Thursday Study Club Christmas Program Delights Members
The Thursday Study Club held a December 15 program in the library clubroom featuring a string ensemble, a reading of How Come Christmas by Selma Rae Henry, and a talk on Christmas meaning. Members named favorite carols, gifts were planned for Salvation Army, and a Christmas party at Phyllis Wheatley Day Nursery was announced.
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J. R. Wright
Leland Croft
Lamar Chapman
Chapman
Hristmas
Selma Rae Henry
Roald Bradford
Jesus
Senta ‘Claus
Brooks Harman
Salvation Army
Phyllis Wheatley ‘Day Nursery
Mmes
Dave Blaker
A. L. Carpenter
George Churchill
James W. Couch
Richmond Dublin
J. C. Engelking
Hugh Green
Dan Hemphill
D. W. Leach
J. Roy Litsey
Guy B. Neal
Jesse Owens
Dick Pepin
H. A. Redman
Bill Shaw
W. B. Stowe
Marfa Scouts Hold Open House With Girl Scout Program
Marfa Girl Scouts and Brownies held an open house in Gregg Auditorium. Sixth grade Girl Scouts served as hostesses while other grades attended. Tenderfoot badge recipients included Barbara Bibb, Dixie Baker, Margaret Lumas, Linda Ledbetter, Carolyn Humphrys, Linda Howard, Stephanie Heacock, Linda Wallen, Kathe Kane, and Micky Douglas.
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Marfa
Gregg Auditorium
Barbara Bibb
Dixie Baker
Margaret Lumas
Linda Lee Ledbetter
Carolyn Humphrys
Linda Howard
Stephanie Heacock
Linda Gail Wallen
Kathe Kane
Mickie Douglas
Festive Dinner and Gift Exchange Honor Local Dental Group
The Odessa Dental Assistant's Association held its annual Christmas party at Miss June Gay's home. A Yule tree with lights created a festive background as secret pals were revealed and Christmas gifts exchanged after chili and salad. Attendees included Mrs. Lila Kittrell Neva Schultz Verna Day Lou Newport Mr and Mrs Jack Flowers and Miss Gay.
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Odessa Dental Assistant’s Association
June Gay
Mmes
Lila
Kittrell Neva Schultz
Verna Day
Lou Newport
Jack Flowers
Miss Gay
Kermit Faculty Members Feted at Christmas Party
Kermit schools faculty gathered Monday night for a Christmas party and buffet dinner hosted by the local Texas State Teachers Association chapter. G. E. Thompson received a gift certificate for his year as state TSTA president, and past presidents were honored with pins. Dozens of teachers and board members attended with spouses. pins were awarded to Leta Blundell Clyde Martin S J Lovell Leon Bewsey Raymond Rucker Miss Sue Nolan Miss Winifred Walker Irvin Clayton Tommy Thompson Darrell Mayer and Mrs Christine East. Mabel Smith received a 10 year service pin from J M Waddell.
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Kermit
Kermit Schools
Kermit Chapter
Texas State ‘Teachers Association
G. E. Thompson
TSTA
Leta Blundell
Clyde Martin
S. J. Lovell
Leon Bewsey
Raymond Rucker
Sue Nolan
Winifred Walker
Irvin Clayston
Tommy Thompson
Darrell Mayer
Christine East
Mabel Smith
J. M. Waddell
Kermit Independent School Board
Christmas Travel Plans Among Local Families
Local residents announce holiday trips and family gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. R B Wells and sons James Bishop and Dale will spend Christmas with Mrs Wells' parents in Linden, keeping a 47 year old stocking tradition. Daisy Clark and Claudene Wilson of Pioneer Natural Gas plan visits, while many others head to Brady, San Angelo, Cross Plains, Breckenridge, Sweetwater, Augusta, Artesia, and Lubbock to spend the season with relatives.
