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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1954

Page

4

Society Schedule For June Events At Local Groups

A series of meetings and events are planned for June 9. The American Legion Auxiliary holds a special indoctrination program at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hut on East Eighth. Creative Writers Group installs at 7:30 p.m. in the Golden Rooster. DeMolay Mothers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Ralph Johnson’s home. The Shell Wives Club gathers at 7:20 p.m. in the Lincoln San Jacinto Room at Hotel Lincoln. Reservations are via Mrs. Hostenbach or Mrs. Hull. Odessa Women’s Golf Association hosts guest day luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Country Club, with Mrs. Buck Harris as chairman. bridge, golf and swimming follow.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion East Eighth DeMolay Mothers Club Ralph Johnson North Alleghaney Shell Wives Club Lincoln San Jacinto R. D. Hostenbach C. A. Hull Odessa Women’s Golf Association Buck Harris

Miss Miller C E Stubbs Take Vows

Betty Jo Miller wed Calvin Earl Stubbs in a single ring ceremony May 27 at the Belmont Baptist Church parsonage. The couple, both 1953 Odessa High School graduates, plan a New Mexico trip and reside at 930 East 15th.

Jib Miller East 23Rd Betty Jo Calvin Earl Stubbs J. W. Stubbs North Graham J. Conally Evans Belmont Baptist Church Stubbs Odessa High School Oil Well Supply Texas Company New Mexico 930 East 15Th

Children Need Plenty of Rest This Summer

The article urges parents to balance outdoor play with adequate rest during vacation. It notes longer daylight invites later bedtimes and warns polio risks rise in summer. Emphasizing strong resistance through sleep, it recommends firm level bedding to support growing muscles and prevent crankiness.

Molasses Barbecued Spareribs for Indoor or Outdoor Grilling

A vintage recipe presents spareribs cooked indoors then finished on a terrace or grill. It details a molasses mustard glaze with Worcestershire and spices, plus baked beans and a fresh outdoor salad to accompany the ribs.

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Cleaning Wax Pads After Use

Applying Wax Pads used for applying floor wax should be washed after each use. Unwashed pads become stiff and hard to work with, reducing effectiveness and potentially dulling final results.

Odessa Maps Guide New City for New Citizens

The county surveyor releases a detailed Odessa city map showing greater Odessa with new additions to County Airport. It marks schools churches parks and bus routes with mail boxes noted for residents.

Odessa Greater

Dr Campbell Graduates From Texas Medical School

Mr and Mrs W G Campbell of 1400 West Tenth street attended the graduation exercises of their son Dr Billy Gay Campbell from the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston. Commencement was June 4 in the Municipal Pier auditorium. he served in the U S Marine Corps in the southwest Pacific before completing Baylor University premedical work and UT Medical Branch studies.

W. G. Campbell West Tenth Street Galveston Billy Gay Campbell University of Texas Medical School Municipal Pier Dr. Campbell Odessa High School U. S. Marine Corps Southwest Pacific Marine Corps Baylor University Waco Beta Beta Beta University of Texas Medical Campbell Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity Texas City San Antonio Robert B. Green Hospital Campbells Jim Carter Longview Texas

Odessans Receive OU Degrees at 62nd Graduation

Four Odessa residents earned University of Oklahoma degrees during the 62nd commencement. Thomas J. Nichols received a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering, Kenneth W. Perry a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Marvy Sue Postelle a Bachelor of Science in Education, and Edgar Rowland earned two degrees the Bachelor of Science in Education and in Industrial Education.

Odessa University of Oklahoma Norman ROTC College of Law Thomas J. Nichols Keystone Kenneth W. Perry Ridgecrest Marvy Sue Postelle Edgar Rowland N. Belmont

Fidelis Class Is Honored At Methodist Church Party

Fidelis Class of the First Methodist Church held a June 2 Coke party at Ase church partor with Mrs. Paul Cunningham as chairwoman and Mrs. Ben Mellon as co chair. Members and guests attended including Mrs. Or Ver mers, A. L. Kinehen, Tom oeark, T. L. McCarty, Willis Blackwell, Tom Ray, and many others.

Fidelis First Methodist Church Ase Partor Paul Cunningham Ben Mellon Mmes. Or Ve Rmvers A. L. Kinehen Tom Oeark T. L. McCarty Willis Blackwell Tom Ray Tilden A. Jones R. L. Schlemeyer W. H

New WSCS President Rodman to Lead July Meeting

Mrs. E G Rodman was installed as president of the Women s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist. A June 7 summer session featured a program by Methodist College students with Miss Celia Zant singing and Miss Sylvia Sykes delivering a devotion from Deuteronomy 6 12. The group discussed campus religious life and announced the July meeting on the 12th with guest reviewers and invited church women.

Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church E. G. Rodman Methodist College Celia Zant Miss Zant University of Texas J.C. Zant Robert Sewell Sylvia Sykes McMurry College Abilene Ann Rich Ralph Rich SAIU SMU Miss Rich Elizabeth Atkins H. L. Atkins Student Christian Association Southwestern University Georgetown Kappa Phi Rosemary Mitchell Mce Murry World Missionary Lois Brough Sacramento Mountain Camp N. M Mt. Wesley Camp Kerrville Rodman E. D. Oliver Gues Highland Methodis Church Harold Young J. H. Williford el Paso Mmes Charles D. White Charles Norman Jr Cecil Moore J. C. Zant Noel Webber W. A. Schaffner Cliftor Henderson H. W. Hestand J. G. Duncan O. B. Gray Orville Myers A. C. Rumbaugh R. B. Leonard Bill Casstevens Bert Laws Cecil Holly Ross Lee D. W. Leach G. D. Ma One. House Urbane Childers J C. Zant George Manley R. L Brough Jack Calvert J. C. Engleking R. L. Schlemeyer Edwin W. Parker E. E. Childress Dorothy Cooper Murry H. Fly Margy Bynum Knudsen J. G. Matthews Pat Miller Charles White Maggie Rodgers Charles Fagens Martha Shelby Claud Smith Isabella Thoburn L. T. Miller Jr Susannah Wesley

Chaise Lounges Add Summer Comfort and Style

The summer chaise lounge emerges as a popular indoor outdoor piece with featherweight frames of tubular steel and aluminum, vivid fabrics, and nylon or plastic webbing. It folds flat for winter storage, comes in wood, wrought iron, and modern designs, and pairs with rockers chairs and umbrella tables. It repels rust mildew heat and water, offering a versatile leisure solution for patios, terraces, and picnics.

Picnic Season Promises Outdoor Eating Delights

Now is the time to enjoy meals outdoors whether in wide spaces or on a back porch. The piece highlights frankfurters as the favored picnic staple, noting variants like franks red hots hot dogs and wieners. It suggests outdoor eating enhances flavor and appeals to both adults and children alike.

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