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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
5
The Sunset Country Club hosts a dance Saturday night Dec 29 for members and guests. Dean Melton and his orchestra will perform. Admission is 8 per couple. A humorous note suggests men may feel obscurity when marrying a well known woman.
A compact study by observers including a psychoanalyst and a divorce lawyer examines why female stars face lower happiness odds than men. It references Robert Stack and Stewart Granger's marriage formulas and asks if love can be learned for lasting happiness.
Mrs. Dick Adams, charter member and president of Omicron Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, is nominated for Pecos Clubwoman of the Month. A former secretary and program chairman, she led a political rally to boost vote turnout last summer and teaches Bible and mission courses in the First Baptist Church WMU circle. Married to Dick Adams since 1948, she has lived in Enid Alice and Oklahoma City, with three sons and interests in painting and piano.
Mr and Mrs Will A Martin longtime Odessa residents host an old timer gathering at their home at 16th and North Sam Houston Friday night The informal event usually draws more than 100 Odessans and Permian Basin residents with games and dancing New friends are invited to share the evening with longtime residents
PECOS Special reports Women of the Pecos Valley Country Club hosted a luncheon on Thursday with Mrs Ben Ralph Burkholder and Mrs Richard Slack in charge of arrangements. Buffet featured a red cloth and Christmas ornaments. A revolving Santa centerpiece, greenery decor, and festive tables set the scene. Entertainment by Mrs D H Armstrong. Hostesses included Miss Carroll Gay Armstrong Ruth Bell Jess Burner John Tomlin and Sid Mac Kyle. One hundred seven guests attended.
Mr and Mrs N A Waldrop hosted a buffet dinner Sunday night December 16 at 1705 Adams Pecos for Area 25 Farme Home Administration personnel. FHA area supervisor Waldrop welcomed guests from Pecos Fort Stockton Marfa and other locals. The Waldrops hosted a second dinner Thursday night for friends including James Gallemore C K Hutchins J T McKinney and W S McCree.
A new cologne set for Christmas offers a crystal cylinder bottle with a fiery cap and a matching bath powder in a velvet box. The gift aims to pamper her while staying budget friendly, and includes a scarlet lambs wool puff. Visit the perfume department to sample the scent before buying.
Seven OES Basin Lodges from Midland Big Spring Crane Coahoma Andrews Lamesa and Odessa attended a Saturday Dec 13 afternoon tea hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M F Lawless 905 West 15 Odessa for Mrs M W Alcorn chair of the International Temple Fund Committee Grand Chapter of Texas O E S Guests were greeted in pink and silver decor with a pink lighted tree and festive refreshments served by a rotating host of members The event showcased formal gowns green and white chapter dress and a house party setup with multiple rooms and displays including a sterling gift in the den and a Christmas motif throughout.
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