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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1968

Page

3

New Forms of Mission Discussed at Church Meeting

Mrs Keith Clathorne opened the Women's Society general meeting at First United Methodist Church with prayer. Program chairwoman Mrs Floyd They led a discussion on mission forms, featuring Mountaintop experiences by Miss Jane Wea see or Inch department and Mrs Yang, widow of a missionary, who spoke on Hong Kong and Southeast Asia studies. The group announced the fall churchwide event, a bake sale, and a September 3 luncheon to close the next gathering.

Keith Clathorne Women's Society of Christie First United Methodist Church Richard Sivalls Floyd Jane Weasee Inch Dep Arten Wor Mapp School of Southeast Asia Hellard Mires Chester Yang Widdow Stem New Mexico University Memohiss Chatch Yang Hong Kong Studet Mapp Sincinz Gary Halelujah Clara Spencer Spencer E. L. Spencer Mackey Chapel Methodist Church Matha Shelbs Isabella Thoones Servd Neo Barbase Lathem Spemer Lawrence Menefze Yacuar Nov Jamets Boota Ies Dee Harta Art Fecal Flower Booth WM Burroughs

Switch Hairdos With Midiskirts Fashion Note

A quirky fashion blurb suggests men adopting a switch of hairdos to match midiskirt style. It touts a soft, old-factioned charm with a modern touch, recommending the curly Little Oranan Annie trend as a popular choice alongside straight looks.

Odessa Grandmothers Club Meets for Hobbies Crafts Program

The Odessa Grandmothers Club met at Mrs C R Johnston's home on East 35th for a Hobbies and Crafts program presented by Mrs Gwyn Sims of the Paint Bucket. Guests included Marie Smith and Don Hampton with son Scott from Fayetteville NC. 21 members attended.

Odessa Grandmothers’ Club C. R. Johnston East Pam A. J. Berg- Bren T. S. Netleton Scott Hampton Sims

Monahans Bridal Shower Honors Miss Dutchover

Miss Donna Dutchover, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Dutchover of Fort Davis, was honored at a bridal shower Monday evening in the Reddy Room of Texas Electric. The bride elect to be wed to Douglas Watts and plans for a wedding this month. Yellow and white decor featured yellow mums, with forty five friends in attendance. Hostesses included Mrs Ronnie Smith, Donald Kennelly, H M Rainey, C Q Mingus, Fred Mann, Danny Shelton, Raymond Kirkland, and Kirby Kennelly.

Monahans Donna Dutchover Reddy Texas Electric Dutchover Ernest Dutchover Fort Davis Douglas Watts Hubert H. Watts Mmee Ronnie Smith Donald Kennelly H. M. Rainey C. QO. Mingus Fred Mann Danny Shelton Raymond Kirkland Kirby Kennelly

September Vows Set for Crain Shade Engagement

Monahans with Oklahoma City and OSU ties Miss Randa Janet Crain and Richard Allan Shade announce their engagement. Miss Crain studies at Oklahoma State University with honors and home economics, while Shade is a senior at OSU, track team member, Suma Alpha Epsilon member, and OSU Letterman's Club. The wedding is planned for September 6 at Kelham Baptist Church in Oklahoma City.

Monahans Randa Janet Crain Richard Allan Shade Mroo William S. Porterfeld Oklahoma City Ookla Clarence S. Shade Jr Kelham Baptist Church Miss Crain Oklahoma Site Univ To Ist Shade OSU Ad 18 Suma Alpha Epson Fraternity OSU

Focus on Women’s Aux ury program at Free Will Baptist Church

In observance of Woman's Auxiliary Day the First Free Will Baptist Church at 2203 West Seventh will host a special program during the evening worship hour on August 28. The theme highlights the value of women's work in the church and includes an offering for the Nashville national office. Participants include Miss Carolyn Baker, Mines Curtis Byrd, Dorothy Byrd, Boyd Phillips, Ethel Terms Jess Hobbs, Charlie Huckeba, Glen Wood, Marion Goff, and Weldon Huston, with Mrs. Bill Baker presiding.

Women of the First Free Will Baptist West Seventh Nashville Tenn Free Will Baptist Church Bill Baker Carolyn Baker Curtis Byrd Dorothy Byrd Boyd Phillips Ethel Terms Jess Hobbs Charlie Huckeba Glen Wood Marion Goff Weldon Huston

Odessa Past Matrons Entertain With Luau

The West Texas Past Matrons-Past Patrons Association hosted a July 20 luau at the Odessa Auditorium. Two hundred guests from Andrews, Big Spring, Monahans, Midland, Crane, Seminole, Seagraves, Kermit, Fort Stockton, Lamesa, Plainview, Joyda, Sweetwater and Wuami attended. Mrs. Reed McFarland led the event with Mrs. Ella Mae Adcock and committee chairs handling registration, decorating, and food.

Odessa BBS Soepors Floyd West Texas Floyd Gwin R. V. Wilson Bobby Viveros Luisa Kero Paul Mits Ella Mae Adcock Lamesa Vernon Hancock Loau Reed McFarland

Andrews Couple Are Wed

Miss Betty June Goff and Frank Emmett Jenkins wed at Trinity Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. on Friday July 25 in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Harold Harrison. The bride wore a white satin ankle length gown and carried white carnations. Attendants were Carol Langley and Randy Levins. The bride is a junior at Andrews High School. the groom graduated in 1967 and attended Odessa College. The couple resides in Andrews where the groom works for Piggly Wiggly.

Andrews High School Odessa College Andrews Piggly Wiggly

Barbecuing a Young Turkey Amidst New Odessa Influx

A long, practical guide details barbecuing both bone in and boneless turkeys from 1 to 12 pounds, with cooking times, portions per serving, and rotisserie tips. It lists new Odessa residents and their occupations, including Hart 13 and White Trucking, plus arrivals from Crane, Hobbs, Albuquerque, and other towns, noting employers and addresses as context for a community notice.

Abs Floyd Ainey Seminole Hart Crane Odessa Auner Billy J Brazil Chambers East Whele Stephen A. Crabs Hobbs N. M Crabb Stewart Stevenson

Odessa Caspareal Social Schedule Summary

Anast remains unclear due to garbled text but notes a social schedule in Odessa with events at a resort or medical center. Mentions volunteers and service, 10 o clock time, and various attendees or organizers. Specific names, places, and exact details are not readable.

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