Ceremony Honors Two ESAs
A December 16 ceremony honored Mrs. James Crawford and Mrs. Boyd W. Benton of Epsilon Sigma Alpha District VIII, Midland. Mrs. Benton hosted Mu Iota chapter. members voted to send a holiday box with a turkey to a needy family. The chapter donated $25 to Big Spring State Hospital for patient gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crawford
Boyd W. Benton
Frank Felts
Epsilon Sigma _ Alpha District VIII
Midland
Big Spring State Hospital
Yule Musical Presented by Tatom LIFE Fifth Grade Choir
The fifth grade choir presented a Christmas musical for the December 17 Tatom LIFE meeting. Choir directors were Mrs. Ann Haines and Mrs. Walt Roeber. A fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Randy Gooch, sang a solo. President Mrs. Kenneth Greb conducted the session. Mrs. Jimmy Sinclair announced ordered Tshirts and sweatshirts due for delivery in six weeks. New hospitality co chair Mrs. Buddy Sipe was introduced and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatom Life
Ann Haines
Walt Roeber
Randy Gooch
Kenneth Greb
Jimmy Sinclair
Hospitality Cochairman
Buddy Sipe
Coming Events Holiday Week Schedule Public Notices
December 29 meetings include TOPS at the Chamber of Commerce and Weight Watchers at First Presbyterian Church. Bible Study at the Texas Room 7 p.m. December 31 New Years Eve Party 9 to 1 at Monahans Country Club for members and guests with Merle David Trio. January 1 Happy New Year and Duplicate Bridge 7 30 p.m. at Community Center Eastern Star 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans Country Club
Merle David
Smith Blakely Engagement Announced in Texas Notice
Miss Krista Smith of Richardson and Eddie Lee Blakley of Lewisville announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Parents are Mr and Mrs Clyde Smith of Richardson and Mr and Mrs Ben Blakley of 1203 South Gary. They plan to wed January 9 at 7 p.m. in Shiloh Baptist Church Lewisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krista Smith
Richardson
Eddie Lee Blakley
Lewisville
Clyde Smith
Ben Blakley
South Gary
Shiloh Baptist Church
Miss Smith
Texas Women’s University
North Texas State University
Remedies from Colonial Kitchen in The Compleat American Housewife 1776
An editor notes the value of home cures and meals, citing a Virginia letter about Jerusalem Oak juice for plantation illnesses. It describes making beef or mutton broth to aid very weak people, with instructions to simmer meat and water, skim fat, and feed small spoonfuls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Smith
Virginia
Miss Norris Weds Russell Dodson
Miss Janice Ann Norris and Russell Lynn Dodson wed at Third and Dwight Church of Christ in a 4 p.m. double ring ceremony with pastor Jim Antwine officiating. The couple’s families are listed and the reception featured green and white decorations and a daisy carnation centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Norris
Russell Dodson
Third and
Dwight Church of Christ
Janice Ann Norris
Russell Lynn Dodson
Jim Antwine
J’nevelyn Jackson
Wedding and remedies mingle in scattered Odessa area notes
The clipping blends wedding details with home remedy formulas. It notes measurements for a bite cure, a wedding gown and attendants, guests from multiple towns, and a Mayhill trip, plus family education histories and local venues. It includes various folk medical suggestions such as purges, tonics, and gargles.
Christmas Revealing Party of Alpha Gamma Nu Held
BSP Chapter hosted its Alpha Gamma Nu Christmas revealing party on December 16 at the Gerald McAnally home. Twenty five members and husbands attended with dips chips sausage balls stuffed peppers and punch served. Secret sisters exchanged gifts and gag gifts were given to husbands. This column also shares a marketing tip about buying provisions for the house and notes on dealing with merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma _ Nu
Gerald McAnally
Theyre All Grown Up In The Catholic Digest
A light column by Betty J. Lee shared by Beverly Boase notes everyday moments and small frustrations as children become independent. The piece wryly chronicles stages from misrung phone calls to aging habits and simpler remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty J. Lee
Catholic Digest
Ladies Give Yule Gifts At WTCH Cottage
The VEW Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 4004 delivered a decorated large Christmas tree to Cottage 6 at West Texas Children’s Home. They visited December 15 with dolls tea sets fruit drinks and cookies for girls aged five to seven who gave a cottage tour at the visit’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Cottage 6
West Texas
Monahans Bridge Club Hosts Christmas Party and Winners
Monahans Duplicate Bridge Club held its annual Christmas party and buffet December 11 at the Community Center with ten tables. Notable winners included first place Mrs. Dean Clark Odessa and Mrs. Mattie Hubbard Lampasas, and second place Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wedig Odessa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monahans’ Duplicate Bridge Club
Dean Clark
Odessa
Mattie Hubbard
Lampasas
Homer Wedig
Maurice Rice
N.A. Green
Midland
Oneta Roberts
Gwen Stiefwater
Raymond Lawrimore
Monahans
Oscar Maples
Kermit
Lenora Price
Charles James
Kelly Holly
Lawrimore
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Texas Room
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
E.L. Norris Jr
South Franklin
R.R. Dodson
Pyote
Mr. Dodson
Judy McCormick
Sherry Smotherman
Mrs
Jerry Thomas
Miss Tepie Sue Thomas
Miss
Rosie Cases
Peggie McNew
Seminole
Maid of Honor
Linda Pinter
Andrea Thomas
Mayhill
New Mexico
Mr. Hawes
Green Oil
Dodson
West 9Th
Pecos
Permian Corp
Monahans High School
Odessa College
Sul Ross State University
Southwest Texas State University
Lubbock
Imperial
Alpine
Cohoma
Amarillo
Commerce
Arlington
Schriever
Louisiana
Malvern
Arkansas
Enid
Oklahoma
Mike Shirey
Robert Dodson
Tommy Shuler
Jackie McNew
of Marketing Directions
Beverly Boase
VEW Ladies
Bridge Club
L.O. Newton
C.C. Green
J.E. Coles
Iraan
B.F. Ware
Crane
George Clark
Wilma Brumfield
General Court
Boston
Bay
Assembly
Tooth Fairy
Santa’s Village
Adventure Land
R.W. Law
Wickett
Brandi Oe
Women’s and Evade Hospital
W.D. Law
C.O. Rambo
Earl Summers
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