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R. B. Wells
James Bishop
Dale
San Jacinto
Wells
Daisy Clark
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
A. B. Clark
Kansas
Charles Terry
Yale
Brady
San Angelo
Stanley Bolin
ED Bailey
Claudene Wilson
Sweetwater
al. Honea
Longview
Fort Worth
L. E. McCulloch
Tyler
Bessie W. Standley
Santa Anna
L. Roy Baskin
Seguin
Gorman
W. H. Montgomery
Alvarado
Dallas
Bogota
J. R. Kroschewsky
Austin
Georgetown
Taylor
Marion E. Luper Jr
Woodville
Ae J. D. Strickland
Lubbock
Plainview
Amarillo
Myrle S. Worth
Billy O. Boyles
Maria
Cor- Sen Ana
Jack
Clarksvile
Tie Ocker
Rosebud
Mary Roach
Frisco
Bettye Travis
Rawls
Collinsville
E. Horton
Meri
el Paso
Sorority Beta Sigma Phi Holds Annual Christmas Party
In Kermit two chapters the Exemplar and the Lambda Alpha gathered at the Girl Scout Little House for their annual Christmas party. Gifts were handed out by Mrs Mafalda Spruill and Mrs Beverly Martin and secret pals for the past year were revealed. Refreshments featured tree and Santa shaped sandwiches with angels and crystal candleholders. Gifts were given to sponsor Mrs Trene Ledbetter and director Mrs Ruth Dunn.
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Kermit
Beta Sigma Phi
Trene Ledbetter
Ruth Dunn
Ten Honor Bride Elect Mary Moeely Honored in Tea
Miss Mary Frances Moeely bride elect of James A. McClatchy was guest of honor at a bridal gift tea from 9:30 p.m. Friday in the community building parlor. Hostesses included Mrs. I. C. Millikan and others. Red and white decor highlighted the event with corsages for the bride and her mother and the groom’s mother. The bride-book registry was overseen by Mrs. Stuart Dowlen.
Missionary League Elects Officers at December Meeting
The Redeemer Lutheran Women’s Missionary League met December 13 in the Parish Hall with hostesses Mmes. T. V. Bunn and Paul Lippe. Rev. Paul Heckmann spoke on expressing God ownership through personal work prayer and liberal support. Officers elected: Mrs. Victor Forbes president, Mrs. T. V. Bunn first vice president, Mrs. John Lubke second vice president, Mrs. Paul Lippe secretary, Mrs. V. L. DeBolt treasurer, Mrs. Milton Namkin reporter. A party report noted fundraising for a needy Odessa family.
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The
Redeemer Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Mmes
T. V. Bunn
Paul Lippe
Paul Heckmann
Victor Forbes
T.V. Bunn
John Lubke
V. L. DeBolt
Milton Namkin
League
Odessa
Bill Biar
Olga Francis
Walter Francis
Lee Powers
M. O. Pickett
Henry Lockett
Hubert Ward
Fitz Lippe
C. G. Bogard
P. C. Ramsey
Joe Weaver
Andrews Choir Presents Cantata Unto Us A Child
The Methodist Church sanctuary hosts a Christmas Choir Cantata titled Unto Us A Child on Sunday night. The church’s volunteer choir of 27 active members offers a choral hour of worship with scripture and carols and a Nativity scene. Reader: Frank Elkins.
Darnaby McChesney Marriage Vows December 17
The article notes the marriage vows of Darnaby and McChesney on December 17 at 9 15 a m with the bride identified as Raees McChesney. The groom is a native of Pauls Valley Oklahoma and was employed locally. a wedding trip to Houston followed the ceremony.
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Darnaby-McChesney
Regia
McChesney Sigis
T2 Dee. Sa
Pauls Valley
Ohlan
Linsey
Waste
Rowan Deibi
Houston
Ronee
Christmas Home Tour and Parties Schedule
The Junior Service League tours Christmas decorated homes from 3 to 6 p m Tuesday December 20 visiting listed residences including Parker Bourg Headlee Roden Sweeney Lunn Rumbaugh and Sweeney. Creative Writers host a Christmas party at 7 30 p m December 20 at Mrs Postelle s home. Odessa Grandmothers Club hosts a Christmas party at 7 30 p m December 21 at Mrs Howard s home with secret pals and gift bring.
