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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1952

Page

4

Barstow Welcomes Large Thanksgiving Homecoming Crowd

Barstow reports a festive exodus for Thanksgiving with many Barstow schools faculty members among returnees. Local residents journeyed to Carlsbad Wickett and Weatherford while military and college students visited family and friends in Barstow and surrounding towns.

Barstow Maude Witt Carlsbad N. M Jimmy Witt II L.A. Ellison Wicketi Fred Canifax Jeannette Cook Quannah Louise Carr Woodson Cleo Nordstorm Tornillo Ed Mebes Homer Jefferson Weatherford Bill Newman San Antonio Dudley Rogers Dudley M-Texas Austin Charles Edward Blask el Paso Vicki Donnie Black Wendell Nichols Paso Mamie Yates Clyde Black W. D. Black Carolyn John Fielder Mike Richard Stephen Abilene Snyder Betty Gene Estes Reid Estes William Trott Lorraine Trott Bill Yuma Air Force Base Wanda W. Goode Trott Virginia Cook Barbara Ned Irby Mercedes Grover Neeley Fabens Hank Irby Ysleta New Mexico Freeman Irby Artesia Kim Mexwell Hagerman G. B. Crouch Lois Paul Mineral Wells Crouch Joe Lee Vonne McMahon Joey McMahon Brownwood Minnie Sewell Pecos T Prnett Tommy Houston Taylor Black Clara Henry Fleenor Nate Cass Virginia Blanche Hayes Jack Hayes Nancy Ann Miller Robert Miller University of Texas Bargtow Jim Ed Miller St. Edward's University Jimmy Collins H. A. Collins Texas A

Study Club Honors Farewell for Jack Davis

The Child Study Club hosts a Saturday farewell coffee for Jack Davis at Mrs. A. L. Wagner’s home before her move to Borger. Mrs. W. T. Henderson Jr. presents a milk glass fruit stand in pineapple motif. Guests include Mrs. Conley Ebert and Mmes. Amburger Hornsby Wolf and Ryan.

Jack Davis A. L. Wagner Child Study Club Davis Borger W. T. Henderson Jr Conley Ebert Mmes L. S. Amburger W. T. Hornsby Jr Cecil W. Wolf E. A. Ryan

Revival at First Assembly of God in Odessa

Members of the First Assembly of God Church at 1101 N Lee announce a two week revival. Services start at 745 p.m. Rev M J Dickson of Tulsa Oklahoma will lead the old time gospel preaching. Rev J W is the local pastor. The public is invited.

First Assembly of God Church N. Lee M. J. Dickson Tulsa Okla Odessa J. W

Mothers Club Council Hears Milk Fund Report

The Mothers Club Council met December 3 at the County Library. They approved a new constitution and noted the milk fund serving 218 children, up from 199, with Fannin Elementary adding 19 recipients. Representatives included Mrs. G C Moates and others from various Mothers groups.

Club Council Mothers Club Council Fannin Elementary School Mothers Clubs G. C. Moates Meta Mega Garrett Irvin Beta Mega Conley Ebert G. H. Doelling W. S. Couples J. H. Barganier Odessa Odessa Mothers’ Club M. O. Boring, Jr N. Golder

Odessa Music Lovers Plan Happy Evening At Concert

Odessa music lovers prepare for a gay inspirational evening as the Odessa Symphony Orchestra presents its firer concert of the winter under conductor Robert L. Maddox with Mrs. Leland Croft as concert master. The program is set for Odessa High School auditorium.

Odessa Odessa Symphony Orchestra T He Robert L. Maddox Leland Oo. Croft Odessa High School

Barstow Women Plan Bazaar and Bake Sale Fundraiser

Barstow Presbyterian Church women plan a bazaar and bake sale on Saturday December 13 to raise funds for building repairs. They reported sending a 40 pound bundle of warm clothing to Korea and a Pecos rummage sale netted $40 for the church fund. The Barstow orchestra now has 55 members under Mr Maddox and a list of local civic and social leaders is noted. A preview of tonight's program includes Mozart Figaro Overture and Beethoven Symphony in C major with future concert set for February 24 featuring pianist Monte Hill Davis. Graceful French Provincial furniture from the Alsace group is advertised.

Barstow Women-of-The- Presbyterian Church of T. C. Vinson Korea Pecos Maddox Ite -Board of Directors Mozart Beethoven Blizet Malaga Curzon el Belicario Padilla Monte Hill Davis

Odessa First Symphony to Open 1952 53 Series

The Odessa High School auditorium hosts the Odessa First Symphony Orchestra in its 1952 53 season opener on December 9 directed by Robert L Maddox. The ensemble, largely local players, expands its string section for a program blending classical and popular semi classical works.

Odessa First Symphony Orchestra Odessa High School Robert L.maddox

Memo to men on managing women in business

Article summarizes a memo from the Research Institute of America advising business men on handling female staff. It covers responses to tears, criticism, gossip, intuition, and office dynamics, urging restraint, encouragement, and awareness of gendered perceptions.

New York Research Institute of America Green's

Shrine Club Fills Box for Children in Odessa

Odessa Ladies Shrine Club held a 7:30 p m meeting at the Ector County Library to finalize their Christmas box for the St Louis Crippled Children Hospital. The box, sent by the club, included 105 gay Christmas socks and garments sewn by local members.

Odessa Ladies Shrine Club Ector County St. Louis Mary Andrews el Paso Odessa Mmes J. T. McKissick H. C. Brown J. A. Baldwin J. B. Marrs A. L. Latham W. H. Kupkuske H. L. Wilson Margaret Dungan

Principal Speaker Explores Why America Outgrows Others

Eudora Hawkins of Abilene addressed the McCamey Womens Study Club on December 2, arguing freedom fuels individual growth and warning socialism could take hold in capitalist systems. She contrasted American progress with Britain, France, and Russia, illustrating with a film from 1850 to 1950.

Eudora _Hawkins Abilene McCamey Womans Study Club America Miss Mawkins Miss Haw_kins Plymouth Rock England France Russia

Ruth Class Has Dish Luncheon at East Side Baptist

The Ruth Class met December 5 at East Side Baptist Church for a dish luncheon. Gifts from Secret Friends were exchanged and a committee of Mrs. Robert Stokes Mrs. W. H. Briley and Jack Scott planned the Christmas party for December 15. A class yearbook was also discussed.

Ruth East Side Baptist Church Mmes Robert Stokes W. H. Briley Jack Scott Cletus R. Leverett H. E. Richardson A. B. Campbell W. R

Rebekah Degree Conferred at Lodge Meeting

The Rebekah degree was conferred on Mrs. Easter Pettigrew by George Knauft Rebekah Lodge at the meeting held December 2 in the M Hall 1307 E 7th. New officers include Mrs Evelyn Fanning noble grand and Mrs C E Reed representative with installation planned for January.

Rebekah Easter Pettigrew

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