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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1957
Page
7
A 56 year old widow writes for companionship, noting church life and home ownership while hoping for a steady gentleman to share tea. Advice urges broadening social circles, volunteering, hospitality, and suggests practical home improvement with cost tips. Also a reader asks about adding a shower to a small bath.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of the First Methodist Church will meet at 8 p.m. June 19 in the home of Mrs. L. A. Talley at 2112 M. Washington. Interested women are invited to attend. Permian Basin Women’s Golf Association will host play day Tuesday, June 25 at Ranchland Hills Country Club in Midland with a date change announced. Radio Station KOSA will broadcast a nationwide Christian Science program Our Birthright of Ever-present God at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23 on CBS radio. Originating in Minneapolis, the program features Herman A. Petzold, Minnesota publications committeeman, with music accompanying the address. Permian Study Club will sponsor a bridge and canasta benefit at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Moose Lodge at 2690 End St. Tickets: EM 6-2784 or FE 7-7292.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Anoris of Odessa announce the engagement of their daughter Margie to Dr William Gordon Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Ruffus Roberts of Pecos The couple will wed July 20 in the chapel of Odessa First Methodist Church Margie is a 1955 Odessa High School graduate and 1957 Baylor Carruth School of Dental Hygiene alumna The groom elect is a Pecos High School graduate and Baylor Dental School DDS holder from Dallas
The youngest set adopts sporty summer style with slacks and shirts like Dad. Little boys wear Ivw League striped shirts with button-down collars, belts, and caps in collegiate tones. Husk y togcle jackets with wash-and-wear fabrics rise with sun tan cottons and dark plaids for kindergarten and older, while white duck slacks and colorful caps appeal to young sportsmen.
Ee Permichee is headed to Fort Hood as an eight week ROTC instructor after teaching in Oklahoma A and M Stillwater. Lonnie Cogburn elected Sul Ross State College summer senior class president. Pat Clover named Bluebonnet Girl from Odessa and to be a high school senior this fall. Anita Clark 4-H dairy foods demo at Texas 4-H roundup. LoLisa Waddell spoke to Odessa WMU after teaching in Alaska. B L Hare named Imperial schools superintendent replacing J D Brian. Two Odessa students attend East Texas State College Commerce. Sylvia Debenport Johnson of Odessa earns Indiana University Master of Music in voice pedagogy. Robert Leuschner Jr. commissioned ensign in Navy aboard USS Antietam. Mary Sue Owen to marry Rev. R D Avery of Honey Grove July 13. Joe Rice family travels to Tucson to visit Helen McLendon, counselor in Buckeye, and attend encampment in Glorieta. Estelle Smith, longtime Gulf employee, earned law degree from University of Houston. A L Houston of Odessa top May producer for O Sam Cummings Agency.
Ector County Library expands its memorial collection with multiple volumes gifted in memory of T. J. Cowden, Mrs. Donnie C. Rutledge, L. E. Lasseter, Mrs. S. T. Morris, and others. Gifts include works by Billy the Kid, the Twelve, The Great Frontier, and The Day Christ Died, courtesy of donors like the Studer and Lee families, PEO Chapter BT, and local clubs.
Fort Stockton special reports ground breaking for a 90 by 32 foot Calvary Baptist Church building to serve classrooms with an auditorium planned later. Rev R C Wetzel says the church, organized in January, has met in a rented space and no completion date is set. Members do most work in spare time.
Parker Heights Christian Church begins Vacation Bible School with daily morning sessions from June 1 to June 28, Monday through Friday. The program serves ages four to 12 under director Mrs. L. R. Fugit with three departments led by Mrs. R. P. Hemphill, Mrs. Eldon March, and Mrs. Wiley Hodgens. A rhythm band entertains and children’s offerings support Alaska missions. refreshments are led by Mrs. W. Brown.
Chicago AP reports a new Amencia Institute booklet Turn to Sandwiches with ideas for hot and cold sandwiches picnic menus and specials. A recipe features barbecue pork buns with ketchup chili sauce brown sugar vinegar Worcestershire and cooked pork on sandwich buns.
The article argues daily routines in skin hair and weight care improve long term vitality. It stresses persistence over sweeping periodic overhauls and implies consistent grooming supports aging healthily.
The Fiddlers under Mrs Leland Croft returned to Odessa at 3 a m after a Mexico tour playing at the University of Mexico City where crowds overflowed and applauded. One concert in Guadalajara was canceled due to illness among violinists. 1500 tickets were sold. The group performed in Monterrey en route and on the way home by car after bus travel from Laredo.
ST. LOUIS UP Women, not men, have driven major mechanical improvements in cars says executive Ben R. Donaldson. He notes steering wheels moved to the left to suit women drivers, and innovations such as self starters, automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes arose from female prompting.
The season’s fashion centers on frothy lace and silk bridal gowns shaped over net or organdy with froth effects. Styles include slim sheaths, dome skirts, caped shoulders, and set-in cummerbunds with beaded bodices. Planning and fittings prevent last minute crises for brides and families.
Color and design have invaded the kitchen transforming it from utilitarian to cheerful. Dated white walls and plain appliances are replaced with warm woods and varied rainbow hues. Porcelain enamel cookware in pink blue aqua yellow or red lets homemakers plan distinct color schemes.
Chicago report notes a spring fever among home decorators with colorful updates to furniture. Blues greens lilacs and terra cotta replace white in iron and wood pieces, advised to fit room character. Painting or colorful cushions recommended over buying new items. drapery hems advised to be sewn by hand.
Sudbury Ontario reports on Augustine Paquette who at 90 celebrates with a wool dress and a lively party. She credits simple living and red meat for vitality, recalls dancing and family ties dating back to 1909, and jokes about aging while enjoying a festive occasion.
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