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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1956
Page
12
Rehabilitation of grooming habits touted with a permanent hair removal method. Call Ercelle Foster in Midland Texas for information about a Thermiquetron System promising easy hair free legs for a carefree summer.
No. 1 golfer on television as President Eisenhower, recovering from emergency operation, eats solid food for the first time and follows the Rochester Open at Walter Reed. Hagerty notes the big smile when the screen is wheeled in and a 156-competitor card is received. The medical bulletin says progress is satisfactory and vitals are normal.
A midyear symposium heard 15 industry forecasts with 14 foreseeing a strong 1956 and a stronger 1957. Dr. Emerson P. Schmidt warned of a rolling readjustment while banker Justin Bowersock urged tax relief or easier credit to avert recession.
Odessa College will conduct an experimental 25 minute television short course at 4 30 p m on June 28. The topic is public relations for service stations with Willis Clark of Amarillo teaching. If successful it may lead to televised credit courses and exams for a vocational certificate. KOSA TV donates airtime and the college seeks input from 102 Odessa service stations.
Odessa Optimists toured the site of their new $6,000 boys clubhouse after a luncheon. The building should be ready this week and a work party is planned for Saturday to clean grounds. Funds come from last Christmas tree sales and next year’s sale proceeds. Wayne Lynn presided in J D Strickland’s absence. Guests included Wayne Dixon Carl DePew and Dr Buren Stewart.
Two Scout troops plan weekend departures for Buffalo Trail Ranch during the third camp week. Troop 80 sponsored by Elks Lodge and Troop 89 sponsored by Knights of Columbus depart Sunday, while Troop 88 of the Anglers Class, First Baptist Church, returns after a week at the Toyahvale ranch.
William Carl Beard and Mary Margaret Beard of Odessa received bachelor degrees in education at the University of Arizona commencement. They reside at 819 North Dotsy.
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