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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1952

Page

2

Women’s Sheriff Posse Plans Ride at Midland Rodeo

The Odessa Women’s Sheriff Posse finalized plans at the courthouse to join the Midland Rodeo parade on Wednesday. Twelve riders, wearing gold satin shirts and Corona saddle blankets, will participate in the grand entry at the rodeo grounds. Mr and Mrs Frank Green hosted coffee after the meeting at 8 p.m. in the courthouse.

Odessa Midland Rodeo Frank Green Mmes Gwen Edwards Lavada Jackson Juanita Holder Bernice Partain Lois Bagley Lorene Parr Sherry Foster Katie Whitson Laverne Henderson Ester Pool Grace Ferguson Leah Ballard Martha Holder Hove Ward Catherine Greene Bessye Cowden Ward

Paris designer Balmain says Mrs Ridgway Chic embodies American look

Paris designer Pierre Balmain praised Mrs. Matthew B Ridgway as chic and typical American style before his departure for New York. The SHAPE commander's wife visited Balmain displays in Paris after arriving in the city.

Paris Pierre Balmain Matthew B. Ridgway Balmain New York

Billingsley Piano Pupils Present Third Annual Recital

Mrs. Dorothy Billingsley hosted a recital at First Presbyterian Church at 8 p m on May 30 featuring numerous pupils. Sandra Tripp opened with Eckstein numbers At the Movies and Yankee Doodle, and many students performed works by Mozart Bartok Schubert Haydn and others. The program closed with two-piano selections by Mrs Louis Kluck and Mrs Billingsley and Vancene Elliott served as program girl.

Dorothy Billingsley First Presbyterian Church Sandra Tripp Eckstein Yankee Doodle Carolyn Roberts Bobby Blue Hopkins Jane Womack Lincke Glow Worm Nancy Muns Glover Schubert McGregor Bill Elliott Nevin Diane Glass Mozart Clementi Jody Smith Bartok Linda Marie Park Kabalevsky Koehler David Yeary Bach Maykapar Blacksmith Beethoven Sonata Schumann Barbara Woolley Martina Connell Geraldine Geary Clover Grance Smelser Air Norita Clanton Haydn Gretchaninoff Judy Agey Adler Nadell Clanton Pattison Jane Bowden Martha Stockton Gluck Tschaikovsky Louis Kluck Billingsly Vancene Elliott

Odessa social notes feature rodeo riders and travel plans

Mrs. BESSY E COWDEN WARD hosts a Tuesday coffee at Midland Country Club. Odes sa women’s Sheriff’s Posse march in the Midland Rodeo with new gold blouses and saddlery. Vacation Bible School opens Monday at Vine Street Baptist Church through June 13. Numerous Odessa residents and guests plan trips, family visits, or summer camps, including Sammi White, Cpl Wayne Ralstin, Cpl Bob Gillette, Mrs Lee Kelton and children Camille and Lee Jr, Claude Milburns family, J N Goldman family, James L O Rea sailing for Formosa, Tom E McCasland visiting Crane, Lyle Debolt and Jack McMillan, Henleys on extended car trip, and eight Odessa youths to a northern New Mexico camping trip with W D Noel plane.

Vine Street Baptist Church Sammie White Babe White Crane Texas University Gulf Gasoline Plant Jack Henley Gary Becky Helen Munn Pennsylvania Florence Ala Henley Henleys New York Philadelphia Tulsa Okla Odessa New Mexico Cimarron Canyon Sangre de Cristo Range Cimarron City W. D. Noel Sherry Noel Frances Suellis Smith W. C. Smith Susan Hardwick G. C. Hardwick Katy Fulcher O. A. Fulcher Barbara Harris Buck Harris

Mrs. Eby Hosts Duo Foursome Event At Home

Mrs C H Norman Jr won high bridge score Tuesday as Mrs W B Eby Jr entertained the Duo Foursome club at her home 500 N Bernice. Mrs Ken Fox won the bingo award with guests including Bob Searls Jr James Newton Norman Moore Fox Helen Hawkins and Guy Hall.

C. H. Norman, Jr W. B. Eby, Jr N. Bernice Ken Fox Bob ‘Searls, Jr James Newton Norman Moore Fox Norman Helen Hawkins Guy Hall

Society Schedule Highlights Local Meetings And Installations

Mrs Grace Hendricks polio authority speaks at 8 p m Friday in St Marys Parish Hall 18th and Muskingum under St Marys Altar Society sponsorship. Mrs LeRoy Williams hosts Texas A and M College Mothers Club barbecue Friday night with officers installation. Littlefield honor luncheon for Mrs F Besst Boone at Hotel Lincoln Saturday noon with reservations via two members. Nancy Rodman to be installed as Rainbow worthy adviser Saturday at Masonic Hall succeeding Phyllis Joyce public invited.

