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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1965

Page

5

Martin Fulton wedding held in Baptist Church

Miss Carolyn Elizabeth Martindale and Thomas Gary Fulton exchanged marriage vows at Grace Baptist Church in Andrews. The bride, a 1964 Andrews High School graduate, wore a white satin suit. her husband, a 1962 Waurika High School graduate, works for Haliburton Oilwell and Cement Co. The couple will reside in Andrews.

Diane Ascue Pam Martindale Andrews High School Odessa College Waurike High School Haliburton Oilwell and Cement Co Thomas G. Pierce Billie Gann Andrews

Mistletoe Plant Symbolism Through Ages

The Druids of ancient Britain 2000 years ago held mistletoe sacred to a goddess of love and national kiss traditions. Holly wreaths with thorny stems and red berries symbolize Jesus crown of thorns. The Christmas daisy is actually an aster, not a true daisy.

Britain Jesus

Mrs Adams Honored At Kermit Farewell Coffee

Mrs Tommie Adams was honored at a farewell coffee hosted in the home of Mrs Doyle Smith. Co-hostesses included Mrs Don Hyman Mrs W R Newsom and Bill Hobden with attendees from Wink and local towns. The Adams family has relocated to Las Vegas Nevada.

Kermit Tommy Adams Doyle Smith Mmes Don Hyman W. R. Newsom Bill Hobden Carl McMillan Wink J. W. Crean Bill Miller Melvin McAllister N. B. Hinshaw Glen Justice Gene Brown Joe Igo Wayne Atchley Morris Bradley Adams Las Vegas Nev

Imagination Helps Wrap Packages For Christmas Gift Wraps

Imagination elevates gift wrapping with pretty paper scissors tape and trims. Foil papers in bright colors and pastels add a glow to holiday presents and decorations. Try foil rib bons and bows or foil seals and tags for a dash on plain papers. Muffin Treat suggests Sunday family ideas and holiday party brunch contrasts with a quirky open-toed shoe recipe.

Barstow HD Club Showcases 1965 Work and Gifts

Barstow Home Demonstration Club held an achievement day at Mrs. Forrest Walker’s home featuring knitwear hats pillows dolls and Christmas decor. Members toured the Walker residence arranged artificial flowers and antique finishes while Mrs. Bill Allgood presented a special gift to Mrs. Walter Burkholder, a charter member since 1936, as the group prepares for a countywide Christmas party at Monahans Community Center.

Barstow Barstow Home Monahans Forrest Walker Albert Rice Walter Burkholder Rice J. N. Freeland Walker Bill Allgood Burkholder

Opti-Mrs Club Hosts Yule Event at Algonquin Club

The Opti-Mrs Club held its annual Christmas party December 2 at the Optimist Clubhouse honoring husbands. After dinner, guests joined in card games hosted by Mrs. J. D. Strickland and Mrs. Charles Webb, with attendees including Mr. Strickland, Mrs. Webb, and several named members.

Optimist Clubouse Mmes J. D. Strickland Charles Webb Messrs and Mines Strickland Webb Keith Bailey Cecil Butler Albert Dale Tim Fambrough Bryan Henderson OT Hicks R. Maston Peirce C. L. Saylor Jr George Young

Christmas Decorations Are Rated by Gap Garden Club

The Gap Garden Club met December 1 in the Woman's Club Room with Mrs. R. V. Melton presiding. Twenty five members attended and voted to join the Crane County Historical Society. Reports covered the Southern Zone Meeting in Kermit and yearbook judging in Odessa. Winners for the Christmas show were Mrs. J. C. Guyton blue, Mrs. Melton red, Mrs. E. J. Simmons yellow, and Mrs. W. H. Clingo white. Small arrangements for Miller Nursing Home patients were prepared for delivery December 18.

Gap Garden Club Woman’s Club R. V. Melton R. E. Caswell Gardeners’ Creed Crane County Historical Society C. E. Peck Kermit R. H. McManus Caswell J. C. Guyton Melton E. J. Simmons W. H. Clingo Miller Nursing Home Mmes. Clingo D. C. Townsend

Olive Hash Fancy Chili Flavor Boost

Olive tang inspires a canned corned beef chili topping. Crumble beef hash, mix with corn chips and cheddar, fold in chopped pimiento stuffed green olives, shape into patties, fry in butter until browned, then ladle hot chili over and broil with eggs for a crisp finish.

Foreign Born Odessan Family Moving to Coast

Mrs. C. M. Slaughter born in Cairo Egypt and her husband and two sons plan to move from Odessa to Long Beach California after living in Odessa and returning here frequently. She has aided foreign born couples with language and shopping. she speaks five languages and has studied in Egypt plus Commercial College.

C. M. Slaughter Spital Robert Cordix Beach Calif Odessa Egypt North Jackson Hanthawe Slaughter Cairo UNCC Old Country Jules Levy Chicago Bill Chewing Claude Foster Tommy Dempsey Mrs. Slaughter

Yale Custom and the Saint Nicholas Stocking Tale

The Christmas stocking tradition traces to St. Nicholas in the fourth century. A legend says he dropped a bag of gold coins down a poor girl’s chimney, inspiring the custom that endures in Yale lore.

St. Nicholas

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