Local notices roundup of community events and personnel
Mildred Wharton earns MA at Highlands University and displays Permian Basin oil lithographs. James C. Childs attends Investors Diversified Services meeting in Minneapolis. Gerald A Poole Jr leads life insurance sales in June and lived at 3136 N. Muskingum. Wilsons attend Charles Arch Wilson Edna Mitchell wedding in Austin Hyde Park Church. Lloyd Wetsel and family vacation in Colorado. Karon and Robert Travis visit Fort Worth from Crane. H H Lovelace joins Crane post office. A S Meinzer hosts family from Stamford Breckenridge and Fort Worth on vacation. C M Duke family from Dallas visits Ada Bell in Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Wharton
Odessa
Highlands University
Las Vegas
N. M
Permian Basin
Gerald A. Poole, JR
Business Men’s Assurance Co
Kansas City
Poole
Allen Academey
N. Muskingum
B. G. Wilson
Austin
Charles Arch Wilson
Edna Louise Mitchell
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Lloyd Wetsel
Crane
Colorado
Karon
Robert Travis
Fort Worth
H. H. Lovelace
Crane Post Office
A. S. Meinzer
A. Meijinzer
Stamford
Stokes Hamel
Brecken
Woman seeks advice on fiancés keepsake ring issue
Mary Haworth advises V. K. that fiancé George’s insistence on keeping his ex wife's ring signals obstinacy and vanity. She suggests presenting a clear demand to choose between Sally's ring and the marriage, and if he refuses, ending the engagement to avoid future conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haworth
George
Sally
V. K
M_ H
Homemaking Focused In Texas PTA Education Drive
Emphasis on homemaking as a career drives the 1952 53 Education for Family Living program across 16 Texas districts. Courses cover clothing and feeding the family, budgeting, home management, improvement, and personality growth with evening options to include working fathers. Leadership training for district leaders and school officials is set for August 19 at Big Spring High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Big Spring High School
Community groups outline plans with UT and TEA consultants
Associations led by Mrs. W N Norred will host a session with consultants from the University of Texas Extension Department, the Home and Family Life Department of the Texas Education Agency, and the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Norred
Extension Department
University of Texas
Home and Family Life Department
Texas Education Agency
The
Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers
Correct Posture for Tall Girls Sparks Confidence
Short girls feel conspicuous around taller classmates. Parents can guide posture by highlighting tall role models like fashion models who are valued for how they display clothes. This encourages pride in height and improves posture.
Reducing Guide Advises Medical Guidance for Overweight Children
Parents of overweight children should not start any reducing plans without a physician's guidance as many children cannot endure severe diets without harming their health. Doctors generally advise three meals daily and dieting in moderation to ensure slower but healthier weight loss.
Dear Grace advises social outings to ease dating nerves
A reader asks how her shy friend can attract boys. Grace suggests outdoor parties like hikes and picnics to showcase talents, avoid forcing dates, and invite everyone to ease social pressure. A second reader asks about a pink hat with a navy suit. answer says choose a flattering hat and wear it with confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Jane
Backyard Pool Lets Family Swim In Ground
A 27 foot blastic pool fits a shallow hole in the yard. It is 3 feet deep at the shallow end and 5 feet deep at the deep end, providing ample space for casual swimming.
Population Rise Reflects Postwar Growth
The article notes a 14 percent population jump since 1940, the largest growth since Columbus. attributing the rise to 20 million marriages in 12 years and a record number of births. It claims 5 million more people than in 1950, with current estimates around 156 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
USA
Pre-Nuptial Shower For Miss Nichols Fetes Aug Bride
Mrs. W. F. McCary hosted a bridal shower for Miss Wilda Nichols on Friday Aug 8 with help from the Friendship Church Women's Missionary Union. Pink and green decor featured a lace draped table, pink rosebuds, and a trellis of pink sweetpeas on the wedding cake. Guests included Mrs. W. S. Morris Sr and Mrs. Dub Neeley and daughter Gail. The couple will exchange vows at 2 pm Aug 21 at Friendship Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Nichols
W. S. Morris, Jr
W. F. McCary
Friendship Church Women’s Missionary Union
Fashionable poodle cloth and tweeds for fall styles
For fall wear a dull-finished rough woven center button stands out against foolished rim. The description highlights wool fabrics and tweeds suitable for stylish outfits.
Ladies Bible Study Records Ethesians Session
Mrs Lee Turner led the Ethesians study for the Ladies Bible Study at the First Christian church home of Mrs Glen Jones on Tuesday August 12. Fruit punch was served to members H A Williams O E Stevenson Wayne Karr T C Christian M E Noble M D Shingleton and Miss Sandra Stevenson. The next meeting is scheduled for 2 pm Tuesday at the church.
