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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

2

Vacation Car Trips Highlight Local Names and Destinations

Several Odessa residents plan summer excursions by car to Colorado Wyoming and Yellowstone, including Dermin and Lasse ter Giddens Steele Johnston and family trips. Others travel to Ruidoso Creed Skyhigh ranch and Eagle's Nest Lake with trips to New Orleans Natchez and Pampa Florida.

L. E. Lasseter Harvey Giddens Rockies Colorado Wyoming Yellowstone National Park R. Steele Johnson W. Third Creed

Traits Of A Good Mother In Law And Neighbors

A collection of observational maxims on motherhood, marriage, and neighborly behavior. It notes that a mature woman shows patience and selflessness, a good mother is conscientious, and a friendly neighbor may reveal curiosity rather than support. The piece reflects social norms about women and family roles.

NEA Service, Inc

Church Circle Schedule Pages Aug Meetings

The Annabella Thoburn circle of the First Methodist Church plans a meeting August 18 at Mrs. R. G. Rodman 100 Monticello Dr. George Knauff Lodge hosts a progressive dinner August 14 starting 6 30 p m at Mrs. A F Blaschke 1025 West 15. The Martha Shelby Circle meets August 18 at Mrs. George Baker 2707 Walnut. VFW Auxiliary holds annual progressive dinner August 14 at 918 Minitz Drive. The Pat Miller Circle meets August 18 at Mrs. J G Matthews 1202 N Lincoln with co host Mrs H D James and chairman Mrs Moseley Laws. Maggie Rogers Circle meets August 18 at Mrs Wayne Welch 3115 N Muskingum.

Annabella Thoburn First Methodist Church R. G. Rodman Monticello Dr George Knauff Lodge A. F. Blaschke West 15 Martha Shelby George Baker Walnut VFW Minitz Pat Miller J. G. Matthews N. Lincoln H. D. James Moseley Laws Maggie Rogers The Wayne Welch N. Muskingum

Rebekahs Confer Degrees In August Meeting

Mrs. John E. Elder presided as noble grand of the George Knauff Rebekah Lodge No. 119 on August 5 in the hall at 1107 East 7th. Initiation conferred the degree of Rebekahship on Mrs. J. F. Jenkins and Mrs. W. F. Bingham, with many members present.

John E. Elder Noble Grand George Knauff Rebekah Lodge East 7Th Willis Severe Frances Bell W. H. Cummins J.D. Corrigan Frank Matthews Naomi Boyt W. E. Barron A. F. Blaschke Garland Gross Lulu Gatlin O. E. Wallace Yallie Webb Charles E. Reed C. T. Beavers Luther Ingram C. M. Hurley J. B. Marrs

Crane Welcomes Dr John Terry With Coffee Hostess Event

Mrs S F Robinson and Mrs Richard Field en hosted a Saturday morning coffee in the Robinson home to introduce Dr John Terry and his wife Joan Terry newly moved to Crane to establish a clinic. Pink and yellow floral decor featured carnations and chrysanthemums in a crystal centerpiece.

CRANE S. F Robinson Richard Fielden John Terry Joan Terry Dr. Robinson Robinson

Visitors Arrive At Camp Ground

Mrs. George Sullivan and son Paul visit Barstow while Rev. Sullivan and daughter Lois stay at Bloys Campground in the Davis Mountains for cottage repairs before the Bloys Camp Meeting. The Echols family and others plan a week in Bent New Mexico after encampment. Preston Black and Willie Black arrive from Bent, and Taylor Black and wife come from Carlsbad New Mexico to Bloys Camp Ground.

Barstow George Sullivan Paul J. E. Echols Rev. Sullivan Lois San Marcos Davis Mountains Bloys W. H

Kidnap Breakfast Hosted by Circle at Methodist Church

The First Methodist Circle met Wednesday morning at Mrs. C. E. Henderson's home 619 N. Golder for a kidnap breakfast. Co-hosts were Mmes. Louie Schlemeyer Moseley Laws and Jack Averyt. Coffee and doughnuts were served to numerous attendees including Mmes. Noel Webber Bill Fulling im Edwin W. Parker and others.

Pat Miller C. E. Henderson N. Golder Mmes Louie Schlemeyer Moseley Laws Jack Averyt Noel Webber Bill Fullingim Edwin W. Parker R. V. McGilvary T. 4. Jones Ann Kingston W. C. Wiggins C. H. Norman, Jr W. R. Fairbairn J. G. Matthews B. L. Bates Bartlesville, Okla D. C. Ratliff E. M. Trammell Bert Laws H. D. James Ed Seaton

Doctors O Neal and McElroy Wed in Clovis Ceremony

Prominent Odessa physicians Dr. Davie E. O Neal and Dr. C B McElroy were married Saturday August 9 in the Clovis First Baptist Church with Rev B T Maddox officiating. The couple will continue their naturopathic practice at 302 N Belmont.

