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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
5
Practical guide for parents on child friendly summer activities water play at home and outdoor ideas. Tips include using a small water pan as a lake for toy figures, safe reusable materials, supervision, simple clean up, and making picnic lunches on the porch to reduce mess. Also covers baby feeding with unsweetened zwieback and dried fruit for jaw exercise.
Joe Ebert was honored on his sixth birthday June 15 with a party at his parents home. Circus decorations, games and fortunes entertained the guests Jinx Whisenant and Gary Malone won prizes. Gifts and a Kool Aid cake and ice cream were shared as friends sang. Afterward Mrs Ebert escorted the children to a Scott Theater matinee.
An infant begins to sip from a cup and shows curiosity about water and orange juice. The caregiver offers a bright unbreakable cup to play with, encouraging independent drinking while the baby shows limited interest.
Society Schiesels will hold duplicate bridge evening at the Elks Club on Wednesday June 30. Lakeview Home Demonstration Club meets June 29 in the Flame Room of Pioneer Gas Co after rescheduling from June 22. Modern Mothers Club gathers June 24 at 10 a.m. at Mrs. Ken Lord’s home for group photos. Howdy Partner Chapter ABWA meets June 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Eastside Community Center for officer elections and a chuck wagon dinner. western dress requested. Bishop Quarterman Guild hosts coffee and book review June 29 at 10 a.m. with Mrs. C W Hardy reviewing Forty Plus and Fancy Free. admission $1, tickets via phone.
Mrs. W. H. Munn Jr announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Munn to Alfred J. Cook. The couple exchanged vows June 10 at Park Methodist Church in Big Spring. Attendants were Patsy Hammond and Don McKay of Odessa. Helen, Odessa High School graduate, is the Bronco Chevrolet employee’s wife. They plan residence at Morrison Apartments East Fifth Street.
Local notes list keepsakes from families with ties to Texas colleges and cities. Kenneth Berggren and Roger Berggren plan an August trip to New York for the National Florist Convention while remaining in El Paso for summer banking work.
The Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club met June 15 in the Cave Room at Hotel Lincoln for lunch and card games. Members and guests listed include Mmes J E Ashley Big Spring Dan R Currens Leroy Gatford Dallas C R Bass El Paso Hunter Pendleton and Wanna Beard Fort Worth and others from Houston Los Angeles Lubbock Midland and more. Door prize went to Mrs Graham, prizes for Bridge canasta and bingo awarded to various attendees.
Crane Chapter 816 marks a silver anniversary with Mrs Florence Reed installing officer and Jack Mills in charge. Rainbow Girls presented a parasol drill as twenty five girls marched, with Bible presentation by Brenda J Owens and gifts exchanged among officers and guests.
The Casa Bella Garden Club held a June 15 meeting at Mrs. Robi. E. Stegner's home with co host Mrs. J. E. DeMoville. Iris program by Mrs. M. R. Hurt covered iris planting and care. October 26 set for fall placement tea at Mrs. R. T. Wier’s Redwood address. discussion included moving baby between crib and carriage for travel.
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