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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1952

Page

2

Odessa Social Notes Include Trips and Visitors

Local residents report vacations visits and gatherings including Kenneth Mil ar in Rui doso en route to El Paso and Juarez, R J Allen and family in Pico California with McCracken hosts, and Mrs Donaghe and Mrs Smith families returning from Silver City New Mexico. Eight Permian Basin students named to Oklahoma University second semester honor roll including Tidwell McCamey and Hines Midland and Dow Hood and Boyd Odessa residents.

Kenneth Milar Ruidoso el Paso Juarez Odessa R. J. Allen Mary Jean Jimmy Pico Calif McCracken Roxana W. J. Donaghe N. Washington L. E. Smith Skipper Larry N. Alleghaney Silver City N. M Barry Harper Dallas Ross Harper Kellus Turner Santa Rita Permian Basin Oklahoma University Russell V. Tidwell M McCamey Jessamy E. Hines Juana Ray McLaughlin Robert V. Hood Midland Elbert M. Hubbard Monahans Sylvia Neadow Edgar C. Rowland William D. Boyd Odes‘Sa

Spinster Seeks Union as Army Officer Plans Life Apart

A woman writes of loving an Army officer who shows no intent to marry before he moves away. She fears losing him, notes shared finances and homes, and wonders if his reluctance stems from family dynamics and past emotional deprivation. The adviser analyzes attachment patterns and suggests patient, steady commitment could open a path to marriage.

Mary Haworth Pre Jeff Sar E. T Isentiul

Crane Woman Weds Navy Groom in Crane Tabernacle

Mrs Dureeze Shelby and Thomas E Nubbin Reynolds married August 10 at Tabernacle Baptist Church Crane Rev L A Whatley officiated in the presence of close friends and relatives. Attendants were Orphy Shipman and J L Pettier. The couple plans to live in San Diego California after a brief wedding trip.

Crane Dureeze Shelby Thomas E. “Nubbin” Reynolds Tabernacle Baptist Church Rev. L. A. Whatley Orphy Shipman Midland J. L. Pettier Amarillo Edna Pettier Reynolds Well Servicing Co Big Spring Archie Reynolds Cowden Lease Odessa Crane School Navy San Diego Calif C. A. Murdock Jr Betty Lowe Bennie Renshaw

Church Circle In Monday Meeting at Rodman Home

The Isabella Thobuen Circle of the First Methodist Church met at 100 Monticello in Mrs. E G Rodman's home. The devotional centered on Christian living and its outcomes, and hand made items for the church bazaar were shown. A gift was presented to Mrs Jim Ikard. The next meeting is planned for 1 45 p m Sept 22 at Mrs W M Russell's home.

Isabella Thobuen First Methodist Church E. G. Rodman Monticello H. L. Cooper Jim Ikard W. M. Russell E. C. Reece Mary Madson Fran Irving Dora Cody Mary Alice Smith Estelle Wright Violet Williams Sara Lee Simpson Nell Manley Iris Cherry Ruby Lee Ikard Emma Moore Fay Rodman K. C. Holmes Pecos Maredyth Myers

Asphalt Sprayed on Lawns Newly Sown Aids Growth

A thin layer of hot asphalt sprayed over new seedling lawns speeds germination and helps hold soil and fertilizer in place. Tests by Prof. H. M. Smith show the method works with bluegrass fescue ryegrass redtop and other plants, with rates from two to three tenths of a gallon per square yard.

Henry Pree NEA H. M. Smith University of Illinois Smith

Study Club Holds Meet at County Library

The Progressive Study Club met at the County Library on July 22 with Mrs C R Richardson presiding. The new budget was approved and yearbook editor Mrs Howard Bethel announced the yearbook had been compiled and sent to press. Tea hour followed hosted by Mrs Gray and Mrs Richardson, with attendees including Mrs H E Busby, Mrs Howard Bethel, Mrs A K Barlow, Mrs W M Burnett, Mrs Odell Daniels, Mr Raymond Edwards, Mr Howard Edgeman, and Mrs J W Gaddy.

Progressive Study Club C. R. Richardson Howard Bethel Gray Richardson Mmes. H. E. Busby A. K. Barlow W. M. Burnett Odell Daniels Raymond Edwards Howard Edgeman J. W. Gaddy

North Cowden Home Demonstration Club Meet in Stanolind Camp

The North Cowden Home Demonstration Club met August 14 at Mrs. E R Wagner's Stanolind Camp. Seven members and three visitors heard Mrs Hattye G Owens talk on Growing As We Live, noting physical and mental growth and self realization objectives.

North Cowden E. R. Wagner Hattye G. Owens

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