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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1954
Page
4
Mrs Joe Dillard recent bride was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower in the Community building parlor. Hostesses included Mrs Charlie Burkett Mrs John Thrasher Mrs Abel Plunkett and others. Guests signed a bride's book and enjoyed punch cake squares and a rose centerpiece.
The Odessa Council of Garden Clubs sets October 29 for a fall table setting show at the county auditor ium. All Odessa clubs invited to enter. Tables judged by national flower show judges with cash prizes. Brownie Shoppe furnishes china pottery and linen. Mrs Russell Glenn presided at June meeting. Representatives Mines Bob Stegner R L Hamilton O R Littl Cyrus White W T Williams attended.
A compact guide advises women travelers on attire luggage and tipping. It recommends wrinkle resistant suits and hats, easy wash fabrics like nylon, light folding carriers, and using redcaps for heavy bags. Tips include tipping ranges, din er service, and private Pullman dining to stay comfortable and rested.
Miss Jearl Marie Dixon of Kermit has been elected junior member of the Grand Records Committee of the Texas Rainbow for Girls. At 18, she becomes the first Kermit girl honored since 4 years ago and plans to study interior decoration at North Texas State College in Denton.
Mrs. Marvin Fisher Jr. and Mrs. Vernon Payne hosted a Saturday Bridge Club luncheon with guests at Fisher’s home. High score went to Mrs. Virgil Reed, second to Mrs. Max Goldsmith, traveling prize to Mrs. Charles Burkett. Other attendees included Mrs. Bill Sanders and several locals.
Members of the Christian Youth Fellowship of the First Christian Church held a skating party in Seminole Monday evening. Sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Bacon and Mrs. Chick Gavitt, accompanied Eddie Rigsby Pug Oden Ferry Don Criner Larry Taylor Harold Bacon Virginia Mathis Eva Lee Gavitt and Evelyn McKelvain of Moran.
Notable individuals listed include Chas A. Dean Cecil Smith Charles Pinnell Dorothy Byrd Thad Ballew O D Huckabee and Gene Irwin, indicating a public or civic gathering or recognition. Further context from the surrounding article would confirm the event or role of these named persons.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Allred of 2904 Eastover Drive announce the birth of granddaughter Stephena Allred in Tripoli Africa on June 28. Father Lt. John E Stacy stationed at Wheelus Field in Tripoli. transfer to Odessa expected in September. Raymond Jr Navy sailor, arriving Pearl Harbor July 4 from Hong Kong after Far East duty. wearing three battle stars. The Allreds anticipate a July Odessa reunion.
A daily commuter train ride turns into a judgment of neighbors yards. One gardener hides a cluttered back plot with a compost heap and weedy patio while another cottage garden near the rail line impresses with trimmed lawn and orderly beds.
McCamey special report notes the Civic Club meeting with Desk and Derrick American Legion Auxiliary Lions Club and others. New officers were elected with Bill Shepperd as president Charlie Young as president of the Chamber of Commerce and Earlene Thomas as secretary. Officers take office July 1.
Miss Marty Lou Jennings married James L. Beard in a simple double ring ceremony at Hobbs New Mexico last Wednesday. The couple plans a Florida honeymoon before making their home in town.
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