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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
6
Comforters filled with dacron are safely machine washable and fluff up in automatic gas dryers. The fabric cover type determines whether to use warm or hot water for washing and rinsing.
A compact top mounted gas water heater offers 30 or 40 gallon capacity and a stable design. It can be installed at counter height with a woolen cutting board on top for convenient use in a kitchen setting.
Anna Alexander, 12, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adair Alexander of 1800 E. 13th, was discharged June 8 from Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation after polio treatment from 1949. She will reenter San Houston school in the fall. Salvation Army drive in Crane netted 941.90, with B J Averitt as treasurer and Rev T R Elder as chairman. William Sherrill, Crane, returned from a two week furlough to his Crane home.
Treasured Island resident completes recruit training at the Naval Training Center, San Diego, following attendance at an electronics school. Past Matrons Club of Crane held year end meeting at Mrs. S. G. Barnard’s home with secret pals revealed and lemon pie served. Next meeting planned for the first Thursday in September. Mrs. Joan Brock and son Ricky plus Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wagnon and two sons left for summer vacation, visiting relatives in Brownwood before heading to Colorado.
Odessa High School Future Homemakers of America held its annual Mother Daughter banquet and installation at Dav's Restaurant. Dr. Dwight Kirk spoke on home life and FHA roles. Suzy Garibaldi and Sally Franklin chaired programs. officers installed and gifts presented to sponsors.
Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Walker were married May 19 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Grisson officiating. Mrs. Walker, formerly Mrs. Faye Curtis, lives in Andrews and works at the U S Post Office. The groom mines for a drilling company. They reside at 15 Northeast F Street after a wedding trip to Dublin Longview and Henderson.
Odessa friends hosted a gift tea for Miss Sylvia Debenport bride-elect of Hugh B Johnson Jr at Mrs Edna Smiths home 1604 N Dotsy June 7. Debenport daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Debenport and the couple plan a July 7 wedding at First Baptist Church.
Neglect of a child s first molars can affect permanent teeth. Six year molars are crucial. start routine brushing at age two to three with a gentle brush and a personalized toothpaste tube.
The Midland Duplicate Club will honor a Permian Basin tournament June 14 17 at Hotel Schabauer Odessa guests invited Special play includes Thursday night Friday afternoon team of four and individual events Friday night women and men pairs Saturday features second team of four Catolco pairs and master players Saturday night Call FE 7 5933 for details DeMolay Mothers Club meets June 13 7 30 pm at Ector County Library Odessa Grandmothers Club gathers June 13 8 pm at Mrs Bessie Cowden Ward home Laura Lamb co host Gracious Grandmothers Club Odessa Duplicate Club begins regular meetings June 12 7 30 pm at Eagles Lodge Last week winners were Mr and Mrs George Orenberg Oscar Borkan and Mrs H E Dsert.
The Crane Study Club sponsors a new Garden Club, formed in Community Halls east wing. Officers elected include Mrs J O Coffey president and Mrs B W Erwin secretary. treasurer Mrs Robert McCorley. reporter-historian Mrs A B Corfey. A name committee and membership chairwoman were named. Meetings set for 4 pm on the first Wednesday. July meeting moved to July 11.
Crane County council discussed aiding the Friendship for Korean 4 H Clubs to be sent from Texas in July. Sandra Garrett and Carla Shaner demonstrated home first aid kit equipment. Delegates were to be selected for a State THDA meeting in San Antonio on Sept 27, with a called session August 18 in Mountain View Hall.
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