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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1952

Page

2

Odessa students, locals host summer guests and births

Nearly 1 000 West Texas State College summer students include Perman Zpaul Dentler of Odessa studying business administration. Local families entertain guests from Carlsbad New Mexico and Colorado, while R E Mead announces the birth of Vickie Lynn in Portales New Mexico. G A Poole returns from a month long New England trip. Lydia Frances Dixon flies from Riverside California to Odessa to study with Ramon Fornan in a Dallas gallery class.

Zpaul J. Dentler Odessa West Texas State College Dentler The Canyon School G. A. Poole N. Golder New England Virginia Mississippi Atlantic New York Boston Newport Lydia Frances DIX Riverside Calif Ramon Froman Dallas L’allegro Dix Froman

Longer Skirts Stir American Buyers After Dior Reveal

Paris designer Christian Dior urged 12 inch hems for fall and sparked a mixed American reaction. Buyers in New York and retail reps note the overall silhouette shifts toward a full, enveloping line while many still favor existing American length. Some say Dior’s impact varies by region but many shops bought heavily and expect the trend to influence wardrobes.

Paris U. S Christian Dior Dior United States Betty Green American Independent Retailers Association Hubert DeJong Evansville Ind New York Europe America

September Vows Set By Odessans

Mr and Mrs P C Ramsey announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Clyde Ernest McGee son of Mr and Mrs Earl H McGee. The wedding will be at 7 p m Sunday Sept 28 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev Victor Schulz officiating.

P. C. Ramsey Ada Helen Clyde Ernest McGee Earl H. McGee E. Ruth the Redeemer Lutheran Church Victor Schulz

Texas Masons Hold Hilltop Service in Crane Town

About 1000 Masons from Texas and nearby states attended the Crane Lodge annual meeting at Hill Top. Judge Charles L. Klapproth of Midland was principal speaker with Er nest Triplett of Fort Stockton master of ceremonies. Barbecue fed the group as 200 wives were hosted at the Community Hall by the Eastern Star.

CRANE Texas Hill Top Crane Lodge Charles L. Klapproth Midland Ernest Triplett Fort Stockton L. L. Margin W. D. Gooch Eastern Star

Piano Students Present Recital at L Alegro Galeries

Mrs E E Barmowsky led a piano recital at L Alegro Galeries with pupils from several teachers. Guests included Bucky Roden David Earnest and Rose Mary Russell. Performers noted the 1952 season completion with next season registration set for September.

E. E. Barmowsky Dyer L’alegro Galeries Leland R. Croft R. B. Curry Louis Kluck Bucky Nny Roden David Earnest Ose Mary Russell Nannowsky Sammy Janie Roden Illie May Tyler Sondra Tommy Jerry Scott

WSCS Sets Bazaar Plans at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church outlines Nanta's Workshop bazaar to open Nov. 18 in the church parlor and undercroft. Proceeds support church programs including Vacation Church School, youth work, meals, and community gifts.

Nanta J. C. Zant Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship WSCS Harold Young Leroy Williams E. C. Rodman J. L. Bauman Edwin Parker Noel Webber Woodrow Harris Jackson Parker Estelle Wright Murry H. Fly J. W. Morgan J. C. Matthews P. D. Jorden Duffy McKeel E. G. ‘Rodman Paul Smith E. F. Mathews Pollard Don Jackson A. C. Rumbauch R. L. Schelmeyer M. H. Snyders

Missionary to Speak at Dinner by First Methodist Men

The Men’s Fellowship of the First Methodist Church hosts a barbecue dinner at 7 p m Wednesday in the county barn with reservations at 1 50. Rev Ezra Bauman retired missionary will discuss the church’s work in Chile where he served 18 years with colored slides. He now resides in Colorado and is the father of Odessa physician Dr J E Bauman.

The First Methodist Church Ezra Bauman Methodist Church Chile

Two Bank Women to Attend National Bankers Convention

Mrs Margaret Broughton assistant vice president First National Bank Odessa and Mrs Rex L Wilson cashier Monahans First National Bank will go to Atlantic City New Jersey September 25 to 28 for the 30th annual convention of the Association of Bank Women. Claud Brenner president Continental American Insurance Co will address on Inflation as a Way of Life. Round tables forums and sectional meetings are planned with luncheons dinners and a brunch for visiting members. The organization began in 1921 and includes over 1450 women in executive posts nationwide.

Margaret Broughton First ‘National Bank Odessa Scen

Odessa art teacher among five vying for Highlands MA

Mildred Wharton an Odessa High School art instructor ranks among five candidates for a Master’s degree at Highlands University. Her graduate project features eight lithographs on Texas oil industry with watercolor works praised for freshness and composition. Commencement will see 154 receive B A and M A degrees.

