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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1955
Page
15
The newly organized Girl Scout Troop 13 held an investiture ceremony on Monday December 12 at the home of leader Mrs. O H Morgan located at 2808 Keystone Drive.
Instructions describe removing rib bones with a sharp knife, then enjoying the white meat. Parents attended a investiture event with Christmas gifts exchanged. Girl Scouts listed as Mary Elizabeth Van Meter Betty Joan Nichols Judy Reynolds and others were invested. refreshments served. Co leaders named Mrs John Spencer and Mrs T D Caldwell.
Odessa greets more new residents this year than ever before. Among arrivals are R B White and wife from Ahmadi Kuwait, formerly Gulf Oil staff, now renting at 1601 N Alleghaney. Several other families from Midland, Monahans, Lamesa, Temple, and San Angelo settle in homes across the city as local firms hire and new neighborhoods form.
The employees of Cactus Theater enjoyed a 5 p.m. Wednesday buffet at the theater followed by Christmas bonuses. Attendees included Douglas Good game, Danny Xavier, John Crise well, David Purifoy, T. A. Shook, Roy Johnson, Sam Purifoy, Danny Blankenship, Marvin Gentry, J. L. Green, and Mr. and Mrs. Allard Jones, owners.
Thirteen girls were inducted into Zonta Chapter of Tri-Hi-Y in Highland Methodist Church with Beverly Booth Barbara Wright Janice Bramble and Cyn Daw presenting. A candlelight service followed along with a blue cake punch and mints. Mothers attended as gifts and secret pals were exchanged.
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