Gaines County HD Club Sets Unusual Event in Seminole
Gaines County Home Demonstration Council met in the courthouse to plan a meat identification program on July 10 in the park building. Actual cuts will be on display with prizes. Women and men invited. women selling candy to fund delegates to the THDA convention in Austin August 13 to 15. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Pope, Mrs. C. G. Ward, Mrs. Burl Ancell, Mrs. G. G. Gafford, Mrs. W. B. Jackson, Mrs. Dale Spence, and Mrs. Warren Liner.
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Gaines County
Puddings Best For Children
A simple pudding blends chocolate milk and coconut macaroons. Soften gelatin in 44 cup chocolate milk, heat rest of milk, dissolve gelatin, salt, and sugar, then chill. Prepare coconut macaroon mix per directions, cool and divide into six servings. Fold whipped cream into chocolate milk mixture and top cookies. Chill until firm.
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New York
Odessa Poet Invited to Avalon Conference in San Antonio
Odessa-based poet Mrs Daisy Tennant best known in Texas is invited to read her poems at the Avalon International Poets and Editors Conference in San Antonio June 16 to 18. The sixth annual conference aims to discover and promote new talent under guidance of renowned poets. Tennant has won cash awards from the Texas Poetry Society and various magazines, with her work aired on radio. her poem Farm for Sale won the outstanding poem award for the month over WHO Des Moines Iowa.
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Daisy Tennant
Texas
Odessa
Avalon International Poets’ and Editors
San Antonio
Association For Poets
Station Who
Es Moines
Iowa
Preventing bugs before family goes on vacation
Home making advisor Jeanette Gladstone of the New York Pest Control Assn warns that two weeks away invites insects. Store food tightly, seal containers, wash shelves, spray baseboards and bath areas with approved insecticides, and vacuum all furniture to deter mites, beetles, moths and mice.
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Jeanette Gladstone
New York Pest Control Assn
Odessan matron fractures rib in Colorado high altitude
Grace M. Hendricks, Odessan and former sole woman justice of the peace in Ector County, fractured a rib during a high altitude visit with her husband Charles and son in Farmington and Lake Viceta Colorado. She felt the pain after two weeks with no relief. The group also met Odessans Gene Cody nearby Bayfield. A new margarine for heart patients uses nonhydrogenated corn oil and is sold in cans as a refrigerator staple.
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Grace M. Hendricks
Ector County
Charles
Charles Hendricks
Farmington
N. M
Hendricks
Lake Viceta
Colo
Gene Cody
Bayfield
Frilly Bathroom Trends From Eyelet Ruffles to Gingham
Frill oriented bathroom decor advised by local sewing experts for church bazaars and teen wardrobes. Instructions cover ruffle layers to cover waste baskets curtains and window treatments, with eyelet beading ribbon topping and matching color schemes.
David Barton Marries Lynette Thompson in Andrews Church
In Andrews First Baptist Church Saturday June 7, Odessa residents Lynette Thompson and David Barton wed in a double ring ceremony. Rev. Carl Grissom officiated. reception at the Barton home followed. The couple will live at 3222 Chestnut in Odessa.
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Becky Smith
Miss McCown
Carolyn Barton
Barton
Chestnut
Odessa
United Distributing Company
B&p Plumbing Company
Bible School Ends Session at BIG LAKE
The First Christian Vacation Bible School closed with commencement exercises and a display of children's work. Kindergarten served tiny tots while primary and junior departments were arranged. teachers included Mines, Tom Sissel, Bill McBride, J. T. Webb, and Dan Walker.
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Big Lake
Mines
Tom Sissel
Bill McBride
J. T. Webb
Dan Walker
Halo Flower Band Accessories for Hair and Dress
Halo flower band dresses up a chignon creating a cool summer hairdo. The bun is circled by a floral halo that adds beauty and pairs with various dresses. Straw elastic bands for ponytails and bracelets with tiny fruit or flower ornaments complete the look.
New margarine sold through drug stores for heart disease
A margarine designed for those on low fat diets targets heart disease and atherosclerosis. Made chiefly from nonhydrogenated corn oil, it provides unsaturated fat that may help lower cholesterol. Sold without prescription, it is for cooking and spreading, suitable for families, includes standard vitamin fortification, and requires refrigeration.
Dear Abby Advice Column Versus Domestic Dilemmas
A collection of Dear Abby excerpts includes a divorced mother waiting eight years for marriage, a self described homely 20 year old seeking dating guidance, a knitting friend seeking payment, a wife arguing with a fussy eater, and a closing note inviting personal replies. The tone mirrors a midcentury advice column addressing relationship, etiquette, and domestic concerns.
Japan Topic For Meeting In Seminole Church
Mrs Larry Workman was elected president of the Christian Women's Fellowship and presided over the Monday church session. Mrs Dennis Knight led devotion, while Mrs T M Ray taught a Japan lesson. New officers include Knight vice president Ray secretary treasurer Burns worship chairman Skard telephone chairman Crossland reporter.
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Seminole
Larry Workman
Christian Women’s Fellowship
Dennis Knight
T. M. Ray
Japan
Mmes. Knight
Ray
P. J. Burns
M. E. Skard
A. R. Crossland
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