Odessa Society Schedule Highlights December Activities
The Odessa community lists holiday events and meetings including potluck dinners, toy drives, cantatas, and club gatherings. Notable items: Mothers Club dinner December 12 at Eastside Youth Center. damaged toys collection for Odessa’s needy. First Methodist Church Messiah concert December 14. American Legion Auxiliary meeting December 10. Beta Sigma Phi and Beta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma chapter meetings. Mega Mothers Christmas party December 18. Eagles Auxiliary December 11. Trinity Baptist WMU Christmas playlet December 9. Odessa Women’s Golf Association Christmas luncheon December 11. library meetings for Delta Delphian and Sam Houston School Parents Club. juvenile delinquency forum in county courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Women’s Golf Association
Odessa Country Club
Librarian Reviews Christmas The Christ of Prophecy at Parker Heights
Mrs L H Giddens led a devotional program of the Womens Fellowship at Parker Heights Church with luncheon. Miss Velma Barrett the Ector County librarian gave a review of Christmas on the line. Letters of thanks were read by the Kiamichi Mission in Oklahoma and Juliette Fowler Home in Dallas. Numerous attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Giddens
Parker Heights
Joe Bates
Kiamichi
Oklahoma
Juliette Fowler
Dallas
Velma Barrett
Ector County
Mmes
Don Gray
G. H. Doelling
Miles Jdénis
W. F. Martin
O. R. Shocklett
J. E. Parker
B. J. Travis
Ben Melton
Ray Harbison
W. S. Munson
J. B. Evans
Jack Hamilton
Hoyt Carpenter
Charles Pamrowski
Nell Collison
George S. Clark
Mittie Brown
Roy Fox
Dorothy Spandie
Eva Cook
Gene Rumbaugh
A. D. Kirklin
T. W. Detlefs
Charlies Martin
I. D. Spain
Lillie Bates
L. R. Fugit
N. J. Martin
G. P. Crenshaw
Dan Crenshaw
Earl Pugh, Sr
Ray Griffin
Earl Pugh, Jr
C. W. Odneal
Ernest Jackson
McCamey Lions Sponsor Charity Basketball Game
The McCamey Lions Club sponsors the Whiskered Wiz ards of Florida to play a McCamey independent team at the high school gym at 8 p.m. December 9. Proceeds aid the city’s Christmas street light expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCamey
McCamey Lions Club
Wizards
Florida
Bride-Elect Mary Jane Broughton Honored at Home Luncheon
A white and wine luncheon honoring bride-elect Mary Jane Broughton was held 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mrs. John Marks home. Margaret Helen Marks will be maid of honor. Broughton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rexhill, will wed Dec. 22 at St. Marys Catholic Church to James A. Leonard. Attendees included Mrs. Marks, Margaret Helen Marks, and guests Mrs. Gordon Meadlee Jr., Robert Searls Jr., Alfred Arnold, Richard Rich, Virginia and Margaret Marks, Peggy Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Broughton
John Marks
N. Dotsy
Margaret Helen
Miss Broughton
Rexhill
Conet
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
James A. Leonard
James Leonard
Worth
Mrs. Marks
Miss Marks
Jersey
Mmes. Marks
Gordon Meadlee, Jr
Robert Searls, Jr
Alfred Arnold
Richard Rich
Virginia
Margaret Marks
Peggy Rich
Broughton
Country Club Event Fetes Crockett Faculty
A formal banquet at the Odessa Country Club honors Crockett Junior High School faculty and guests. Yuletide decor centers on a Christmas theme with a snowy centerpiece and evergreen motifs, followed by buffet dining, songs by the high school chorus, a hillbilly skit by student performers, and a dance in the main hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Country Club
Crockett Junior High School
Schoral
Dee Parker
Velma
Selma Schlemeyer
Margie
David Bigham
Bill New
Charles Steed
Messrs
Mmes. G. C. LeCroy
Fred Christian
Charles L. Walker
Bill Crockett
Pat Kelly
C. E. Horton
J. E. Washburn
J. T. King
W. M
Double Birthday Party Honors Two Daughters
Mrs. Walter Ivie hosted a Saturday birthday party at 405 N Lauderdale to honor daughters Margaret nine and Cathy six. Twenty four children attended with games, Christmas candies, ice cream and cake. Helpers included Mrs Blackburn and Mrs Minyard among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ivie
N. Lauderdale
Margaret
Cathy
Philip ‘Blackburn
J. N. Minyard
Lawrence Burrow
W. L. McHugh
Blue Silver Decor Enhances Mrs Strouds Brides Tea
A Saturday gift tea honoring Mrs. Bob Stroud featured blue and silver Christmas decor at 521 Belmont. Hostesses included Mrs. Pruitt and others, with guests arriving 4 to 6 pm for a display of gifts, cookies, punch, and music by Mrs. Simpson and Mrs. McLelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Stroud
Lee Pruitt
N. Belmont
Mmes. Pruitt
A. C. Werner
Odes Jordan
Sam McLelland
R. E. Killion
A. G. Chisholm
Troy Erwin
C. W. Hornsby
W. F. Rum
Mmes
Joyce Glaser
Belle Wyly
Jack Parry
Guy Eliott
M. J. Yates
Miles Jones
W. J. Owen
E. C. Adams
Tommy Jeter
