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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1971
Page
4
The narrator signs up at a health salon promising cellulite reduction and rapid weight loss. After a pledge to keep measurements private, a diagnosis follows in leotard with an extreme plan of eating less and intense exercise. The routine includes rowing, swimming, and sauna sessions with critical talk from advisers.
Mrs. Elden Reedy is installed as president of the West Texas WAABI Chapter for 1971-72 at a May 21 ceremony in Odessa. Assisting her are J W Henry first vice president Carl House second vice president Ken Bass Mary Hugh Brittian secretary Bob Standifer treasurer James Brown member at large. Grafton Gardner outgoing president received WAABI of the Year.
Nina Louise Bradshaw of Lovington will marry Jay Bruce Edgett of Globe Arizona. Both are NM State University students with majors in home economics education and physical education respectively. The ceremony is planned at Calvary Baptist Church Las Cruces.
Fort Stockton Texas reports the engagement and coming marriage of Cathy Nell Whitley to David Jack Broyles. Cathy Nell is a Fort Stockton High School graduate and Angelo State University student. David Broyles is a 1969 Fort Stockton High School graduate and Schreiner Institute alum. The couple plans to wed August 14 in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church.
Monahans reports an afternoon tea honoring Mrs Lucy Mathews was held Sunday in the town. Local dignitaries attended as neighbors gathered for the courtesy event and shared memories of Mrs Mathews.
Community clubs and service groups in Odessa announce meetings and social events for early June. Dates include June 1 for the DeMolay Mothers Club, June 2 for a hospital auxiliary orientation, June 4 for the OES officer installation, and June 5 for a Beta Sigma Phi end-of-year party. A Wickett postmaster retirement reception follows June 3 with 140 guests.
Planning ahead for the next season, Progressive Study Club installed new officers at a luncheon at the Golden Rooster. Standing are Mrs. Vernon Hall recording secretary, Mrs. Lee Ritchey corresponding secretary, and Mrs. H. R. Bethel treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Walter F Clair announce the wedding of their daughter Sue Hufstutler to Benjamin Lee Burch son of Mrs Hazel Burch and Bennie Burch. The June 24 ceremony will be at West Park Baptist Church. The bride is a Pecos High School 1970 graduate employed locally, while the groom a 1965 San Angelo Central High School graduate and a 1968 Public Safety Academy graduate stationed as a highway patrolman in Pecos.
Miss Cynde Fields bride elect was honored at a bridal tea hosted in the home of Mrs. William Brantley. About 100 guests attended as daisies and yellow corsages framed the event while guests enjoyed tea sandwiches and cookies. Miss Fields and Jim Smith are set to wed August 6.
The article notes chlorine bleach in liquid powder or crystal is effective for sheets pillowcases and towels. It also states oxygen type bleaches are safe for all fibers blends and finishes including silks acetate wool spandex and resin finished fabrics.
Mrs. Tabor Rowe becomes club president at the Progressive Study Club annual luncheon May 26 at the Golden Rooster. Outgoing president Mrs. Frank Verner received a thank you gift and paraphernalia recalling the garden metaphor for the club’s growth, with officers each receiving symbolic harvest items.
Readers share simple household tricks. Edith saves 50 dollars a year by cutting clean rags into sizes and reusing them as towels. Suzanne asks about brightening vintage rose point lace without bleach. Mrs J and Katherine offer glove washing and waxing sock hacks.
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Beta Theta Chapter held a Founders Day tea in Perjiman Bank Community Room. Jewel pins were presented to Mines Greg Mahoney DeBusk and Gary Hart confirming full membership. New officers were installed led by president Cress Debusk and vice president Ronnie Ing. A pledge ceremony added Mrs. Doug Blair as a new member.
Hobbs New Mexico reports the Hobbs Woman's Club held a Friday membership coffee at the club Building. Hosts included Mrs Jack Maddox Mrs Henry Wunch and Dwight Teed. The lace table displayed summer flowers in a milkglass compote with silver service. Attendants offered cinnamon rolls nuts mints coffee and tea as each department arranged its own display.
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