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Junior Service League
S. A. Parker
N. Dotsy
Oscar Bourg
N. Washington
Gordon Headlee
N. Lincoln
Bill Roden
Monticello
John Sweeney
Rosewood
W. W. Lunn
Windsor
Gene Rumbaugh Sr
Creative Writers
J. W. Postelle
Keystone
Odessa Grandmothers Club
Fred Howard
County Clubs Hold Christmas Party in Andrews County
Andrews County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual Christmas Party Monday afternoon with attendees from all county clubs. Games carols and gift exchanges provided entertainment while a white centerpiece with red candles decorated the refreshment table. Attendees included county agent Mrs Penettite G Owens and several local leaders.
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Andrews
Andrews County
L. L. Shartle
Gordon Walker
J. A. Roach
C. C. Pipes
Ivan Patterson
H. J.patterson
Glenn Dyer
Ed Rigsby
Forrest Noble
John Woodbury
J.T. Waldrop
Royce Campbell
William Farmer
R.C. Aldridge
Charlie Durgess
Brown and Maupin
Bare Illusion Is Created In California Designer Show
California designer James Galanos unveils daring bare midriff looks with sheer black chiffon outfits. His spring cocktail dresses feature skin revealed under a finely layered chiff on panel from belt to brassiere, creating a provocative yet elegant silhouette.
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California
James Galanos
Los Angeles
Apron Trends Make Holiday Gifts Handy and Pretty
Readers learn practical and stylish aprons for gifts with washable fabrics. Permanently pleated cotton leads new notes while metallic fibers and striped or checked designs add party flair. Spangles give way to durable decoration with washable velveteen sashes and polished cottons shaping holiday attire.
Music Club Organized in Andrews Courted by Tex Federated Clubs
Andrews special report: Marig lyn Frazier was elected president of the Legate Club a Junior Federated Music Club. Janet Whitcomb is vice president Carolyn Clinton secretary Jody Smith treasurer with Helen Byrne as piano instructor. Meetings set for 7:30 p.m. last Thursday each month in the community building parlor.
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Andrews
Mariglyn Frazier
Legate Club
Federated Music Club
Sonne Amberson
Snyder
Texas Federated Music Clubs
Eealent
Miss Frazier
Janet Whitcomb
Carolyn Clinton
Jody Smith
Helen Byrne
Frances Crown
Jorene Lisenbee
Judy Rains
Beck Smith
Mmes
Johnny Smith
Max Ramsey
Methodist Church
Odessa College faculty plans holiday travel across states
Odessa College faculty members map Christmas visits from Mississippi and New York to California and Texas. Detours include Detroit for a national meeting, with many staff visiting relatives in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Mexico region towns while others stay in Texas cities such as Dallas, Austin, Lubbock, and San Antonio.
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United States
Odessa
Genevieve Williams
Mississippi
Louisiana
New York
Ruth Finger
Oxford
Miss
Memphis
Tenn
J. H. Ray
Magnolia
Ark
Stacy Farr
Mary Victoria
Judy
Sara
Jim
Los Angeles
Calif
Clyde H. Chisums
Now
Okla
E. H. Fixley Jr
Albuquerque
N. M
Lone Star State
Primatene Promoted For Asthma Hay Fever Relief
An ad touts Primatene as a tension easing nasal decongestant that reduces anxiety and helps sleep. It claims effectiveness without nebulizers and promises refunds if not satisfied. Available at drug stores for 88 cents a bottle.
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Thoase
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Levelland
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Cross Plains
Lucy Neer
Bill Lawrence
Breckenridge
Nora B. Holcombe
Augusta, Ga
Louise Dunbar
Bob Nelson
Artesia, N. M
Charles Fulkerson
O. L. Foster
Mr. and
Mrs
Roger Green
Texas Electric Service Company
Missionary League
Andrews Choir
Beauty Service
Raees McChesney
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