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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1952

Page

3

Miss Giles Warren Bailey Bride, Bailey Vows Aug 5

Miss Barbara Sue Giles and Warren F. Bailey wed in Kermit Community Church in an August 5 ceremony. Rev. Charles B. Brinkley officiated a single ring rite as family and friends witnessed a pastel themed reception and trip to Durosa.

Miss Giles Warren Bailey Kermit Community Church Warren Franklin Bailey South Avenue C Kermit Barbara Sue Giles J. B. Thompson Warren F. Bailey Henry Bailey Moran Charles B. Brinkley Creenery Dixie Lee Gates Gwen Earnest Charles Thompson Marjorie Bailey Wayne Odom Marion Griffith John English Odessa Kearney Williams Ann McGee

McCamey Couple Vows In Baptist Church Rites

Miss Lilye Bernice Heddle and Bill Lewter wed in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist church in McCamey. Rev. A L Teaff officiated. matron of honor was Flora Ann Knight and best man Floyd Bushwar. The bride wore tan lace with pink roses. reception followed at Park building. Both work in McCamey. guests included relatives from San Angelo, Duncan, Midland, and OK.

Mike Hail San Angelo Alton Smith Duncan Okla C. D. Hilliard W. L. Williams Midland

Misery Lovers A Compan ion True With This Person Dear Mary

Mary Haworth answers a reader about a wife who cannot love her husband as she loves her first husband. The writer suspects emotional deficiency and suggests a calm, patient approach while noting the wife may be in conflict with her past. The column offers counseling tone and ends with housekeeping notes and a chicken broiling tip.

Mary Haworth Stan Jane R. C Mysery

Community clubs and events schedule for Aug days

The Annabella Thoburn circle meets Aug 18 at Mrs. Rodman’s home. American Legion Auxiliary officers installed Aug 13 at the Legion Home with Mrs. Lillian Beavers in charge. Lakeview Home Demonstration Club meets Aug 12 at Mrs. Brown’s to travel to Hadace Corner for an all day session. Duplicate Club plays Aug 13 at Odessa Country Club. Highland WSCS bake sale Aug 13 at Piggly Wiggly. George Knauff Lodge hosts a progressive dinner Aug 14 at Mrs. Blaschke’s home. all members urged to attend.

Annabella Thoburn First Methodist Church R. G. Rodman Monticello Dr American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lillian Beavers Division 16 Lakeview Home Demonstration Club W.A. Brown N. Kelly Hadace Corner Charles Evans Odessa Country Club J. K. Massey D. L. Hugon George Knauff Lodge A. F. Blaschke West 15

Letter on a young mother and a baby given up for adoption

A reader shares a personal, regretful story of abandoning her baby years ago after a hasty marriage and desertion. She describes the pain of motherhood separated from her child, the later regret, and urges Mrs. C to consider keeping the infant, hoping the child may someday thank her for facing life.

Mrs. Friend Mrs. C

Local notices and family travel updates from various towns

Pleas of congratulations and travel reports from families across the region. Bruce grandparents announce the birth of a grandson Douglas Edwards at Sands AFB Albuquerque weighing seven pounds four ounces. Other items note vacations in Ruidoso El Paso Vernon Yellowstone National Park California and the West Coast with ROTC training and university commencements referenced.

W. E. Bruce, Sr West Second Douglas Edwards W. E. Bruce, Jr Sands Afb Albuquerque N. M Ken Fox Yellowstone National Park Colorado Wyoming R. H. Dewees California West Coast

Arc Parker Tells League History in Odessa

Arc Parker led an orientation for the League of Women Voters in Odessa on August 5 detailing the group's history and duties. A festive shower honored Miss Gabrel Imo Jean Gabrel bride elect of Melton Ray Fuller with a large guest list at the home of Mrs. F. L. Burroughs.

Odessa Texas Arc Parker Imo Jean Gabrel Melton Ray Fuller F. L. Burroughs N. Dotsy Burroughs Mmes. R. J. Brown Johnny Walz Dorothy Ellis Dorothy Ball A. C. Gabrel G. M. Fuller Miss Gabre Alberta Witherspoon B. 3. Vaught D. E. Amy Pat Rogers O. C. Johnson Lewis Whisanant G. L. Roebuck D. H. Richardson Earl Glenn Vernon McCartney Thurman Shirley A. M. Gabrel Oma Choate T. B. Thompson Jack Mathis Floyd Hewitt Jack Thompson League of Women Voters E. G. Rodman Ray Parker League

Game Party At McCamey Country Club Hosts

Two hostesses Mrs A E Asher and Mrs R A Barger entertained at the McCamey Country Club with bridge and canasta. Players included Mrs Guy Williams who won high in canasta and Mrs Boyd Nibling high in bridge.

Mccamey A. E. Asher R. A. Barger McCamey Country Club Guy Williams Canasta Boyd Nibling Bridge Mines Gordon Gigsby H. A. Steadman Don Donavan Frank Rutledge H. H. Qualls A. C. Ues Max Lewis Ran

Meat Relish Applesauce Recipe Idea

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How to chill drinks quickly in the freezer

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Mrs C Considers Adoption And Shared Joy And Sorrow

A column excerpt discusses Mrs C’s wish to give her baby up for adoption and the letters from readers about adoption desires. It notes many childless parents seeking to adopt the boy and that some letters are forwarded to the young mother while others are used in the columnist’s feature.

Miss Light Marries Navy Man in Yuma Elopement

Odessa friends received notice of the marriage of Miss Jessie Light and Donald Barnes ME3 USN. Vows were exchanged July 12 in Yuma Arizona. The bride, from Yucaipa California, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Light. The groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs Howard Barnes of Yucaipa. The bride attended Redlands High School and moved with her family to Odessa. Barnes, a Navy ship fitter, served two years in the Pacific on LST 1048 and took part in Inchon. After 30 days leave he returned to Treasure Island for re assignment.

Odessa Jessie Light Donald Barnes Yuma Ariz Jess Light Yucaipa Calif Howard Barnes Redlands Redlands High School

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