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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
2
A feature on the Ekotape tape recorder describes how a family can create lasting memories by recording voices and holiday sounds. The article highlights easy operation, long tape life, and uses such as greeting messages and storytelling for those away at service.
Rev and Mrs Mindel of 1221 North Sam Houston announce an open house on December 16 at their home. The Mindels host the annual event to honor members of the First Christian Church and friends. Pastor Mindel will welcome guests. calling hours are 3 to 5 30 p.m.
Society schedule lists AAUW Bridge Club and Music Teachers Association gatherings at Pioneer Gas Co Flame Room on Dec 11 12 and 13 with recitals and public invites. Numerous clubs including Altrusa St John’s Woman’s Auxiliary and Eastern Star host lunches bake sales and teas through Dec 15. Community groups announce parties card events and PTA meetings with venues and times across Odessa.
The fall trend features longer loose flowing hairlines inspired by Jane Eyre with side fullness. Round faces should avoid this look, while oval and square faces can suit it with a side part and careful contour. Diamond faces should keep the top wider than the sides, and forehead coverage is advised for long or thin faces.
Miss Glenda Morrison, senior at the local high school, will edit the Mus tang yearbook for 1956-57. The annual will feature high school administrators, faculty, students, and activities, with sections led by Sandi Alcorn, Sandy Hardin, Velma Tompkins, Kay Hise, Jeffrie Nash, Lynette Thompson, Judy Price, Linda Derland, Jo Ann Pilcher, Patty Carlisle, and Delilah Echols. Gordon Williams serves as journalism instructor sponsor.
Andrews special reports a bridal shower for Mrs. Kenneth Nelson, Odessa, former Joyce Gibson, at 1003 Northwest Ninth. Mother hostesses, gardenia corsages, treasure hunt gifts, blue and silver Christmas tree centerpiece, and twin mints favors mark the event.
A plain four course plan for a Christmas Eve meal using crabmeat and cheeseburgers. Includes a winter cabbage and apple salad with French dressing, homemade cookies, and paper serveware to ease cleanup. Describes making a crab mixture with mayonnaise lemon juice mustard onion relish and heating toast buns with cheese.
Mrs. Virgil Reed entertained her TU student daughter Carolyn during Thanksgiving at home. TU colors purple and white appeared in a centerpiece and napkins bearing the inscription Coslee and Chat with Carolyn. Attending were former classmates and friends from Texas University and Texas Western, with a spread including fruit and ham. A recipe snippet for baked apples follows.
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