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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

3

Merry Wives Host Picnic Closes Mer ry Club Summer

A picnic on August 17 at Floyd Gwin Park ended the Mer ry Club summer outings. A new year begins September 7 with a home meeting hosted by Mrs. E Blackshear to elect new officers. Attendees included Mrs. Allan Bannister and son Larry and others.

Merry Wives Floyd Gwin Park Merry Club E. Blackshear Mmes Allan Bannister Larry Elmer Baugh Sharon Bill Glisson Dora Edgar Revenga Sherry Merlin Whitfield Richy Scott Falkner Ed Blackshear

Island Salad Recipe From Hawaii

A tossed salad from Hawaii blends watercress with sliced cucumbers and a soy sauce oil dressing. Thin cucumber slices are dressed in diluted Japanese rice wine vinegar with a touch of sugar and grated ginger for a light, mildly sweet finish.

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Fletcher Fisher Wed In Church

Miss Cathy Jean Fletcher and Rickey Dean Fisher wed at Chapel Hill Baptist with Rev. James Anders officiating at 6 30 pm. The bride wears a white satin dress. parents are Mr and Mrs Jimmie H Fletcher and Mr and Mrs J C Fisher. Reception in the church fellowship hall. out of town guests listed. couple to reside at 1523 Sunset Blvd Odessa.

Lonnie Darvin Ingram Chapel Hill B. Spradley Jimmie H. Fletcher Florida Odessa J. C Fisher Denny Wisdom Jared Cowen Cynthia Adcock Anton Texas Bylis Odessa High OHS Empire Rowan Drilling Co Ime Sunset Blvd Larry D Pruitt Larry Don Pruitt Jimmie Glen Fletcher

Anniversary Reception Honors Stanley Duvalls

Denver City notes a golden wedding anniversary reception for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Duvall held August 1 in the Hospitality Room of Yoakam County State Bank. Hosted by their children Dr and Mrs Philip Duvall and grandsons Kevin and Marshall, the couple wed August 1 1921 in Dodd City Texas. They moved to Denver City in 1939 and have long been civic readers.

Denver City Stanley Duvall Yoakam County State Bank Duvall Andi Philip Duvall Kevin and Marshall Lubbock Lela Goss Dodd City Texas Breckenridge Duvalls

Gardeners Host Party at McCamey Garden Club Supper

The McCamey Garden Club held a summer ice cream cake and coffee supper Tuesday at the T. 4 Pauley home. Husbands of members were honored. Attending were Aubrey Carroll and wife, Bryan Hender and family, Wilbur M. Harris, Frank Matthews, George W. Rainer, Mrs. J. R. Sumrall, Red Wheeler and Red LaQuey alongside the host and hostess Mr. and Mrs. Pauley.

McCamey McCamey Garden Club T. 4 Pauley

Mrs Evans Crowned Queen of Week at Pound Club

Members of the Tops of Pound Rosa Club report a record weekly loss of seventy seven pounds. Mrs JV Evans won Queen of Week with a ten pound loss. Mrs Leon Hanson received the topsy trophy for being Kops queen for three months. Welcomed guests included Mrs Ronnie Hanson and Mrs Gary Ferguson. Guest was Mrs Roy Slaymeyer.

Kathleen Keyes Bride-to-Be Feted in San Antonio Shower

Kathleen Keyes celebrated at a bridal shower Thursday August 19 in the Flame Room San Antonio. Guests registered at a silver edged satin table, with pink decor and crystal hob-nail votive cups. A fall wedding is planned at the bride’s parents home with arrangements of pink carnations and silver bells.

Kathleen Keyes Marvin Ray McCleery Odessa Flams W. NM. McCleery Miss Keyes Nawman L. Keyes Kathleen Keys Wiliam R McCleery San Antonio Mr. and I Regis

Layette Shower Honors Mrs Randy Stillwell

Pastel yellow and green set the theme for a layette shower for Mrs Randy Stillwell at the Reddy Room. Guests included her mother Mrs C K Gerald sister Miss Nita Gerald and aunt Mrs C D Braswell. A corsage was given to the honoree and approximately 40 guests attended with white cake nuts and punch served. A baby rattle tree decorated the serving table. Hostesses were Mrs Oliver Conatser Mrs C W Green Bill Chesney Vera Miles and Eula Newton.

Gooden Ralph Townes George Richardson Willliam R. Wehrend Robert Tipps Carl Nunn Cecil Bickley Gene Kinder Stillwell Whitecake Mmes Oliver Conatser C W Green Bill Chesney Vera Miles Eula, Newton

Dear Polly Pointers and Attending Event Notes

Dear Polly columns offer home craft tips and style commentary, advising on cushion setups for hand sewing, odor removal for leather Bible covers, and fashion choices for the 30 to 50 age group. The piece also notes a corsage presentation at a social honoree event with pink carnations and a list of hostesses.

Polly Peeve Swe Sara

Bride Elect Honored At Shower For Wat son Steele

A bridal shower at the community center honored Miss Shelly Steele bride elect of Royce Dean Watson. Red and white colors figured in corsages, decorations, and a special bride book. Hosts included Mrs Bull Baird and Mrs J N Tredwell, with guests registering at a red linen table.

Wink Bride Elect Shelly Steele Royce Dean Watson Mmes Bull Baird C. J. Bisang Dale Carman Gleen Claiborne Jack Everett U S. Geeshin Luke Glover Lonnie Marin James McIver A. C. Morton J. N. Tredwell Miss Steele

Begirner Dance Classes Offer Fun Social Nights

Learn the Chick-n-Boom and Slow Dancing in Begirner Classes starting next week. Sessions meet every alternate week from 8 p m to 9 30 p m for three months with sponsor parties and social know how.

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Paul Agnew Agnew Jewelers MR and Mrs. Rickey Dean Fisher Mea Fletcher-Fisher L. D. Ingram Hawley R. E. Fletcher R. B. Adams JD. Smith Irving Jack Whitehead Cisco Danny Wisdom Killeen Glen Lang McKinney Ronny Riley Midland F.L. Poot Fred Cowen C. M. Scott Stanley Duvalls Eureka Trade-In Babe Griffith H.P Babe'Griffith Firestone Toma Ati Tene New Eureka Philco Reaicior Gardeners Mrs. Evans Sam Vines Optometrist Bern M.E.L Evelyn Mines Joe Shirley Harold,Moore Jack Sullivan Sidney Robin Jr Gene Reneau Allen King Royce Carrigan Arvil Locke Billy Love Johnie Bell Wayne Coggins Aerie Courant JR. High SR. High Monttilla’s North Texas
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