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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1955

Page

10

Rites Held For Mrs. Franks in Kermit

Funeral rites were held for Mrs. Ethel Banks Franks 69 a public weigher for Winkler County since 1953 after illness. Graveside services were conducted by Rev. Preston Branum. Mrs Franks came to Kermit with her husband in 1928. he died in 1953. No relatives survive.

Kermit Ethel Banks Winkler County Preston Branum Franks

Bitter cold grips Midwest with subzero highs

The Associated Press reports zero weather dominating the upper Midwest on Saturday. Duluth Minnesota airport fell to five below zero, International Falls four below, while Minneapolis rose to two above. Snow hit the northern Rockies and southeastern Montana, western South Dakota with few warm spots nationwide. Temperatures reached into the 40s and 50s in Oregon and California by early afternoon.

Associated Press Midwest Duluth Minn Minneapolis Rockies Montana South Dakota United States Carolinas Georgia Florida Oregon California

Italian President Invited To U S State Visit

Gettysburg Pa December 17 UP President Eisenhower invited Italian President Giovanni Gronchi to a three day state visit to Washington in February. Gronchi accepted and will arrive February 8 and stay through March 1 in the capital.

Gettysburg Eisenhower Giovanni Gronchi Washington White House Gronchi

This Year Buy the Present She Wants Most

A local shopper focuses on finding the ideal gift that matches a woman’s wishlist this holiday season. Retailers report rising demand for thoughtful presents and suggest practical, personal options to please loved ones.

Wrong Number Confusion Hits Hastings Florist

Hastings florist Harm Wilcox learned his Christmas calendars printed the wrong phone number, using the number of Chip St. Martin Hastings' other florist, causing a mix up for customers.

Hastings, Mich Harm Wilcox Chip St. Martin Hastings

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