Odessa Clovis Davie E. O’neal C. B. McElroy Clovis First Baptist Church Rev. B T. Maddox N. Belmont

Women's Sheriff Posse Welcomes Six New Members

The Ladies Sheriff’s Posse held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Russell Glenn’s home to welcome six new members. They awarded a scholarship to a Odessa College bound student selected by Murry H. Fly and W. T. Barrett. Members rode in the Big Spring Rodeo parade and were honored at a barbecue. attendees included Mrs. Glenn and guests.

Ladies Sheriff's ‘Posse Russell Glenn West Odessa Odessa College Murry H. Fly W. T. Barrett

Miss Farley Honored At Gift Party

Miss Erma Farley bride elect of Jack Reynolds is honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Boyd and guests in the Boyd home. Yellow and white decor, crystal service for cake and punch, and a bride’s book registration feature the event with attendees including the groom’s mother and various friends.

Erma ‘Farley Jack C. Reynolds Margaret Boyd Boyd Mmes. D.W. Ditty Jimmie Sharp Carl Hollis Mary Francis Hollis Mary Lou Campbell Barbara Pettit J. C. Reynolds Mmes Euda Boyd Frances Wittie Louise Hewitt Doris Lewis Alene Citty Iane McBrayer Pauline Citty Merle Thompson Juanita Williams Mrs. Pettit

Wild Rice Appetizer Featured at Lowell Inn

Try popped wild rice as a before dinner snack popular with patrons of the Lowell Inn in Stillwater Minnesota. Beter Homes & Garden advises popping 2 top quality grains in a fine sieve at 400 degrees until crisp, then drain, salt, and serve with fruit or tomato juice.

Lowell Inn Stillwater Minnesota Io Beter Homes & Garden

History of World Federation of Methodist Women discussed

The Dorothy Cooper circle of the First Methodist Church met in the church parlor Monday evening with Mrs. P. D. Jordan as program leader. Devotions by Mrs. R. D. Taylor and reviews of Partners in World Obedience and a talk by Mrs. Franklin Reed highlighted the session.

Dorothy Cooper First Methodist Church P. D. Jordan World Federation of Methodist Women R. D. Taylor G. D. Malone T. A. Jones Franklin Reed Bolivia Dale Fuller Herring Mmes C. M. DeWolfe O. H D. W. Leach James Couch J. E. Bauman Hugh Wadrum E. E. Campbell I. D. Jackson E. E. Childress Bill Shaw W. A. Gray Mrs. Miller

Dune Ranch Dream Described by Buriton Hillis

Buriton Hillis tells Better Homes Gardens readers that her ideal vacation is a high Rocky Mountain dude ranch with a lake or oceanlike water lapping the snow near the corral and a sense of simple luxury for her children.

Buriton Hillis Better Homes & Gardens Magazine Rocky Mountains

Fiesta Day Box Supper Announced in Crane

Crane Lions Club sponsors Fiesta Day on August 30 to mark the 25th anniversary. Women will lead the event with decorated box entries and contests for prizes. No entry forms or red tape. participants simply decorate and bring a carton to the supper open to all.

CRANE Crane Lions Club

Sarah Hammett 3rd Birthday Party Held at West Clifford

Honoring her daughter Sarah Belen on her third birthday Mrs J T Hammett hosted a la play party at 1208 West Clifford Street Friday afternoon Aug 8. Sarah recently returned home from the Gonzales Warm Spring Foundation after polio and saw many friends for the first time in months. Guests received plastic mint filled baskets and enjoyed ice cream and cake.

Sarah Belen J. T. Hammett West Clifford Street Gonzales Lexie Libby Bell Norma Jane Alan Long Judy Jimmy Kine John Griffith Susie|Barnes Marilyn Fulienwider Harry Gene Gaylen King Vickey Jerry Tommy Geddson Patty Donald Tatum D. N. Wright, Jr

Ty Swanson Honored On Sixth Birthday Party

Mrs J W Swanson hosted a play party at 3 p m Tuesday for her son Ty Swanson who turned six. Guests age 3 to 5 enjoyed games Pinning the Tail on the Donkey and outdoor contests with homemade ice cream cake and refreshments. Attendees listed include Mike Holt Mary Christine Holt Larry Gray John Gormley Dick Thomas Helen Boone Bruce Remke Bubba Wilson Barbara Wilson and others from Midland Odessa Big Spring and surrounding areas.

J. W. Swanson N. Mc Kinney Ty Swanson Mike Mary Christine Holton Mary Sue Holloman G. A. Harrison, Jr Larry Linda Gray John Carol Gormley Dick Thomas Josephine Boone Sharon Sledge David Gallman Tommy Anderson Odessa Michael Bruce Ronny Remke Norman Remke Midland Bubba Barbara Wilson George Wilson Big Spring Mack Gray G. A. Harrison J. T. Holten

Layette Shower Held in Crane

Mrs. Roberie Pettit was honored Friday August 8 with a layette shower in Crane. Hostesses were Mrs. C A Allen Mrs. Milton Haley and Mrs S McCaseland. About 50 guests attended as white garden flowers and yellow accents adorned the refreshment table. Yellow punch was served from a crystal service and white cake squares were cut. Favors consisted of white novelty three cornered pants containing yellow and white mints.

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