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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1971

Page

9

Stockton Bride Is Honored at Reception

Hostesses included Minee Bruce Price Ed Kleine Belly Beck Fred Destfields Wood Dick Vanney Charles Off and T. C. Handley. The honoree and her mother Mrs Busslett and grandmother Mrs Lannom welcomed guests while Miss Ann Triplett sat at the bride’s book. Purple and white centered the decorations.

Minee Bruce Price Kleine Belly Beck Fred Destfields Wood Dick Vanney Charles Off T. C. Handley Buslett Lannom B. J. Vemphis Ann Triplett

Christian Women's Club to Hear Dr Temple December 20

Dr Joe Temple of Abilene will deliver the inspiritual message at noon December 20 for the Christian Women's Club at the Inn of the Golden West. Special music by Dr Troy Moody and daughter Laurie includes original Christmas songs and traditional numbers.

Joe Temple Abilene Inn of the Golden West Christian Women’s Club Troy Moody Laurie Moody Nimitz Bob Jones University University Temple iChristine

Engagement Told in Hobbs as Clemmer Isrell Plan Jan 14

Miss Levon Clemmer announces her engagement to George S. Isrell. She is a Hobbs High School senior and he works for X-Pert Well Service, Inc. They will marry January 14 at the First Baptist Church.

Hobbs, N.M Levon Clemmer George S. Isrell J. Boone Clemmer Sanders Isrell First Baptist Church Miss Clemmer Hobbs High School X-Pert Well Service, Inc

Cash vs Credit Dilemma in Department Store Scene

A shopper recounts paying cash at a department store and facing friction from clerks who question the action. The encounter escalates as staff discuss charging practices, refunds, and ID checks, reflecting tensions around cash payments and credit temptations. The narrator expresses unease about future surveillance and penalties for cash transactions.

Onion bake with cream of onion soup mix

A casserole method describes layering canned whole onions with prepared cream of onion soup mix. Season with ground nutmeg and sprinkle paprika. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes until hot in the center.

Miss Crafton Honored In Bridal Shower

A bridal shower for Debbie Dawson at the home of Mrs. David F. Crafton featured red and white decor, gifts, and corsages for the honoree and her mother. The couple, with fiancé Ken Crafton, plan to marry December 18 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. W I Lee officiating. the groom-to-be serves in the Navy at Virginia Beach.

Holliday Debbie Kay Crafton David F. Dawson Blossom Lane David F.jcourtesy Debbie Dawson Kay Crafton Ken Ray Dunbar Enid Oklo Dale Brombaugh Jim Meister Judy Laurie Dawson Becky Armstrong Janis McEntyre Kerry Schull Gayla Harrell Northside Baptist Church W.I. Lee Navy Virginia Beach

Saturday Bridal Party Honors Miss Caraway

Miss Jeannie Caraway’s bridal party Saturday in Crane’s Reddy Room welcomed guests led by her mother Mrs. George Caraway and her fiancé Mrs. Robert Downs’s mother Mrs. Downs of Roscoe, with corsages and green white decor. The wedding to Robert Vincent Downs is set for December 28 at the First United Methodist Church of Crane.

Caraway George Caraway Robert Downs Roscoe Hawley VanCourt Pat Kelly Donna Lowery Kitty Caraway Karen Downs Miss Caraway Robert Vincent Downs First United Methodist Church Crane

Yams and Walnuts Sweet Pairing for Pork and Poultry

A sweet dish idea combines yams with walnuts to accompany pork or poultry. Spread half of a 1 pound can of yams in orange pineapple sauce in a buttered bake dish. Cover with sliced banana, sprinkle with 4 percent cup chopped walnuts and brown sugar. Repeat and bake until bubbling.

Engagement announced at Lovington NM

Mr and Mrs J W Pete McGuire announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn to Carl R Lovelace son of Mr and Mrs Carl T Lovelace of Lovington A holiday ceremony is planned.

Lovington N.M J. W Pete)McGuire Carolyn Carl R. Lovelace Carl T. Lovelace

Polly's Pointers Holiday Gift Wrapping and Tips

DEAR POLLY advises wrapping ideas using an ironing board as a counter top and clear plastic topped boxes for cookies and candies. Suggestions include using shortening cans with clear tops, holiday paper, ribbons, holly, bells, and Santa decorations to keep treats fresh and attractive.

Polly Christ Cas

Odessa High School Social Schedule and Holiday Events

Social Schedule lists Odessa High School Band Christmas party December 18 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with ex band members invited. marks 25th straight first division marching award. Also notes Single O's Club meeting December 17 at Heldies with gift exchange and dish. Odessa Chapter 447 Order of Eastern Star Christmas party December 20 at Masonic Lodge. Odessa Panhellenic sherry party December 21. Burnet PTA December 22 third grade Christmas program. Jewelry trends note: ethnic attire fading. popular items include African bangles, Caribbean shells, pre Columbian earrings, Mexican belts, Indian enameled medallions.

Odessa Holy Redeemer Catholic West University At & P.m H. D. Hart Order of Eastern Star At & P.m Masonic Lodge West Ninth Guy Salmon India

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