Mildred Wharton Odessa Highlands University Arts and Crafts Gallery Las Vegas N. M Miss Wharlton Texas Doreen Spellman Texas State College For Women Denton Miss Spellman Highlands Miss Wharton

Carlsbad Cavern Trip Planned By Hughes Family

Mrs. Ruby Hughes hosts sister Mrs. J H Banks and daughter Patricia Rhanelle and Hene of Dallas. They will visit Carlsbad Cavern and tour the Davis Mountains with Mrs Hughes returning home next week. Carve unstuffed roast duck with detailed step by step instructions.

Browns Honeymoon to Live in Odessa After August Wedding

Mr and Mrs John Frank Brown wed August 3 in Goldsmith First Methodist with Rev W R Mann officiating. The bride Patricia Ann Charlton is from Midland. groom Alfred Brown from Goldsmith. After a Aug 21 move to Odessa the couple plans to reside there following a reception in Goldsmith Community building.

John Frank Brown Ruidoso N. M Goldsmith First Methodist Church W. R. Mann Midland Brown Patricia Ann Charlton Elnora Charlton Alfred Brown Goldsmith Reba Boyd Lahoma Gardner Buster Charlton Ralph Brooks

Community groups announce August meetings and events

The Annabella Thoburn circle meets August 18 at 100 Monticello Dr. Officers to be installed for the American Legion Auxiliary on August 13 at the Legion Home with Mrs. Lillian Beavers in charge. Duplicate Club hosts play August 13 at Odessa Country Club. calls to J K Massey or D L Hugon for details. George Knai ff Lodge plans progressive dinner August 14 at 6:30 p.m., Mrs A F Blaschke listed. Martha Shelby Circle gathers August 18 at Mrs George Baker’s. VFW Auxiliary dinner August 14 at 918 Minitz Drive. call 6-6190 for info.

Annabella Thoburn First Methodist Church R. G. Rodman Monticello Dr American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lillian Beavers Division 16 Odessa Country Club J. K. Massey D. L. Hugon George Knaiff Lodge No. 119 A. F. Blaschke West 15 Martha Shelby George Baker Walnut VFW Minitz

Audrey Gray and Robert Walker wed in Seminole

Mr and Mrs John C Gray of Hartford Conn announce the marriage of their daughter Audrey to Robert D Walker son of Mr and Mrs T D Walker of Seminole. Mrs Walker works as a secretary at American Thread Co in Willimantic Conn while Walker serves as an instructor at the Coast Guard training station in Hartford and is a Seminole High School graduate who attended Texas Tech and Texas A M.

John C. Gray Hartford

Mrs Reece Hosts Tea for Mrs Geiler of Houston

Mrs E C Reece entertained a Monday afternoon tea at 813 West 15th honoring Mrs Lee Geiler of Houston. Rooms wore bronze chrysanthemums talismen and red roses. The table featured seven piece silver service from her great grandmother on a ornate tray and hors d oeuvres followed by cookies and mints. Attending were Mines Bill Craddock Vern Brownlee J C Spaulding C F Butcher Clyde Hart Frank Johnson Bill Moats Raymond Crump Jack Evans Charles Parker and daughter Kathryn of Odessa.

E. C. Reece West 15Th Lee Geiler Houston Bill Craddock Port Neches Vern Brownlee J. C. Spaulding C. F. Butcher Notrees Clyde Hart Colorado City Frank Johnson Bill Moats Raymond Crump Jack Evans Charles Parker Kathryn Odessa

Layette Party Honors Mrs Walker at Roberts Home

Mrs Joe Walker was surprised by a layette party hosted by Mrs Tom Roberts and Miss Cruz Etuinones at 2 p m Monday in the Roberts residence. Guests registered, a cake with baby motifs was displayed, balloons served as favors, and verses from Mrs Stork were read as gifts were presented.

Tom Roberts South Jackson Cruz Etuinones Roberts Joe Walker Miss Etuinones Mrs. Stork Mmes Joseph Etumontes E. Pardo A. Hermandez A. B. Fierro T. Rodriguez Margaret Dominguez T. Alvarado

Miss Charlotte Lee Weds Gus Turner in Odessa Home

Miss Charlotte Joyce Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs E D Lee married Gus O Turner of Odessa in a July 31 ceremony at Rev Curtis Thrope s home Temple Baptist Church. Attendants included family members and friends from Odessa with reception details and gifts noted as the couple plans to live in Odessa while she resumes her education at Odessa High School and he works for Beck s Construction Co.

Charlotte Joyce Lee E. D Jack) Lee Gus O. Turner Odessa M. L. Turner Curtis Thrope Temple Baptist Church Fred Durbin Richard R. Turner

Little faults that make a man hard to live with

Ruth Millett lists common small faults in husbands that frustrate wives. Lack of respect for women, sloppiness, poor conversation, neglect of children, stinginess, and little sympathy top the list, with wives finding even “little” faults hurtful. The note ends by suggesting baking mishaps can also ruin a cake.

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