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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1956

Page

4

Crane youths head to Salvation Army camp Hoblitzelle

Three Crane County boys Gene Robinson Billy Howeth and Keith Sigmon will travel by sheriff transport to Camp Hoblitzelle near Midlothian for a weeklong session at the state wide center, dedicated in April, as announced by Rev T R Elder chairman of Crane County Service Unit.

Crane Salvation Army Hoblitzelle Midlothian T. R. Elder Crane County Service Unit Sheriff's Department Gene Robinson Billy Howeth Keith Sigmon

Kentucky farmer leaves fortune to two work horses

A Kentucky farmer reportedly bequeathed his entire estate to two work horses prompting humor about the heirs. The odd will raises questions about disposition and motives amid a summer setting where talk of bathing suits and dry goods circulates in local chatter.

Kentucky

Bush School Pupils Present May Recital At Flame Room

The Bush School of Speech presented pupils in recital at a.m. May 24 in the Flame Room of Pioneer Gas Co. Performers included Joe Hickey Kay Morton Dwane Jones Karen Sue Copeland Karen Fontenote Jan Bush Sandra OConnor Robbyve Taylor Jane Town Ava Lynn Earnest and others with entries The Powder Puff Sister Grace and Drug Store Man.

Bush School of Speech A.m Pioneer Gas Co Joe Hickey Kay Morton Dwane Jones Karen Sue Copeland Karen Fontenote Jan Bush Sandra O'Connor Robbyve Taylor Jane Town Ava Lynn Earnest Grace Vaurie Dell McKee Clifford Fugene McKee

Gas Dryers Cut Costs and Ease Laundry in Any Weather

The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association reports gas dryers cost about one third to install and one quarter to operate versus other fuels, and they preserve fabrics better. They also free mothers from weather worries as rain snow wind or sun do not hinder weekly washes.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association

Odessa Mothers Climax Season With Installation

Members of the Odessa Mothers' Club met on May 2 at Mrs. William Easter's home for the final program of the club year. New officers were installed by Mrs. B. G. Francis and each received a token symbolizing their office. Officers named include Mrs. W. J. Minded as president and Mrs. Jack Crane as vice president, with Mrs. Francis and others filling secretary treasurer and reporter roles. The club presented outgoing president Mrs. Wilkerson with a gift of appreciation as remarks praised service and club work.

Odessa Mothers’ Club William Easter Pat Masses B. G. Francis W. J. Minded Francis Phas Jack Crane William Baxter Dan Sullivan Usis Basil Wilkerson Francis Sand Robert G. M. Price Miers S.ob. Briley Forum Joe Zant Glen Day W. W. Teer

Graded Meat Stamps Mark Wholesome Quality

The article explains the round purple stamp on meat certifies it as inspected for wholesomeness. A shield shaped mark indicates grading on quality shape conformation and fat content used to judge meat quality.

Circles Program Missions Circles Meet Weekly

Women's Missionary Union circles of the First Baptist Church met during the week with ten to fourteen members in various homes. Devotions covered First Samuel and the book Intercessory Prayer. Circles hosted by Mrs. Cooper, Paula Wright, Pauline Camack, Ida Davis, Garnet Branch, Elizabeth Truly, Carolyn Bell, and Sarah Lou Henley reported prayers, lessons, and new members.

Woman's Missionary Union of First Baptist Church Sally Fite O. R. Cooper County Road Cooper W. G. Campbell H. H. Everitt C. C. Fields Fields J. C. Hamilton Paula Wright N. Dotsy E. A. Ryan Max McEachern Pauline Camack W. L. White D. L. Griffin D. D. Miles Joe Ruchs Charco G. E. Frazier Lige Cutbirth Les Wilson Ida Davis N. Golder Joe Rice LouieShoemaker Curtis Warren Ida Phillips Garnet Branch J. M. ‘Kerby W. C.mclaughlin E. A. Gentry Ess Arthur Been Lester Morton Robert Pease, Jr Marion Beam Elizabeth Truly T. A. Price Ted Raymond Williams Ocie Blair Frank Blevin Herman Dobbs Carolyn Bell Bob Colin Muskingum C. B. Leuenberger Charles Debenport Arizona Lavern Fleming Jerry Dehenport W.v.u Carl Akin Sarah Lou Henley Ernest Evans Jack Rozman

Yard Dinner Honors Couple in Surprise Back Yard Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Alton East were honored at a surprise back yard supper at the Fred Pearson home in Kermit. The farewell event for the Eastes precedes their move to a ranch near Glenwood New Mexico. Mrs East has resigned from Kermit Schools.

Messrs. and Mines Gene Burnett Irvin Clayton E. D. Dement Clinton Farrell A. B. Johnson Otto Kissinger L. L. Morris Clyde Martin Raymond Rucker Jimmy Rex Fred Pearson Sue Nolan

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