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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1967
Page
3
In Monahans the Kappa Epsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held pledge rites for five new members in a candlelight ceremony at Mrs. Kenneth Mills home. The pledge ritual was led by chapter president Mrs. Gary Hines for Mmes. Floyd Langford Bill Rogers John Ratcliff Earl Miller and Jackie Brownd. Tanya Stapp presented a "Verse Making" program after pins were awarded.
Mrs Johnny Corbett formerly Elizabeth McWilliams of Odessa was honored with a bridal shower on November 21. Hosts included Tony Reese and helpers Hudson Brite Clyde Gay Gene Cook W W Watkins Eugene Blake and Ann Shaw of Ozona. Corbett daughter of James and Mrs McWilliams. her husband is son of J C Collier of Midland.
Dear Polly offers practical homemaking advice from readers. Tips include dusting with spray products, using plastic garment bags for final polish, baking soda paste on silver marks, using old newspapers to polish silver and remove stains, and camphorated oil to revive wood tables. Readers are invited to submit more ideas.
Guide advises dry cleaning for coffee cream stains by placing the garment on a blotter, applying a cleaning solvent, and working from the underside. It warns that solvent fumes are toxic and recommends only ventilated rooms for use.
Col and Mrs Thomas E Broughton announce the engagement of their daughter Kristie to Philip L Handlin both of Kermit The wedding is set for December 22 at Fort Bliss Center Chapel Kristie is a graduate of International School of Sacred Heart Tokyo and the University of Texas El Paso She teaches in the Ysleta school system Handlin a Kermit High School graduate earned a BA in business at UTEP and is a member of Kappa Sigma.
It's easy to have a wardrobe of brightly colored footwear by tinting inexpensive sneakers. No fabric will take color evenly unless absolutely clean. So scrub and rinse the sneakers thoroughly before applying dye. Even a brand new pair must be washed to remove the factory finish.
Bride-elect Barbara Kay Fisher of 3200 Clearview to marry Lance Cpl. Gerald Wayne Brunette of South Carolina. Ceremony set for 9 30 p m Dec 14 at West Park Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Pruitt officiating. Barbara attended Odessa College in 1966 and works at Farrs Cafeteria. He is a 1966 OHS graduate in the Marine Corps stationed in Beaufort South Carolina, where they will reside.
Luther Corder spoke to the National Secretaries Association meeting on CPS rating practices. Odessa College administrator and CPS exam guest speaker, Corder has a master’s in business administration from West Texas State University and many years in the field.
Mrs J C Zant Jr kindergarten teacher at St Luke s Methodist Church spoke to Modern Mothers on explaining death to children. She advised letting kids conduct funerals for dead pets to ease grief and reduce fear about death. Hostesses were Mrs C E McCorkle and Mrs D F Dillingham with refreshments for attendees.
Miss Donna Kirkland and Ronald E. Wells married at the First Methodist Church in Stevenson Alabama on November 14. The bride's parents are Mr and Mrs W Kirkland of 703 South Main and the groom's parents are Mr and Mrs T M Wells of Monahans.
Rev J A Dennis from Austin will hold nightly revivals at Odessa Faith Tabernacle 99 South Sam Houston from December 3 to 10 at 7 45 p m The church known as the Electric Cross is led by Pastor Ted Kroll Dennis has 15 years pastoring Christian Churches in Texas and is a noted convention speaker He is a member of the Texas State Bar and American Bar Association and has authored several popular books on the Holy Ghost.
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