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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1952

Page

2

Roberts Slater Exchange Church vows in Odessa June 5

Wilma Roberts and Charles Slater exchange vows at the First Assembly of God Church in Odessa with 75 friends present. The bride, supported by maid of honor Miss Marilynn Tidnmore, and best man Kenneth Gildon lead a reception at the Ector County Library. The couple plans a Hobbs, New Mexico residence where the groom works as district accountant.

Wilma Dale Roberts Charles Arthur Slater Ronahans Assembly of God Church J. W. Harper Mtr c Afrs Vernon Roberts Airs Pauline Webster Monahans Marilynn Tidnmore Orcessa Kenneth Gildon Midland Bert Slater Grady Holder Ector County Slater Odessa High School Koshari Trilo Odessa College Sal Ross State College Alpine Sul Ross Institute of Business Relations J. P Model Shop Sul Bois State Col- Tesce BBA Geeree Vgsuw Terbtuis Rappai Psi Ele Nunmied Hobbs N. MM The Western Co

Dear Grace: Advice for a wife with quiet temperament

A long married woman seeks help for ongoing marital strain. The columnist urges patience and open talk, noting that marriage requires time, and urges the wife to stay true to herself while ignoring criticism. The husband’s complaints about her personality are dismissed as immaturity, and the need to appreciate shared life and their child is emphasized.

Grace

Double Wedding Ceremony Held June 1 for Odessans

Odessans Elisabeth Hammett with Olin Horne and Annette Hicks with Floyd Hammett wed at Pente costal Holiness Church. Rev. J M Lemmon officiated as couples wore powder blue nylon and white silk gowns. Honeymooned at Big Bend National Park then to homes on 316 Marle and 403 N Hancock.

Pentecostal Holiness Church Lemmon Amarillo Elisabeth Hammett Olin Horne Annette Hicks Floyd Hammett Horne E. D. Hammett N. Hancock. Mrs. Haskell Hicks Truman Floyd Floyd Hammett Thelma Brown Griggs Ogla Miss Hammett Mr. Horne Miss Hicks Maybelle Wilson Hammett Big Bend National Park Odessa Mrs. Horne Marle Mrs. Hammett N. Hancock Cameron Wholesale Co Southwestern Bell Telephone Co

Hi Spot Youth Center Opens For Odessa Students

The Hi Spot Youth Center in Odessa opens Monday after a two week setup. Bob Clark and assistants Christine Johnson and Frances Capers run the center with a $1 membership card granting building access and participation in games for Odessa students over 11 and visiting youths. Enrollees may use the building 8 am to noon and 2 to 6 pm daily except Saturday and Sunday, with extended hours 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Cards stamped on entry to track hosts and times.

Odessa Bob Clark Christine Johnson Frances Capers

Prices Lower On Clothes This Fall Designers Say

New York reports lower fall dress prices as garment makers expect heavier orders. Early buyer arrivals exceed last year with 10 000 anticipated. lower fabrics and hopes of renewal in textiles spark cautious optimism. Credit terms and vigorous merchandising may lift retail sales while wage disputes settle.

New York Northern Trust Company of Chicago

Odessan Finds Hobby Fun A Dusty Texas Collection

Mrs. Henry Young of Odessa preserves a growing salt and pepper shaker collection begun by two tiny blue elephants. The display includes animals, mini gas pumps, and hurricane lamps. The family keeps a careful catalog plan as dusting battles dust storms in West Texas.

Pat Ezell Henry Young Young Mrs. Young

Permian Basin Dental Auxiliary Elects Officers at Odessa

Members met June 3 at the Odessa Country Club for officer elections and a buffet luncheon followed by bridge. Mrs. Bill Shaw became president with W H Baxter as first vice president Alstead of Midland as second vice president and other officers named including Hayes of Andrews recording secretary Spencer of Midland treasurer McMann historian Phil Faulk retiring president and parliamentarian. Mrs Shaw scored high in the afternoon bridge games with several other attendees named.

Permian Basin Dental Auxiliary Odessa Country Club Bill Shaw W. H. Baxter Alstead Midland Hayes

Local names listed for regional event in Odessa and Midland

W McCollum Bruce Strahan R Q Sandstrom Odessa Tanner Gaines Midland Fielden Mc Camey Slaughter Crane are named as participants or figures connected to a regional matter in the area, reflecting a roster or committee style listing from the source.

