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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1960

Page

3

Newlyweds at Home in Graham celebrate May wedding

Newlyweds Marshall Tyson Nichols and Mary Gail Watkins married May 28 in the Florence home. Miss Watkins, daughter of Emmett S. Watkins of Seminole, is a 1960 Seminole High School graduate who served as a nurse's aide. Nichols is the son of James Nichols of Graham, a building contractor.

Seminole Marshall Tyson Nichols Graham Preston Florence Mary Gail Watkins Emmett S. Watkins James Nichols Memorial Hospital Nichols Goldthwaite

Local figure consortium offer enters 1958 trial

A regional ad describes a 1958 Relex-Activer 700 HW from Le Cienega Los Angeles REE mazzoCar cap Dept 10-1048 Box 487 seeking a free trial. The notice mentions Say Angels Texas and a call for trial participation.

le Cienega Los Angeles Cap Angels Texas

French Decor In Home Sets Color Note For Tea

Mrs. R. F. Juedeman entertained about 250 callers at her new home 1506 Idlewood in an afternoon tea co hosted by Mmes. G. C. Bingham and M. F. Lawless. French provincial decor featured blue green white and gold with a fountain bonsai arrangement and an epergne centerpiece. Dresses included pink silk empire waist white eyelet and ice blue chiffon with crystal jewelry.

B. F. Juedeman Idlewood Mmes G. C. Bingham M. F. Lawless Juedeman R. F. Juedeman

Seven Attend 4H Camp Leadership Camp at Bracketville

Seven members of 4H attended a leadership camp at Bracketville from Tuesday to Friday. Junior Sharp David Fisher Jimmy Short and Butch Brock joined by county agents Fred Wilkinson. Patsy Brown Gayla Shaner and Carolyn Yancey were with home demonstration agent Edith Hughes.

Miss Payne to wed Carroll Forrest in Seminole

Bowen A Payne announces the engagement of daughter Betty to Carroll Forrest of Abilene. They will marry August 5 at First Methodist Church Seminole. Betty Payne, a 1936 Dawson High School graduate, earned magna cum laude elementary education degree from McMurry College in May.

Seminole Payne Bowen Betty Carroll Forrest Louis Forrest Abilene First Methodist Church Miss Payne Dawson High School Welch McMurry College

Dear Abby Advice Columns on Work, Money, and Secrets

The letter writer, a widow waitress, asks Abby about dignity of her job and societal judgment. Abby reassures that waitressing is dignified and urges respect for workers. The page also covers tips on improving a husband’s memory by withholding money until it’s paid, and an admonition to disclose a past child to a fiancée’s parents before marriage.

Abby Nora

Prospective Bride and Groom Details from Local Social Pages

The bride is past president of Alpha Pi Alpha and a member of Alpha Chi and Kappa Delta Pi honor societies. The groom graduated from Wylie High School in 1956 and earned a BA in mathematics from McMurry College, with the degree dated May 23.

Alpha Pi Alpha Alpha Chi Kappa Delta’ Pi Wylie High School McMurry

Ripe olives described as poor man's truffle

The excerpt notes ripe olives as a culinary substitute for truffles or mushrooms, usable in sauces and gravies for fowl, meats, or fish. Olives can be added whole, sliced, or wedged, with heating enhancing their innate flavor and aroma.

Odessa Garden Club Installs New Officers At Luncheon

At the 2k Athletic Club setting Odessa Garden Club members held a luncheon to close the club year and install officers for the 1960 1961 season. Mrs Murry Fly presided and spoke on district state and national meetings in Lubbock Dallas and Houston. New officers include President Mrs Murry Fly and several vice presidents recording secretary corresponding secretary treasurer and more. Hospitality committee planned luncheon details with Mmes Lawless Jeudeman Hurt, Webb Hurt, Gene Hurt, and Parr.

Athletic Club Odessa Garden Club Murry H. Fly Lubbock Dallas Houston Fly West Texas Texas Technological College Oscar Williams Turtle Creek Drive Texas Garden Club Texas O. R. Littell L F. Crockett Chamber of Commerce Odessa G. C. Bingham Murry O. Z. Williams Hugh’. McMillan L. F. Crockett Barney Foster E. B. Pope Josh Parr Gene Hurt Harold H. Young Mmes. M.F. Lawless Ru.f. Jeudeman Webby Hurt Josh H. Parr H.” Fly Hugh McMillan O. Z

Music Class Recital At Belmont Baptist Church May 2

A spring recital at Belmont Baptist Church featured Mrs Maurene Tatum and her organ piano and accordion pupils. The program included numerous solos duets and ensemble pieces with students like Nita Sanders Peggy Harris Jane Butler and Judy Heckman among the performers. The event closed with two pianos performing America The Beautiful arranged for two pianists. Some pupils could not attend.

Maurene Tatum Belmont Baptist Church Nita Sanders Tatum Peggy Harris Jane Butler Judy Moss Janet Bates Gerry Armstrong Judy Heckman Susan Moore Charles Moore Mrs. Tatum Strauss Mary Ann Wade Janet Butler Stephen’ Sears Leslie Beaver Mike Green Judy Smoot Sue Tilson Man Jacke Frobel Sandra Tennis Clair de Lune Durand Liebestraum Chris- Gan

Rebekah Lodge Charter Night Observed in Odessa

Rebekah Lodge No. and Mrs. James LaRoque led a Tuesday night charter program honoring Mrs. Johnnie House. Attendants included Mrs. Doyle Barton, W. A. Conn, James Burrow, W. G. Smart, J. W. Smith, E. L. Anderson, and Lester Meyer. Theta Rho girls provided a meal, with plans to earn funds for the State convention in Wichita Falls. three guests attended.

Odessa Rebekah James LaRoque Noble Grand Johnnie House Rebekah Assembly Mmes Doyle Barton W. A. Conn James Burrow W. G. Smart J. W. Smith E. L. Anderson Lester Meyer Don’ Wiley W. A. Russel Theta Rho Gitks Wichita Falls Rudy Anthony Elida N-M Marjorie Cona Meade, Kan Effie Ingram

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