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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1952

Page

19

Copen Garden Scene Transforms Odessa Yard Into Showplace

The Copens turned a sandy yard into a lush garden at 1620 Ridgecrest in Odessa. A year of planting and care yielded trees, shrubs, flowers, a vegetable patch, and abundant strawberries. A 15 inch cucumber drew town attention as the project progresses toward future blooms.

Ceive Odessa Oscar Ridgecrest

Lutherans Form Adult Group to Teach Bible

Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church begins an adult membership series to explain Lutheran teachings based on the Bible. The second meeting is at 7 30 p m at the church on 20th and N Lincoln led by Pastor James Heineke inviting Odessa residents without a church home to join. Bread in Icebox Refrigerate leftover foods and baked goods. Use freshly drawn water for iced tea to avoid odd flavors.

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 20Th and N. Lincoln James Heineke Odessa

IWSCS Plans Yule Party for Navajo Indians

The Highland Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held a meeting with devotional and program segments. They announced hosting a Christmas party for Navajo children on August 28 with gifts from members and invited participants.

IWSCS Highland Methodist Women’s Society of Chrisian Service C. E. Pepper Mmes Hal Blythe J. R. White Joe Oakes Bob Rork D. W. Mitchell Farmington N. M C.E. Christian Jack Harris Otis Wagner Howard Marker Don Graves W. M. King Leonard Brooks Lee Heard W. H. Munn H. L. Graves C. W. Fenton, Jr Wayne Yellett Helen Wilson Julia Graves

Courageous parenting fosters independence in children

Ruth Miller reflects on a mother’s reluctance to send her daughter to camp. She argues that protective love delays growth, urging parents to encourage independence and self reliance for healthier development.

Linda

Ruth Class Social at First Baptist Church Meeting

The Ruth class of the First Baptist Church gathered August 5 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Winters at 1004 West 26th for a social. Ice cream and cake were served to Bruce Sinclair, Kenneth King, Jimmy Cleveland, Kenneth Clawson, Lou Gray, Joe Smith, Bill Putman, Joe Sel-man and Marie Reagan.

First Baptist Church Ruth M. E. Winters West 26Th Mmes Bruce Sinclair Kenneth King Jimmy Cleveland Kenneth Clawson Lou Gray Joe Smith Bill Putman Joe Selman Marie Reagan

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