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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1952

Page

2

Mary Haworths Advice on Handling Uninvited Couple

A reader asks how to respond to a wedding invitation sent only to the husband, given decades of social ties. Mary Haworth advises accepting for both with formal third person wording or regret, noting possible clerical error by the bride’s widowed mother and urging tactful handling to avoid offense.

Mary Haworth F. C M. H. Mary Haworth The Washington Post King Features Syndicate

Reader forwards quotes from Should I Retire by Preston

A typewritten page of quotes sent by a reader features excerpts from the book Should I Retire by George H. Preston M D. The notes reflect on retirement questions and medical perspectives.

George H. Preston, M. D

Contributions To Churches Rise in Fifty-Two

New York reports show 47 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox communions contributed $1,286,633,160 in 1952, up 10.3 percent from 1951 with an average per member of $34.32. The rise parallels membership gains and price index trends, highlighting larger totals for the Methodist Church at $268,623,814 and broader church growth since 1934.

New York Joint Department of Stewardship and Benevolence National Council of the Churches of Christ U.S. A Joint Department United Stewardship Council Methodist Church

Per Capita Giving By Denominations Reported

The Southern Baptist Convention and the Presbyterian Church U S A posted total contributions of 22 838 109 and 112 841 865 respectively while per member averages stood at 45 46 for Presbyterians 31 83 for Southern Baptists and 29 63 for Methodists. Smaller church bodies led in per capita giving with Free Methodists at 194 79 Adventists at 158 00 and Wesleyan Methodists at 142 21.

Southern Baptist Convention Presbyterian Church U.S.A Presbyterian Southern Baptists Methodists Free Methodists Seventh Day Adventists Wesleyan Methodists

Ways to Vary Your Pork Chop Serving

A how to guide on braising pork chops for one dish meals. Suggests serving with scalloped potatoes or beans and outlines browning and slow cooking times. Explains center cut chops versus rib and shoulder chops as smart, flavorful options.

North Cowden teems with Yale guests this Christmas

Odessa shoppers list a flood of visitors over holidays in North Cowden. Mrs May H Dobbs of Williams burg Kan arrives to stay with son Paul Dobbs at 2701 N Century Ave. Guests include Marsha and Jimmy Dayk from Temple with families Braddocks, Saxe, Cameron, Conner, and more. Several residents travel or host relatives from diverse places. road projects and military moves noted.

May H. Dobbs Williamsburg Kan Ily Paul Dobbs N. Century Ave Marsha Jimmy Dayk Temple J. S. Braddock Betty Ann JO Lynn Lillian Breaux Dallas Robert McKnight Barksdale Field Shreveport McKnight Marie Gene -Bourg Oscar Knights Bobby Ervin Bourgs Ewell Me Hawaii Wayne Ervin Crane Rankin Joel Williams Austin Brady Nixes Gwen Stephenville J. B. Dunn Jack Rozman California Roscoe North Cowden Humble Camp Neer Junction Glenn Shults Jan Linda J. R. Murdock Smith Chapel V. C. Tenderson Donald Warren Jean Rocky Ford Colo S. Sgt John Murdock Biggs Afb el Paso A. L. Arner J. A. Herring Mr. Herring

Ripe Avocados and How to Test Ripeness

Avocados bearing the Calavo stamp guarantee high oil content for better flavor and texture. To check ripeness, hold the fruit in both palms and press gently. if it yields, it is ready to eat.

Pork Chop Casserole With Shoulder Steaks and Sweet Potatoes

Shoulder steaks browned in lard and layered with sliced sweet potatoes seasoned with brown sugar and salt. Bake at 350 F for one hour, using pan juices to moisten layers. Yields six servings.

Dolores White Named Favorite at Crane High School Events

Dolores White named favorite for best all round girl at Crane High School contests. Charles Lively chosen for best all round boy with multiple winners including Rex Wood, Gene Hester, Beverley Sikes and others in categories such as neatest, most musical, athletic and courteous.

CRANE Dolores White Crane High School Charles Lively Rex Wood Gene Hester Charles‘ Lively Beverley Sikes Lawrence le Bouef Luanne Pressley Charlese 'Blgir George Scott J Mary Sneed Blackie Russell Dologeste

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