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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1952

Page

2

World's Oldest Art Is Pottery Tells Pioneer Members

Odessa federated Pioneer Study Club heard Mrs. J. A. Smethers discuss ceramics and pottery making at a home program led by Mrs. J. C. Moore. She traced pottery history, processes, classifications, and the global quest for porcelain, noting ceramics therapy at Brentwood hospital and the enduring appeal of clay crafts.

Odessa Federated Pioneer Study Club E. G. Rodman J. A. Smethers J. C. Moore China Germany Brentwood Neuropsychiatric Hospital Los Angeles J. A. Hurt T. L. Todd Rodman Mmes. H. L. Atkins J. H. Macaulay J. Dave Morris Edwin W. Parker Thomas Pitts Joe W. Rice W. A. Schaffner E. Clyde Smith J. H. Williford J. J. Willis Harold Young J. C. Zant T. A. Hubbard R. L. Vickers Mmes John H. Smothers Fred Mays Waco Vickers Green O. L. Taulman

College Dean To Speak Here Wednesday

Mrs. Phil E. Chappell dean of women at McMurry College Abi lene will speak at the Quarterly Worker's Conference at First Methodist Church Wednesday December 3 at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

Phil E. Chappell McMurry College Abilene First Methodist Church Texas Western el Paso Ashley Lawson Methodist Sunday School

Students To Meet In Abilene For Dec 6 Conference

Abilene Christian College hosts a Dec 6 session with Fort Worth Free Press editor Walter R. Humphrey and University of Texas debate director Don Williams addressing about 400 junior and senior high journalism and speech students. The event, sponsored by the UIL ACC and Central West Texas schools, gathers consultants from multiple districts.

Abilene Ft. Worth University of Texas Abilene Christian College Walter R. Humphrey The Fort Worth Free Press Don Williams Humphrey Williams University Interscholastic League ACC Central West Texas el Paso Lubbock Weatherford Goldthwaite del Rio Sewell Auditorium Lester Palmer Paint Rock High School Lucy Haynes

Spicing Up Hash Browns with Tomato Ketchup and Relish

When browning hashed brown potatoes add a small amount of tomato catchup and sweet pickle relish for a spicy flavor. Serve the browned potatoes with hamburgers for a simple meal.

Odessa Shrine group plans tea for Newcomers at First Baptist

Mr and Mrs Russell Glenn and children spend Thanksgiving with Elmo Gabriel Abernathy family. El Maida Temple members fly to Jackson Miss for Shrine Ceremonial. Newcomers honored 3 to 6 pm Monday with tea hosted by Odessa Ladies Shrine Club at 1621 W N Dotsy home. Jane-Ross resigns from 109th Judicial Court in Crane. Sam Little to take weather duties for a week.

Russell Glenn Elmo Gabriel A Abernathy Jackson Miss O. W. Roquemore J. C. Williamson el Maida Temple Odessa Ladies Shrine Club

Piano Pupils Present Recital at Community Hall Goldsmith

Mrs C L Owens presents her grade piano pupils in a recital at Community Hall Goldsmith on Thursday evening. Joann Oy plays Christmas music and participants include Jan Sisch Glyndall Boatman Margaret Greenfield Donna Gail Overbey L H Overbey Dianna Loader Beverlee Garland Loubeth Sanders Melba Huddison Linda Musitelli Frances Stevens. Mr and Mrs R L Maynard hear from their son Dr Bill Maynard in Germany that he will be home in Crane by June. He plans to move into a new home after return.

C. L. Owens Goldsmith Joann Oy Jan Sisch Glyndall Boatman Margaret Greenfield Donna Gail Overbey L. H. Overbey Dianna Loader Beverlee Garland Loubeth Sanders Melba Huddieston Linda Musitelli Frances Stevens R L. Maynard Bill Maynard Germany Crane

Lettuce Cups Salad With Mixed Peas and Pimentos

A lettuce cup salad blends drained canned peas and carrots with finely diced pimento and onion. Mixed with mayonnaise salt and pepper, it forms a light side dish served in lettuce cups to accompany meat or fish.

