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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
2
A widow explains she married a man who spent her savings and abused her. She fears for her daughter and seeks help. The adviser urges leaving for health, contacting friends or a lawyer, and pursuing possible alimony and safety. The text ends with an unrelated cake recipe note.
Mrs. C. B. Whiteside hosted the Maggiie Rogers Circle of the First Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Laughlin led the program from The Methodist Woman on realizing God’s Kingdom. Mrs. Birdie Bell gave the devotional. Ben A. Jackson elected treasurer replacing H. H. Prager who moved away. New member welcomed Mrs. B. A. O’Neill. pledge and membership cards distributed. Attendees included H. W. Putman A. C. Rumbaugh Wayne Welch R. E. Stephenson and Lee McGowen.
The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Ann Adams to Bob Britt was announced at a Huntsville luncheon hosted by the bride’s family. June 21 is set for the wedding. Guests enjoyed tea in the garden and a dining room centerpiece announced the date.
Mrs and Mrs A P Simpson former Odessans attended Miss Pat Simpson and Robert Fleming s wedding then visited Mr and Mrs Q E Simpson before returning to Austin. A luncheon featured turkey and dessert as guests gathered around gold and white glamellia decor with pink carnation arrangements and out of town relatives noted.
June social items list residents visiting family and friends in Odessa Denton and Fort Worth. Mrs Roy Collins and children Linda and Butch return from Florida vacation by car along the coast. Patterson family stays in Odessa 12 years then moves to larger schools now summering in Denton. C H Norman Jr hosts birthday party at home. Cowden Ward visitors in Fort Worth. Leda Packard Kay Sherrod Joy Hall spend weekend with friends.
Simple, decorative canapes with canned meats and cream cheese create an attractive bridal tray. Use smoked tongue chipped beef Vienna sausages and deviled ham with garnishes like pearl onions olives and parsley. Prepare shapes in day-old bread and chill for best flavor.
Mrs. Russell Glenn hosted a CBA gathering, an auxiliary to the American Business Club. Plans were made for a picnic to honor husbands and children in the county park on June 24. Refreshments were served to many named members including Harold Darryl Otho Collins Buddy Rogers and others.
Mrs. A L Casparis and Mrs. Marion Welsh hosted a linen shower at Casparis home in Odessa Saturday for bride-elect Miss Joan Douglas, whose marriage to David Ray of Abilene is set for 4 p m June 28 at Odessa First Baptist Church.
The League of Women Voters plans a July 19 candidates rally for the July Primary to present backgrounds and platforms of all applicants. Members heard updates from Cincinnati on conventions and a county judge duties talk by Roy Vance. New members joined and pamphlets will describe each candidate. The group aims for a strong, non partisan turnout.
Frank Milligan of Jefferson Iowa developed Plant Plate a weatherproof spray for plants after trials with 64 colleges and universities and the Boyce Thompson Research Institute. The product coats leaves with an adhesive latex derivative keeping insecticides and fungicides in place through rain and heat. It debuted after Milligan’s 1951 garden success and is now sold in spray and dust forms.
Bill Casstevens of Casstevens Furniture Co. leaves for Chicago to attend the International Home Furnishings Market June 16 26. About 2000 manufacturers present newer designs in furniture floor coverings bedding major appliances radio and TV at America’s largest show. He will view modern softened lines and popular provincial styles.
Six Odessa and area students enroll for Hardin-Simmons University summer session. Names include Fred Robert Rex Freda Pauline Martin Edwin E Myers Jo Ann Iske Robert Lee Berry Odessa Pauline West of Goldsmith. Classes run through August 15.
The Beta Beta Chapter Unit I of Beta Sigma Phi held a candlelight ceremony to install new officers led by Betty Wilson as president at Miss Marilyn Tidmore’s home. New pledges Koleta Glover Faye Gray and others were welcomed, with plans for July 7 meeting, August social, and a February travel tips program discussed.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at 2 30 p m June 16 in St Pauls Methodist Church recreation hall for a program. Six teens attended. Mrs J J Wilson president led opening prayer. Mrs L F Arnold missionary education secretary presented a paper on Personal Responsibilities in the Church and spoke on Missionary Personnel. After prayer, Mrs Obie Page and Mrs E G Greenhill served a refreshment plate.
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