Mrs Johnson Speaks to Odessa Parliamentary Club
Mrs Orval Brasuel led a program on amendments and primary amendments at the Odessa Parliamentary Study Club meeting in Pioneer Natural Gas Co. room. Mrs Harlan Blau served coffee and doughnuts while members discussed rules for motions and five ways to amend. Mrs Forrest Haney conducted the meeting and members subscribed to National Parliamentarian magazine. Mrs Reta Amsler became a second NAOP member.
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Odessa
Orval Brasuel
Ap- Club
Ben Johnson Jr
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
Harlan Blau
Johnson
Amend Jer
Forrest Haney
Ector County
Odessa College
Odessa pair to wed December 26 in Monahans church
Earl Pickett of Odessa announces the approaching marriage of his daughter Jonell to Bob Ward of Monahans. Both are Monahans High School and Texas Tech graduates, Ward a civil engineering major and candidate for graduation in May, with Jonell planning to continue studies in home economics. Vows to be spoken at Monahans First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pickett
Odessa
Jonell
Bob Ward
R. &. Ward
Monahans
Monehens High School
Texas Tech
Ward
Monahans First Methodist Church
Migirant Colors Rule Sportswear In 1960s Resort Wear
Sportswear shifts to relaxed, fluid silhouettes for resort and cruise wear. Elongated bodices, soft blousing, and subtle sashes appear with vibrant whites and brights. One-shoulder cuts, surplice necklines, and diagonal details lead an asymmetric line inspired by Paris, with knits and junior dresses in red white and blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Wear Daily
Paris
Holy Land speaker to address Odessa luncheon group
Rev. David A. Shaw pastor of St. Luke's Methodist Church and Odessa Ministerial Alliance president will discuss a Christmas Pilgrimage to the Holy Land at 1 p.m. Saturday December 3 at Odessa Country Club. He will address the American Association of University Women luncheon. Shaw recently toured the Holy Land.
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Holy Land
David A. Shaw
St. Luke's Methodist Church
Odessa
Big Lake Progressive Study Club Book Review
The Progressive Study Club held its annual book review and tea in Kattner Chapel at the First Methodist Church. Guests were welcomed by president Mrs. Joe Freeman. Mrs. J. L. Millwee reviewed Dear and Glorious Physicians by Taylor Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Lake
Progressive Study Club
Joe Freeman
J. L. Millwee
Taylor Caldwell
Kattner Chapel
First Methodist Church
Couple Feted On Anniversary
A surprise reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Billy F House to honor her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Matthews on their silver wedding anniversary. An arrangement of chrysanthemums graced the table covered with white silk. Mrs Matthews wore a white and silver carnation corsage. Mrs Eleanor Shelton of Midland assisted in serving cake, coffee and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy F. House
Lewis Matthews
Matthews
Eleanor Shelton
Midland
Club Members Raise Money For Projects
Miss Susiene hosted Sekari Tri-HIV members at her home on North McKinney. Linda Musitelli led a devotion on Prayer. The group voted to donate Christmas gifts to Otto's Boys Ranch and the Odessa center for mentally retarded children. Each girl to bring a toy for the center during the party. Decoration committee members named. Meeting closed with song and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susiene
Sekari Tri-Hiv
North McKinney
Linda ‘Musitelli
Otto
Odessa Center
Anna Mae Moss
Susie Gatlin
Marian Westerfeldt
Janeen McDonald
Janelle Eastham
G. D. Malone
Pioneer Study Club Reflects on American Spirit and Morals
Mrs. Max McEachern quotes Psalms and Abraham Lincoln as she laments waning reverence in Thanksgiving, urges moral renewal through church and home, and warns against materialism. Mrs. Todd notes rising enrollment yet growing unease, citing TV scandals, taxes, and moral drift while urging standards, work ethic, and accountability. The group plans a Jaycee nomination and attends a Greenback Tea invitation, ending with God Bless America.
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America
Max McEachern
Pioneer Study Club
Ector County
God
Abraham Lincoln
Todd
J.C. McConnell
Medical Woman’s Auxiliary
Terminal
Earle Scott
Odessa society notices and club events schedule
A list of local society events and club notices including fundraisers, rummage sales, and Christmas programs. Highlights include a green back Tea fundraiser 2 to 6 p.m. Dec 4 at Foster Home sponsored by Ector Midland Andrews counties, a rummage sale for the Permian Council for Mentally Retarded Children, the Odessa PTA meeting with Dr. Herman Newsome speaking on holiday gifts, a Jaycees wives’ tea, Santa visits by the Monday Mothers Club, a Golden Age Club gathering, a Ladies Oriental Shrine rummage sale, and Christmas Pilgrimage visits by the Odessa Garden Club. Also listed are Library Bookmobile stops and local school events with dates and locations.
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Tri-County
Ector-Midland-Andrews Counties
Odessa
Parent - Teachers Association City Council
Herman Newsome
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Odessa Jaycee-Ettes
T. A. Longman
Conlay
James O. Reese
Cumberland Road
Eral
Wee Cale
Big Lake Club Hears Review
Capitol
Fedecad Lex
6Th & North Grant
Godbess OF
Tine
SRS Daze Choice
Opera
Igma
Pioneer Club
Society
Permian Council
C. E. Standefer
Jayceee-Ettes
Jaycess
Kenneth Jumper
Loma Drive
Santa Claus
Club Pai
Golden Age
East‘side Community Center
13Th and
Adams
Odessa Ladies Oriental” Shrine Club
South
Texas
West
Country Club
Odessa Garden Club
Mmes
R. F. Juede‘man
Idlewood Lane
M. R.hurt
West 23Rd
M.F. Lawless
Dotsy
K. H. Hinch
AAUW
Laura Frances Murphy
North Dotsy
League
Ector
N Yow
Ireland
Mie
Church
Town and Country Center
UD Averly
Pease ‘School
Douglas
Black‘shear
Carver
Milan
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