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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1956

Page

11

Odessan Sails on Queen For European Vacation

Miss Virginia Marks daughter of Mr and Mrs John Marks Sr sails on the Queen Elizabeth for a two month European tour with Sweetbriar College classmates. Her itinerary includes 12 countries in England Ireland Scotland France Italy Switzerland Germany Holland Spain and Portugal with Paris and Rome visits before returning to Odessa late August.

Virginia Marks John Marks N. Dotsy England Ireland Scotland Sweetbriar College Sweetbriar Marks Scandinavia Great North Europe Sweden Norway Finland Denmark France Italy Switzerland Germany Holland Spain Portugal Paris Rome Miss Marks Odessa

Miss Griffith to sail June 26 for European tour

Miss Griffith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Babie Griffith of 1208 North Golder sails from New York on June 26 aboard the Queen Elizabeth for a Europe tour lasting until September. Her travel party includes three Wisconsin graduates, with stops in Paris Rome Vienna Munich Weisbaden The Hague and London.

New York Eleanor Griffith Babie Griffith North Golder Europe Sherbourg France Griffith University of Wisconsin Corpus Christi Wisconsin University Karen van Brunt Wauwaposa Wis Odessa Pat Cole Milwaukee Sally Owens Columbia Paris Fontainebleau Louis XIV Char Itres Monaco Monte Carlo Italy Rome Vienna Austria Germany Munich Weisbaden Hague Holland Scotland London Oxford Windsor Hampton Court Palladium Miss Griffith

Bride Elect Honored At Odessa Library Shower

An Odessa bridal shower for Miss Martha Morris Prideelect of W A Lancaster was held in the Ector County Library lounge. The event featured a white lint cloth display, pale green accents, and a Cinderella doll centerpiece with yellow rosebuds. Guests included numerous local residents and family friends. a reminder note urged safe driving and license compliance.

Ector County Library Martha Jo Morris W. A. Lancaster Jesses Velma Barrett Mmes. Gordon G. K. Grinrod Paul Hickam W. A. Hillier L. F. Holland Dallas McDonald Charles Stain J. P. Szewart Leroy Thomas Mary Ann Adair Genell Boyd Gay and Jean

Homemaking Tips From A Past Era

Practical household advice covers making a kitchen apron from a bath towel, washing corduroy inside out to avoid lint, removing ink stains with glycerine and hot soapy water, storing detergents, renewing bulky dress shoulder pads with washable ulilon options, and using soap jelly for the laundry. It also notes a whole wheat cereal with maple sugar flavor as a built in sweetness.

Synthetics Change Hope Chests For Modern Brides

A feature on how synthetic fabrics have reshaped the modern hope chest. Nylon lace cloth sheets and plastic place mats reduce care needs while traditional linens retain value. Proper washing drying and ironing tips help preserve beauty and pride.

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Boyce Evers Vows Recited In First Christian Church

Miss Twana Boyce and Kenneth Evers were married at First Christian Church on June 13. Rev. Wilbur Mindel officiated a 7 p.m. ceremony amid white and yellow gladioli. The couple, both Odessa natives, plan to live at 14th and N Lincoln after a Colorado honeymoon. Mrs. Evers works for Electric Service Co. and Mr. Evers attends Texas Tech as a mechanical engineering major.

Twana Boyce Kenneth Evers Wilbur J. Mindel Victor Boyce N. Tom Green B. C. Evers East Eighth Twylah Boyce Karan Partrick Shirley Goodson Cecil Boyce Connally Dean Pat Brooks Perry Haines Mrs. Boyce Mrs. Evers Colorado 14Th and N. Lincoln Odessa High School Evers Odessa College Texas Tech Electric Service Co

Plan Furniture to Fit Into Small Living Space

Practical guidance for arranging a compact living room with multiuse furniture. Emphasizes choosing a sleeper sofa, slim modern styles, varied accessory heights, and avoiding space-wasting tables. Recommends sturdy drop leaf options and mar-proof storage pieces to maximize function and style.

Kitty Robinson

Ladylike Look New Fashion Imitates Elegant Woman Style

Fashion designer Adele Simpson reports from a nationwide tour that women reject grotesque fads and overcasual attire. The new fall look emphasizes ladylike, neat, elegant styling with hats and gloves and longer gowns.

Dorothy Roe Associated Press Adele Simpson Mrs. Simpson Jrown

States Send Delegates to ABWA Session in Odessa

Odessa hosts a regional American Business Women's Association meeting at Hotel Lincoln with national president Hilary A. Burton Jr. presiding. About 150 delegates from nine Texas chapters and two New Mexico chapters attend, among 8,500 members in 141 nationwide. events include scholarships, Boss Night, cocktails, buffet, and Sunday brunch as Region 3 officials participate.

Odessa American Business Women’s Association Hotel Lincoln Hilary A. Burton, Jr Mildred Howell Howdy Pardner ABWA Texas New Mexico American ‘Business Women's Association Ij Unique Burton Lincoln Ball Odes Sa Country Club Helen Huber Region 3 Fort Worth Howell

Woman Has Dream Job On Daily Shopping Spree

Ford Motor Co named Eileen Lane O'Reilly the sole woman buyer in construction purchasing. With 26 years in Ford, she rose to assistant head of purchasing engineering and now spends four million dollars a year on building materials and labor. Her husband handles the groceries as she manages the budget and contracts.

Eileen Lane O'Reilly Ford Motor Co

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Odessan Miss Virginia Marks Harold Smotherman Jack Spry H. R. Stephens S. S. Stephens Earl Tripp J. C. Tisdale Homer Whitsett Messrs Larry Jones Larry Kennedy Larry Melton Pruline’s Style Henderson - Parker Agency North Godwin Carpet CO By Kay Sherwood AABWA Sheepman Phete Hilary A. Bufton, Jr Mrs. O'Reilly Mike Mans California Brigance Gaile Dugas NEA Ediser
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