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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

4

ABWA Chapter Awards Student Scholarships

Three Odessa students were aided by the Steven Burton Memorial Education Fund of ABWA with scholarships at a chapter meeting in Odessa El Paso. The Black Gold Chapter presented loans and grants from the national fund, with Miss Darline Roberts in charge of a scholarship at Texas State University Denton and Miss Jeraldine Hand receiving a grant. ABWA’s national program funds hostesses and speakers, and local chapters promote education and improved employer-employee relations among some 47,000 members in over 770 chapters nationwide.

Odessa Steven Burton Educa Schahmann ABWA University of Texas Education el Paso Minnie Foreman The American National Fund Business Women’s Association Odessa College United States National Board of Directors Black Gold Odessa Abwa Darline Roberts Texas State University Denton Jeraldine

Outdoor Camp Returns for Odessa Children

Twenty eight Odessa youngsters completed a summer camp program at Camp Summer Life near Taos New Mexico. Recipients include Lynn Anderson Benna Babb Bruce Babb Betsy Daves Sunnie DeVilhiss Wendell Green Lee Jackson Paula Johnson Valerie Naylor Camille Patterson Rhonda Roden Cassie Roden Robin N Wart on Paul Tittle Millie Divine and others.

Odessa Taos N. M Jackie Lynn Anderson Jack C. Anderson Benna Babb E. G. Babb Jr Bruce Babb Jackson L. Babb Benny Brora James Elizabeth Daves Sunnie Michael DeVilhiss E. T. Panowich Wendell Green W. K. Green Lee Jackson Robert L. Jackson Paula Johnson Virgil Johnson Valerie Mark Naylor Don Naylor Camille Patterson Rhonda Cassie Roden Ted Roden Robin Warton Joel N. Warton Paul Jr

Forum Holds Called Meet in Ozona Bank Coffee Room

Ozona Woman's Forum met in the Ozona National Bank coffee room with Mrs. Lowell Littleton presiding. New member Mrs. Take Young was welcomed and the yearbook committee reported material ready for the publisher. The first program meeting of the new club year will be sent.

OZONA Lowell] Littleton Ozona Woman's Forum Ozona National Bank Take ‘Young

Bartlett McAdoo Set Vows in Odessa Wedding

Fort Stockton staff report Anne Bartlett McConnell daughter of Fredrick and Mrs Bartlett of 305 South Hadden joins Charles Lloyd McAdoo son of Doyle McAdoo and Mrs McAdoo of Seminole in a forthcoming marriage. Anne attended Fort Stockton High and Fort Worth Polytechnic High School later. Charles is a graduate of Seminole High School with a B S in education from Texas Wesleyan College Fort Worth 1962 and works in banking trust at First National Bank Midland while McAdoo is an insurance adjuster. The wedding is planned for Friday September 27 at the First Methodist Church Odessa. The midi skirt gains popularity in coats promising to replace the mini.

Fort Stockton Fredrick Orr Bartlett South Hadden Anne Bartlett McConnell Charles Lloyd McAdoo Doyle McAdoo Monahans Mary McAdoo Seminole Fort Stockton High School Fort Worth Polytechnic High School Fort Worth Polytechnic High School Seminole High School Texas Wesleyan College First National Bank of Midland McAdoo First Methodist Church Odessa Polly Denton Texas Woman’s University TWU jMain Auditorium John A. Guinn Linda D. Berkley C. R. Berkley Suzannel Alamosa Odessa High Berkley David University Catal and Abel Mildred Teades Jr Dallas E Tree E Mendes Sr Tucson Ariz Gramming Tucson High School University of Name Arizona Mendes P.O. Box Reagan County High Chicago Ill RCHS Texas San Marcos Antonio College

Sharon Grove Is Complimented at Bridal Shower

Imperial staff reports Sharon Fay Grove of Imperial was honored as a bride elect of Ronald William Tipton of Grandfalls with a bridal gifts shower at Imperial Community Center. Grandmothers and relatives from Fort Stockton and Los Angeles attended. wedding set for September 7 at First Baptist Church Imperial with Rev. Perry officiating.

Imperial Sharon Fay Grove Ronald William Tipton Grandfalls Aue Anown Gladys Mary Lee Hunt C. B. Wheeler/Smith Los Angeles Calif Walter Knees Grandfalls and Mines Carl the Peabody Leslie Bowman Dave First Baptist Church Imperial Scott Herschel Hampton Kent Lee C. Perry Beth Swetnam Cecil Ellison Odessa Anina Hers

Social Schedule for Women Auxiliary and Local Groups

The Women’s Auxiliary at Medica Center Hospital will host new member orientation in the hospital cafeteria. Eastern Star and other groups announce meetings and social events including a founder’s tribute, a social hour with refreshments, and auditions for the Midland Odessa Symphony. Reservations and contact details are listed for attendees and members.

Medica Center Hospital L.A. Watkins Jr Friendship Chapter McFarland Masonic Hall Bih Leftie Lee Streets Rob Morris Henry Rogers Jr. Worthy Midland-Odessa Symphony and Chorale Symphony

Palys Pointers emergency dime saves lives

DEAR POLLY advises keeping a dime for emergency calls at roadside booths to summon help quickly. The note suggests taping a dime inside the car glove compartment and informing all family members to ensure access to urgent services and transport in accidents.

Polly Arthur

Odessa woman earns MS degree in biology and more

A Texs university graduate, Linda Berkley of Odessa, earned a Master of Science in biology at TWU. Other items note a Dallas groom, a Tucson native, and homemaking tips from Polly. The field includes college awards in biology and chemistry across local families and community notices.

Shower Fetes Miss Gray in Monahans

Miss Linda Gray bride elect of Donald Hughes of Wickett was honored at a bridal shower Aug. 9 hosted by Mrs. O. R. White. About 75 guests attended with Miss Jan Agey at the bride’s book. Yellow and white décor featured daisies in a gold bowl, while Mrs. Lynn Perucca oversaw the punch. Hostesses included Mmes. Tommy McLain, Bill Agey, E. J. Cavel, Fred Stanfield, W. R. Martin, Auira Brewer, Kenneth Myrick, R. H. Butler, A. O. Whitley, H. A. Wells and C. E. Gildon.

Monahans Linda Gray Donald Hughes Wickett 0. R. White Jan Agey Lynn Perucca Mmes Tommy McLain Bill Agey E. J. Cavel Fred Stanfield W. R. Martin Auira Brewer Kenneth Myrick R. H.butler A. O. Whitley H. A. iWells C. E. Gildon

Miss Whippo Bride Elect Honored At Shower

Miss Kay Ann Whippo of Amarillo, bride elect of Tony Marsalis, was feted at a 8 to 10 p.m. bridal shower Monday at the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Pink and white decor centered the table with carnations and gladioli. Guests included Mmes. Golman, Thomas, Shults, Jackson, Walden, Martin, Savell, Ragan, and Baker. Also notes on tobacco stains and lemon juice remedy.

Seminole Kay Ann Whippo Tony Marsalis Amarillo First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Miss Whippo Mmes. John Golman Wayne Thomas H. W. Shults Richard Jackson J. B. Walden Joe Martin Jim Savell W. L. Ragan E. B. Baker

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