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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

4

Area 9 TB Survey Delegates Meeting in Odessa

Delegates from 13 West Texas counties meet at the Lincoln Hotel in Odessa on Tuesday June 29 as part of the state wide Searchlight on TB survey. Area 9 headquarters, Odessa, will organize county level chairmen and gather data under the Texas Tuberculosis Association and 14 allied agencies with no fundraising involved. The counties include Andrews Brewster Crane Ector Loving Martin Midland Pecos Reeves Terrell Upton.

West Texas Lincoln Hotel Odessa Texas G. D. Cree Texas Tuberculosis Association Area 9 Andrews Brewster Crane jEctor Loving Martin Midland iPecos Reeves Terrell Upton

Crane Masonic Lodge Names Officers for 1954 55

Crane Masonic Lodge elects L R Mills worshipful master Kelly Sims senior warden L M Humphrey junior warden John Bostwick waiter Dewey Holcomb secretary and Harry Ingle treasurer. Hill Top meeting planned at Caliche Loop seven miles south of Crane on August 7.

Crane Crane Masonic Lodge L. R. Mills Eer Kelly Sims L. M. Humphrey John Bostwick Iler Dewey Holcomb Harry Ingle Caliche Loop

Duke Family Hosts Homecoming in Balmorhea

Balmorhea State Park hosted the annual Duke family reunion drawing 37 members. I. P. Duke, known as Gampy, a former Odessa resident now in San Antonio, led the gathering with swimming, picnics, and a side trip to McDonald Observatory. Attendees included relatives from Odessa Sherman Big Spring Jeana La Midland San Antonio and more.

I. P. Duke Gampy Odessa San Antonio McDonald Observatory R. N. Duke Jack Davidson Jaquelyn Lindhorst Jackie Jean Eddie Bill Duke Cathy Richard Baby Becky W. E. Bruce Sherman Gordon Duke Gordon Ray Big Spring Sgt Dick Rush Terri Belinda Jeana Donaldean Cross Harvey Danny Lorraine Fred Caudie Ray Ann Freda Sue Larry Phillip Virginia Kulberth Midland Dick Duke Bob Dobry Baby Robbie

College Educator Attends Mountain Plains Conference

Miss Mary Roach of Odessa College business education department returned from Dallas where she attended the third annual Mountain Plains Business Education Conference held June 17 to 19. Educators from nine states and Dallas leaders participated in programs and panel discussions.

Mary Roach Odessa College Dallas Mountain Plains

Wesleyan Service Guild June Meeting at Mrs Ola Davis Home

The Wesleyan Service Guild met at Mrs Ola Davis Andrews home for a June gathering After supper and social hour a lesson titled Students in Today's World was presented Officers presiding included Mrs A W Hoare Plans discussed for attending the Conference Guild Weekend at Ceta Canyon in July and the Missionary Conference School at Lubbock July 26 30 Other members present included Mesdames Burkett Daniel Taylor Blake and Miss Mathews A note on care of stainless steel flatware was added urging prompt washing to prevent pitting.

Miss Denson A Neimann and Alfred Neiman Bride and Groom

In Andrews a quiet wedding at 8 p m June 10 tied Miss Denson A Neimann to Alfred Neiman. Rev Schultz officiated at Odessa Lutheran Church. Bride’s mother is Mrs Alpha Barnes of Phoenix and groom’s parents reside in Navasota Texas. Attendants included Miss Mary Selby and C R Fleming. Neimann worked as a roustabout for Magnolia Petroleum Co. and the couple will reside locally.

Alpha Barnes Phoenix Ariz Neimann George Neimann Navasota Texas Mary Mary Selby C. R. Fleming Andrews Boswell Oklo Art's Priddy High School Daniel, Baker College Magnolia -Petroleum Co

Annapolis Graduation One Bridegroom Married at Naval Academy

Frances Smith Gunther and Ensign James Hebert Ramzy wed in a June ceremony at the United States Naval Academy chapel Annapolis Maryland. The couple plans to live in Annapolis for the summer before the groom proceeds to Norfolk after September.

United States Naval Academy Chapel Annapolis Frances Smith Gunther James Hebert Ramzy U.S.N Odessa Joseph Wendel Gunther Robert L. Ramzy Ramzy Northolder William L. Scurlock Marshall Brenneman U. S Carol Ann Ramzy Carolyn Virginia Shepard Chapel] Hill N. C Virginia Lee Smith Morgantown West Va

Bible School Closes With Program at Church of God

Commencement exercises marked the end of the Daily Vacation Bible School held at the Church of God corner Olive and Lee. Enrollment reached 102 with 65 average daily attendance. Certificates of accomplishment were awarded to each child.

Church of God Olive and Lee South County Park W. L. Shires Derril Dornty Dorothy Ackers R. C. Greer George Cazee Myrtle Pearl Richards Ellen Johnson Mildren Haney Marguerite Gideon Iva Crawford Ruby York al Petty E. E. Hughes D. D. Sands E. D. Horne

County Library Sets Out New Books and Grill Tips

Ector County Library expands its shelf offerings with a New York Times 1954 list reflecting popular titles like The Dollmaker and Not as a Stranger. The issue highlights a new aluminum foil heat reflector grill with briquets for quick, efficient outdoor cooking and easy cleanup.

Texas Ector County New York Times Harriette Arnow Kentucky Hills Detroit David Grubb

Lost 27 Pounds With Barcentrate Recipe Claim

Mrs. Pery E. Parrish of 6219 Lovett promotes Barcentrate claiming a 27 pound loss. She asserts the product is a Texas recipe reducer and can be mixed with juice. A back guarantee is mentioned on the label.

Pery E. Parrish Lovett Texas

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Masonic Lodge P. Duke Balmorhea State Park Duke Maryland STE Media Mrs Denson A. Neimann Maid of Honor J. Bradford Whitehead U.s.af Coleman Robert R. Robertson Sanace Robert Marshall Arkington Calvin L.thomas USAF Nita Tenn Robert Montress U. Ss U. S. Naval Academy Officer’s Club Norfolk Rimes Mary Washington College University of Virginia U. S. Naval Academy Pearl Ramzy Carol Ann John R. Overton Steven Ensign James R. Ramzy Bible School County Library House of Knowledge Nelia Gardner White Connecticut Philip Wylie Wylie America Chester Bowles India Carthy Buckley Bozell Wisconsin Amazon Tibet North Grant
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