W. McCollum Bruce Strahan R. QO. Sandstrom Odessa Tanner and Gaines Midland Fielden Mc Camey Slaughter Crane

Gulf Camp Scene of Class Meeting at CRANE

Mrs Ted McFarland hosted a Gulf camp gathering for the L L L Sunday school. Mrs Alma Walters led the meeting with Mrs J R Boyd giving the opening prayer. Refreshments were served to several attendees.

Gulf Camp

Miss Beason Bride Of David Sparks

Miss Anna Mae Beason daughter of Mrs Ethel Beason and Pvt David J Sparks were married Friday in a simple double ring ceremony in Elgin Florida. Rev J Connally Evans officiated at a Belmont Baptist Church style event with I D Lawrence hosts. The bride wore navy nylon with white carnation accents and carried a white Bible.

Anna Mae Beason Ethel Beason W. 5Th David J. Sparks Pvt. Sparks A. Craven Colorado Springs Colo M. S. Sparks Winsor Calif Elgin Fla J. Connally Evans Belmont Baptist Church Larkspur Friends I. D. Lawrence Maxine Lee Kenneth Royal Benson Janice Rush Donna Faye Beason Sparks Girls Athletic Association Odessa High School

Society Schedule Highlights Local Church and College Events

A 7 p.m. Monday dinner called TCU Area Dinner gathers board members and Texas Christian University guests at the First Christian Church. A county park church picnic is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday. A 7 30 p.m. Sunday college mixer follows the service at the First Methodist Church for Odessa College students and students home for summer. CBA meets at 8 p.m. June 10 at Mrs Russell Glenns home. Lakeview Home Demonstration Club meets 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs H B Adams home on Alabama Street.

First Christian Church Texas Christian University TCU First Methodist Church Odessa College CBA Russell Glenn West 22Nd Lakeview Home Demonstration Club H. B. Adams Alabama Street

Springtime Rhubarb Sherbet with Tapioca Cream

A recipe note describes filling sherbet glasses with cooked pink rhubarb, topping with tapioca cream, and garnishing with strawberries for a spring dessert.

Not Contagious Virus Infected Flies Main Polio Cause Speaker Says

Mrs. Charles A. Hendricks of Ector County spoke to the St. Marys Altar Society on polio facts from a Houston conference. She cited Dr. Charles Boyd on non biting flies and sewage virus, urged cleanliness, signs of polio, and noted March of Dimes funding supports research and treatments like the iron lung and rocking bed.

Charles A. Hendricks County Polio Foundation St. Mary's Altar Society Boyd National Foundation Hendricks Houston Respiratory Center

OES Installs Officers In Masonic Hall

Andrews Chapter No 849 Order of the Eastern Star holds a quiet installation in Masonic Hall. Nell Reeves is named worthy matron with C E Robertson as worthy patron for a third year. Appointees and social details follow with carnations, garland, and corsages marking the event.

Ethel Harrell C. V. Campbell Coral Heath Lois Smith Noma Robertson Helen Ford Jean Arnold Helen McPherson Margarette Ford Ada Anna Lou Jones Ruth Dottie Campbell Esther Freda Nell Smith Martha Beth Parrish Electra Sammye Cook Warder Carrie Walker Sentinel Gertrude Johnson

Farewell Honors Mrs. Robin Lyon

The Girl Scout Leaders Club hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Ray Frazier's Stanolind Camp home to honor Mrs. Robin Lyon leader of Troop No. 9 who is relocating with her family to Albuquerque. Mr. Lyon will join Stancelind Oil and Gas Co as a junior geologist. Lyon received a thoughtful gift from colleagues.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wilma Roberts Charles Slater Webster Dan Billis Jean Ward Monthans Ackwell Charles Arthur, Slater J. W. Broyles Denton M. V. Tunnicliffe J'Nevion Grace Tien Mises Mary Lou Reynolds M. E. Livingston West Texas Hosal Lubbock Parkland Dallas R. N Odessans Northern Trust Company Odessan Mrs. Shaw Clifford E. McGuire Optometrists North Grant J. R. Jeter Bradfield Co Atlanta Miss Beason David Sparks Clinton Kimbell Cook OHS Wichita Falls Navy Cook W. 24Th Welex Jet Services Elma E. Cook Norwalk Societyo Funeral Home Texas OES Masonic Hall Midland Junior Chamber of Commerce Robert Natt Robert H. Natt Cmmerce of Midland America John M. Cowden JR Midland, Texas Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce Robin Lyon North Lauderdale Ree Electrolux R.F.D
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