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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1956

Page

7

Miss Kathleen Fannell Weds Richard Lightfoot in Odessa

Miss Kathleen Ann Fannell daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis N Fannell 406 Head Lee Odessa and Richard Lee Lightfoot of Crane were married Tuesday June 5 at Odessa Second Baptist Church. Rev Richard Philpot officiated with Glen Murray singing Because. The couple will reside at 1402 Fatton Drive Odessa after a honeymoon in Mexico.

Kathleen Ann Fannell Lewis N. Fannell Headlee Odessa Richard Lee Lightfoot Crane Odessa Second Baptist Church Richard Philpot Glen Murray England Geraldine Hall John Kuykendall

Family Reunion Draws Four Generations in Odessa

Four generations of W. D. Drury descendants gathered for the annual family reunion in Odessa on Sunday May 27. Attendees included out of town relatives from Oregon California and Texas and numerous Odessans with members listed by name.

W. D. Drury Odom Ford Brookins Oregon Grover Berry Baird Jewel Drury Riverside Calif L. C. Duncan Duane Sundown Ruby Nelson Littie McGinnis DeLeon Dub Teague Fort Worth Cloyce Duncan Midland

Adolescents Need Better Breakfasts

Chicago based AP summary reports a food specialist urging better breakfasts for teens. Rita Campbell of the National Live Stock and Meat Board emphasizes increased protein minerals and vitamins for adolescents, noting breakfast should provide a substantial share of daily nutrients. She suggests including meat eggs milk and even unusual options like steak or ham burgers at breakfast.

Chicago Rita Campbell Department of Nutrition National Live Stock and Meat Board Miss Campbell Mise Campbell

Couple Sets July Vows in Kermit Ceremony

Marva LaFon and Glenn Hopkins plan a July wedding at the LaFon home in Kermit. Hopkins, a Navy airman from Wichita Falls, recently on leave, will be stationed in Brunswick Maine after the ceremony. Marva and Glenn are both Kermit High School alumni of 1954.

Kermit W. L. LaFon North Avenue B Marva Glenn Hopkins United States Navy Hopkins W. R. Hopkins Wichita Falls Charles B. Brinkley Community Church LaFon Kermit High School Stanolind Oil Co K Band Iceland Brunswick Maine

Shirley Latham Weds Doyle Parker in Andrews Church Ceremony

Shirley Latham and Doyle Parker married June 14 at First Baptist Church in Andrews. Officiated by Carl Grissom, the couple’s reception followed at Andrews Country Club. Details note the gowns, attendants, and families, with the newlyweds residing in Andrews and planning Hardin Simmons University attendance.

Shirley Latham Doyle Parker Bonnie Hitch Lonel Nix Joyce Linville Janette Hardin Mary Guillet

Social notes recount visits and events in Midland area

Local residents and visitors share weeks with relatives in Odessa and elsewhere. Families from Brownfield Idaho Falls and Sweetwater attended advanced hair styling classes led by Lee Self in Midland. Mr and Mrs E E Hinson announce the marriage of Sandra to Robert Dale Carr in Pecos First Methodist Church.

M. D. Oakley East 31St Ter J. D. Kirk Midland Lee Self el Paso E. E. Hinson Kermit Sandra Robert Dale Carr Ruby R. Carr South Pine Pecos First Methodist Church

Society Bridge and Canasta Events in June

Permian Study Club hosts a 1 p.m. bridge and canasta party on Wednesday June 27 at the Petroleum Club with a style show open to the public and tickets priced at 1. Newcomer's Club meets 1 p.m. Tuesday June 19 for luncheon and cards at Hotel Lincoln with reservations via FE 7-8735. Polyantha Garden Club gathers 1 30 p.m. Wednesday June 20 at Mrs L Q Rudhells 2212 Park Blvd. gardeners invited. Lakeview Home Demonstration Club meets June 26 at East Side Community Center after a? er a

Permian Study Club Petroleum Club Hotel Lincoln Polyantha Garden Club L. Q. Rudhell Park Blvd Lakeview Home Demonstration Club Eastside Community Center

Mrs Price Heads Odessa TEL U Club Elects Officers

The Odessa TEL U Club comprised of Southwestern Bell staff met Tuesday evening June 12 to play bunko and elect officers. New president is Mrs Bobbie Price with Modena Kelley as secretary and publicity director. Shirley Robuck Dottie Ballew and Bobby Knapp serve on the telephone committee.

Odessa TEL U Club Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Bobbie Price Modena Kelley Shirley Roebuck Dottie Ballew Bobby Knapp Bunko Donnie Brittingham Juanita Ragsdale Katheriss Nelson

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Mercury ED Sullivan Ist Montclair Phaeton Monterey Phaetons Kathleen Fannell Richard Lightfoot K. L. Nelson Gerlslices Dine Hall Glenda Harmon Ann Wallace Irs Lightfoot Flagler Colo Odessa High School Kuykendall Mexico Fatton Drive Rush Giving Creezer Living Texas Electric W. E. Bruce Elec Tric Food Freezers Ig Leisure Living CE Company Smirnoff Tramgran Ste. Pierre Smirnoff Fis Heublein Hartford Conn USA Paula Piper Joe Thames Johnny Thames Jerry Bowden Gerald Pilgrim Andrews Jimmy Hall Loraine Bud Ray Pampa Donnie Benham Andrews Country Club Sue Maxwell Kay Ford Judy Reynolds Barbara Roach Suzanne Smith Helen Ford Gary Huddleston Jim Linville Ruidoso N.M Andrews High School Hardin‘Simmons University Parker D. B. Sanders Stanolind Oil and Gas Co Mrs. Doyle Parker Anna Lee Thompson, Mavis Mangum, Loree Bris I. V. Walker H. E. Miller, JR Joe David Mission George M. Wests Locust Ave Walter Fayaveritt Bill N.L Bessye Cowdien Ward Averitt Ruieswo Society Godwin Carpet Company East Eighth Mrs. Price Heads Club
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