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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

2

Mother seeks guidance as husband taxes marriage

A mother of two describes a husband who has turned controlling and absent, proposing a money-based maintenance plan. The columnist advises seeking support from Legal Aid or Family Service to protect the children and establish independent safety and stability.

Mary Haworth Ara P. A Henry Kenry Tryig Legal Aid Bureau Family Service Society M. H

Delores Del Rio to Receive Dallas Fashion Award

Mexican actress Delores Del Rio is named for a Neiman Marcus award for distinguished service in fashion with Sept. 8-9 ceremonies in Dallas. She cannot attend due to a South American film commitment. Other honorees include Roger Fare Ann Favato and Vincent Montesano. The piece also mentions guests at the exposition and a lunch recipe note.

Dallas Delores del Rio Hollywood Neiman-Marcus Miss del Rio South America Neiman Marcus Roger Fare Ann Favarto Vincent Montesano Adolfo Ruiz Cortinez Mexico

Christmas Party Planned by Highland Church Women

The Highland Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service will hold a Christmas party for Navajo Indians at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28. The Girl Scout Leaders Club meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Little House, W Tenth and N Washington. Leaders and interested persons urged to attend.

The Highland Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Girl Scout Leaders Club Little House W. Tenth Washington

Mega Mothers Hold Meeting Lawn Party and Plans

The Beta Mega Mothers held their season kickoff social a Monday lawn party hosted by Mrs. John Hennech of Sli cast 17in. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. W. H. Ray and Mrs. U. M. Taylor with Mrs. Hennech earning the floating prize. A brief business session voted to make the milk fund a year project. First meeting set for Sept. 8 in the County Library with refreshments served. attendees included M. L. Duke, Howard Barrett-Smith, J. F. Harrison, C. W. Fenton, R. W. Kimble, Don Robilliard, W. Watson, H. H. Prague Jr., Don E. Dwinelil, F. E. Dunlop, F. W. Cagle, Garrett Irwin, T. A. Cochran and J. D. Hapenney.

Beta Mega John Hennech Sli Bunco W. H. Ray U. M. Taylor M. L. Duke Howard Barrett-Smith J. F. Harrison C. W. Fenton R.w.kimble Don Robilliard W. &£. Watson H. H. Prague Jr Don E

DeMolays Head to State Conclave in Waco

The Odessa Chapter of DeMolay leaves Wednesday for the 22nd annual state conclave in Waco, about 30 members traveling with Midland. Odessa’s degree team, district winner at Big Spring, will vie in the state degree contest as officers are elected and sports, oratorical and vocal events compete. A grand ball is planned Saturday night and a banquet Sunday to close the conclave.

Odessa Waco Midland Big Spring

Doris Spurgeon Hosts Goldsmith YM Swim Party

Doris Spurgeon entertained the Goldsmith Methodist Youth Fellowship at a Monday swim party on August 18. Guests included Lillian Palm er, Bobby Palmer, Beverly Long, Helen Cranfill, Deanna Dickens, Kay Purcell, and others, with refreshments served to numerous members and their families.

Doris Spurgeon Goldsmith Methodist Youth Fellowship Lillian Bobby Tommy Palmer Beverly Bonnie Long Helen Jimmy Cranfill Deanna Dickens Kay Purcell Billy Shipley Ralph Foster Hershell Lee Atkinson Mary McFarland Mary Fulton Phyllis Marshall I. M. Sutton T. S. Cranfill Sam Marshall Leo i Spurgeon

Wise wife learns to see from her husband's view

Ruth Millett discusses marriage roles noting wives often overlook what husbands value while Susan seeks praise for unasked efforts. The piece urges wives to do what husbands deem important to gain appreciation, amid local notes on Tri-Hi-Y activities and a garden tip for dill.

Telephone worker honored at lawn party for 15 years service

Mrs. Ross Day hosted a Southwestern Bell party at her lawn Monday night to honor Miss Tommy Bradford on 15 years of service and to bid farewell as she transfers to the Corpus Christi office. Howard Redding presented the anniversary pin, with ice cream and cookies served. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Ruby Poles and others.

Grettalou Davis Elrod Ranch Koshari Tri-Hi-Y Tri- Hi-Y Shirley Golden Lynn Busby Monticello Drive Carol Larkin Jane Bush Nancy Shortes Kay Spry Doris Elrod Maurice Kail M. E. Spry E. L. Gist Ross Day East 35Th Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Tommy Bradford Ian Howard Redding Miss Bradford Ken Meyers Corpus Christi Ruby Poles Bob Greer Les Sosebee Theda Rice Joan A. D. Austin Allen Ronnie Neal Johnson Frank Cagle B. W. Ward T. E. Nelsor Tommie

Odessa and Richland visitors exchange family ties

Permian area social notes list Mr. and Mrs. Blanton of Richland Washington visiting in Odessa with 615 North Lee hosts. Mrs. Blanton is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holland. Master Sergeant H. M. Totten and family returned to Tucson after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howard. The Ladies Odessa Shrine Club hosted a steak dinner for their husbands and guests with several local residents in attendance. A Royal visit from Honolulu is noted in connection with Mr. Raz Baraz and family. Joan Hogan of Crane underwent major surgery in Medical Center Hospital. Tom Hogan, combat infantryman, had surgery at Camp Hood after returning from Korea. Ginger ale and brown sugar glaze tips shared for cooking.

L. F. Holland North Lee Blanton H. M. Totten Mike Dianne Tucson Ariz Land Fred Howard Totten Donnel‘la Howard Ladies Odessa Shrine Club J. B. Marrs J. F. Ashton H. €. Brown A. L. Latham J.T. ‘McKissick J. R. Norton O. W. Roquemore W. H. Kupkufske Margaret Dunaigan Flo Hays Weldon Gers

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