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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1972
Page
3
Xi Epsilon Theta of Beta Sigma Phi met December 14 for dinner at the Barn Door. A program on The Holy Land described Palestine’s biblical significance and Jerusalem’s holy status. Members exchanged gifts and sang carols, with plans for a Christmas service project and a social afterward.
Miss Jame Wood of Kyle is engaged to Calvin Kukhar of Crane. Parents Mrs and Mr WA Word of Kyle announce, with wedding planned for 4 pm December 30 at the bride’s home in Kyle. Miss Word is a Kyle High School graduate with a sociology degree from Baylor University and a juvenile probation officer in Waco. Mr Kukhar is Crane born, Baylor alumnus, former football player and coach at Monahans High School.
Miss Jo Ann Jennings and Miss Junie Campbell were honored at a bridal tea hosted by Mrs HT Jennings in Friona. Guests admired pink Alencon lace table coverings and a centerpiece of pink and white carnations, roses, and crystal appointments. Hostesses included Mrs Parl Tucker, Mrs Hallen, and Mrs Gee. The couple plans to marry at the Congregational Church in Friona.
The December meeting of Gamma Tau chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International was held December 3 at the home of Mrs. Sally V. Switzer in Grandview. Yuletide foods were studied and Richard Sullivan demonstrated holiday cooking and serving methods. Members sampled treats from a table decorated with holly and poinsettia. Plans were made to collect food items clothing and toys for a family adopted by the chapter and Christmas bake sale details were announced for December 16 in front of Gibson's Discount Center.
Mrs Morphew presented a program on The Meaning of Christian Symbols for Women’s Society of Christian Service at First United Methodist Church. She explained Christmas comes from Christ and monogram, noting 23 symbols used in decor worldwide. Symbols include cross, circle, lamp, candles, dove, fish, and more, with the fish being the oldest. Attendees included Mmes Orr of Monahens, Brown and Leck of Wink.
OMicron Zeta Chapter held a month long fundraiser giving away a colored television set. BILL HOLMES of 1203 East 36th won the prize. Mrs CHARLES B PERRY of Ridgecrest will bring sister Mrs GLEN KINGHORN of Fort Collins to be her guest, with plans for winter in Odessa as Mrs PERRY hosts.
Odessa sophomore Barbara Payne of West Texas State University has been appointed the sorority’s historian reporter and parliamentarian. She is an English education major and daughter of Mr and Mrs Payne of 100 Vista Place. Recent visitors included her brothers and sister, Mr and Mrs McGie A Meal of Baton Rouge, Grady Neal of Oklahoma City, and Mrs El Welsh of Marietta.
The Stath Association elected officers at the annual Christmas party in Hobbs New Mexico. Ball Waldrop was named president with Robert Ow and Edwin Reres as secretary and treasurer respectively. Other posts included parliamentarian Landa Ballard, tournament chairman Jack Korth, publicity Allen Jones, handicap chairman James Powell, and additional roles filled.
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