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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1972
Page
3
Miss Belinda Lewis bride-elect of Don Holland was honored at a rice bag party hosted by Mary Gail Holland at Sarah's Cafe. Guests later assembled rice bags at the hostess’s home with lemon pie and iced tea served.
Homemaking notes from Polly's Pointers cover framing a warped picture, removing a stamped G from a pillowcase, blanket binding wear, selecting potatoes with mesh, cleaning washbowls with a soap-filled sponge, sewing on double-knit fabrics with a zigzag stitch, and a cake plate centerpiece idea. Readers share practical hacks and tips for domestic tasks.
A beautiful bridal tea honoring Miss Patty Willis, bride elect of Larry Melton, was hosted at the home of Mrs. Jack Simpson, 1414 Wedgewood, on Saturday August 29. Mrs. was among those receiving guests.
Patricia Ward and Dennis Bryant wed in a morning ceremony at the Ward home Loop Road Alpine officiated by Rev. Jimmy Wilson. Attendants included Mrs. Andrew Yenchik and Mrs. Bryant. Reception featured yellow and white daisies and garden plants. Bride attends SMU and Sul Ross State University. groom studied at UNM and West Texas State. They reside in El Paso and plan to marry Aug. 26 at Crescent Park Baptist Church in Crescent Park.
Miss Christie Ann Shaw bride elect of Richard Noel Secrest was hosted at a shower by Mrs. Bert Thomas and others at 621 Rice Drive. Guests enjoyed orchid colors, lighted arrangements, and treats with tea, coffee, and a silver service.
Seagraves announces the engagement of Rita Adams to Robert Hays Jr son of Dr and Mrs Robert Hays Brady. They plan to marry at 5 p m September 23 at Wellman United Methodist Church. Both graduates north Wellman and Brady high schools and both are students at South Plains College Levelland.
The Young Women's Christian Association will sponsor arts crafts cooking and sewing August 7 11 with baton twirling August 8 10 for girls from fourth to ninth grade. Information available at the Y Office 9 12 Monday Wednesday and Friday. Odessa Chapter 1008 Order of Eastern Star meets 6 p.m. Tuesday Aug 8 for initiation at McFarland Masonic Lodge East Eighth at Lettle Lee. Mrs Ed Tucker worthy matron invites all Eastern Stars.
West Texas WAABI starts a new season with a family picnic at Floyd Gwin Park on August 27 at 6 p.m. Food, watermelon and kid-game prizes planned. Seven new members welcomed. national members expanded. Planned programs include Safety Art of Spirited Cooking Industry Education Trash and Treasures. The chapter will booth at the Oi Show and host a Christmas party. Officers to be elected in the spring. A ten speed bicycle prize will be awarded in October. Community project selected in September. WAABI has funded Odessa and Woodson Boys Clubs and other city needs. President Mrs. Walter Piel to attend the National Convention in Troy Michigan.
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