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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

6

Harold Clark Selected for European A Capella Tour

Odessa student Harold Clark is among 40 selected for a five week European tour with Austin College A Capella Choir under director Robert Wayne Bedford. Clark and other members return July 27 to Sherman for final rehearsals before flying from New York to Amsterdam August 4. The trip includes eight countries with public, church, radio, and TV appearances and performances at military bases. Clark is senior philosophy student, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F.E. Clark.

Harold Clark Odessa Austin College Robert Wayne Bedford Clark Sherman, Tex New York Amsterdam Netherlands Belgium France Germany Austria Ialy England Scotland Ralph FE. Clark N. Alleghaney

The Worlds Most Fabulous Jewels feature in July Ladies Journal

A lavish catalog of emeralds and diamonds bonds a music spell to a priceless collection not insured or appraised. Profiles include daughters of Bob Hope Henry Fonda Walt Disney Fred Astaire and Norman Foster director. Also fashion features with famous fathers daughters.

Ladies’ Home Journal Bob Hope Henry Fonda Walt Disney Fred Astaire Norman Foster

Recreation Program Discussed by Permian Council

Permian Council for Mentally Retarded Children met Monday evening June 17 at the Crippled Children's Center. Jack Scott presided. Kimbell Cook named vice president with M. Barkley as second vice president. Three Odessa residents joined the Board of Directors John Ben Shepherd Paul Knight and Mrs Guy B Neal. Wayne Fimore updated on colony progress and summer activities for the children. Peters and Fields Architects were hired to draw plans and specs for a building to be constructed as soon as possible. A Fourth of July parade float was planned and a nursery to care for children during meetings was approved to boost attendance.

Permian Council For Crippled Children's Center Musingum Jack Scott Kimbell Cook Vna M. Barkley Odessa John Ben Shephard Paul Knight Guy B. Neal Wayne Fimore

Societ of Seledale Bridge and Canasta Benefit Planned

The Society of Seledale and the Permian Study Club sponsor a 1 p.m. bridge and canasta benefit on Wednesday June 26 at Moose Lodge 2699 E. 2nd St. Tickets available by calling EM 6-2784 or FE 7-7292. Also Pythian Sisters meet 8 p.m. June 27 at Castle Hall 210 W. 23rd St. The Friendship Chapter 1008 meets 8 p.m. June 25 at McFarland Lodge for initiation. All Eastern Star members invited Frances Clark presiding. Eagles Auxiliary meets 8 p.m. June 27 at the Eagles lodge hall on the Andrews highway with initiation. Mrs Ira Young is new president.

Permian Study Club Moose Lodge E. 2Nd St Pythian Sisters Castle Hall Friendship Chapter 1008 McFarland Lodge All Eastern Star Frances Clark Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Lodge Andrews Highway Ira Young

Couple Weds in Crane in June Ceremony at Home

Miss Eloise Sue Neeley married John Thomas Christon in a 4 p.m. ceremony at the Neeley home in Crane. Officiating was Rev. H. F. Dearing. The couple, whose families came from Denver and Crane, left for a Corpus Christi honeymoon and will reside in Abilene while Christon attends business school.

Pecos Rodeo Concession Discussed by Beta Sigma Phi

In Pecos a June session at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blahosky laid plans for the annual pillow concession at the July Rodeo. Mrs. Bob Burkholder is general chairman with co chairs Blanosky and W D Lasater. Members present included C M Farnum Jimmy Martin R B Missey Darrell Glover Pete Fernandez Albert Dale Blahosky Lasater Banky Stocks Buford Chesney Floyd Brownlee Jr James Hamilton Dick Patullo Jack Reynolds Dov Fraley Joe Billeiter Eddie Carpenter Bill Lewis Theo Thompson and sponsor Mrs R L Toll.

Pecos Beta Sigma Phi Roy Blahosky Bob Burkholder Mmes. Blanosky Omicron W. D. Lasater Mmes C. M. Farnum Jimmy Martin R. B. Mussey Darrell Glover Pete Fernandes Albert Dale Blahosky Lasater Banky Stocks Buford Chesney Floyd Brownlee Jr James Hamilton Dick Patullo Jack Reynolds Dov Fraley Joe Billeiter Eddie Carpenter Bill Lewis Theo Thompson R. L. Toll

Trimlines Salon Opens Here Monday

A new reducing system Trim lines opened Monday at 1027 North Whitaker in Ridgecrest Shopping Center. Mrs. Mary Joseph, national director, is here for the opening week. Odessa salon owner Mrs. Janice Bailey, formerly of Dallas, has traveled in the Northwest for a cosmetic company. Mrs. Billye Bailey of Odessa, assistant manager, has joined locally with dress and cosmetic firms. Private dressing rooms, offices for figure analysis, a lounge and coffee bar are available in the air conditioned salon decorated in black and coral for spot reducing, muscle firming and posture correction.

North Whitaker Ridgecrest Shopping Center Mary Joseph Odessa Mrrs Janice Bailey Dallas Northwest Billye Bailey

Choir Supper Held Friday at First Methodist

Members of the First Methodist church gathered Friday night at the home of Mrs. Jewel Duncan for a two dish supper. Background organ music was provided by Pat Morseless during dinner. Attending families included Ronnie Bates Dean Rewell Hereche Mills Trumana Nmie Crelecs and children Jack and Pan Gerald Malone Sandra Jerry and Mrs. Lawson Rosemary and Linda Miss Sylvia Sckes. Men present were Bob Tarmer Harr Owens Bob Farnex and Dick Weaver.