Odessa Insurance Women Plan State Convention Set
The Odessa Insurance Women met at Mrs. M. M. Foreman’s home August 11 to discuss the state convention in Corpus Christi October 24–25. Officers and members attended. Lincoln Hotel named as regular meeting place with constitution changes to be voted on next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Insurance
Insurance Woren
Odessa
M. M. Foreman
N. Bernice
Mmes
BE. M. Guilbeau
P. M. Foreman
Mary Knapp
Preston Parker
R. T. Powers
Corpus Christi
Lincoln Hotel
Miss Jo Ann Fisher Honored at Aug Bridal Tea
Miss Jo Ann Fisher bride elect of Howard D. Christian was honored at a Monday Aug 11 tea and bridal shower in the Community hall. Hostesses included Mrs. Jack White and Mrs. K. H. Gray among others with about 130 guests and out of town attendee Mrs. Henry Forelines of Denver City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Fisher
K. H. Gray
Joe Fisher
H. D. Christian
Henry Forelines
Denver City
Crane Women Attend Fall Style Review At Lincoln Hotel
The Lincoln Hotel ballroom hosted a luncheon and fall style revue staged by The Model Ship. Mrs. Troy Kadel and Mrs. Ira Wagner of Crane attended as hostesses for Mrs. L. E. Lasseter and Mrs. C. P. Summes. Miss Kay Kelly presented 16 fall models while Webb D. Jenkins provided organ music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Odessa Lincoln Hotel
Troy Kadel
Ira Wagner
John A. McDaniels
L. E. Lasseter
C. P. Summes
Kay Kelly
Webb D. Jenkins
Church and civic circles schedule events for August
The Annabella Thoburn circle meets August 18 at Mrs. R. G. Rodman’s home 100 Monticello. Martha Shelby Circle gathers August 18 at Mrs. George Baker’s 2707 Walnut at 9 30 a m. VFW Auxiliary holds annual progressive dinner August 14 at 918 Minitz Drive starting 6 30 p m. Call 6 6190 for details. Pat Miller Circle meets August 18 at Mrs. J. G. Matthews 1202 N. Lincoln with co host Mrs. H. D. James and chair Mrs. Moseley Laws. Maggie Rogers Circle meets August 18 at Mrs. Wayne Welch 3115 N. Muskingum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annabella Thoburn
First Methodist Church
R. G. Rodman
Monticello
Martha Shelby
George Baker
Walnut
VFW
Pat Miller
J. G. Matthews
N. Lincoln
H. D. James
Moseley Laws
Maggie Rogers
The
Wayne Welch
N. Muskingum
Charles Cecil Ill Has Birthday Party
Mrs. Charles L. Cecil Jr hosted a birthday party for her son Charles L. Cecil III at 1313 West 18th from 4 to 6 p m Wednesday. Guests included Fred Haberlein Bill Haberlein W L Ash James Ash Linda Lancaster Jimmy Coker Sonny Patsy Donna Sue Murphy Carol Ann Alvin Brown Gwenda Harri son Walter Jr Margaret Kathie Ivie Connie Stephens Judy Donna Sue Cecil and other mothers A R Brown Ida Hamilton Jack Haberlein W L Ash Wesley Lancaster Walter Ivie Yroyce Murphy Luther Lancaster and C A Popejoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Cecil, Jr
West 18Th
Charles L. Cecil, III
Fred
Bill Haberlein
W. L
James Ash
Linda Lancaster
Jimmy Coker
Sonny
Patsy
Donna Sue
Murphy
Carol Ann
Alvin Brown
Gwenda Harrison
Walter, Jr
Margaret
Kathie Ivie
Connie Stephens
Judy
Donna Sue Cecil
Mmes
A. R. Brown
Ida Hamilton
Jack Haberlein
W. L. Ash
Wesley Lancaster
Walter Ivie
Yroyce Murphy
Luther Lancaster
C. A. Popejoy
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James C. Childs
Investors Diversified Services, Inc
Minneapolis
Minn
the Washington Post
King Features Syndicate
PTA
Cogadh
Fisher Optica Co
We Supplers
FOX Music CO
North Lee
Dial
Leach and
Dewolfe
Grae
Mrs. P
Spencer
Miss Nichols
Odessa Drug Company
Walgreen Agency
Mrs. Turner
Miss Fisher
North Grant
Society
Charles Cecil
Royal Typewriter
Remington
Parker
Emerson 3 Ney
Bulova
Revyyiin
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