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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1968

Page

3

Mrs Ayers Guest At Friendship Night at Odessa Lodge

Margarite Ayers of Levelland, warden of the Rebekah Assembly of Texas, was the honored guest at Odessa Rebekah Lodge No. 68 Friendship Night. Mrs Very Birdsong presided as noble grand and officers presented gifts and a rose corsage. Birdsong received a purple orchid corsage from her husband as the group, including 29 members and 15 out of town guests, enjoyed refreshments and a birthday cake.

Margarite Ayers Levelland Rebekah Assembly of Texas Odessa Rebekah Lodge No. 68 Very Birdsong Noble Grand

Mrs Deeg Arrives in Odessa for Fraternal Event

Mrs Billy Deeg state president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary arrives in Odessa with Madam State Membership Chairman Adelle Sullivan. They will stay with the Beasleys as Brancho Auxiliary prepares a dinner and initiation on August 8 at the Airie home.

Billy Deeg O the Eopies Odessa Opportunity House Corpus Christi Adelle Sullivan Wayne Beasley Brancho Auxilliary Airie

Start Planning For '86 Grad

NEA writer JOAN BECK reports on early preparation for college. Experts Mildred Fox and Jean Reiss emphasize home learning, reading habits, and a family financial plan as key to college success, noting the home environment shapes aspiration more than schooling.

Joan Beck NEA Mildred Fox Evanston Township High School Miss Fox Jean Reiss Educational Testing Service Princeton Reiss Anhant

Edington to Speak at First Presbyterian Church

Dr. Andy Edington, president of Schreiner Institute at Kerrville, will be guest speaker at 3 30 p m Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church. He is regarded as among Texas finest inspirational speakers and will discuss Who Is Christian. Public is invited.

Jed J. Miller Cimarron Jennifer Kay Dweyne Vernon Cochran Emmet Cecil Cochran Hennessey Oxla First Christian Chapel Lubbock Dudley Strain Permian High School Texas Andy Edington Schreiner Institute Kerrville First Presbyterian Church Edington Schreiner Southwest Synod of Texas

Social Schedule Highlights at Medical Center

Hospital Auxiliary hosts an orientation for new members on August 7 in the hospital cafeteria. Mrs. L. A. Watkins Jr. coordinates volunteer sign ups. Newcomers club gathers August 13 at Geessa Country Club for dessert and cards. Reservations to Airy Dole Snow or Jessie Hitt.

Medical Center Hospital New Meram L. A. Watkins Jr Neon Aus Geessa Country Club Dole Jessie Hitt

Cheesy Beef Burgers For Weekday Supper

A Cook’s note shows how to blend cheddar into ground beef for cheeseburgers. Form four patties, brown in butter, then finish cooking to preference. Serves four with sides of mashed potatoes stewed tomatoes and a green salad.

Mr Pitt And His Diamond

The article recounts Thomas Pitt the governor of Madras who bought a 410 carat diamond in 1702. Envy and rumors of foul play followed his return to England in 1710, prompting his July 29 1710 declaration of innocence detailing the diamond purchase. European Magazine coverage amplified the scandal.

Katie Pitt England Aotten Idiamond Magaiizine

Poe Family Reunion and Historic Diamond Tale

The Poe family held their 19th annual reunion at Richards Park Brady July 27 28 with 69 members attending a barbecue luncheon. The article also recounts the famed Pitt Regent diamond tale, from its discovery and high sale to its royal display in the Louvre, and notes fashion shifts toward more adult model aesthetics.

Poe Richards Park Brady Priory Wallie Poe Mineral Wells Lorri Ann Poe Tommy Poe Tatum, N. M Odessa Sonny Robinson Barbara Ann J. W. Poe London Pitt Philip Duke of Orleans Louis XV Europe Thomas Pitt Pittsburg Pittsfield Pittston William iPit the Paris Regent Louvre

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Mrs. Ayers Mrs. Margurite Ayers Mrs. Deeg Ft? Mose East 42Nd St Eug Stuarts Dr. Edington ABC Bldg N. Grant Oundabo Gay Colorings Sherwood ABC Building North Grant Aly Cecily Brownstone Christian Dior Sam Vines THE Odessa Sabelo Mr. Pitt
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