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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
10
A quirky note blends a dessert idea with home care hints. It mentions using strawberries with sherbet and cream, alongside instructions to rub away stains on furniture and clean with a polish. The writing lacks clear structure and mixes culinary and cleaning steps.
Odessa and Women's Posse members rode in the Midland Rodeo parade and grand entry and attended a barbecue. Among Midland riders were Sheriff Earnest Broughton, Mrs. Broughton, many local couples, and Stonewall Jackson among others.
In Pecos details emerge about Miss Langham and Russell Johnson. The bride to be and her family are described with biographical notes from local events. The piece mentions Miss Langham employed at Southwest Fer taerer and Chenreal Ce, and notes Johnson’s military service and residence.
A fragmentary report describes renewed claims of treasure from a Pharoah tomb in Sakkara and Giza. An amateur archaeologist and a booster group push that the finds rival major ancient hoards, naming sites near the pyramids and a rumored chest of Powels.
The 88th South Assembly of the Methodist Youth Fellowship gathers June at McMurry College Abilene for classes services and discussions under the theme Finding Life in the Will of God Principal speaker is Dr Marvin J Reed with deans and consultants guiding youth from Texas churches Delegates stay in dormitories and dine in the college hall Therapy on alcohol and narcotics will be addressed by A C Wimner and Mildred Young Also includes a recipe note for Waldorf salad variation.
Dr. Michael Daia, Romanian-born pianist and theorist, is appointed assistant professor of music at Wayland College in Plainview Texas. A PhD from Bucharest, he studied in Leipzig and taught in Bucharest before directing composers’ societies and serving as conductor for Romanian orchestras and broadcasts. He holds a 33rd degree Masonry and is a Baptist.
First Christian Church at 601 N Lee Street hosts a six day Youth Round-Up from Sunday June 13 through Friday June 18 with 7 30 p m programs of singing preaching and recreation led by Judy Crow and Danny Hensley. Judy Crow a Texas Christian University student and Texas Youth Council secretary directs singing and recreation while Danny Hensley a Texas Christian University graduate and Miami Oklahoma church member will preach.
W H Mills outlined the 21st biennial League of Women Voters convention in Denver stressing individual liberty as a study item and U S trade policy to solve national and international issues. Anna Lord Strauss announced a 45000 grant for six months for citizen education on liberties and responsibilities.
McCamey Business Professional Women's Club met in the Park building with president Oteka Darby presiding. A program on Radio and Television was led by Hattie Ramsey. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. June 21 with dinner at the Cactus Grill and a safety film by Ed Jones of Texas Employers.
The Odessa Grandmothers Club held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Bob Barber’s home with a luncheon. President Mrs. Ro McKnight led the business session and new members were welcomed. A vote set future meetings for the third Wednesday.
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