Thursday Study Club Christmas Program Delights Members
The Thursday Study Club met December 15 in the library clubroom for a Christmas program. Twenty members named favorite carols, a string ensemble performed with piano accompaniment, plus a storytelling segment about Why Christmas exists. Members planned gifts for Salvation Army and Phyllis Wheatley Nursery, with visits to Abilene State Mental Hospital patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wright
Leland Croft
Lamar Chapman
Chapman
Selma Rae Henry
Roald Bradford
Jesus
Santa Claus
Brooks Harmen
Salvation Army
Phyllis Wheatley Day Nursery
Abilene State Mental Hospital
James Lamb
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 Girl Scouts Host Open House Program
Marfa Girl Scouts and Brownies held an open house in Gregg Auditorium presenting a program with sixth grade Girl Scouts as hostesses. Tenderfoot badge recipients include Barbara Bibb Dixie Baker Margaret Lumas Linda Ledbetter Carolyn Humphrys Linda Howard Stephanie Heacock Gail Wallen Kathe Kane and Mickie Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Christmas Party for Odessa Dental Group
The Odessa Dental Assistant Association hosted its annual Christmas party at Miss June Gay's home. A Yule tree provided festive backdrop as secret pals were revealed and gifts exchanged after a chili and salad dinner. Attendees included Lila Kittrell Neva Schultz Verna Day Lou Newport Mr and Mrs Jack Flowers and Miss Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa Dental Assistant’s Association
June Gay
Mmes
Lila Kittrell
Neva Schultz
Verna Day
Lou Newport
Jack Flowers
Miss Gay
Kermit Teachers Honored at Christmas Gala
Kermit Schools faculty and guests enjoyed a Christmas party and buffet hosted by the local Texas State Teachers Association chapter at the high school cafeteria. G. E. Thompson received a gift certificate for his year as president. Past presidents were honored with pins. several individuals received pins and a 10 year service pin. Over 200 attendees included teachers wives husbands and school board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Kermit Schools
Kermit Chapter
Texas State
Clyde Martin
S. J. Lovell
Leon Bewley
Raymond Rucker
Sue Nolan
Winifred Walker
Irvin Clayton
Tommy Thompson
Darrell ‘Mayer
Christine East
Mabel Smith
J. M. Waddell
Kermit Independent School Board
Suds Fix Prevents Black Surface Spots On Equipment
The notice states that black spots on portable electric equipment will not form if suds are applied to the surfaces soon after use. It warns users to maintain cleanliness and act promptly to avoid staining or residue on devices.
Christmas Travel Plans Include Diverse Family Visits
The notice lists multiple households planning holiday travel and visits. Families, including Mr. and Mrs. R B Wells with two sons James Bishop and Dale, travel from San Jacinto to Linden. Others visit Cross Plains, Breckenridge, Sweetwater, Augusta Georgia, Artesia New Mexico, Lubbock, Brady, and San Angelo, staying with relatives or returning to parental homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Wells
James Bishop
Dale
San Jacinto
Wells
Daisy Clark
Pioneer Natural Gas Co
A. B. Clark
Kansas
Charles Terry
Brady
San Angelo
Stanley Bolin
ED Bailey
Sorority Holds Annual Christmas Party in Kermit
Beta Sigma Phi sororities Exemplar and Lambda Alpha met Tuesday evening at the Girl Scout Little House for their annual Christmas party. Gifts were distributed by Mrs. Mafalda Spruill and Mrs. Beverly Martin and secret pals for the past year were revealed. Refreshments featured tree and Santa shaped sandwiches, mints and coffee. Gifts were given to sponsor Mrs. Irene Ledbetter and director Mrs. Ruth Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit
Beta Sigma Phi
Irene Ledbetter
Ruth Dunn
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 led a talk on storing God ownership through personal work prayer and support. New officers include Mrs. Victor Forbes president and several vice presidents and secretaries. A party for husbands funded a needy Odessa family, gifts were exchanged, and secret pals drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Redeemer Lutheran Women’s Missionary League
Mmes
T. V. Bunn
Paul Lippe
Paul Heckmann
Victor Forbes
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
C. Ramsey
Joe Weaver
Andrews Choir Presents Christmas Cantata Unto Us A Child
The Methodist Church sanctuary will host the annual Christmas Cantata Unto Us A Child featuring 27 volunteer choir members in worship. The program includes Scripture and song with a Nativity scene and reader Frank Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Methodist Church
Frank Elkins
Darnaby and McChesney Wed in Morning Ceremony
