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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1952
Page
2
The Moonlight and Roses banquet honored Miss Jo Ann Fisher as Sweetheart of the First Baptist Church Young People's Group on May 24. Harold Riley hosted with her escort Harold Hunter, while A C Wimpee and Rev H D Christian spoke and led the event.
Local note lists Permian Sam O Neal a longtime Odessa Post Office employee now with Williams Well Service. Also mentions Mrs Davis moving to San Angelo and other family updates including visits to Abilene Crowell and Oklahoma. It records social events such as a layette party hosted by Mrs Clark and a minor injury to Cowden Ward Jr at Medical Center Hospital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. James L. Everett and children of 1339 E Fifth Street head on a two week vacation to Mississippi and Tennessee after attending races in Indianapolis. Louise Gray Nash Tucker Mr and Mrs T R Bateman and Mrs Victor Drinkard return from a week in the Dallas markets.
Mr and Mrs J B Evans of 110 Monticello expected a family vacation with their sons Jim My and Jimmy Parker lasting ten days but the trip was not taken as planned.
A reader asks how the bride and groom to be can start married life with little money. The columnist argues thrift suffices, urges the couple to work and save, and notes weddings need only license and minister fees.
Ronnie Sewell along with Mr and Mrs Woody Sewell depart June 18 for Silver Spur summer camp in Durango California. En route they plan to visit Mr and Mrs Shorty Hornbuckle in Albuquerque New Mexico. Seven Crane men return with 200 pounds of Rio Grande catfish below Presidio listing Bill Marlows L S Adcock Don Chaney A L Hood Earl Chaney C G Nicholas and Clarence Powers.
Sgt SAMMIE R TERRELL a supply sergeant with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing in Korea writes to his mother Mrs LULA F TERRELL at 1122 N Lincoln that he has received rapid promotions since enlisting in Sept 1950. A 1949 OHS graduate, he is expected home in October on rotation.
Mrs George Rush entertained at a bridge luncheon May 28 in Green's Restaurant Garden Room. High in bridge was Mrs Dolph Flurry, second was Mrs L H Simpson, canasta winner was Mrs M L Duke, bingo went to Mrs Russell Glenn. Guests included Midland friends and numerous local ladies.
Informal guide for Odessans planning trips to Nassau and Caribbean islands. Recommends light cottons and rayons, sun fast colors, minimal undergarments, and cool styles. Describes accessories from straw markets Bay Street Nassau, including straw bags, shells, and bright espadrilles suitable for beach and hotel wear.
Mayor Fred Gage will speak at 12 45 p m Sunday on KRIG s Women s Viewpoint Program sponsored by the League of Women Voters The Highland Methodist Vacation Bible School runs 9 to 11 a m Monday through Friday for Odessa children from Kindergarten through intermediate ages All Odessa children are invited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter Bettie to Leman Fenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Fenter. The marriage is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ with Herman Neill, minister, officiating.
Mr and Mrs Fred Field and children Betty and Ted traveled to Monti cello Arkansas this week to visit Mrs Field s mother Their son Birt a student at Arkansas A M will join them for the summer and work in Crane Ark this season
Members of George Knauff Rebekah Lodge No. 119 visited Big Spring on May 29 to entertain Veterans at the Government Hospital. An 8 member comical dance Buttons & Bows was performed along with a car driving skit by Miss Gilda Hendricks. Mrs Hendricks read a letter from a Tennessee mountain woman to her service son. The program pleased about 60 patients who received iced punch cookies cigarettes and chewing gum.
The War Whoop, Seminole High School newspaper, named one of 13 state papers to receive distinguished merit for the just completed school year. Faculty sponsor James Paschal and editor Charles McReynolds led the staff.
A simple garnish idea for soups uses radishes cut thin as slices. The tip suggests trying this garnish and notes it is delicious to enhance flavor and presentation.
A home economist suggests a spice rich lamb curry using tumeric ginger coriander and caraway. The recipe cooks 11 inch lamb pieces with onions apples and spices then finishes in a white sauce served with hot rice and optional chutney or raisins.
If you have cooked rice left over add a quarter cup to your griddlecake mix and fry lightly on the griddle of your gas range. Serve with crushed fruit or syrup.
Honoring Mrs. M. M. Davis with a farewell coffee at Mrs. A. L. Holcomb home 1812 N Golder. She and husband plan to move to San Angelo to enter business, renting their Keystone Avenue home. Guests and hostesses noted, daisies sweetpeas carnations and a pink carnation corsage.
The Christian Science Board of Directors urged spiritual understanding as the solution to government corruption and world confusion. At the Mother Church annual meeting in Boston the directors said human ingenuity cannot solve mankind’s problems and that truth and spiritual understanding are the available powers. Lt Col Robert Ellis Key of London was named president for the coming year, stating the century’s keynote is Christ and that progress and spiritualization will follow conflict.
Jim McClarty of Odessa and former McMurry College student is awarded a Camden Hills Theater scholarship in Camden Maine. He will assist with set construction and join the regular acting staff as the theater presents ten plays in ten weeks, under director Hershel L Bricker. The program covers room board and tuition. McClarty recently studied at the University of Texas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs M B McClarty of 141 North Lincoln Odessa.
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