennsylvania adopted the ERA, 300 state laws had to be rewritten in order to give women equal rights with men.

We need ERA so that all women will be-protected regardless of where they live. DEAR ABBY: This is in response to DISAPPOINTED, who felt cheated because the bridal couple didn't open their wedding gifts at the reception. Gift giving should be a private, loving act between the givers and recipients not a show for the benefit of others. It is a Strain for the newly married couple to stand for hours opening gift after gift, trying to show equal enthusiasm for those that are nothing to write home about as compared to the more expensive and impressive presents. I vote for opening wedding gifts in private.

If the newlyweds want to display their gifts later, fine, but they shouldn't make a public show of it PRIVATE PERSON DEAR PERSON: I agree. And consider the feelings of those who shopped for hours to find an appropriate and imaginative gift, only to watch the bride unwrap the fourth toaster, third blender and a fifth Crockpot! DEAR ABBY: I have had epilepsy all my life, but fortunately I am able to keep it completely under control with medication. Because so many people who travel depend on daily medication these days, I have a suggestion CONFIDENTIAL TO G.T. IN TUCSON, Experience is indeed a good teacher, but Ford (Henry, not Jerry) said: "The trouble with the school of experience is that the course is sojong that the graduates are too old to go to work." chosen last summer to attend thel7thannualSummefTheatre Workshop at UT-Austtn. While there she appeared in the production of "Ah, Wilderness" by Eugene O'Neill, directed by Ruth Denney, professor of drama at UT.

In Austin this past week for play competition, Liz renewed her friendship with Mrs. Denney, Lynn Murray and Dr. Stein, Drama Dept. Head. The talented 17 year-old senior At Spring Hill was selected in top 10 finalists in the Miss Longview Contest in which she sang "New York, New York" as her talent presentation.

She sings frequently for church, civic organizations and school activities including her senior prom and will sing during commencement. She models for Penny and is a member of Penney's Teen Fashion Board. A budget NEW YORK (AP) One of radio's first success stories occurred in August of 1922 when the Queensboro Corp. Apart-tnents generated sales of from 10 minutes of air time station WEAF. The station's fee: $50.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMER Odom rates state drama award Getting married? Whether you want a formal church wedding or a simple, "do-your-own-thing" ceremony, get Abby's new booklet. Send $1 plus a long, self-addressed, stamped (28 cents) envelope to: Abby's Wedding Booklet, 132 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90212. Bike-A-Thon awards ceremony Tuesday The Cypress Valley Diabetes Chapter will award over $1,500 in prizes to the recent Bike-A-Thon riders at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Marshall Mall.

"All riders are urged to a' md as every rider who turns in pledges will receive a prize announced Mrs. Bill Singleton, project chairman. The top winners in each age group will be eligible to win prizes in state competition, according to Mrs. Singleton. to graduate at TJC Tuesday Eight TYLER Eight Marshallites will receive degrees from Tyler Junior College during com- mencement ceremonies to be held at 7:30 p.m.

May 13 in the Wagstaff Gymnasium. Liberal arts graduates will receive the associate of arts Convenience foods Home economics hotline Miss Odom is head-majorette for the Spring Hill High School band and is currently in Orlando, Fla. "(May 8-12) to march in the Disney World parade. In 1978 the Spring Hill band was the only Texas band to March in the New Year's Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Following graduation, Miss Odom is planning to attend Kilgore College and later the University of Texas at Austin as a drama major.

She is the granddaughter of Mrs. A. 0. Smith of Marshall and the niece of Mrs. Hugh Powell of Karnack.

Bride-elect nriTini00 10 11V11U1CC at shower Linda Henigan, bride-elect of Dean Bolt, was feted at a bridal shower in the home of Mrs. H.P. Bray, 100 Ashwood Terrace. Mrs. Bray and Mrs.

Joe M. Floyd co-hosted the party, assisted by their daughters, Tara Bray and Amy Floyd. Eighteen guests registered in the bride's book, placed on a table, covered with an heirloom cloth belonging to Mrs. Bray. A bud vase of blue silk flowers accented by a silver bow decorated the setting.

Miss Henigan was presented a corsage in blue and silver. An arrangement of silk flowers in her colors, centering the refreshment table, was given to the bride-to-be. Punch was served by Tara Bray and Janet Bolt, sister of the groom-elect and Amy Floyd served petit fours. Special guests were Mrs. Thomas Henigan and Mrs.

