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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1952
Page
2
Elsa Schiaparelli unveiled a grasshopper inspired collection in Paris with winged lapels and embroidered insects on suits and coats. Carven offered a sea themed line with fluid silhouette and fish tail backs, favoring a corsetless, skin like fit and gill like hip flutes.
Mr and Mrs James Sparks reside in Kermit after their July 19 Lovington ceremony. Miss Virginia Kennedy wed James Sparks daughter of C L Kennedy and J B Sparks of Santo. Rev Chester G Watts officiated First Baptist Lovington. Bride wore iridescent silver taffeta. Sparks served in Korea three years, discharged Feb 21.
The First Methodist Church announces its fall revival from November 26 to December 7. Dr. L. L. Evans, conference evangelist from El Paso, will conduct the services. Pastor R. O. Tomlinson notes Evans has led major Southern churches.
Mrs. Katie V. Milner and her son returned from the National Association of Dance Affiliated Artists convention in Dallas. Milner earned a gold certificate after completing a course at the convention, which drew 300 teachers from 24 states and 150 students. Attendees included teachers from New York and Hollywood, with Lou Silvers among visiting personalities.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at St Paul’s Methodist Church met July 28 at 2 30 p m with 15 attendees. Mrs J J Wilson led the program from The Methodist Women magazine and officers were urged to attend the next meeting August 4 in the Intermediate Sunday School room.
Dr and Mrs Jack Ramsey returned from the El Paso Presbyterian Pioneer camp near Kerrville where they served as counselors. Dr Ramsey's sister Elizabeth Ramsey also helped as counselor and will direct kindergarten work in Dennison this fall. Carol Jean Birdson Jan Wallace and Wayne Bower Jr join sessions this week with a full camp report set for August 17 at morning service.
Mrs. C. P. Howell of Texas Co. plans a six week West Coast trip starting July 11 to escape heat in Odessa. She visited Yosemite and Sequoia with relatives in Visalia and Beverly Hills, recalling tremors felt near the park and noting California's heat and drought.
Mrs. C. C. Sanders in Kermit receives a cable from Lt. Sanders in Frankfurt Germany about a new duty in Lyons Sea and plans to join him. Rev. and Mrs. Tomlinson and son return from Fayetteville Arkansas after attending missions school and visit Leonard in San Antonio. Margret Dungan recalls Florida vacation with Jon Barton Dungan and R. L. Hallam family en route to Miami Beach. C L Cecil Jr visits El Paso and prepares for Fort Knox duty after May NM Institute graduation. Joseph B.R. Howell returns from Oklahoma. Virginia Prigmore former Tulsa wife now at home in Odessa. Mel Reaves travels from New York via Chicago after National Music Association event.
The schedule lists the League of Women Voters speaks on Christian Citizenship with Judge Thomas D. Murphy Sr. on KRIG at 12 45 p m Sunday. Local groups including First Christian Women's Fellowship St Pauls Methodist Womens Society of Christian Service and Business and Professional Womens Club announce meetings and events through August.
Miss Imogene Haywood daughter of Mrs S A Weaver and J Bolf son of Mr and Mrs E C Bolf married Friday at 3 30 p m in First Baptist Church Lovington N M Rev Chester G Watt officiated The couple stayed overnight in Lovington and will live at 509 Darwood Bolf is a Kermit High School senior and Dow Chemical employee Mrs Bolf a Kermit High junior The wedding was attended by Avis Riley and Mrs Richard Smith among others
Mr and Mrs Joseph A Beyer and Mr and Mrs E R Pettis plan a weekend trip to New Mexico and Colorado for camping by streams and fishing. R M Wesberry joins in Colorado as the annual outing continues with more fun, while Pettis notes increasing enjoyment. The clipping also gives a recipe tip for broccoli with buttered crumb topping.
New York reports sweaters moving away from the Lana Turner look toward integrated pieces like blouses and dresses. Designers insist the sweater remains feminine with pleats, belts, and slim fits while manufacturers push cardigan or pullover styles and even fur accents.
Miss Wanda Sharrock and Billy Don Ingram wed July 26 at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Crane with Rev. Ray Tatum officiating. The ceremony featured plumosa and pastel gladioli decorations, a white lace hat for the bride, and a cascade bouquet. The couple, later of Midland, plan ministerial studies and landscaping work, with eighty one guests attending and out‑of‑town relatives listed.
The Odessa Ladies Oriental Shrine Club met Tuesday evening July 31 in the new home of Mrs A L Latham at 2024 West Ninth. The club approved an invitation from El Minya Court El Paso to visit September 5 for an official visit by the grand high priestess. Members planned a social later this month and served refreshments.
A practical note recommends standard measuring cups and spoons with level measurements for accuracy. It advises a shallow-bowled wooden spoon for mixing batter and a rubber spatula for folding and scraping bowls.
A historic note on making egg sandwiches by shredding four hard cooked eggs and mixing with deviled ham, then moistening with mayonnaise and seasoned with prepared mustard chili sauce Worcestershire sauce and finely grated onion for a tangy filling.
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