Ewell McKnight
Paul Agnew Sr
Paul Agnew Jr
J. D. Greenway
M. Carver
W. J. Waite
Tommy Wilson
W. L. Cannon
A. O. Lane
O. F. Blank
Cecil Hardwick
Marvin Holcomb
L. A. Talley
Thelma Service
Basil Wilkerson
Paul
S. Lowe
W. C. Hill
Carl Wasson
Glenn Clark
Victor Boyce
Earl Tripp
R. M. Davenport
W. C
Howard Wilke Liams
Janet Canty
H. R. Canty
L. E.pruitt
W. F. Rumbaugh
Guy Stroud
National Catholic Council Brings 65 to Odessa Meet
The district convention of the National Council of Catholic Women met in Odessa with 65 members present led by Midland district president Mrs. A. V. Langford. Readings, luncheon, and an address on modesty in dress framed the event, ending with benediction at St. Mary’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Catholic Council
Odessa
National Council of Catholic Women
128Th
N. Muskingum
O. C. Jensen
A. V. Langford
Midland
Mmes. E. M. Zimmerly
McCamey
W. B. Smith
Wimmer
Jerry Healy
M. Minyard
Jensen
William Lensign
Odessa Council
Snyder Council
T. J. Kennery
Edith Phillips
Plainview Junior High School
Shrine of
Lourdes
France
Bamber
Konners Reuth
Bavaria
Theresa Neuman
Lensing
Joan Lucanssen
Kennedy
James Erickson
Stanton
Fred Doeren
O.F.M
St. Mary’s Church
Fifth
Washington
Dermiak Kound 5 enters Hollins YWCA House Board
Dermiak Kound 5 an ANN RICH daughter of Mrs Ralph S Rich Country Club Estates has been elected freshman representative to Hollins College Virginia YWCA House Board in recent class elections. Dr and Mrs BRYAN WILDENTHAL and others attend Odessa College dedication as Dallas artist Raymond Froman painted an oil. Kenneth Howell D.T.3 returns for Christmas from Navy station near Oceanside Calif. Marion Adams leads Bankers Life production for week ending Nov 28. DeMolay jackets funded by Permian Basin Oil Show. Edward N Carr home on Christmas leave in Barstow. he is an airplane mechanic in Columbus Ohio. Deer hunters from Barstow include Victor Wilkins and family near Marfa. Don Belcher Iraan to preach in McCamey. Hayes family back from hunt in Odessa. Wersts attend Texas A&M game in Austin with Oliver F Werst. Hal Cooper family travels after uncle J E Norquist dies in Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Rich
Ralph S. Rich
Country Club Estates
Hollins’ College
Y.W.C.A. House Board
Virginia
Sul Ross College
Odessa College
Jack Rodgers
Murry Fly
Bryan Wildenthal
H. W. Morelock
Mabel Dugger
Bill Williams
John G. Prude
Raymon Froman
Dallas
L’allegro
Marion Adams
United States
Bankers Life of DeMoines
Barstow
Edward N. Carr
W. L. Fuller
Tom Carr
Columbus
Victor Wilkins
Mike
Bill
Medley Ranch
Marfa
McCamey Birth Announcements At Local Hospital
Birth notices from McCamey Hospital record a boy named Wesley Ray born November 29 to Mr and Mrs Cleo Brown and a boy named Harlin Gene born November 30 to Mr and Mrs H D McCormack. Nurse F W Payne began work there November 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Brown
Wesley Ray
H. D. McCormack
Harlin Gene
F. W. Payne
Women Needed to Dress Santa Dolls in Odessa
Odessa Fire Department volunteers collect toys for underprivileged children and seek women to sew dresses for the dolls. Local contact Mrs. Van Chambers at 7-1833 to help outfit the holiday dolls with ribbons and bows before distribution by charity groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Santa Claus
Dun
Chri Toorneing
Granted Divorce After Wife Leaves
INDIANAPOLIS Ind Dec 10 William S Hill was granted a divorce Monday when he told Judge John L Niblack I dont think she is going to return to me Hill said his wife left him Dec 2 1928 and the court accepted the claim for divorce
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Indianapolis
Ind
William S. Hill
John L. Niblack
Hill
Norquist to Return Thursday for Father’s Funeral
Funeral services for Norquist’s father are set for Thursday afternoon in Richmond. The Wilson and Cratzer Home is handling arrangements with interment at Nunecy View Cemetery in Richmond to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Wilson and Cratzer
Nunecy View Cemetery
Richemond
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Mo Omothers Club
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Lottie Moon
China
Eta Sigma
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Sam Houston
Ruth Williams
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Librarian
McCamey Lions
Sen A SO
Rena
Coveniut
Dermiak
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D.T
C. P. Howell
Ken
Oceanside
Calif
Navy
Don Belcher
First Baptist Church
Don
Iraan
J. W. C. Hayes
Robert Wayne
Lloyd Lee
Bill Calvert
Jim Haggett Ranch
John Sumball
Bill Sullivan
San Diego
J. L. Werst
Austin
M-Texas
Oliver F. Werst
Garden City
Hal Cooper
Minneapolis
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McCamey Hospital
Joseph Zable
Norquist
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