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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1952

Page

6

Odessa Women's Forum Tea Highlights Yule Season

The Odessa Women's Forum held a 3 to 5 p.m. tea at the county library lounge in a Christmas motif. Mrs. Otis V. Laird presided and named a committee to nominate officers. a $2.50 per club dish-breakage fund was discussed. The gathering featured decorations by the Modern Gardeners and guests served by Mrs. W. T. Williams. A note on a home-painting tip concluded the report.

Odessa Women’s Forum Otis V. Laird Mmes Floyd Stepp J. A. Hurt Carlos Clover Gene Rumbaugh I Frank Denker Odessa Garden Club Odelt Daniel H. A. ‘Brooks David Harmon Charles Pepper W. T. Henderson Jr J. Hurt O. T. ‘Taulman Ww. W Green L. F. Holland T. L. Todd J. C. Moone J. C. Foster Don ‘R. Williams G. H. Doelling W. S. Couples Ralph Rich

Mrs. Myna Roden Crafts Lively Window Scenes in Odessa

Odessa housewife Mrs. Myna Roden brightens the neighborhood with hand painted murals and life like dioramas. She paints directly on glass and builds miniature furniture and shadow boxes. The Rodens moved from Sweetwater in 1935 and have two children Wanda and Don.

Myna Roden Bethlehem Wanda John Sweetwater

Creamed Turkey Leftovers with Paprika and Olives

A simple dish describing creamed turkey leftovers enhanced by a generously seasoned paprika cream sauce and sizeable wedge olives. The notes highlight flavorful accents and the appealing final taste.

Rush Capella Choir Sings Yule Program

The Rush school A Capella Choir performed for the Child Study Club and Modern Mothers Club in Ketor County Library on December 17. Forty five students from Rusk Elementary sang three part music including Merry Christmas and Go Tell It on the Mountain with solos by Lily Smith and others. Mrs. Henderson spoke on problems of the modern mother and showed a film about the Lexington School for the Deaf. A Christmas party planning session for Brownie Troop No. 31 followed with a festive display and desserts served by club members.

Rush School Child Study Club Modern Mothers Club Ketor County Charles D. White Conley Ebert Rush Rusk Odessa Lily Smith Charles Beene Linda Cline Sherry Hobbs Carole Shires Betty Rolando Kathy Holiday J. Nevelyn Williams Mary Katherine Sibley da Juana Myers Loretta Kelley Palmer Ramsey W. T. Henderson, Jr H. E. Brooks, Jr Edwin Crenshaw Paul B. Dobbs

Fly Chapter Host To Yule Tea

The Murry H. Fly Chapter of Future Teachers of America at Oecissa College held its annual Christmas tea on Thursday. Mrs. Meade Corley and Diantha Herndon served spiced tea and fruit cake. Guests included Pres ident and Mrs. Fly along with many members who brought gifts for underprivileged children.

Murry H. Fly Future Teachers of America Oecissa College Jean Richardson Newtlene Robinson Marleen Witte Janet Robertson F.T.A

WSCS Meeting Highlights From McCamey

The WSCS met at Mrs. Dale Clemmer's home on December 15 with a devotional by Mrs. Clemmer on Prayer. Mrs. L. R. Sprayberry led the program reading three short stories and the Littlest Angel. Hostesses included Mrs. Clemmer and Mrs. Derwood Langston. refreshments followed for several members.

I. L. Edwards J. P. Godwin T. L. Fuller Cahal Clinton Derwood Langston

Ruth Class Elects Heads at Eastside Baptist Church

The Ruth class met at 2 30 pm on December 15 for a Christmas party at Eastside Baptist Church. New officers were elected: Mrs Jack Scott president, Mrs W R Collins vice president and secretary, Mrs W G Taylor class minister, group captains Mrs J B Reese and Mrs G W Harris.

Ruth Eastside Baptists Church Jack Scott W. R. Collins W. G. Taylor Robert Stokes T. A. Strimple H. J. Richmond A. B. Campbell Mms J. B. Reese G. W. Harris L. A. Sublett H. E. Gregory Guy Jimmy Hoover Robert Wiesen Johnson W. H. Briley E. C. Huddleston D. W. Farris

Lavish Curves Feature New Resorts Suits

Rose Marie Reid unveils a new one piece swimsuit embodying an hourglass silhouette with a slimming ironed bodice and bloomers hiding curves. Jewel tone accents in sapphire pink amethyst topaz and jet decorate fabrics like elasticized satin and chromspun taffeta for the 1952 53 season. Three collections Couture Holiday and Spring and Summer showcase the design ahead of winter cruises and resort wear.

Rose Marie Reid Couturier

Nu Phi Mu Christmas Ball Held In Odessa College Gym

Nu Phi Mu hosted its annual Christmas presentation formal in the Odessa College gym. Betty Wilson welcomed guests and introduced new members and escorts. Attendees included Diantha Herndon Kent Smith Jo Ann Underwood Grady Graves and many others as punch and cookies were served.

Nu Phi Mu Odessa ‘College Betty Wilson Mickie Carwile Don Johnston Pat Hood Carl Hughen Juanell Maxwell Bob Bell Betty Mead Roy Whisenhunt Ann Robinson Jimmy Johnson Jo Ann Underwood Grady Graves Kearney Williams Charles Aldridge Janet Wood Jerry Dixon Diantha Herndon Kent Smith Juanel Maxwell Ann Daniel Bobby McDonald Carol Gross Jerry Cleveland Betty Fulton Freeman Gross Charles

Christmas holiday closings and local events in Odessa

The Ector County Library closes December 24 and 25 for Christmas. Odessa Music Study Club offers a 3 p.m. Christmas recital at Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Austin Bush presents speech students at Crockett Junior High at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Calvary Baptist Church Cirls Auxiliary holds a coronation at 8 p.m. Blanche Lee crowned queen. Permian Basin A and M Club hosts a 9 p.m. all college dance December 23 at Midland Officers Club. All Girl Scouts meet 6:30 p.m. December 25 at Little House for carol tour. Kiddie Kollege presents a 3:05 p.m. Christmas program December 24 on station KOSA.

Odessa Music Study Club Church Evangelical Lutheran Church 20Th Lincoln Austin Bush Crockett Junior High School Calvary Baptist Church Blanche Lee Permian Basin A and M Midland Officers’ Club North Air Park Dean Beker Bob Clark Little House 10Th N. Washington T. G. Roscoe KOSA

Frosty Paint Shades Make Winter News For Homes

Icy blues and playful pranks headline updates for room palettes. The writeup highlights winter color trends for kitchens living rooms and bathrooms with emphasis on cool tones and cozy atmospheres.

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