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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1956

Page

7

Christmas Luncheon at Odessa Country Club Draws Members

The Odessa Country Club Women’s Association hosted a Friday Christmas luncheon with a festive ballroom display featuring a silver tree lighted Santas and a gilt greeting. Hostesses organized the officers table with wreaths red candles and the party included a luncheon music by Lew Lewallen and songs by Mrs. Dolph Miller and Mrs. Buster Parker. A 20-table bridge session followed with many guests listed.

Women's Association of Odessa Country Club Mmes R. O. Sandstrom Emmett Headlee John H. Barganier Della Robia Lew Lewallen Dolph Miller Buster Parker T. S. McCarty Bridge J. W. Gaddy Guy Elliott Charles Perry Delmar Groos H. W. Benton Paul Slater Codie Harbour Elmer Guinn Jerry Hobson Candace Appleby W. B. Stowe Guy Neal Dan Hemphill Wroe Lynch D. W. Leach Pete Gillespie Tom McKnight R. S. Allred Arthur Budge J. P. Summers Jack C. Parks L. F. Laney Don Caviness Mad. Cowden Cora Alice Leames Bedford Fancher Mary Harris Charles W. McCollins K. F. Althausen Wayne Yount

Odessans Wed in Dec 22 Candlelight Church Vows

Miss Francess McGaughey and Gerald Lyday wed at Crescent Park Church of Christ on Saturday evening December 22 in candlelit ceremony. Officiant W L Wharton. Many family members attended and reception followed at the couple’s home area. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack England, planned a lace gown with Chantilly details. groom is a Dallas native employed as a city draftsman. After a brief honeymoon trip to Fort Worth and Dallas, they will reside in Odessa.

Crescent Park Church of Jack M. England Kay Avenue Odessa A. L. Lyday Dallas Maudie Morris Jean Ann Rimes Misses LaNelle Brooks Margaret Morris Barry Burch Donald Morgan Joe Taliaferro Jacquelyn England Karen Bingham Gary England H. C. Thomas

Smith Chapel WMS Program on Japan

Smith Chapel Baptist Church North Cowden Women's Missionary Society met December 11 with Mrs. Nichols hosting a covered dish lunch and Lottie Moon study on Japan. Tables featured Japanese napkins place cards ecru lace cloth pink centerpiece candles. Attendees included Geno Howard R W Hard Selwyn Adams Susan Gene Gladden Dana Sue Wendell J B Saunders and Mrs Wade. Good exercise note on floor scrubbing as abdominal and back workout.

Women's Missionary Society of Smith Chapel Baptist Church North Cowden Nichols Lottie Moon Japan Ecru Mmes Geno Howard R. W. Hard Selwyn Adams Susan Gene Gladden Dana Sue Wendell J. B. Saunders Wade

Odessa College Faculty Plans Wide Christmas Trips

Odessa College faculty and staff map varied Christmas itineraries across Texas and the United States. Individuals listed include Dr. Luis M. Morton Jr planning a Mexico honeymoon, and others visiting relatives in Mississippi Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas and Colombia while attending conferences and family gatherings.

Odessa College Odessa Texas United States Luis M. Morton, Jr Mexico Madeline Berry San Angelo Veola G. Williams Pocahontas Miss Baton Rouge Missouri Martha Lou Hubbard Fort Worth J. S. Farr Belen M. M. Plexco, Jr Collinsville Preble Storie McCamey Belle Holm Las Senoritas de Las Rosas el Paso Santa Fe N. M W. E. Duncan Alpine Redlands Calif James Kemp Business Administration Department New Mexico W. H. Montgomery Science Department Bogata Jack Rodgers Rodgers Celia Fortner College Veteran’s Administration Office Bogota Elaine Conlee Business Administration Dallas Laird Hill Nathan Ivey Evening College Dylan Clegg Drumright Okla Clyde, Chisum Geology Oklahoma

Methodists To Share Camp Site At Mt Sequoyah Ark

Texas Methodists join South Central Jurisdiction in a new Paul E and Mildred Martin Education building at Western Methodist Assembly Mt Sequoyah Ark the leadership training center for Methodists in eight states. Cost about 110000 with a 25500 gift for the chapel named 2 J Perkins chapel. Building will seat 125 for worship and classes and include nine classrooms and storage.