H.D. Bolt, mothers of the couple. Miss Henigan and her fiance will be married on May 23 at Wesley Methodist Church. Telephone 838-0739 "Remember it's not how many miles you ride, but the amount of money you turn in which wins prizes," sheemin-ded. The grand prize winner will receive a portable television and a 10-speed bicycle.

The second grand prize is also a 10-speed bicycle. All prizes have been contributed by Marshall and Waskom merchants. "Without our wonderful merchants, our Bike-A-Thon would not have been possible. We appreciate them, the eager riders, and everyone who helped raise funds to aid diabetes research," Mrs. Singleton said, calling attention again to the theme of the Bike-A-Thon, "Diabetes It's Time for a Cure!" Engaged couple feted Convenience foods have become part of the typical con helpful travel tip.

Many it not to mention the son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Somerford, 3501 Indian Springs David LeRoy Warfield, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Roderick Warfield III, 1309 East Houston and Wesley L. Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley L. Smith, 301 Pitts Avenue.

Couple wed Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Cureton will reside at 406 Country Club Dr. after a brief wedding trip to Louisiana. She is the former Wanda Born.

The couple married Saturday afternoon at Trinity Episcopal Church, with the Rev. William S. Douglas, rector, officiating at the 4 o'clock ceremony. Marty Roberts attended her mother as matron of honor. Bushe Morgan was best man.

Mrs. Cureton is employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. He is a vice president of Marshall National Bank. RONNIE MATTHEWS Pharmacist If you or members of vour family are taking Drescribed medicine, be sure you have an ample supply before leaving on your vacation tripv A long distance' call to vour doctor or pharmacist is expensive and awkward if you run out of medication away from home It is wise to also rack an emergency first-aid kit for the car, and boat if you have one We will be pleased to neb vou select the essential first-aid items. Health is precious let us help protect yours ingredients stored in the home kitchen may be an added expense.

On the other hand, buying large amounts of infrequently used ingredients to prepare a meal does not save time or money. For more information on convenience call the County Extension Office and ask for the Fact Sheet "Convenience The number is 935-3050. School menus By FLO JASPER. vegetables, crunchy peanut butter cookies. Friday Tacos with taco sauce, pinto beans, green salad, buttered corn, beets, garlic toast, sand tarts.

Milk served with all meals. KARNACK BREAKFAST Tuesday Cheese toast, juice, milk. Wednesday Hot cereal, juice, milk. Thursday Scrambled eggs, toast, juice, milk. Friday Hot cereal, juice, milk.

KARNACK LUNCHEON Tuesday Beef stew, greens, cheese sticks, cookies. Wednesday Chicken salad, sweet green beans, rolls, dessert. Thursday Pinto beans with ground beef, greens, fruit cobbler, corn bread. Friday Hogie Sandwich, French fries, pickles, dessert. Homo or chocolate' milk served with all luncheons.

sumer's grocery bag. This is a result of rising incomes, women working, increased value of the homemaker's time and the increased desire for leisure activities. What" are convenient foods? Convenience foods have undergone processing or preparation ordinarily done in the home. This includes canning, freezing, drying, concentrating, cooking, packaging and bottling. Other built-in services include basic measuring, adding sauces and combining foods.

The convenience food concept has changed through the years. To the homemaker several decades ago, a loaf of bread was a real convenience treat. Today, a convenience food might be a frozen Chinese entree or vegetable casserole. Cost of convenience is often the one consideration when deciding whether or not to buy convenience food. However, other factors also should be considered time and equipment available for food preparation, nutritional value, family likes and dislikes, and the homemakers skills.

Convenience foods usually save preparation time. Studies conducted by the Drexel Institute and the United States Department of Agriculture indicate that convenience meals can be prepared in one-fourth the time required to prepare meals from basic ingredients. Use of convenience foods eliminates some routine tasks of cleaning, squeezing, peeling, measuring and mixing. Prepartion is simplified and dishwashing is reduced because fewer utensils are used. Convenience foods may or may not cost more than the same food prepared entirely by an individual.

Total food cost includes money spent for ingredients, preparation and storage, electricity or gas, and your time. In recent years the United States Department of Agriculture studied and discovered that only 36 percent of the convenience foods analyzed cost less than their homemade counterparts. Generally, the more ingredients or advance preparation provided by the processor of the convenience food, the more costly 'the product will be. Convenience foods, even at higher costs than similar home-prepared foods, may be the best buy for the homemaker with limited time or cooking skills. For small families or persons living alone, convenience foods may be more- practical than recipes requiring many ingredients and providing several servings.

