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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1952

Page

2

Luncheon Showcases Elegant New Fashions in Odessa

A fashion luncheon at the Lincoln Hotel in Odessa hosted by Mrs. L E Lancaster and Mrs. C A Mc Daniels drew about 350 guests. Los Angeles designs flown for the event featured sixteen models in hostess gowns, lounge wear, coats and formals with emphasis on fullness, plush fabrics, and bold accessories.

Odessa L. E. Lancaster C. A. McDaniels Lincoln Hotel John P. Summers Model Shop Los Angeles Air Summers Kaye Kelly Webb D. Jenkins Nita Watson Clarence Odneal Robbie Reaves Enid Loftis Gwen Talley Edwin W. Parker Carolyn Parker Faille

Community Notes From Odessa Area

Local families plan visits and anniversaries as Odessa area residents travel to Denison McCamey and Dallas for events. Mrs Hazel Petty attends Selective Service conference in Lubbock. Barstow pastor Dr T C Vinson heads to a mission conference in Montreal North Carolina. Odessans expect to gather Aug 8 10 for the state American Legion Convention and Auxiliary meeting.

T. C. Vinson Barstow Montreal N. C Dr. Vinson Barstow Pres

Plastics Play Important Role in Children's Lives

A New York NEA feature urges parents to use plastics to keep kids occupied and healthy in summer. Backyard play spaces with water toys, plastic rideables, and washable outfits help contain mess while enabling outdoor activity. Plastics offer durable, light gear like a water merry-go-round and portable beach gear for apartments and trips.

New ‘York NEA

Piano Pupils Recital at L'Allegro Galleries

Mrs. E. EE Bannowsky presents her piano pupils in a public recital at 8:15 p.m. on August 7 at the L Allegro Galleries 1507 N Alleghaney. Also notes the Annabella Thoburn circle meeting August 18 at 100 Monticello Dr and American Legion Auxiliary officer installation at 8 p.m. August 13 at the Legion Home east of town with Mrs Lillian Beavers in charge.

E. EE. Bannowsky L’allegro N. Alleghaney Annabella Thoburn First Methodist Church R. G. Rodman Monticello Dr American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lillian Beavers Division

Panhellenic Luncheon At Odessa Country Club

Mrs. John Cooper and Mrs. Herbert Aslexander co hosted the Monthly Panhellenic luncheon at the Odessa Country Club. Mrs. Frank Denker led the business. new members welcomed include Mrs. T G Jacks Mrs. Don Kastner and Mrs. Robert Goebert.

John Cooper Herbert Aslexander Odessa Country Club Frank Denker T. G. Jacks Don Kastner Robert Goebert Sylvia Nedow al Dealey Ella Sommerkamp Cincinnati Ohio Cooper Goebert W. W. Griffith Selwyn Webber James J. E. Bauman J.S. Bell W. M. Barnhart Jack Colquitt Richard Donnelly J.C. Engleking Kenneth Esmond George Fowler Dan Geally Norvell Harris Boaz Hosskins Rufus Kirk H. P. McCrim

Closing Exercises Mark Vacation Bible School in Sandhills

About 210 people attended the closing exercises of the Sandhills Vacation Bible School at the Sandhills Community Hall Gulf Camp. The program featured Cecil B deMilles The King of Kings. Enrollment was 84 with 78 average attendance.

Sandhills Sunday School Sandhills Gulf Camp Cecil B. deMille

Legion Auxiliary donation nets 763 for VA Hospital

The American Legion Auxiliary with 413 members completed a strong year by donating 763.48 to the VA Hospital in Big Spring and staging entertaining programs for veterans. New hospital representative Mrs. C. J. Baker will continue veterans programs. installation of 1952-53 officers is Aug 13.

American Legion Auxiliary Big Spring Brown C. J. Baker New Hospital Ida Mae Jones June Vanderkolk Evelyn Anderson Glenna Maxfield Sylvia Moravick Kathren Hawkins R. A. McKnight Earl ‘Riggs Melvin Smith Albert Kinchen Florence ‘Baker Bobbie Hunter Edna Wunderlich Norma Redding McKnight J. T. Runnels Robert Mason Bob Goebert Baker

Andrews Girl and Big Spring Man Marry in Home Rites

At 11 p m Friday July 25, Miss Louise McQuatters married Charles M Havens in a quiet home ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W W McQuatters of Seminole, is a former Andrews High School and Craughans Business College (Lubbock) graduate and bank employee. Havens, son of Mr and Mrs D H Havens of Temple, previously cashier at Andrews First State Bank and now cashier at the State National Bank in Big Spring. James LeFan officiated at the Church of Christ home ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Big Spring.

Shirley Bayless Odessa High School McCamey T. Boyd McCail Andrews Louise McQuatters Charles M. Havens W. W. McQuatters Semiinole Andrews High School Craughan’s Business College Lubbock First State Bank Havens D. H. Havens Temple State National Bank Big Spring James LeFan Church of Christ

Baptists Elect Women Officers In East Side WMU

Mrs F O Bolen was elected president of the East Side Baptist WMU at a meeting held in the home of Mrs C T Fletcher. Other officers include Mrs W M Whitfield vice president and Mrs Alton Gilmore secretary treasurer.

Lawn Party for Three Youths Headed to Methodist Camp

Three youths Phil Szenasi Teddy Harris and Margaret Ammer were honored with a lawn party at the Szenasi home in Fayetteville Arkansas They will spend two weeks at a Methodist young people camp in Fayetteville The trio left on the 10 48 p m Texas and Pacific train after games and refreshments.

Methodist Young People’s Camp Fayetteville Ark Joe Szenasi Phil Szenasi Teddy Harris Odessa Margaret Ammer Monahans Szenasi Texas Land Pacific

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Rita Darden American Women’s Editor Ann Rich Celia Zant Martha Averett Mrs. Reaves Miss Parker Mrs. Parker Sissy Hobson Miss Moss Miss Bourg Mrs. Odneal Miss Averitt Astrachan Gwen ‘Talley Parker Miss Zant Miss Hobson Mrs. Watson W. G Cotton) Kirklin Don Layton Ruidoso Eleanor Griffith Denison Tri Delta Judy Gleckler Byterian Church Carl Upchurch Dallas American Legion Messrs Mmes Carl Flack John Hesser John Crooks Dewey Shelton Cecil Bushager J. B. Riggs Vestal Carol Askew Charles John Moravick State of Texas W. H. Smith Truskett Tex Hazel Petty Selective Service Society Panhellenic Mon J. D. McLaughlin Paul McQueen W. D.noel W. E. Norton Richard Pendleton George Rush, Jr William V. Spires Wiley Stobaugh Bob Stover D. K. Lockhart J G. Loyless J. F. Woody C. D. Griffin J. W. Benson L. Goble F. Baker C. Lightfoot C. Boothe JT. Kinsey Pat Schrivener W. B. ‘Brown W. Kirkpatrick Miss Marvelee Hooper Mrs. Tucker Legion Auxiliary Baptist Annie Pat Det As Uae North Henderson Drug Bart Duncan Maryland Club Southwest Southwestern Laboratories van Angel Du'Val Fort Worth Worth Du’Val Maryland The John M. Middleton San Antonio Paul Bluntzer Corpus Christi
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