Grilled Dogs Split Frankfurters in Spicy BBQ Sauce

A simple method shows grilled hot dogs split lengthwise and brushed with a spicy barbecue glaze. The mixture is served on toasted split frankfurter rolls for a bold quick bite.

Odessa Society Plans Christmas Party and Music Events

The Fidelis Class of First Methodist Church hosts a 7 30 p m Christmas party on Dec 3 at Mrs Edwin W Parker 1027 West 15th The Odessa First Symphony Orchestra opens its 1952 53 series with a Dec 9 concert at Odessa High School auditorium under director Robert L Maddox The program blends classical and semi classical works Two more concerts will feature out of town artists A newcomers tea for the W M A of First Baptist Church is set for Dec 8 from 3 to 6 p m at 1621 N Dotsy A beginner to advanced square dance class starts 8 p m Dec 4 at Lions Club Ridge Terminal Odessa A and M Mothers Club hosts a Christmas review by Mrs E D Oliver at 2208 N Golder All members invited The Odessa Ladies Shrine Club meets at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Odessa Library lounge

First Methodist Church Edwin W. Parker West 15Th Odessa First Symphony Orccestra Odessa Robert L.maddox First Baptist Church Carl Akin N. Dotsy Lions Club Odessa- Midland Municipal Jay Johnson A and M Bob Clark N. Golder E. D. Oliver

Baptist Week of Prayer Focuses on Mission Offerings

The First Baptist Church hosts a Week of Prayer and offering for Baptist Foreign Missions December 1 to 5 with the theme Lovest Thou Me Feed My Sheep. W M A sponsored programs run Tuesday Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. in the main auditorium under circles led by Nadyne Brewer Cleo Morrison and Mae Cole. The Men's Brotherhood joins Wednesday with The Life of Lottie Moon film. Mrs Jack Conner directs the week. All women invited to attend as part of Christmas for Christ effort.

Baptist Foreign Missions First Baptist Church W.M.A Nadyne Brewer Cleo Morrison Mae Cole Men’s Brotherhood Lottie Moon Jack Conner Christ

Garden Soil Talk Aids Modern Members By Lecturer

Garden enthusiasts gathered in the Ector County Library for a Friday session featuring a guest speaker on soil conditioning. Bill Williams explained soil content, drainage, humus balance, and the need for bacteria to support plant food uptake, urging mixes of sand and clay plus vegetable matter for ideal loam.

Ector County Otho Collins Bill Williams

Six Will Attend National Meet Of Key Clubs

Odessa High School Key Club conducted a follow up session noting six members plan to attend the national Key Club convention in Los Angeles next spring. Members discussed activities including a pay social apron dance and a theater preview while electing to gather more nomination names for future voting.

Odessa John Maravich Jimmie Sikes Los Angeles New Orleans

Visitors Return To MonAhans

Mr and Mrs M A Masters and their two sons spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Jacksonville. They were joined by Mrs Masters' parents Mr and Mrs W O Mayes in Abilene. On return they visited the Odd Fellows Home and We Folks Home in Corsicana. Mrs J S Reynolds Mrs Bill Neidhart Mrs W H Woods Mrs M A Masters and Milton McKlesky returned from Wichita Falls where they were delegates at the Texas PTA state convention. Rebecca Lodge hosted a 42 and domino party in Odd Fellows Hall with home baked treats and coffee served.

J. S. Reynolds Bill Neidhart W. H. Woods M. A. Masters Milton McClesky Wichita Falls Texas Pta Rebecca Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Elementary PTA Special Program Meeting Set

The Elementary PTA will meet Thursday December 11 at 2 45 p m in the elementary auditorium Rev R O Tomlinson pastor of the First Methodist Church will be guest speaker A special chorus is arranged by Wanda Hurley music director at the school

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