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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1952

Page

2

Joann Patton-Douglas Hail Speak Church Vow Sunday

Miss Joann Patton of Billings Oklahoma married Douglas Hail of Monahans in Odessa First Methodist Church in a 3 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. Edwin W. Parker. They went to Carlsbad Caverns NM then plan to live in Monahans while he works for an oil company and she continues nursing after graduation from Ponca City.

Joann Patton Douglas Joe Patton Billings Okla Douglas Hail Monahans Odessa First Methodist Church Edwin W. Parker Virginia Patton Newman Nelson Patton Carlsbad Caverns N. M Oklahoma University Norman Hail Ponca City

McKinzies Enjoy Grand Canyon and Yellowstone Vacation

Mr and Mrs J F Mc Kinzie and family cool off in rains over the middle west during a vacation. They visited the Grand Canyon rim and Yellowstone National Park and were to return home today.

J. Fred McKinzie Middle West Scenic Grand Canyon Yellowstone National Park

Clyde H McCown III Celebrates Second Birthday

Clyde Haskell McCown III turned two on August 8 at home 1310 South Washington. Guests joined a pool party at Broncho Drive-In Theater with gifts from relatives and friends. Cake ice cream and favors included small plastic cars and boats. Parents and several relatives attended.

Clyde Haskell McCown, III South Washington Freddie Joe Sara Schwabe Sylvia Clarence Farmer Marlene Charlene Danny Hargis Sherry Linda Thomas Wanda Tucker Pat Linda Kay Gafford Martha Schroyer Shirley Shortes Ruth Ann Arguad Peggy Eva

Marriage Vows Held August 2 in McCamey Sacred Heart

Irma Lee Harvey of Waco and Paul Arthur Owen of McCamey united in marriage in a single ring ceremony at Sacred Heart Church in McCamey on Saturday night August 2 at 9. Rev. F R Doeren officiated. Attendants were Owen’s cousins T A Torrance Ira Goodin and J L Werst.

Mccamey Irma Lee Harvey Waco Paul Arthur Owen Sacred Heart Catholic Church Marin McCamey F. R. Frederic Doeren Owen T. A. Torrance Ira Goodin J. L. Werst

Flowers from Weeds Make Simple Field Arrangements

New York feature encourages making flower designs from common weeds. Readers learn to use Queen Anne's lace Bee Balm and other wild blooms, cutting stems with pruning scissors and anchoring with clay. Tips emphasize low cost quick crafts and seasonal fields for casual gatherings.

New York NEA

McCamey Tots Honored at Triple Birthday Festivities

Suzy Poe marked her ninth birthday with a party hosted by Mrs. J M Poe at the West Texas Utilities camp. Guests enjoyed movies, ice cream, cake, and small favors as Della Ann McFadden, Diantha Dawkins, Prudy Ramsey and others attended. Mike Brooks celebrated his sixth birthday with a movie party and cake at home, joined by Peggy Sue Knox and several friends. Linda Kay Dennis had a fourth birthday party in the city park with games and green themed refreshments attended by Pamela Jones and others.

Nancy Guffey Jeannie Uiene David West Karen F Ord Mike Brooks Cleatus Brooks Brooks Peggy Sue Knox Jennie Lynn Berg Jeanie Brazzel Johnny Northcutt Stuff Moore Tweey Darby Sherry Grief Neill Curry Barbara Curry Jimmy Pinkerton Linda Kay Dennis Pamela Jones LaNell Gates Wilma Brown Trudie Schriber Dorothy Clark Annie May Brown Linda Joe Clark Sharon Dennis James Bruce Dennis Linda Kay C. S. Dennis

Best Ice Cream Soda With Fresh Fruit Twist

A caller suggests a fruit enhanced ice cream soda mixing mixed fresh fruit pieces with orange juice vanilla ice cream and sparkling water for a refreshing variation.

Annabella Thoburn Circle Meets Aug 18

Community notices list meetings and events from Aug 13 to Aug 18. Included are the Annabella Thoburn circle gathering at Mrs. Rodman’s home, Legion Auxiliary officer installation, Duplicate Club at Odessa Country Club, Highland WSCS bake sale, George Knauff Lodge progressive dinner, Martha Shelby Circle gathering, plus a cooking tip about carrots and a note on storing coffee.

Annabella Thoburn First Methodist Church R. G. Rodman Monticello Dr American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lilian Beavers Division 16 Odessa Country Club J. K. Massey D L. Hugon George Knauff Lodge A. F. Blaschke West 15 Martha Shelby George Baker Walnut

Women Society gathers for Christmas party and mission drive

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Goldsmith Methodist met in the recreation room for an afternoon program. Mrs. Ellerd led devotions and prayer, with Mrs. Murrell presiding. Members heard reports, then hosted a Christmas Party to raise $45 for missionary Jeep aid in the Philippines.

Women’s Society of Christian Goldsmith Methodist ‘Church A. L. Ellerd Murrell Sam Goodson Carol Moe Philippines Jesus Santa R. M. Cornelius T. Homer Trotter M. C. Anderson Leo Spurgeon Betty Bills Pauline Palmer W. A. Frum H.D. Atkinson Ben Crawley A. J.drexel Paul Banner H. H. Pool Ellerd Goodson J. F. Rainer Fred Shipley

Reece Hosts Shell Pipeline Officials Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs E C Reece of 815 West 15th entertained Shell Pipeline Co officials and guests in a Lincoln Hotel suite with a cocktail hour and luncheon in the Jefferson Room. West Texas division superintendent Reece hosted T E Swigart, Joe Dickerson, and others from Houston to balance a weekend party honoring retiring West Texas manager Terrill.

E. C. Reece W. 15Th Shell Oil Pipeline Co Reece Lincoln Hotel Jefferson Room West Texas Shell Pipeline Reeces T. E. Swigart Shell Pipeline Corporation Lee Geiler Claude Dolonde Houston Joe Dickerson Midland W. H. Shelley Austin Ross Lahr Cushing Okla G. G._ Billings Caracas Venezuela Sam Bean Hobbs N. M A. F. Terrill Horace White QO. W. Gaul Colorado City Terrill

Improper Mowing Causes Uneven, Spotty Stretches

Henry Pree argues that mowing too short and neglecting watering causes uneven lawns. He urges leaving grass at inch-and-a-half to two inches, proper early summer feeding, and avoiding frequent close clipping to prevent spindly growth and weak sod.

O. M. Scott

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