Texas Methodists South Central Jurisdiction Western Methodist Assembly Mt. Sequoyah Ark Texas Kansas Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana New Mexico Assembly Elmer H. Hook South Central Methodist Jurisdictional Conference Paul E. and Mildred Martin Martin North Texas Conference Blossom Southern Methodist University Dallas Henrietta Iowa Park Greenville Wichita Falls Methodist Church Little Rock Joe J. Perkins 2. J. Perkins J. M. Willson, Sr Flovdada W. E. Horton, Jr Rev E. T. Summers Houston

Miss Frasier Weds Robert Bigelow Jr in Odessa Church

Shereene Frasier and Robert Paul Bigelow Jr were married at 6 p.m. on a Saturday December 22 at First Christian Church of Odessa. Rev Mindell officiated with a large bridal party and guests from Snyder, Midland, Fort Sumner and Guymon. The bride wore a white lace ballerina gown. the reception followed in the church parlor with a four tier cake and blue and pink decor. After a wedding trip, the couple will live in Odessa.

Shereene Frasier Robert Paul Bigelow First Christian Church Odessa Wilber Mindell Perry Frasier Paul Bigelow Nabors Lane Sam McLelland Sylvia Hackler Phyllis California Suzanne Tripp Claudia Williams Snyder Sandra Kay Williams Patsy Snead Lillie Williams Clayton Jauz Mmes Frank Gaylon W. F. Rumbaugh D. W. McAneany Charles Aishman Odes Jordan Coy Williams T. L. Williams Claude Williams Messrs Steve Hughes Flake Tompkins Gene McDaniel J. P. Gibbins Midland E. C. Smartt Francis Fort Sumner N. M J. T. Gotcher Russ and Russell, Jr Sabinas Texas Debbie Glenda Faye TJ. L. Williams Sandra Kay Claudia Bud Fegan Lord Laughlin Nan Lubbock al Lindsay Mike Mrs. Slentz Guymon Okla Claude Gafford Hobbs N. AL C. E. Strange Slaton

Pre Nuptial Tears Honor To Winifred Freeman

Bridal shower held at Mrs. W. E. Mapp home in Kansas City on December 10 honors Miss Winifred Freeman bride elect of Rudolph Young. Guests listed, pianoplaying by Milanda Mapp, ornate pink and silver decorations, cake, punch, and gifts at the event.

Winifred Freeman Rudolph Young W. E. Mesp West Judith Young Patsy Freeman Mapp Lee Freamon John G. Rich JL N. Duncan Kinkade W. E. Mapp East 31St Sride Freeman Lee Freeman John Riel R. H. Overworff J. N. Dencan Barbara Lanceford Winifred Rudolph Mmes Adam Locke GW. Rogers Howard Patton John Wihame L. H. Kerr K. L. Everett Elc. Huddle Elvis Webb Gordie Webb Louise Cullins SS. Young and Mieces Margencrite Ned Teanette Istacen and Milonds Mapp

Lodge Plans Yule Party In McCamey

The McCamey Rebekah Lodge No. 169 schedules its annual Christmas party with a covered dish supper a Christmas tree and gift exchange for all. Phillip R B Ray to supervise entertainment as the group holds a joint session with Odd Fellows before the party.

Lodge McCamey McCamey Rebekah Lodge No. 169 Rebekah and Odd Fellow Phillip RB Ray

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Country Club June Snaffner Sam O'Neal Robert Chappell Weaver Cunningham W. L. DeBolt Gid Carlisle W. H. Smith Guy Averitt Tamsie Langdon Pauls Valley Mrs Gerald Lyday Franklin Savings In Our Children's Department Smith Chapel Whrtsillas Belmont Sheaffer Creutz Qear Glan Shaw Letron Eversharp Schick Yale Miss Frasier Robert Bigelow, Jr Odessas Mary Lou Keith Hackler Margie Sue McLeland Sandra Williams Don Judd Johnny Meek Glenda Williams Glen Bigelow O. P. Frasier Lile Williams Oren Hackler D. W. McAnerny Wilbur Mindel Robert Paul Bigelow, JR H. M. Tipton A. C. Ashmenhurst Nina Trimble Mack Cotten Dale Kencaster H. E. Teancer Pavencad Case
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