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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1955

Page

17

Christmas Open House and Holiday Tours Planned in Local Homes

Rev and Mrs Mindel host an annual Christmas open house from 3 to 6 p m Sunday December 18 for First Christian Church friends at 1221 N Sam Houston. Junior Service League tours Christmas decors from 3 to 6 p m Tuesday December 20 visiting listed homes. Admission is 1 and proceeds go to charity. A children s picture show at 10 30 a m Monday December 9 in Ector Theater requires a usable toy for admission. A Christmas party for Creative Writers is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday December 20 at Mrs J W Postelle s home 2802 Keystone with gifts optional.

Wilbur J. Mindel First Christian Church N. Sam Houston Junior Service League Ector Creative Writers Airs J. W. Postelle Keytone

Espresso Coffee Shops Take Root in New York Scene

Umberto Romanelli, owner of a Milan inspired espresso cafe in Manhattan, notes customers linger over cups as he expands outdoor seating. He imports Italian machines and hopes the continental mood spreads to Chicago Dallas and California.

New York Jaly Italy Manhattan Umberto Romanelli Milan Venice Romanelli St. Mark’s Square Chicago Dallas California

Odessa FTA elects district officers at Midland conference

Robert Orr of the Jessa Chapter was elected district four vice president at a Future Teachers of America conference in Midland last week. Odessa College delegates Jo Ann Medford and others will attend the state convention Feb 16-17, 1956. Eldon Harris Seagraves and others were elected district four officers. Ray Nunley named reporter with assistance from Medford and Mary Fulton.

Robert Orr Jessa The Future Sachers of America Midland Odessa Colze Jo Ann Medford Orr In. White Ann Taylor Sporn Thurston L. Eggleston Eldon Harris Seagraves Ynda Childress Plainview Corsponding Jerry Mcinney Lamesa Jerry Blackely Seaaves FTA Ray Nunley Miss Medford Ary Fulton

Andrews High Forms Future Teachers of America Chapter

Joyce nville was elected president of a newly organized Future Teachers of America in Andrews High. Officers include Nelda rlisle as vice president Wanda iitman secretary Judy vnolds treasurer Arlo Sue Horton as vamian Jerry Torrance song der Jan Ellis historian Wayne Haskins parliamentar lL. Charter members list Arlene Henslee Betty Thames mie Sue Wright Delsie Ols Glenda Morrison Carolyn ed Kay Ford Dorene Brown Ity Lytle Sam Galloway Igaret Earle Joyce Gibson Kay Grewell. The club aligns with Texas Future Teachers of America and National Future Teachers of America, sponsored by Miss Jo Ann Brown and Andrews teachers.

Andrews Joycenville Future Teach of America Andrews Highcool Miss Linville Neldarlisle Wanda Iitman Judy Vnolds Arlo Sue Horton Jerry Torrance Jan Ellis Wayne Haskins Arlene Henslee Betty Thames Mie Sue Wright Delsie Ols Glenda Morrison Carolyn Ed Kay Ford Dorene Brown Ity Lytle Sam Galloway Igaret Earle Joyce Gibson D Kay Grewell Focal Club Texas Future Teachers Oferica National Future Chefs of America Jo Ann Brown Andrews Classroom

Engagement of Miss DeLaney to Lewis Berry Told at Coffee

Odessa society items report a Saturday morning coffee hosted by Mrs. Lucy E. DeLaney announcing the engagement of her daughter Martha Jeanette DeLaney to Lewis Harold Berry of Gatesville. The couple plans a January 29 1956 wedding at First Baptist Church Odessa and will reside in College Station after February 1.

Odessa Lucy E. DeLaney McKnight Dr Martha Jeanette Lewis Harold Berry Gatesville DeLaney Miss DeLaney Buel Berry Charles DeLaney, III College Station Martha Lewis Joan Doran Marleen Eudy Beth Merrill June Vaughn M. W. Eaton Don Campbell C. A. Fesmire Eady Miss Doran Mr. Berry First Baptist Church John E. Rasco Joe H. Hodges Odessa High School North Texas State College Denton Tarleton State College Kerrville Texas A and M College

Indian Relic Collection Shown At Ector Library Reading Room

The display features Texan New Mexican and Oklahoma items by Ken Bennett and Charles Hart of Odessa. Artifacts include scrapers, arrowheads, beads, birdpoints, shaft polishers, a hand knife, an ungrooved Folsom point, and an Indian corn grinder. Baskets and a cave-found sandal from Big Bend, a Imperial mammoth tooth west of Odessa, a Aztec god from pyramids near Mexico City, and a Viking ship replica accompany the Indian collection.

Ector County Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Ken Bennett Charles Hart Odessa Big Bend Mexico City Dick Folger E. K. Knight

Fire safety tips warn of Christmas tree blaze risk

Kemp er Insurance group experts urge home fire extinguisher checks before Christmas and keeping one lit handy. They warn that Christmas trees and wrapping are fire hazards and advise calling the fire department first before attempting to fight a blaze.

Kemper Insurance Group

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