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Newspaper
Andrews County News
Location
Andrews, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1964
Page
5
Mrs Lloyd Morgan hosted a Christmas party and circle meeting for the Women of the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday. Red tablecloths and decorations enhanced the festive atmosphere as members exchanged a ministerial relief gift and shared fellowship.
A report notes the sun moves through space at about 170 miles per second. This rapid celestial drift reflects our star’s orbit within the Milky Way Galaxy and its motion relative to nearby stars.
A child writes to Santa asking for forgiveness for bad behavior and expresses a hopeful desire to be better. The tone is earnest and contrite as the letter seeks reassurance.
The Andrews Business and Professional Womens Club met to plan a Christmas party at 6:30 pm at Mrs. Ed Balkum’s home on NW 7th. A salad supper and gift exchange are planned with each member bringing a $2 gift. The event closes 1964 meetings, with a Jan 5 1965 business meeting to start the new year.
Eighteen members of the Tuesday Luncheon Club met at Nix Restaurant at noon for a Christmas Lunch and party. Gifts were exchanged from a white Christmas tree decorated with miniature copper kitchen pots and pans, then regrouped at Mrs Newell Woolam’s home for games of 42 and refreshments.
The Post Office Cafe tops the league after a 33 15 record with 3 0. H. D. Food trails at 30. D A & S Oilwell Service won 4 from General Tool. Brigg's Jewelry split 2 2 with Commercial Radio. Annette Galloway had a 181 high game and Ann Ward rolled 470 high series. Bateman & Whitsit led team game with 440 and the team series at 1303. Team No. 9 beat Western Coin-Op Laundry 4. Odessa American and others posted scores as shown.
The Texas Safety Association warns that many deaths occur from guns believed unloaded. Never bring a gun into a house unless certain it is unloaded and never point a gun at anyone. It could be loaded.
Tips from Niagara starch makers emphasize personal cleanliness and a robust fitness program in school. Guidance covers washing gymsuits by hand or warm water, drying methods, starching steps, iron settings, and avoiding bleaches to protect elastic components.
The Xi lota Eta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harold McCullough for a special gathering. Members enjoyed a program and discussion in a cordial house party setting.
Tau Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi meets Monday with guest Clyde Haak a junior high science teacher presenting a genetics program and heredity film. Mrs Jack Moore presides and 19 members plus guests enjoy refreshments hosted by Mrs Don Gregg and Mrs Jay Gernandt.
The 1858 transatlantic cable project employed iron wire to carry electrical impulses between continents. The effort connected nations and marked an early advance in long distance communication technology.
Guests from the Permian Basin Cystic Fibrosis Chapter attended the Odessa group meeting. Mrs Otis Baker presented special service awards and Beta Sigma Phi received thanks for aiding the fall CF drive. Mrs Jim Bagley led an Adult Education program with crafts including eye blowing and diamond dust on crushed eggshell. Members made ribbon bows for Christmas packages. Hostess served pie coffee and soft drinks to 11.
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