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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

4

Miss Wagnon Honored At Festive Luncheon Before Wedding

Miss Martha Doyle Wagnon, bride elect of James Maddux, was honored at a luncheon June 27 at the Bingham home. Guests included Mrs. Jim Maddus and Mrs. Hall Maddow. The couple wed June 30.

Martha Doyle Wagnon James Maddux G. C. Bingham Gayle Dishong Bingham Casa Grande Waenon Jim Maddus Kyle Texas Hall Madduw Fort Collins Colo Wo ON Wagnon Odessa Wisses Carol Scott Frances Gage Sylvia Debenport Becky Willis Sarah Willis Ida Jean Rice Joyee Harrison Freda Martin Janell Burnett Daisy Clark Gradene Bine

New Plastic Topped Desks Gain Popularity

A survey of merchants shows desks for home use with plastic-surface tops rising in demand. Plastic tops are praised for durability and practicality with baked melamine coatings resisting scratches burns and moisture. A Fort Wayne dealer reports stocking only plastic-topped desks.

Ft. Wayne Ind

Miss Acuff Honored At Pitt Party In Mountain View

Miss Car alyon Acuff bride elect of Art Boothe was honored at a pitt party in Mountain View Recreation Hall Tuesday evening June 28. Hostesses included Mrs. BO D Sheppard and others. yellow and white decor centered the refreshment table. Brenda Owens poured. guest register by Mrs Bile Haueht.

Tithan Thurman Brenda Owens Mary ‘Ted Sharrock Beverly Sikes

Weekend Visitors from Odessa List Local Guests

A parade of visitors is recorded in Odessa with Miss Myreel James from Drumwright Oklahoma joining Mr and Mrs Allbright and their children for Fourth of July celebrations. The Allbrights plan trips to Carlsbad Caverns and a backyard barbecue. Other arrivals include the Coleman couple from Cleburne and A G McDonald and family en route to a Rocky Mountain and Canada vacation. Odessa hosts include Jimmy Stanton and family visiting Spec Gammon with trips to Juarez Mexico and Carlsbad Caverns. The Russell Smith family vacationed in Colorado Springs at the Broadwear Hotel with mountain excursions and Lake City trips.

J. Fk. Hotland Odessa Myreel James Drumwright Oklo Tamiel Prnpland Jack G. Allbrighe Jeant and Gordon 812 West Lasv Army Allbrights Lloyd Leary Vicker Meg Torte. Pa Com. Odessa California Alt Brighes Carlsbad A. G. MC. Donald Ger. Lyn Bess West Harris Rocky Mountain States Canada Dominion Country Lake Louise McDonald Bonnie Church of San Antonio Stephen PF. Austin Jimmy Stanton Janice Larry Denny Monmouth Town Spec Gammon AY Muskingum Gammion Stanton Carlsbad Caverns Juarez Exico John Fry

Eta Sigmas Host Supper Card Party

Eta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its first summer party Thursday evening in June at Virs Steve Gray home 1903 East 7th. After supper in a backyard guests played bridge with attendees R G Ward M L Griggs H L R Peppard S P Gray Tommy Bevers F L Bleck D K Neill Donald Cooper FE W Nolan Lord Steele Jr Lord Ferguson Bill Quick Maurice Garb.

Eta Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Steve Gray East 7Th Mines R.G. Ward M. L. Griggs HL R Peppard S. P. Gray Tommy Bevers F. L. Bleck D. K. Neill Donald Cooper Ww. Nolan Lord Steele, Jr Lord Ferguson Bill Quick Maurice Garb

Tip for Health on Exercise for Teen Summer Figure

Teenagers planning a beach summer can stay slim and muscular with swimming and exercise paired with a sensible diet. A rigorous two count routine strengthens core and leg muscles, emphasizing controlled descents and straight alignment to fit into a swimsuit.

Cate Domen

Texan Gives Honest Look At His State

Journalist Walker grew from a Lampases County childhood to New York Herald Tribune fame then returned to Texas. He offers essays on life in Texas and in New York, arguing Texans are often tired but find value in land, wind and water over complexity.

Texan Terenas Stamlex Walker Harper Lampases County Texas New York Herald Tribune Big New Yorker New York Walker de- David L. Bowen

Society Schedule for Odessa Eastern Star Meeting

Odessa chapter No. 447 Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 8 p m Monday July 2 in the Masonie Hall at Second and Grant for initiation Marion Mathews will be hostess Grand Chapter reservations should be turned in at this meeting Elizabeth Divine worthy matron invites all Eastern Stars to attend.

Odessa Order of the Eastern Star Marion Mathews Elizabeth Divine

Dear Grace readers warn about narcotics danger to children

A reader urges caution about a narcotics addict near their home and praises Grace's column. The columnist responds that every trial grants defense, warns to supervise children, and notes narcotics laws are being stiffened to prevent drug access, urging parent vigilance.

Grace Daily Reader

Glasscock-Dennison Vows Held Saturday in Pecos

Elizabeth Glasscock and John Paul Dennison wed at 5:30 p.m. June 23 in Pecos First Christian Church officiated by Rev. W. Oliver Harrison. Attendants wore pink chiffon gowns. best man was Guy Capin. The couple will reside in Pecos. Mrs. Dennison is a TCU alumna and former American Cancer Society secretary. Mr. Dennison is UT and UT Law School graduate and a former Air Force member.

Pecos Elizabeth Glasscock John Paul Dennison Pecos First Christian Church W. Oliver Harrison Corpus Christi Christan Church William R. Glasscock J. P. Dennison Clovis Beverly Vaughn L. F. Unger Minneyapolis Minn Land Anne Glasscock R. J. Hodges Austin Guy Capin Huntington N.Y John Hunnicut Ozona Bert Risley William W. Dean Joe Henderson Galina Stephanot Pecos Valley American Cancer Society Warrant County Junior Woman's Club TCU University of Texas Air Force

Miss Joyce Crumbacher Weds Charles Flack in Keenes Ceremony

Miss Joyce Crumbacher daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Crumbacher Keenes Illinois married Pro Charles H Flack son of Howard Flack Keenes and Mrs Neoma Hall Odessa in a June 9 service at Ten Post Oak Church Keenes Elder Dale Wolfe officiated The couple will reside in Barstow California after a West Texas wedding trip with the Marine Corps assignment.

Joyce Crumbacher Albert Crumbacher Keenes Ilinois Charles H. Flack Dale Wolfe Ten Post Oak Howard Flack Neoma Hall Odessa Shirley Cornstable Patssy Keen Judy Edwards Jean Bogaria Patsy Anderson Dixie Wilson Shirley Shreve Phylis Keen Glenda Wilson Margie Keeler West Texas Barstow Calif Marine Cops

Prolong Summer Furniture with Wax Finish Tips

Readers learn a simple wax treatment for summer wither and rattan furniture. Use an ordinary paint brush to apply a furniture wax like Pride and paint to the surface in thin layers. Let it set, then buff with a cloth to renew shine and protect the pieces.

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Miss Acuff Brassieres Ferne Eve Ri S-M-L Peere, Sizeba Shongy S le Crane Donald Coleman Cleburne Coleman Eta Sigmas Society Shee Rutherford Metropolitan School Grace ,Donde Bee Clark Dal S Goa Raymona Vader Glasscock-Dennison Miss Joyce Crumbacher Charles Flack Shirley Crumbacher Jean Black Tae Brideig
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