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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

2

August Wedding Planned for Janet Henry and Wallace Dent

Mrs Cathy Russ of Rockport announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Janet Ruth Henry to Wallace Wayne Dent of Ingleside, formerly of Wink. Henry is a student at Rockport Fulton High School and Dent is a graduate of Wink High School employed by the Gentry Company of Corpus Christi. The wedding is set for Saturday August 24.

Wink Cathy Russ Rockport Janet Ruth Henry Wallace Wayne Dent Mir Mes Geom Ingleside Muss Henry Rockport- Pulton High Setiont Adam del Mar College Gentry Company Corpus Christi Wink High School

Miss Hawk Is Complimented at Mesquite Room Party

Kermit Miss Kateri Hawk bride elect of Aris Brows was honored Tuesday night in the Mesquite Room of Wevimt State Bank. Hosts included Ata Gill Thomas and others. Colors mint green and ivory. refreshments featured hay ceiwart and crystal appointments.

Kermit Kateri Hawk Aris Brows Wevimt State Bank Mesquite Ata Gill Thomas Harold Simuth Harry Boadhe Ata Calvert Delan Mowers Rex Carter Ceiwart Mile Hiss Billie Trank

Odessa teachers attend language impairment clinic

Seven Odessa area elementary teachers enter the second week of a summer pilot program in San Marcos led by Southwest Texas State College. The three week session trains first to third graders in language impaired instruction, with teachers from Odessa Independent and Ector counties reporting strong early benefits and calling the seminar fabulous.

San Marcos Odessa Area Tes Odessy Tir Schoal Mel Lanie Barnes Jouen Meeks Jan Rutledge Vstal Dee Lawrence Edna Whitefield Fetor Coury Schaal Odes Sim Roseries Hive Sovermer Janie Barnes Prade Odessa Independent Southwest Texas Reston

Hobbs Bridal Shower Honors Miss Sharon Smith

The bridal shower for Miss Sharon Smith was held in the Reddy Room at New Mexico Electric Service Co. with lemon yellow and avocado decor. Hostesses included Mrs. John Moyers and others, presenting camellia corsages to the guest of honor and Mrs. Wiser and Mrs. Irvine, mother of the bride-elect.

Buddy Garner A. W. Irvine

Augusta Vows in Seminole Virginia Heath to Woodard

Mrs AWleath announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia Ja Heath to Thomas Dee Woodard. The couple plan a South Seminole Baptist Church ceremony with Woodard, a junior at Texas Tech this fall, son of Mrs Billy Coatsaly and Mort Smenton, and grandson of Mr and Mrs C J Woodard.

Permian Basin Porcelain Club Holds Odessa Workshop

The Permian Basin Porcelain Art Club met August 1 in Odessa for a workshop. Mrs. J. B. McCoy presided over a brief business session. Mrs. W. L. Clapham spoke about the International China Painter's Convention in Washington. Exhibit Ten is planned for February 9, 1969. Hostesses were Mrs. Otho Collins and Mrs. Russell Dye. Ava Ray Sumrall won a china plate prize. R. S. Hungerford won a powder box painted by Mrs. Dye.

Permian Basin Porcelain Art Club Savings and Loan Recreation Room Odessa J. B. McCoy Midland W. L. Clapham Washington B. H. Jowers Jon Otho Collins Russell Dye Ava Ray Sumrall Collins Hungerford Dye

Youth Revival Set By Vine Avenue Baptist Church

Rev Tim Sledge will lead a youth revival at Vine Avenue Baptist Church starting 1 pm with Rene Monette as song leader. The program features talent night testimony hot dog supper old-fashioned night and This Is Your Life. Sledge active in Odessa College student work and in demand for youth meetings. Monette is OC music scholar and associate director of the Sherwood Singers. Rev Joe White invites area youth to attend.

Vine Avenue Baptist Church Tim Sledge Western Hills Baptist Church Rene’ Monette Sledge Odessa College Monette Sherwood Singers Oklahoma Joe White Vine Ave

Revival Underway at Free-Will Baptist Church

A revival began Monday at Bib le Free-Will Baptist Church on Bryan Road and runs nightly at 7 30 through August 21 with Rev Dean Thompson of Kermit as evangelist. The event underscores community religious activity in Alpine and Midland areas. The report also details a wedding at Bellview Baptist Church in Midland, featuring Kay Wynn andJoin Wiremans, with Rev L A Richardson officiating.

Bible Free-Will Baptist Church Bryan Road Dean Thompson Kermit R. E. Zig Goldsmith John Walker Afier Ruidoso Roger Dixon Karen l Edith Hardy Mullins Margie McAulifee Nile Baskets J.C. Wynn Midland

Miss Carrell Feted at Ernest Whatley Higgins Jr Event

Miss Nancy Carrell thrice elected of Ernest Whatley Higgins Jr was honored with a beauty gift tea from 3 to 5 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs. Phil Parser 3100 Eastover. Hostesses included Mrs J D Evans and Mrs Houston Sikes. Guests listed include Mmes John Quesenderry Keith McFall F E Deity W A Adtrs Phil White and Misses Ann Archer Becky Bryan. The home was decorated.

Carrell Nancy Carrell Ernest Whatley Higgins Jr Phil Parser Eastover J. D. Evans Houston Sikes Mmes John Quesenderry Keith McFall F. E. Deity W. A. Adtrs Phil White Ann Archer Becky Bryan

Miss Mary Hearn Weds Robert Wayne Goodner

Miss Mary Hearn and Robert Wayne Goodner wed at Jackson Church of Christ in a July ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Hearn, wore a yellow satin gown with lace, bouquet of white carnations and yellow rosebuds. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Jay Van Sims and bridesmaid Tamara, with reception in the church hall. The groom, grandson of Mrs Alice Montgomery, served three years in the Marine Corps and works for Rocky Ford Moving Vans. The couple plans to live on East County Road.

Carrell W. T. Carrell Oil Center N. M Mary Hearn Robert Wayne Wandrow P Gandner Goodner Éth and Jackson Church of Christ Earl Danley Paul Hobbs Claude J. Hearn East Loch Alice K Montgomery Gardendale Jay van Sims Alpine Tamara Teri Shaver Linda Heard Judy Brown Fort Worth Nancy Crews Teresa Ried Dallas Permian High School Abilene Christian College Geophysical Service Ins Midland Hor Hichand Io Ataumumemi Aaur Lime de Odessa College Marine Corps Rocky Ford Moving Vans East County Road

Social Schedule for Eastern Star Initiation Ceremony

Friendship Chanter 1001 and Order tastern Star meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday August 13 at McFarland Lodge for initiation with Mrs Henry Udners Jr worthy matron inviting Eastern Star members. Roxell wives gather for a glad wincheon at 6 45 p m Thursday August 4 in the home of Mrs Tony Butler 2729 Fair Oaks Circle with bridge and games in the afternoon.

Friendship Chanter Tastern Star Tuesay McFarland Lodge Henry Udners Roxell Aglad

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