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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1968

Page

5

Desk and Derrick Club Installs Officers At D and D Meet

The Desk and Derrick Club held its annual installation dinner at Nix Restaurant with Mrs. Pete Minnerly of Midland as installing officer. Officers named were Mrs H P Armstrong president Mrs George Ward vice president Mrs Jerry Sue Smith secretary and Erelyn McCarver treasurer. New board members included Mrs W F Miller and Mrs F G Leavelle with Holdover members Truitt McCabe and J C Eades. The event featured a Christmas scene with Santa and gifts exchanges after the program.

Desk and Derrick Club Sally Armstrong Doris Ward Jerrie Suesmith Evelyn McCarver Millie Miller Wilma Leavelle Ann McCabe Evelyn Eades Nix Pete Minnerly Midland Minnerly Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs Santa Claus H. P. Armstrong George Ward Jerry Sue Smith Erelyn McCarver W. F. Miller F. G. Leavelle Truitt McCabe J. C. Eades Bill Neal McCabe

Yuletide Concert Set at Means Memorial Church

A Christmas concert at Means Memorial Methodist Church Sunday night December 15 at 7 p.m. will feature Jess Barrera as director with a mixed program of Handel Messiah chorals Bach and Brandenburg pieces by the Odessa Midland Symphony and high school brass. Organists Wendell Grigsby Ava Nelson and Martha June Morehart join the church choir and Odessa College choir director Jack Morris conducts two Messiah selections. A prelude Jesus Joy of Man’s Desiring and a 5:30 p.m. covered dish supper precede the concert with public invitation extended.

Means Memorial Methodist Church Jess Barrera Odessa-Midland Symphony Jesus Wendell Grigsby Ava Nelson Martha June Morehart Jack Morris Odessa College Choral Department

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Support

Words cannot express our sincere thanks for prayers, food, and acts of thoughtfulness during our sorrow. Thanks also to the doctors and nurses at the hospital for their support. Signed by Mrs. George H. Magnor and Rev. and Mrs. George Magner Jr with others named Mrs. O T Hatcher and Mrs. Ralph Harris.

George H. Magnor George Magner, Jr T. Hatcher Ralph Harris

Ten Scouts Awarded At Pack 19 Scout Meet

Ten scouts from Pack 19 received awards at the monthly meeting held Tuesday evening in Means Memorial Methodist Church fellowship hall. Walter Bertsch is cub master. Awardees include Joe Cobos Joe Gonzales Kirby Roberson Lawrence Bertsch Brem Hargrove Trey Culp Joe Edwards and Kelly West. Blaine Dortch earned his wolf badge. Den 4 led by Mrs A B Roberson performed a radio broadcast skit while Mrs Bert Smith Jr served as den mother and the flag ceremony closed the event with refreshments.

Pack Fellowship Den 4 Bert Smith Jr

Bran Muffin Recipe Correction Cites Ingredient Swap

A recent recipe in the News misprinted ingredients for Bran Muffins. The correction states use five cups of flour with the soda instead of sugar, and when adding 100 percent bran include Na bisco Bran for the special recipe.

Group Entertained At Hospital Christmas Dinner

The Permian General Hospital held its annual Christmas dinner in the community building with about 100 attendees. Guest speaker Cullen Akin spoke after dinner. a new high school stage band led by Gary Ivy performed. Miss Vickie Criswell played piano. attendees included hospital officials, the Andrews County Judge Roy D. Bennett, commissioners, and hospital staff families.

Permian General Hospital Gary Ivy Vickie Criswell Everett

Turner Honored With Courtesy at a Baby Shower

Mrs. Conrad Turner was named honor guest at a loy ette shower in the Green Room annex. A pink and blue baby carriage centerpieces, cake squares, and a pink blue corsage were presented to the honoree. Special guests were her mother Mrs. Tom Moor and Miss Valeta Moore of Odessa. Hosts were Mrs. Paul Friemel Mrs. James Parker and Mrs. Coker Lasater. Donnie Collins will visit his parents at Christmas from Fort Sill Oklahoma where he is in OCS.

Conrad Turner Green Room Tom Moor Valeta Moore Odessa Paul Friemel James Parker Coker Lasater Donnie Collins Stewart E. Collins Fort Sill Oklahoma

Tuesday Club Visited Ranch for Christmas Dinner

The Tuesday Club traveled to Mrs. Ruth McWhorter’s ranch home for a Christmas lunch and gift exchange. Entertaining games of 84 and social time followed with hostess assistance from Mrs. Grace LeMond of Midland and a roster of members led by Mesdames Lena Roberts Ona Betenbough Clefa Galloway M. O. Woolam Carl Sealy Dixie Ogden Pearl Clack Jessie Pinnell Bernice Farmer Nola Fisher Bill Blair Sam Smith Ora McCarley Wilma Wilson Maggie Burkett.

Ruth McWhorter Grace LeMond Midland Mesdames Lena Roberts Ona Betenbough Clefa Galloway M. O. Woolam Carl Sealy Dixie Ogden Pearl Clack Jessie Pinnell Bernice Farmer Nola Fisher Bill Blair Sam Smith Ora McCarley Wilma Wilson Maggie Burkett

Party Entertains Lab on Birthday

Joe Dan Barnes celebrated his 9th birthday with a sports themed party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Barnes. Activities included outside touch football and cake displays featuring a football field and a baseball scene with pro players. Door prizes went to Kenny Hearn and Donald Hungerford. guests included Joe Barnes and 13 others.

Joe Dan Barnes L. D. Barnes Kenny Hearn Donald Hungerford Joe Barnes Charles Brooks Joey Gibson Rodney Riordan Gary Cooper Morgan Campbell Terry Jerry McCabe Joel Gilliland Brent Cox John Harvey Don Fulton Cynthia Barnes Devi Hamilton

Mrs Alma Johnson Visits Andrews Family

Mrs Alma Johnson of Breckenridge Texas visits her daughter Mrs Jake Springer and family in Andrews during a weekend stay.

Alma Johnson Breckenridge, Texas Jake Springer Andrews

Tau Tau Plans Childs Party By Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

Tau Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met to plan the annual Children’s Party to be held for their own children on Monday December 16. Each child will bring a gift to Tri County Home. Mrs Mike McCarthy led a program on Personality and Relationships. Members updated rituals and welcomed transfer and former BSP members.

Tau Tau Beta Sigma Phi Tri-County Mike McCarthy

Economy Oil Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner at Andrews Club

Economy Oil held its year end Christmas dinner at the Andrews Country Club for employees and spouses. A turkey buffet and Yale decor set a festive mood as attendees played Bingo and exchanged gifts. Notables included Mr. and Mrs Schooley, W C Bolin, B C Smith, Jim Crosson, Doug Conrad, Lynn Rogers, J C Schooley, H D Price, Rick Camacho, Triny Lozano, and Tommy Perry. Mr and Mrs George Richardson of Rutlock California visited at L M Pipkins home for the occasion.

Economy Oil Andrews Country Club Yale W. C. Bolin B. C. Smith Jim Crosson Doug Conrad Lynn Rogers J. C. Schooley H.D. Price Rick Camacho Triny Lozano Tommy Perry George Richardson Rutlock California L. M. Pipkins Andrews

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