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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1952

Page

2

Odessan-Austin Girl Weds in Hyde Park Church Ceremony

Miss Edna Louise Mitchell became the bride of Charles Arch Wilson in a August 9 ceremony at Hyde Park Baptist Church Austin. Rev L Hildreth officiated. Bride wore white organdy with scalloped neckline. Attendants included Bette Jean Sweet and Mary Helen Pritchett. The couple will reside at James Connally AFB Waco after his service.

Austin Edna Louise Mitchell Charles Arch Wilson Hyde Park Baptist Church L. Hildreth Edward Mitchell West 38Th Boyd Gilbert Wilson

Social Welfare in Church Suggested to This Widow

A 38 year old widow seeks work as a housekeeper and foster mother. Mary Haworth advises contacting local diocesan social welfare and the Board of Public Welfare to find or arrange a suitable opportunity rather than misrepresenting experience.

Mary Haworth United States J. V Board of Public Welfare M. H

World Mother By Adelaide Kerr ADELAIDE KERR

Julia Henderson the United Nations Division of Social Welfare head leads 80 staff from 30 nations to raise living standards in underdeveloped countries. Her calm leadership guides projects in housing health sanitation and child welfare as teams advise governments and train professionals worldwide.

Adelaide Kerr Julia Henderson United Nations World Organization Division of Social Welfare U.N Technical Assistance Administration Henderson Illinois University of Minnesota Harvard Graduate School of Public Administration U. S. Social Security Board U.n.’S Bureau of Finance Great Neck Long Island Miss Henderson Egypt Burma

Betty Daniel Weds Eugene Cardwell in West Baptist Ceremony

Miss Betty Daniel daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Daniel 306 Fast Sixth married Eugene Cardwell son of Mr and Mrs K O Cardwell 500 East Sixth in a 3:50 p m West Baptist Church vows with double ring ceremony. The bride wore white lace semi formal over powder blue satin with garlands of gar­ denias and carnations. reception followed at 506 East Sixth for about 50 guests. After a Mexico honeymoon the couple resides at 2213 C West Third. Mrs Cardwell a Odessa High School graduate is employed by OH Well Service. Cardwell was educated in Levelland and works as a roughneck in oil fields.

Betty Daniel J. O. Daniel Eugene Cardwell West Baptist Church K. O. Cardwell East Sixth G. E. Gregory Jo Ann McCary Mickey Miller Don Wise Daniel Mexico West Third Cardwell Odessa OH Well Service Levelland

First Methodists Inaugurate New Class In City

The First Methodist Church opens a new class for young married couples under 25. Instructor Robert Hamilton will visit the couples before the first meeting set for Sunday at 9:45 AM on September 14. Invitation extends to all eligible young couples to attend.

First Methodist Church Robert Hamilton

Pat Miller Circle Meets In WSCS at Mrs. Matthews Home

The Pat Miller Circle of the WSCS met at 1202 N. Lincoln. hostesses served Cokes and cookies. Members including Bert Laws and W R Fairbairn shared articles on fellowship and faith with attendees list featuring E H Cummins, Tom O Kay, H D James and others.

Pat Miller WSCS J. G. Matthews N. Lincoln Bert Laws W.R. Fairbairn H. D. Jones Mmes, E. H. Cummins Tom O'Kay Lewis Sshlemeyer G.E. Henderson D. C. Rutledge G. R. Langlitz Jack Averyt M. B. McLarty H. D. James Mosley Laws W. R.fairbairn

Brownswood Reunion Brings Fark Shults Descendants Together

The descendants and friends of the late Jim Fark and Ace Shults gathered in Brownwood for their annual reunion this summer. About 85 attended with representation from Odessa and Crane. Rob ert F Swierz and son Randy visited with Rita Weaver Darden and others. Betty Vaughan, Monahans native, will graduate from North Texas State College in Denton on August 22.

Jim Fark Ake Shults Brownwood Odessa Crane Robert F. Swierz Randy Ellis Meadows Swierz Aing University of Notre Dame Rita Weaver Darden Odessa American E. C. Reece A. F. Terrell G. G. Billings Colorado City Country Club Betty Vaughan J. D. Vaughan Monahans North Texas State College Denton

Capris Plan Back to School Dance at Country Club

Capri Chapter of Tri-Hi-Y met at Martha Williams home to organize a September 1 dance at the country club with committees for refreshments decorations and invitations Mrs H H Simmons elected sponsor with Peggy Rich and Mary Helen Marks as junior sponsors A coke party for freshman girls was also planned The Capris previously staffed the coke bar at the Broncho Stomp at the Hi Spot serving Mrs Clark and numerous members including a Fort Worth visitor Pat Keith

Capri Tri-Hi-Y Martha Williams H. H. Simmons Peggy Rich Mary Helen Marks Capris Clark Sharron Terrey Caroline Downs Shirlene Hill Peggy Freeman Virginia Mark Earlene McCulloch Sue Berryhill Diane Bateman Shirley Self Pat Keith Fort Worth

Unusual Number Features Kermit Childs Life

Numerologists consider the eighth birthday of Billie Medcalf born August 8 1952 a notable numerology moment. The party at 314 South Avenue C was hosted by her mother Mrs Philip Neal with eight candles and Hawaiian punch. Guests included Mrs George Russell and her children Dorothy Jean James and Nita Marks.

Kermit Billie Medcalf Billie Philip Neal South Avenue C George Russell Dorothy Jean and James Nita Marks

Handbag wardrobe urged for fall fashion

New York handbag designer Alan urges women to expand beyond basic black and navy. He says a real handbag wardrobe enhances outfits, suggesting light colors and contrasting leathers to create a polished, dramatic look across suit and dress ensembles.

New York NEA Alan Benedictine

Home Garden Features Attract Blythe Residence

At 800 West 25th Mr and Mrs G L Blythe display four year old wisteria vines in full bloom near the entrance. Elms mimosa trees and Lombardy poplars frame a large garden with a fragrant gardenia fed a quart of copperas annually on a north exposure. Climbers along an iron arbor and abundant grapes finish the landscape.

G. L.blythe West 25Th Blythe

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