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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1955

Page

12

Postelles On Fishing Jaunt Off Ocean Reef Club

J F Postelle of Odessa along with Mrs Postelle and guests from Gainesville Fort Lauderdale and others cruised aboard the Jessie Belle yacht near Ocean Reef Club North Key Largo Florida after a record day of catching twenty five dolphin. A costly diamond from a Chicago dealer proved to be paste.

Ocean Reef Club North Key Largo Fla Florida Bahia iMar Fort Lauderdale Ocean Reef Postelle J. F. Postelle Odessa

Ogilvy Home Scene Brimming With Pink Christmas Tea

Mrs. Alex Ogilvy Jr hosted a 3 to 5 Thursday afternoon tea at 188 Conet to introduce her daughter in law Mrs. Alex Ogilvy III of Lubbock. About 100 guests attended alongside family members from Ozona and guests including Mrs. W. E. White and Mrs. N. W. Graham. The home featured pink luster beads, pink snapdragons and carnations, silver bells, and a pink nylon cloth on a decorated table.

Alex Ogilvy Jr Alex Ogilvy III Lubbock Ogilvy’s W. E. White N. W. Graham Ozona Reindeer Santa Mmes Robert Searls Sr J. E. Hobson John Marks Richard Gilliam R. E. Canon Scharbauer Hartley R. O. Canon Nash Tucker Cal Smith J. Magee J. K. Wood Paul Slater Virginia Marks

January wedding announced for Lynn Sprayberry and Wayne Bailey

Mr and Mrs L R Sprayberry of 270 North Muskingum announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lynn to Wayne Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Sam Bailey of 1351 East Fourth. The ceremony is set for 7 30 p m January 28 at Highland Methodist Church with Rev Henry Graves officiating. Lynn will graduate Odessa High School at mid term in January. She is a member of Na

L. R. Sprayberry North Muskingum Lynn Wayne Bailey Sam Bailey East Fourth Highland Methodist Church Henry Graves Miss Sprayoerry Odessa High School

Store Honors Employees Banquet and Christmas Party

Andrews special reports Kenneth Bales and Anthony's Store hosted a employee banquet and Christmas party in the Community Building. Tables featured Santa and reindeer centerpieces with greenery holly and pine cones. Turkey was served. Attendees included Bryan Alexander D R Linn W C Walker Paul N Jordan Joel Lewis Cecil Turner Vernon Harp Elvis Williams and Mrs E B White.

Cecil Turner Vernon Harp Elvis Williams E. B. White

Parents reconsider early weaning and bottle feeding

A family found their baby calmer after returning to bottle feeding rather than cups and reflect that weaning should be individualized. They caution against assuming neighbor children’s weaning will solve parenting challenges.

Fellowship Has Program

The Christian Women’s Fellowship met Tuesday afternoon with a Christmas story titled The Youngest Thief presented by Mrs. George Eltinger. Mrs. J. W. Hand gave the devotional and scripture on the birth of Christ as hostess Mrs. James Dixon and Mrs. Don Webb served chocolate rolls and coffee to attendees including Mrs. Johnny Harwood and others.

Fire Safe Toys Warned By Insurance Group

The fire prevention committee of the Kemper Insurance group cautions buyers about fire hazards in electrically operated toys and especially warns against flammable imported celluloid varieties. They urge ensuring UL labeled approval to reduce risk to children.

Kemper Insurance Group

Easy Living Keynotes 1955 Furniture Home Trends

Vivian Brown surveys 1955 home life and design trends. Features include Davy Crockett rooms, parakeet cages, fold-up dinette tables, removable upholstery, Frank Lloyd Wright pieces, all-in-one washers, colored appliances, fast cooking with electric ranges, day beds, built in bathroom cabinets, floor and ceiling decor, and glam outdoor furnishings. The piece notes space saving, convenience, and mood lighting shaping homes.

Vivian Brown Junior Davy Crockett Frank Lloyd Wright Directoire

Engagement announced for Jann Hale and Fred McQuire Jr

Washington and Midland announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Jann Hale to Fred McQuire Jr son of Mr and Mrs Fred McQuire Sr of Porterville California They plan to wed February 7 in the Midland Church of Christ officiated by E V Isbell Miss Hale attended Odessa Schools and lived in Midland before moving Abilene Christian College both are members of the Abilene Christian College Honor Society Fred McQuire a former Odessa High School graduate class of 1954 is a Texas Western College sophomore and Miners football player The couple will reside in El Paso

Washington Midland Jann Hale Fred McQuire Jr Fred McQuire Porterville Calif Midland Church of Christ North A Tennessee E. V. Isbell McQuire Abilene Christian College Abilenetional Honor Society Odessa High School Texas Western College Miners Grid el Paso

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