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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

11

Mrs Lee Is Party Honoree Bridal Shower Honors John Lee's Bride

Mrs W E Weidel hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs John Lee of Kermit formerly Miss Janie Dyer. White and pink decor dominated the rooms with a white taffeta bridal book a revolving miniature bride and linen table settings. Tea coffee and angel food cake with strawberry whipped cream were served, assisted by Mrs Henry Guillet and other hostesses.

Tommy Singleton Mmes Henry Guillet Paul Roberts Ed Rigsby Maurice Tripplehorn George Ellinger Owen Doggett James Dixon

Bride-Elect Dorothy Wilson Engagement to Bevers Named

Miss Dorothy Wilson and Ben Bevers announce a July 2 wedding in Monahans. Both attend Odessa College and work locally, she at GMAC and he at Pioneer Gas Company. Bevers is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Bevers of Odessa. The ceremony will be at First Methodist Church in Monahans.

Dorothy Wilson Ben.Bevers Monahans H. H. Wilson Odessa College GMAC Pioneer Gas Company Bevers Roy K. Bevers Odessa First Methodist Church

Odessa Symphony Student Competition Rules Fixed

Odessa Symphony announces rules for its annual student competition to select soloists for a public concert. entries due Feb 1, 1961, with four divisions piano violin voice wind instruments and age groups elementary through 17. judges chosen for musical acumen and integrity. winners gain soloist spot with the Odessa Symphony.

Odessa’ ‘Symphony Association Robert Anderson Symphony Board Odessa Lee’ R. Billingsley Anderson Odessa College Billingsley Brentwood Odessa ‘Symphony Texas College T Odessa Symphony Pan

Seminole couple announces engagement of Berna Cockrum

Mr and Mrs Jack C Cockrum of Seminole announce the engagement of their daughter Berna Loy to Bob E Schooler son of Mr and Mrs Jim Schooler of McCamey The wedding is set for July 16 at First Methodist Church in Seminole Miss Cockrum is a 1958 Seminole High School graduate and works for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Schooler graduated from McCamey schools attended Hardin Simmons University and completed military police training at Fort Gordon Ga He is now stationed at Fort Hood near Killeen

Jack C. Cockrum Seminole Berna Loy Bob’ E. Schooler Jim Schooler McCamey First Methodist Church Seminole High School Miss Cockrum Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Schooler Hardin- Simmons University Fort Gordon U.S. Army Fort Hood Killeen

Miss Tennant To Present Violin Recital

Mrs Daisy Mae Tennant invites friends to the violin recital of her daughter Sharon at the First Church of God 2212 East 1 ith. The program includes Bach Concerto in A minor three movements and Williams Dream of Olwen followed by Grover Hartmann pieces Gitanertas Juramce and Barns Swing Song.

Daisy Mae Tennant Sharon First Church of God East 1 Ith Miss Tennant Bach Williams Olwen Grover Hartmann Gitanertas Juramce

Basin Art Show Opens This Week at Odessa College

The Permian Basin Amateur Art Exhibit opens this week in Odessa College Auditorium foyer with over 100 paintings and sculptures on view daily from morning to evening. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Odessa Art Association, the show features non professional artists from the area, with best in show awarded to a still life by Dale Beck and ribbons granted in oil painting, landscapes, portraits, still life, and other media.

Permian Basin Odessa’ College Junior Chamber of Commerce and Odessa Art Association Dale Beck Mary Prewitt Pecos Bill Lyne Midland Alice McCollum Faye’ Brantley Mary Sue Robbins Toox Delmar Groos Loys Raymer Irene Holland Sid Holden Marcel Mayer

Pupils Present Piano Recital at Highland Church

Mrs. Lewis Jordan hosted a piano recital at Highland Methodist Church Parish Hall on May 27 featuring performances by Benita Butler Rabette Masterson Teresa Shuzart Kathy Toddier Susan Barnett Marianne West Jackie Compston Jean Stone and others. Selections included The Marine's Hymn Air by Mozart Deep River Minuet from Don Juan and Stardust. Refreshments were served to students and guests.

Lewis Jordan E. 46Th St Ohechodlyear Highland Methodist Church Frogzie Chorus The Marine’s Hymn David Ellison Benita Butler Rabette “Masterson Teresa Shuzart Kathy

HD Council Plans July 4 Parade Float Entry

Ector County Home Demonstration Council members discussed entering a float in the July 4 parade with a $50 first prize and $25 second prize. Del-Tex Candy and Odessa Camera Center guests toured, craft days planned, and THDA worksheets due by June 15. Westover Club hosted 16 members and guests.

R. T. Valentine Cleone Leone Logan Kenneth Logans Merrill Charlotte Valentine R. T. Valentines Linda Berkley C. R. Berkleys C. R. Berkley Westover Club

Trip Planned By Busy Bees 4-H Club Meeting

Leone Logan opened the Busy Bees meeting as Ginzer Hedger led the motto and pledge. The devotional was by Gwenith Thomas. A planned Balmorhea trip was set for July 13 14. Delegates from Busy Bees and Jolly Workers attended the District Leadership Lab in Brackettville. The program Money Management was by Mrs Lloyd S Smith. Linda Jones led singing games. Members are urged to join 4 H choir and meet at Eastside Community Center at 3 a.m. on meeting days.

Leone Logan Busy Bees Ginzer Hedger Gwenith Thomas Balmorhea Charlotte Sue Valentine Linda Jones Linda Berkley Sheila Reynolds The Jolly Workers Brackettville Lloyd S. Smith Eastside Community Center

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