This Week in Odessa History

From the August 1, 1940 edition of The Odessa Record:

Probably one of the contests which will prove of greatest interest to women at the fair this fall will be the dollar house dress contest.

This contest is open to every woman and girl in Lincoln county, and it is hoped that many will compete. There are two lots, one to be made by girls under 18 years of age, and one for adults. The only regulation is that the total cost of material, trim, thread, and pattern must not exceed one dollar. If the pattern has been used before or will be used again this may be taken into consideration and only a p...