The First Rap parish records a marriage for Mrs. Helen Darnaby and Walter McChesney at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Melvin Ray confirms the bride wore a sky blue suit with matching hat. After a wedding trip to Houston they will live at 338.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Darnaby
Walter McChesney
Say
Melvin Ray
Houston
Iin
Society Schedule Christmas home tour and parties planned
The Junior Service League tours Christmas decorated homes from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday December 20 visiting Parker in 1610 North Dotsy and other locals. Creative Writers host a 7:30 p.m. Christmas party December 20 at Mrs J W Postelle residence. Odessa Grandmothers Club holds a 7:30 p.m. December 21 party to reveal secret pals and collect gifts for a family and hospital children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Celebrate Christmas Party Gathering
Andrews County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual Christmas Party Monday afternoon with members from all clubs attending. Festivities included games carols and gift exchanges amid a white centerpiece and Yuletide table decor. Notable attendees included county agent Mrs Hattye G Owens and several local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Andrews County
Hattye G. Owens
C. L. Dean
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
Charlie Durgess
Brown and Maupin
Bare Illusion Creates Daring Bare Necklines
A California designer James Galanos park shows new looks using black chiffon to cover midriff with a skin revealing panel from belt to brassiere. The effect appears innocent at first glance but reveals a daring bare skin illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
James Galanos
Los Angeles
Apron Trends Add Style to Holiday Entertaining
A lively look at party aprons noting washable fabrics like cotton and velveteen. Quilted and striped aprons offer both style and practicality, while sequins give way to simpler decoration. Washable materials stay fresh after use, making aprons a useful gift option for celebrations.
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Jones
Music Club Organized In Andrews
Andrews special. Mariglyn Frazier was elected president of the Legate Club a Junior Federated Music Club. Other officers include Janet Whitcomb vice president Carolyn Clinton secretary and Jody Smith treasurer with Helen Byrne piano instructor sponsoring. Meetings set for 7 30 p.m. last Thursday each month in the community building parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Frazier
Janet Whitcomb
Carolyn Clinton
Jody Smith
Helen Byrne
Frances Crown
Jorene Li
Judy Rains
Beck Smith
Johnny Smith
Max Ramsey
Methodist Church
Odessa College Faculty Plan Wide Holiday Visits
Odessa College faculty and staff map holiday travel spanning the nation. Dozens will visit relatives in Mississippi Arkansas Texas California New Mexico and Michigan with some attending the El Paso Sun Carnival and related events in Dallas Bogota and Detroit.
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United States
Odessa College
Vaece
al. Honea
Longview
Fort Worth
L. E. McCulloch
Tyler
Bessie W. Standley
Santa Anna
H. L. Roy Baskin
Seguin
Gorman
W. H. Montgomery
Alvarado
Dallas
Bogota
J. R. Kroschewsky
Austin
Georgetown
Taylor
Marion E. Luper Jr
Woodville
J. D. Strickland
Lubbock
Plainview
Amarillo
Myrle S. Worth
Billy O. Boyles
Maria
Corpus Christi
Dean
Jack Rodgers
Clarksville
Jim Ocker
Rosebud
Mary Roach
Frisco
Bettye Travis
Rawls
Collinsville
C. E. Horton
Meri
el Paso
Kent
Murry H. Fly
Las Senoritas de Las Rosas
Odessa College ‘Band
Primatene Marketed as Hay Fever Asthma Remedy
An advertisement touts Primatene as easing nasal tension and drying nasal passages without injections or nebulizers. It claims a combination medicine effective for asthma and hay fever and offers Primatene 3 for 9 cents per bottle of twenty four at drug stores.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marie Harrell
Cross Plains
Lucy Neer
Bill Lawrence
Breckenridge
Claudene Wilson
Yale
Sweetwater
Nora B. Holcombe
Augusta, Ga
Louise Dunbar
Tom
Bob Nelson
Artesia, N. M
Charles Fulkerson
O. L. Foster
Mr. and
Mrs
Roger Green
Lee
Levelland
Texas Electric Service Company
Missionary League
Andrews Choir
Beauty Service
Darnaby-McChesney Say
Society
Genevieve Williams
Mississippi
Louisiana
New York
Ruth Finger
Oxford
Miss
Memphis
Tenn
J. H. Ray
Magnolia
Ark
Stacy Farr
Mary Victoria
Belew
Bessie’ Mae Perryman
American Business Writer’s Association
Detroit
Mich
Eastland
Marcia Tinsley
San Francisco
Calif
Seattle
Wash
Nathan Ivey
Judy
Sara
Jim
Clyde H. Chisums
Now
Okla
E. H. Fixley Jr
Albuquerque
N. M
Lone Star State
N. Y
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