Progressive Study Club Sets Projects for the Year
The Progressive Study Club met July 23 at the president’s home to outline programs and projects for the year. They discussed fund raising, planned a hospital aid, and a new service project to raise funds for the Children’s Home. Members and guests included 50 newcomers of Odessa, two new members, and officers such as Mrs. Larry Ritchie.
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Progressive Study Club
Studien
Odessa Colfea
Childres
Ek Pyote Oink
R.F. Brown
Otis Lam
East 23Rd
Odessa
Mia Fred Martin
Frank Verner
Prest
Larry Ritchie
Shower Fetes Bride-Elect in Colwell Home
Bride-elect Miss Pegoy James was guest of honor at a bridal shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Billy Colwell with co-hostesses Mrs. Jack Fivan and Mrs. Turk Martin. A white cloth covered table bore a sheet cake trimmed in yellow with the couple’s inscribed name.
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Pegoy James
Dickie Winn
Billy Colwell
Jack Fivan
Turk Martin
Procedure is Studied at Home Builders Event
A Home Builders gathering with Mrs Rita Miller as hostess discussed procedure and welfare annex matters. New officers were quoted for the coming year and a humorous ski titled The Wrongdoer, based on parliamentary rules, was awarded by the committee.
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Chib
Dudge Bow
Rita Miller
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Should a Gifted Child Skip a Grade In School
Joan Beck discusses when double promotion helps bright children and when it harms. Experts cite IQ thresholds, age, maturity, social fit, and teacher support, noting acceleration often benefits long term outcomes. Alternatives like ability grouping and early college placement may better challenge gifted students.
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United States
I Heroup
Ares
Avalid
Lovington Bride-Elect Honored At Lingerie Shower
Miss Charlotte Nowell, bride elect of Dennis Hester, was guest of honor at a luncheon and lingerie shower hosted by Mrs. PF JL Moore. Present were the honoree’s mother Mrs. Archie Nowell, grandmother Mrs. S C Reach, and Mrs. E M Hester, with blue and green floral decor, corsages, and wedding color accents.
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Lovington
Charlotte Nowell
Dennis Hester
PF. JL Moore
Archie Nowell
S.C. Reach
E. M. Heser
Ranch Home Social Held by Beta Sigma Phi Chapter
In Lovington the Alpha Kappa of Beta Sigma Phi summer social gathered Mr and Mrs Phillip Frier hosts. Attendees enjoyed an outdoor supper of hot dogs and trimmings then socialized and played volleyball basketball and croquet.
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Lovington
Phillip Frier
Alpha Kappa
Beta Sigma Phi
Alpine Afternoon Ceremony seals Reid Foust nuptials
Susie Walker Reid of Odessa married Daniel Douglas Foust of Sweetwater in an Alpine Baptist Church ceremony July 14. Officiated by Rev. James Best, guests included Nancy Yates and several out of town relatives. Newlyweds reside in Alpine and attend Sul Ross College as Mrs Foust studies art and PE while Mr Foust majors in PE.
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Alpine Baptist Church
Susie Walker Reid
Odessa
Daniel Douglas Foust
Sweetwater
James Best
James G. Walker
Tulip Lane
John Foust
Douglas
Nancy Yates
van Horn
Don
Sul Ross
Malone
Monahans
Ricky Foust
Pat Murphy
San Angelo
Ellen Prather
Pronian High School
Odessa College
Mrs.Pase Greene
Alyson
J. C
Germany
la Juan
Cassie
Wayne Helner
Tommy Foust
Kirl J
Brian Davis
Lincoln
Mass
Tipton-Pierce Wedding Vows Solemnized in Andrews
Judy La Nelle Tipton and James Alvis Pierce were married at 3 p.m. on Saturday July 20 in the home of the bride’s parents in Andrews. Rev. Carl Grissom officiated. The bride wore a white shift dress with white accessories and carried an orchid on a pink accented Bible. Parents and guests attended a reception. three-tier cake with pink accents. The couple will live in Andrews after a Dallas-area honeymoon. he works for HOMCO.