Airs Jewel Duncan Pat Mcoreless Doring Mmes Ronnie Bates Dean Rewell Mills Truraana Nmie Crelecs Jack and Pan Gerald Malone Sandra Od Jerry

East Texas dean's list honors for local student

Malcolm Bane son of Mr and Mrs M O Bane 2412 West 13th Odessa is named to the East Texas State College dean's list for the spring semester. Faul Johnson Rankin High School graduate earned a BS from Texas Tech this June in dairy industry. he will work in El Paso at Price's Dairy, his wife and daughter Nan joining him last Sunday. Rev J W McKinney of Corsicana will lead Andrews First Christian Church succeeding Rev Ted Phillips who moved to Marlin. Phillips works on his Doctor of Divinity at Fort Worth. Andrews Garden Club toured various gardens Sunday visiting homes of Mrs Colvin Oliver Worthy C E Sealy Fannie Mathews J W Hand T W Barnes and T A Roach. Mrs Roy Stanley of Odessa ...

Malcolm Bane M. 0. Bane W. 13Th St Odessa East Texas State College Commerce Faul Johnson Rankin Hien Texas Tech el Paso Price’s Dairy Nan J. W. McKinney Corsicana Andrews First Christian Church Ted Phillips Marlin McKinney Perryton Winfield Kaw Phillips Fort Worth

Engagement Told For Shirley Ann Cary In Kermit

Mr and Mrs Vernon Hamlett of Kermit announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Ann to Tracy Glen Cary son of Mr and Mrs Tracy Cary of Brownfield. The couple will wed August 24 at Community Church Kermit. Shirley is a senior English student at Texas Tech. Tracy a 1956 Tech graduate with Great Southern Life in Lubbock. Sul Ross teachers will receive a $900 raise on a 12 month basis next fall, said Sul Ross president Dr Bryan Wilden Thal.

A. Barlow Odessa Globe of the Oda McVean Barlow Brownfield Iowa Bobby Donny Tommy East 23Rd Gena Community Chest Ocassa Federated Study Club Shoopman Vernon Ham S. Poplar Kermit Shirley Ann Tracy Glen Cary Tracy Cary Tate Texas Tech Tech Great Southern Life Insurance Co Lubbock Sul Ross State College Bryan Wildenthal Sul Ross

Truth of Miss Lovelady F M White Announced

The engagement of Miss Anna Pearl Lovelady Vernon Texas to Franks Marie White Jr Odessa ig announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Dorace Lovelady 2129 Indian St Vernon Prospective bridegroom parents Mr and Mrs F 31 White 305 Casa Grande Double ring vows set for 8 p m Aug 23 at Central Christian Church Vernon Rev James A Farrar to officiate Attendants include cousin Judy Borchardt Crowell Miss Mary Jane Martin Fort Worth and Linda Weber Seagoville Best man Kenneth White Odessa Groomsmen Clyde Moore Fort Worth and John Alfred White Odessa Bride elect a Vernon High School graduate and Texas Christian University sophomore member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and FTA Groom elect a Odessa High School graduate who attended the University of Texas and is a senior at TCU member of Sigma Phi Epsilon and Pi Kappa Delta Will reside in Fort"

Boston Louann Presley Crane James Conway Denver Frances Harvey Royse City Texas Eloise Vines Lana Linda McClendon Walters Okla Roger Starr West Point Neb Gene Neeley Catherine Freeman E. H. Mansell P. O. Vines Charles Ogle Lydia Sue McClendon Julie Leslie Anita Mansell Randie Alveg Corpus Christi W. H. Mansell Temple Okls Susie MecCen Don Carl Alvey Midland Deorice S. Cone R. G. Taylor Eddy Big Lake Arthur Wilson Abiete Christan Anna Pearl Lovelady Vernon Franks Marie White Jr Odessa Dlorace Lovelady Indian St White Casa Grande James A. Farrar Central Christtian Church of Kenneth White Clyde Moore Fort ‘Worth John Alfred White Vernon High School Texas Christian University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority FTA Odessa High School University of Texas TCU Sigma Phi Epsion Pi Kappa Dela Fort

El Paso couple wed in Pecos double ring ceremony

PECOS Special Mr and Mrs George S Hawthorne of Tolva announce the marriage of their daughter Muriel to First Sergeant Hollis Bruce Haley at 3 pm Sunday June 16 in the bride’s parents home Rev Bervin Cacwell First Methodist Pecos officiated The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Haley of Baton Rouge La A reception followed with linens and a three tier cake Judy Murphy and other relatives attended The couple will reside in El Paso at Biggs AFB

Pecos and Mirs George S$. Hawthorme Tovah Muriel Tinnin Hollis Bruce Haley Bervin Cacwell First Methodist Church of Bradle Orn Nir Haley Baton Rouge Judy Murpis Edward Savage el Pasco F. M. van Keuren Miss Murphy Garste Recep Ara Mophens Maatharne Ter Ivandabe Nin Foo van Keuren San Antonin Wee Traevis White Dagghies Dana Archila Falls Mre C W el Pass Borer Casucdendems Sei el Paso Biges Afb

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