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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1956

Page

9

Wear What Suits You Fashion Advice

Learning to dress to your own style takes practice and experience. Don’t worry about fashion mistakes, just avoid repeating them. Even in the tropics, carry a sweater and drape a light coat for travel.

Tropics

Bruce Cleaning Wax Infomercial Endorsed By Satisfied User

The user praises Bruce Cleaning Wax for cleaning and waxing wood floors in one step. She claims no washing is needed and finishes twice as fast without arm or back pain. She notes the floors look better and recommends trying the product.

Wally Bruce

Odessa College Student and Austin Girl Wed in Austin

Miss Lois Annette Jenkins of Austin married Joe Hale at the University Church of Christ in Austin. The ceremony featured Morven Utley as officiant, with maid of honor Gavie Jenkins and best man Charles Brand. The couple plans a reception and wedding trip to Corpus Christi before settling at 762 Gunter, Austin.

Lois Annette Jenkins Austin Joe Mike Hale University Church of Christ, Austin Morven Utley Willis Gale Jenkins Salt Lake City Utah Jne B. Hale Midland Texas Carla Sue Rucker Corpus Christ Gunter East High School Durham Business College Board of Insurance Commission Odessa High School Odessa College University of Texas Ins Tratermity Kylie Hale J. Carroll Moody Corpus Christi George L. Senlemeyer Odessa Fred Vo EL McCow Lubbock McGuire Abilene VE. McCoy

Christmas tree quest frames Bonham show in June

ROSE GROOS hunted a Christmas tree for a Nutcracker Ballet scene at Bonham Junior High School as dancers prepared a two night performance. Mrs Bullock cut a suitable tree hours before the show, transforming an awkward challenge into a festive backdrop.

Rose Groos Groos - Parker Dance Studios Nutchacker Ballet Bonham Junior High School Jim Bullock N. Lauderdale Odessa Bullock

Crane Girl Wins Miss Siesta Seeks Screen Role in California

Beverly Sikes winner of Miss Siesta at Truth or Consequence travels from Odessa to Los Angeles June 16 with her mother for a week of hotel stays and possible casting in a Warner Bros. film during the June 18 Hollywood rounds. The Crane High School graduate also earned Miss Permian Basin honors at Fort Stockton in 1955.

Hollywood Crane High School Fort Stockton

Miss Kelley Marries John Brown in Austin Church

Miss Mary Frances Kelley wed John Andrew Brown at Saint Austin's Church in Austin on May 26. The ceremony, officiated by Father Robert J. Murphy, featured a greens and candelabra altar and a double ring service. The couple, with families from Pecos and Alpine, plan to attend Sul Ross State College and Texas University in the fall.

Pecos Mary Frances Kelley John Andrew Brown Saint Austin Catho Lic Austin Robert J. Murphy W. E. Kelley West Washington Street George Brown Alpine Brown Kelley Michael Seay Bill Kelley Wakonda Texas University

Odessa Jaycee Parade entry planned for July 4

Council met with three officers, two club presidents, four delegates and nine members from four clubs. Humble Club to host July meeting. July 4 parade entry approved. annual Fun Night planned. leadership training noted as completed. reports cited club projects and 4 H camp leadership. goals include fundraising, yearbook, and nominating delegates for state meeting.

Odessa Ector County W. W._ Harris Council M. L. Moore Hattye G. Owen Civil Defense S. L. Tiner Red Cross California TDA Mmes. C. A. Teel M. J. Weems Good Neighbor Club

Cold dishes save work for summer meals

A homemaker can simplify planning by using ready to serve meats and cold cuts such as pressed ham pork loaf spiced ham bologna boiled ham and liver sausage. Include at least one hot dish with the cold meat platter to balance the meal.

Reba

Dear Martha: Advice on leaving an alcoholic husband

A reader asks whether to stay in a marriage plagued by drunkenness debt and verbal abuse with a sick child and limited work ability. The counselor urges leaving if the husband will not seek change, noting health improvement and future job prospects after removing the child from a tense home.

Martha

Kiddies at Park Play Warns Parents About Cleanup

An advisory notes that park outings let babies get dirty and to bathe them on return. A two year old may push a stool and crawl toward unreadable objects, so caregivers should watch for unsafe items and keep him away from danger.

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