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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1954

Page

5

New Styles for Home Furniture Emphasis In Modern Designs

Readers will note the revival of traditional and modern furniture lines across the country. New York and Chicago showrooms present contemporary pieces inspired by colonial designers with Nordic and Asian accents, including a Norwich bedroom group and multi purpose tables. Blue hues, beige tones, and pastel greens lead fabrics while lighter finishes highlight natural wood graining.

Far East Wtp Iestoration John Goddard Norwich Rhode Island

Society Schedule Prominent Meetings at Local Clubs

June 30 at the Elks Club hosts a society schedule event with Aiaster points. Weekly meetings occur every Wednesday at the Lakeview Home Demonstration Club in the Flame Room of Pioneer Gas Co. Various church and club groups like First Methodist and Pauls Methodist plan gatherings, with luncheon recipes included.

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Modern Mothers Club Opens Summer Activities With Social

The Modern Mothers Club began summer activities on June 24 with an informal Coke party hosted by Mrs. R. K. Lord at 3145 East County Road. Members planned vacation programs and a family watermelon festival, with committees formed. Mrs. Carl Cook, president, announced resignations by Mrs. G. H. Doelling and Mrs. Wiley E. Hodgins, and welcomed new member Mrs. Fay Griffin.

Modern Mothers Club R. K. Lord East County Road

Two Odessa Girls Attend Bluebonnet Girls' State

Two Odessa girls Gra dene Bingham and Linda Fowler joined 325 delegates at Bluebonnet Girls' State in Austin to hear talks by prominent men and study government. Attorney General John Ben Shepperd praised young women as best suited to hold office and condemned school funding robbery.

Odessa Gradene Bingham Linda Fowler Bluebonnet Austin Texas American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State John Ben Shepperd

Crane Youths Start College Co-Op Study at Texas Western

Ted Fiew and George Thompson will enroll at Texas Western College July 12 in a six month co operative program with six months at White Sands Proving Grounds. Both Crane High School graduates join ROTC and will live in a dormitory while commuting to the proving ground by bus over a five year period. Ted was journalism editor and multi sport athlete. George earned Babe Ruth Sportsmanship and played on his high school teams.

Crane Ted Fiew George Thompson Texas Western College White Sands Proving Grounds Colere Co Two Wall Texas Western White Sands Proving Grounds Thes Callieec Ted Afr Fried Field Crane High School George Viav Babe Ruth An High School E. P Thompson

Bill Myricks Honored With Gift Party

Mr and Mrs Bill Myrick celebrated moving into their new home at 318 San Jacinto with a housewarming on June 23 at 8 15 p m A group of friends attended including H Mines H H Jackson Lee Alexander Earnest Broughton Annv Fenton Bill Silvey J G Carrell Claude Wallace Jim Myrick Keith Ward J C Myrick Blackie Crawford Midland and ladies Helen Trimble Fred Franks Leon Hayes among others Refreshments were served later.

Bill Myrick San Jacinto Messrs Ah Mines H. H. Jackson Lee Alexander Earnest Broughton Annv Fenton Bill Silvey J. G. Carrell Claude Wallace Jim Myrick Keith Ward J.C. Myrick Blackie Crawford Midland Mmes James Hickman Frank Johnson G. E. Trimble Helen Trimble Fred Franks Joe Johnson Leon Hayes

Broiled Chicken How to Broil for Easy Economical Meals

Economical broiled chicken guide notes broiler abundance and lower prices. Choose 8 to 12 week birds under 2 1/2 pounds, prepare by drying, fat coating, and light seasoning. Broil at moderate heat 35 to 45 minutes for a 2 pound dressed bird, turning and basting with drippings, finish in oven if preferred. Serve with pan drippings and parsley garnish.

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New Chalk Tool Aims to Mark Fabric Seam Patterns

A new chalking device hits stores featuring two handle chalk pieces with a center pin. Users insert the pin to align a pattern across fabric, twist to mark both sides, and produce a marked seam guide on the material.

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