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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1952

Page

3

Dallas Woman Publishes Whodunit Eavesdropping on Death

Carroll Estes of Dallas wife of an oil and gas attorney wrote a murder mystery during evenings alone with two children. The novel finished in months, boxed for seven years, then published by Arcadia House. Estes, a Southern Methodist graduate with a Columbia master's, also runs a busy life as club president, artist, and mother of Car and Carol.

Dallas Carroll Estes Joe E. Estes US Navy Estes Texas St. Marks Mothers Club Southern Methodist University Carol

Miss Leissner Engaged to Robert Gregory in Texas Notice

McCamey reports the engagement of Rose Leissner daughter of Alphons J. Leissner to Robert Kirk Gregory son of W. D. Gregory of Eldorado formerly McCamey. The wedding is set for Saturday August 30 at 8 p.m. at the First Protestant Evangelical and Reformed Church in New Braunfels.

Mccamey Rose Leissner Alphons J. Leissner Robert Kirk Gregory W. D. Gregory Eldorado New Braunfels

WMU Leaders Attend Camp at Paisano Encampment

WMU leaders from District 7 and affiliated associations gathered at the Paisano encampment. Attendees included Mrs. Wilbur Harris of McCamey, Mrs. Barney Hubbs, Mrs. R. O. Collins, Mrs. J. M. Floyd, and Mrs. J. C. Lyles, with Mrs. Veal noted for WMU Baltimore organizing work in 1888. Irene Chambers led WMU hour discussions on missionary work.

McCamey WMU Paisano Wilbur Harris Barney Hubbs District Seven R. O. Collins el Paso Association J. M.floyd Big Bend Association J. C. Lyles Veal Colonel Slaughter Baltimore Irene Chambers Home Board

Students Attend Workshop At Texas Tech

Three Odessa High School students Margaret Brown Charles Crewell and Don Vaughn accompanied by Mrs Jack Rodgers returned from the state meeting of the High School Student Council Workshop at Texas Tech Lubbock It was the second annual meet ing of the Texas association Dr Gerald Van Pool of the National Association of Student Councils Washington DC was the principal speaker for the week session The workshop provides knowledge of problems and how to meet them Mrs Rodgers said substituting for Miss Anna Louise Jones council sponsor

Odessa High School Jack Rodgers Texas Tech Lubbock Texas Association Margaret Brown Charles Crewell Don Vaughn Gerald van Pool National Association of Student Councils Washington, D. C

The Mortons Show How Not to Behave in Public

Ruth Millett notes how Joe and Sue Morton, a married couple, undermine each other in front of others. Their constant sniping and opposite views erode both their appeal and respect. You can learn from their behavior to keep a harmonious image as individuals and as a couple.

Mortons Joe Morton Sue Joe

Fitted Shoes for Children Urged by Health Council

Dr Joseph Lelyveld chair of the National Foot Health Council advises careful fitting of childrens shoes in the first month of school after summer growth. He notes feet may change during summer due to growth and workouts, recommending lace oxford or leather Mary Jane variants for comfort and support. He warns against using X ray machines to check fit due to radiation risk to developing bones.

Joseph Lelyveld National Foot Health Council Lelyveld

Garden tour reveals L L Black stock yard splendor

Visitors touring 915 West 23rd find a feminine hobby transformed into an outdoor paradise. Floirbunda roses edge a walk to a front window showcasing African violets in distinctive containers. Backyard beds feature mimosa trees from seed, air plane plants, succulents, and a rich display of dahlias, lilies, gladiolus, and giant zinnias with shrubs.

L. L. Blackstock West 23Rd West Texas

Fire safety emphasized in public school program

Students learn fire safety along with reading and arithmetic, practicing drills and proper procedures as part of a broad civic education in public schools. The program underscores preparing children to respond correctly in emergencies and promote safe behavior.

School Fire Safety Education Spreads to Trips and Classes

Students learn fire safety rules during play picnics and camping trips and create prevention posters in art class. Science lessons cover materials that burn, how fires start, and how to extinguish fires.

Permias Drs deed Mary Jo Wood to Radford School

Mary Jo Wood daughter of Dr and Mrs J K Wood will attend Radford School for Girls El Paso as a boarding student with limited enrollment of 150 girls Many outdoor courses noted Burt Risley and John Copeland hosted a surprise birthday for Miss O T Taylor at Risley’s apartment 721 N Lincoln Other local notices list visits illnesses travels and hospital stays involving residents from Odessa Plainview and Ester Park Colorado and Sun Oil Camp N Cowden

Mary JO Wood J. K. Wood Radford School For Girls el Paso Burt Risley John Copeland O. T. Taylor Hotel Lincoln Risley N. Lincoln Cecil Raley Betty Bob Sun Oil N. Cowden Ester Fark Colorado Floyd Copeland Plainview A. L. Arner

Lydia Pinkham's Relief For Change Of Life Distress

Article advertises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets as remedies for hot flashes irritability tension and other distress during menopause. Claims 63 and 80 percent relief in tests and promotes new improved tablets with added iron as safer non pain-deadening option for women and girls.

Lydia Pinkham Pinkham

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