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Etlta Pierce
Odessa
Tracy Tipton
Tipton
Myra Pierce
Larry Griffin
Johnna Renroc
Andrews High School
Andrews
AHS
Dallas
HOMCO
Hobbs AAUW Plans 1968 69 Meetings and Arts Program
Hobbs Branch of the American Association of University Women met to plan 1968 69 activities at the president's home. The group set meetings for the third Monday of each month and chose Society's Reflection of the Arts as the coming program.
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Hobbs
American Association of University Women
Tommy Hale
Social Schedule and Arts Day Notices for Odessa
Odessa seniors meet at 8 pm Thursday for dancing and cards at East Watch Adams Center with refreshments. Fine Arts Day School hosts parent sessions from 10 am to 12 noon and 6 pm to 8 pm on August 19 and 28 at 2321 North Adams for parents of pre kindergarten to sixth grade students. The Odessa Panhellenic plans a dessert and bridge gathering at 1 am Wednesday July 31 at Odessa Country Club. reservations via Mrs Stephen Steen.
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Fine Arts Day School
North Agams
Odesse Panhetenic
Odesse Country Club
Stephen Steen
MonAhans Bride Honored Before Her Wedding
Miss Lynda Fyrne Estes, bride to be Marx Carlisle, was honored at a bridal shower hosted in the home of Mrs. B. R. Watson Tuesday evening. Guests included family, friends, and Carole Estes who presided at the bride’s book as the event showcased avocado and white decor with a green coconut cake and punch.
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Kenneth Mills
J. C. Newland
Andy Pipkin
C. B. Reed
Stanley Smith
R. T. Speer
Charlie Tate
Lathan Walker
G .O. Winborn
Watson
Miss Estes
Estes
Carlisle
Carole Estes
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Seminar in San Antonio
The Texas Federation of Women's Clubs plans a three day leadership seminar at St Marys University August 13 to 15 to aid 1046 clubs in 400 Texas towns. Key speakers include Mrs Henry F Shaper and General Chester A Dahlen with panels on finances education public relations and continuing education. Reservations by August 1 cost 30 dollars plus an eight five dollar deposit refundable at conference end.
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Henry F. Shaper
San Antonio
Texas Federation of Women's Clubs
Texas
St. Mary's University
Cincinnati Avenue
Shaper
Iand
Dudley
Abilene
A. Sease
iCarleton
Ouston
Baba
David
Myers
Fort G
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Sam Sen
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Gener
Chester A. Dahlen
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Federation
Fourth Army
Ils Cnerus
Ifithe
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Federation of Women’s Cluts
St. Mary’s University
Walter V. Magee
International Organization, General ‘Federation of Women’s Clubs
Washington, D
E. Lee Ozbirn
Fort Worth
GFWC
Texas Federation
Philip A. Carpenter
Burkburnett
A. C. Hughes
Commerce
Frank Dolterweich
Kingsville
Howard B. Bratton
Waco
L. R. Whatley
Fairfield
Robert N. Tipps
Denver City
Henry Hale
Perrylon
Stathakos Condos
Dallas
Vickie Nicholas
Joske’s of
Mary JK. Measels
St. Mary's ‘University
Charles ‘Kenworthy
Charles Myler
William Burns
Witte Memorial Museum
Ralph E. Thayer
Ralph Langly
Shaperang Rey
Louis J. Blume
N. McCullough
Nectarine Shortcake dessert recipe excerpt
A nostalgic fruit dessert showcases fresh nectarines with red and yellow skins and golden flesh. The recipe provides directions for nectarines with sugar lemon juice and rum extract, whipped cream, and a biscuit base baked in two pans to serve 6 to 8.
Plaids Are Going Back To School
New York fashion notes showcase plaid dominates fall schoolgirl styles. Tartans and glen patterns appear in kilt-pleated skirts, white sashes, and bell-sleeve tops. Black Watch and Steward d Or plaids lend Scottish flair, with bold black plaids and bright colors favored for slender figures.
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New York
NEA
Black Watch
Steward d'Or
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