Savings and cost of convenience foods depend upon the ingredients. A convenience food containing frequently used and Mrs. Bill Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jordan Jr.

Guests were'greeted by Miss Dortch and the future groom and registered in the bride's book, placed beside a specimen Talisman rosebud. Candles and roses decorated the tables, covered with white embroidered cloths. The engaged couple was presented an electric ice cream freezer from the hosts. Special guests were Dr. and Mrs.

Richard Dortch and Mr. and Mrs. Cassity Jones, parents of the honorees. POOLSIDE LUNCHEON Mrs. Bud White, Mrs.

Joe Tillery and Mrs, Robert Kibbs entertained for Miss Dortch with a poolside luncheon at the White home. The bride's registry, covered with a yellow cloth, was centered with an arrangement of white Shasta daisies. At each place setting, daisies were placed in the napkia The quartet tables were centered wi complementing arrangements of Miss Dortch was given a corsage of white daisies and a crystal salad bowl by the hostesses. Dortch, Mrs. Jones and the bride-elect's sister Seleta Cummins were special guests.

ST. JOSEPH LUNCHEON Tuesday Hamburger, French fries, baked beans, gelatin, chocolate cake. Wednesday Grilled bologna and cheese sandwich, home fried potatoes, tossed salad, applesauce and lemon cream cake. Thursday Beef finger, mashed pdotatoes, garden peas, vegetable salad. Friday Fish stick, French fries, string beans, tKsed salad, cookies.

ELYSIAN FIELDS LUNCH Tuesday Tuna and pimento sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, green salad, boiled eggs, green peas, gelatin with fruit. Wednesday Chicken and spaghetti, green salad, cabbage, purple hull peas, candied potatoes, oatmeal with raisin cookies. Thursday Hamburgers with pickles, cheese slices, green salad, cream potatoes with gravy, green beans, mixed degree and technology students in 22 fields will be presented certificates of proficiency. Texas Senator Peyton McKnight of Tyler, an independent oil producer and eight-year member of Senate, will be the commencement speaker. A reception for the graduates, parents, guests, faculty and college officials will be held following the ceremonies.

Among the 927 candidates for graduation are M'Liss Marian Berry, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Berry; Georgeann Ives, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George L. Ives of Woocflawn; Gina Kathryn McCay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carter W. Redwood Trail; and Steven Lamar Robbins, son of Mr.

and Mi's. B.J. Robbins, 201 Duncan Road; Cheryl Lynn Scrivener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scrivener.

2201 Grace; David Leslie Somerford, MHS grad entertained Ruth Anne Lothrop, a graduating senior at Marshall High School, was honored with a hamburger supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Campbell on the Henderson Highway. Co-hosting the party with the Campbells were Mr. and Mrs.

M. G. Wright and Ruby Watson. The patio setting was colorful with tables covered in red and white cloths. Baskets of red and white flowers served as centerpieces and also as favors for each girl.

The hosts presented a gift to the graduate-to-be. Sixteen guests, including the honoree' mother, Mrs. H. V. Peoples, were present.

IIIGIITS 0IILY (ACL yea CHEAT) 50 8334311 Vicki Dortch, public relations director at East Texas Baptist College, and her fiance, James Cassity (Jim) Jones, were the honoree recently" at a dinner party in Longview. Miss Dortch, a resident Longview, was also feted at a luncheon. The engaged couple has planned a May 24th wedding at First Baptist Church in Longview. DINNER PARTY The home of Mr. and Mrs.

Gene Jordan Sr. in Longview Heights was the setting for the dinner party, co-hosted by Mr. KiShuWas plan service projects The KiShuWa Discovery Girls will serve as hostesses at the Allen House during Stagecoach Days. Plans for this service project were made when members met at the home of Amy Floyd. The-girls also discussed ranks passed and the upcoming city wide ceremonial on May 19 at Marshall High Schoal.

The remainder of the meeting was spent working On ceremonial collars. The hostess and her mother, Mrs. Joe M. Floyd served refreshments to Jane Taylor, Becky Haynes, Ellen Murph, Lisa Williamson, Lucinda Smith, Diana Bromley, Janet Bolt, Patty Craig, Donnis Payne, Mrs. H.

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