Grace Hendricks Polio Authority St. Mary's Parish Hall 18Th Muskingum St. Mary's LeRoy Williams Texas A and M College Mother’s Club Williams F. Besst Boone Littlefield Order of Eastern Star Odessa Lincoln Selwyn Webber Bill Duke Nancy Rodman Order of Rainbow Masonic Hall Phyllis Joyce

Leftover Ham Topic Guides Worthwhile Club Meet

Worthwhile home demonstration club met at Mrs. C. R. Benkley’s home on June 3 to discuss ham uses and time saving ideas. Mrs. Benkley explained ham preparation and potential leftover dishes while members offered recipe suggestions. Mrs. Jack Weems presented a glazed baked ham for luncheon. a buffet followed with each member contributing a covered dish. The group honored Mrs. H. H. Prager with a farewell handkerchief shower ahead of her move to San Angelo. A brief business session and group photos completed the meeting.

Home Demonstration Club C. R. Benkley Jack Weems H. H. Prager Tp San Angelo

Mrs. Henderson Heads No Trees Home Demonstration Club

Mrs. W J Henderson is elected president of the Notrees Home Demonstration club at a recent meeting. New officers include vice president Mrs T W Hollis secretary treasurer Jack Deason scrapbook custodian A J Moore and reporter Joe Bob Spaulding. Council delegate Mrs C F Wise replaces Mrs George Brown who goes on a three month East vacation. Hattye G Owen county agent demonstrated tongue preparation and nutrition. Hostess Mrs George Brown served cake and Cokes to members.

Notrees W. J. Henderson Nottrees Home T. W. Hollis Jack Deason A. J. Moore Joe Bob Spaulding C. F. Wise George Brown Hattye G. Owen Mmes C. F. Butcher Jack Davidson W. T. Preeres Elmer Sloctor C. F. Ise

Yucca Cacti Decorate Penwell Club Installation Night

Yucca cacti decorated the Penwell community hall for the Yucca Study club officers installation. Six candles in brass holders flanked a white damask cloth arrangement as Mrs. H. C. Federer Jr led the event.

Penwell H. C. Federer, Jr B. C. Eidson Federation Texas R. E. McAdoo Roberts Rules of Order I. G. Gray C. E. Francis C. R. Floyd C. E. Pepper C. M. Usry Federer Mmes Usry and Son Morris McAdoo Leon Joanne Wayne B. C. Edison Francis

June rush season planned by Unit IT Nu Phi Mu

At a meeting in Christine Pool's home members of Unit IT Nu Phi Mu set plans for three rushees events an ice cream party a model meeting and a dinner. Nina Joyce Spencer president elect announced new committees for activities program social ways and means service calling and membership with members listed. Refreshments were served to those mentioned and to Mrs T H Smith sponsor.

Unit IT Nu Phi Mu Christine Pool Nina Joyce Spencer Norma Crichton Aliene Kuenstler Hope Walker Betty Roby Imogene Vaught Virginia Whigham Jay Brewer Jean Flourney Patty Shaffer Norvell Mitchell Delores Smith Joy Brewer Mmes. Vaught Pool T. H. Smith

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Women’s Sheriff Posse CERTO Billingsley Cunica Bessy E Cowden Ward Midland Country Club Odessa Women’s Sheriff’s Posse Wayne Ralstin Bob Gillette Toledo Cpl. Ralstin C. L. Ralstin S. Texas Williams Afb Chandler, Ariz Laredo Afb Laredo Tex Lee Kelton Camille and Lee, JR Casper Wyo W. R. Fairbairn C.H. Norman, Jr Wyoming Claude Milburn New England Canada J. N. Goldman Clifford E. J. Meyer Patti Louisville James L. O’rear Formosa Buck Lewis Tom E. McCasland A. McCasland Lyle Debolt Texas A and M College Jack McMillan Fort Worth Lyle Vern Debolt Mrs. Eby Frank Denker R. J. Kneidl Juliette Low Roy Parks Shoopman Freeman Oxford Aanith Quicksilver NORTH Die Freeman Society Mrs. Henderson Penwell Club R. G. Barry, Jr Mike C. ° Floyd Billy Wayne Richard Ay Gregory Cardus Brilliant Diemonds Aaa N. Sam Houston St
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