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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

6

Buffet Luncheon for Miss Griffith Ends with Elegant Christmas Themed Decor

A Christmas themed luncheon hosted by Mrs. Roy R. Litsey celebrated Miss Eleanor Griffith and Lt. (jg) Arthur Anderson with a silver and red motif. Guests included Griffith and Anderson families from Odessa Eau Claire Minneapolis and Austin plus friends. The reception featured gold tree designs crystal dangl es green candles and Italian lights. Hard to determine exact date. The article also gives gardening tips for philodendron care including potting breakage methods and watering frequency.

Eleanor Griffith Arthur Anderson Eau Claire Wisc Roy R. Litsey Conet Drive Babe L. Griffith N. Golder Odessa Elmer Anderson Eau Claire, Wise Miss Griffith Ann VV. &. Wood Brownwood Sam E. Wood Alvin Texas Mmes Herman Lundberg Lancaster William Hansen Minneapolis Ann Griffith Babe Griffith Temple Karen van Brunt W. K. van Pelt Big Spring Joe H. Brown First Presbyterian Church John Evans Bill Harrod Evans Mayer Lubbock Jim Healy Wilmington Delaware Hal Lambert Austin Bill Sipes Ed Milota San Diego Calif Ron Smith Sammy Wood Earnest Wood

Odessa society schedules Christmas events and meetings

Odessa Grandmothers Club hosts its annual Christmas program and party at 8 p.m. December 19 at the homes of Miss Betty Cooper, Miss Doris, and other listed residents. Dowling Elementary PTA plans a December 20 meeting at 7:30 p.m. A Christmas tableau runs daily 6 to 10 p.m. at Second Baptist Church through December 24 outdoors in costume. Permian Basin Women’s Golf Assn cancels December 19 meeting, setting January 20 for annual business session at Midland Country Club. The Ex-Students Association will elect officers at 8 p.m. December 20 at the Golden Rooster with menu dining.

Odessa Permian Basin Women's Golf Association Midland Country Club Second Baptist Church Lith St Permian Basin Ex- Students Association Southwest Texas State Teachers College Golden Rooster

Circle Hosts Yale Party Christ mas Gathering Note

Mrs L L Brooks hosted a Rebecca church circle Christmas party on December 13 with a short program led by Mrs C M Stark. Attendees included G C Laman Maude Marshall R W Propp Willie Allen Zula Smith Bess Carter J W Storr Effie Ingram Neva Stark Clarice Overton Gladys Stewart Bicknell and C E Jameson. The note ends with an encouraging cookery adage about first attempts.

L. L. Brooks Rebecca Church Circle C. M. Stark Mmes. G. C. Laman Maude Marshall R. W. Propp Willie Allen Zula Smith Bess Carter J. W. Storr Effie Ingram Neva Stark Clarice Overton Gladys Stewart Bicknell C. E. Jameson

Christmas Dinner Held at Athletic Club Dec 13

Mrs. H. C. Brown hosted a Christmas dinner and party Thursday evening at the Athletic Club. Guests received corsages, Christmas decorations adorned the dining room, and after dinner gifts were exchanged. Door prize went to Mrs. MaLeaman of Crane and consolation to Mrs. J. R. Norton. Attendees included Mrs. H. W. Bailey, J. A. Baldwin, J. A. Barnett, William B. Dougherty, Raymond Pray, H. C. McCullough, Bill McDaniel, S. N. McKee, Ella Sommerkamp, Connie Smith, Norma Duff, Mines. O. W. Roquemore, R. W. Smith, Ben Tamney, Alf Waddell, Pp. M. Ferguson, A. C. Melton, R. F. Huber, C. R. O'Dell, M. 4. Heasley, William F. Ingram, Ben Glast, J. M. Larkin.

H. C. Brown Athletic Club MaLeaman of Crane J. R. Norton Irs H. W. Bailey J. A. Baldwin J. A. Barnett William B. Dougherty Raymond Pray H. C. McCullough Bill McDaniel S. N. McKee E. CC. Reece Ella Sommerkamp Connie Smith Norma Duff Mines O. W. Roquemore R. W. Smith Ben Tamney Alf Waddell Pp. M. Ferguson A. C. Melton R. F. Huber C. R. O'Dell M. 4 Heasley William F. Ingram Ben Glast J. M. Larkin

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Mrs. Litsey Mmes Bruno Mayer Charles van Pelt Mary Joe Hullum Philodendron Aer Ltd Stres Atm Std Ty Home Tent CO Gene Smith Stan McVey Crockett Junior High School Society Meade Corley Odessa College Women’s Club Dowling Elementary Pta Circle Yale Mre Pere Son McChlloch Abellamce CQ Cki MAS Thiu
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