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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1955

Page

14

Odessa Women Lead 1955 Headlines

An Odessa feature highlights prominent local women making news in 1955. The piece notes achievements and social roles shaping the community, with profiles and event mentions across Midland and surrounding areas.

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Odessa Women Win National and Local Honors in 1955

Odessa women channeled leadership into government, arts, welfare, and community service amid a busy year. Notable events include the National Federation of Music Clubs session led by Mrs. Paul Moss, and Mrs. Leland R. Croft named Odessa’s First Lady. The year emphasized Miss West Texas pageants, medical and park projects, and broad volunteer aid through 101 annual activities and numerous clubs.

Society Desk Odessa National Federation of Music Clubs Paul Moss Texas Federation of Music Clubs Moss Ranch Leland R. Croft Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Croft State Mental Hospital Development Association Woman's Forum Alva Koch Texas Janie Holcomb Atlantic City June R Pritchard League of Women: Voters Medical Center Children’s Crippled Children’s Center Community Chest Progressive ‘Study Club Odessa Garden Club Casa Bella Polyanthia Modern Gardeners Hattye G. Owen Sand Hills Women In Oil Ector County United States

Andrews Couple at Home After New Mexico Trip

Peggy Stephenson and Russell A. Cox wed at Andrews Church of Christ on December 15. Officiant was Hugh Ousley. The bride’s family and Cox relatives attended a formal ceremony with blue silver and white decor. After a reception at the Community building the couple plans a home in Andrews following a trip to Ruidoso New Mexico.

Andrews New Mexico K. B. Blanchard Pecos Janie Dyer Weldon McCown Joe Fambro Breckenridge Cox Bob Elliott C. M. Bruce Midland Billy J. McVay Mmes. C. C. Moore Phil Price T. J. Helvey L. C. Perrin Ruidoso N. M Andrews High School Decatur Baptist College National Supply Company

Esther Class Christmas Party Held

Members of the First Baptist Esther Class met at 7 30 p m Tuesday at 821 N Washington in observance of the Christmas season. Joyce Harrison led a devotion on Mary and Mrs Max Me Eachern offered prayer. Secret pals exchanged gifts and Christmas packages. Cake and coffee were served to a list of attendees.

First Baptist Esther J. J. Willis Washington Joyce Harrison Mary Jesus Max Me. Eachern W. Frazier Mmes Annie Todd George Beeson Allie Henson Ola Powell R. P. Hobison Joe E. Brown J. M. Williams W. A. Warren W. H. Beasley O. D. Albright C. J. Stanley W. M. Clark J. T. Butts George Shows J. H. Jones Retha Carter Gladys Flournoy Wayne Clark G. M. Young Cecil Raley W. L. White

New Avocado Crop Arrives In Markets This Season

A new crop of Fuerte avocados is entering markets with smooth thin skins. Plan to feature them in salads and appetizers for holiday menus.

Advice on Easing Baby Nose Drips

A fragment urges removing the sharp tip from a rubber bulb ear syringe with scissors to drain nasal drips from a baby who cannot blow the nose yet. This instructional tone reflects home remedy guidance for infant care.

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