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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1973
Page
4
Reader letters share home hacks and complaints from removing prints on margarine tubs to cleaning, refinishing doors, and concerns about restaurant hygiene. A birthday idea for candles uses a shield of foil and layered candle placement.
The Altrusans Club of Odessa hosted a friendship tea at Mrs. Gil Brown’s home in Country Club Estates on Sunday afternoon February 25. Former members, present members, and guests attended the event. A polished board served punch and cookies. white and blue carnations framed the display as the Altrusa banner hung nearby. The club showcased its scrapbook and yearbook materials, while booklets detailed an upcoming local club project. Mrs. Emmett McLain, president, and hostess Mrs. Brown welcomed 35 attendees.
The American Legion Unit 430 met at the post on February 22 for business and planning. Mrs Harvey Holcomb announced the 16th District Junior Forum and duties for a cake, with Wayne Caldwell directing a program on a teenager's worth. The group noted the 4th Division Convention on April 15 in Abilene and vows on April 8 at Highland Lakes Country Club. Bluebonnet Girls State chairman Char Miss joins the program focus on Veterans Rehabilitation, Children, and Youth. Odessa Unit sends three girls yearly to Seguin for citizenship and mock elections to learn election mechanics.
Mrs. Charles West Jr. spoke on roses at a recent meeting at the New Village Restaurant. She discussed planting pruning and care tips for growing roses. Members considered entering the upcoming annual program and attended a theatre party.
Members of the Odessa Stuay Club met February 27 at Mrs. Jake Rhoads home to hear an unusual program on Our Tage in Religious Music presented by Mrs. Ralph Muns. Annie Yates named historian. J. B. Evans presided. The club announced a new four year project with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and planned commemorative plates in blue or white glass depicting a Portrait of Liberty. The program traced Jewish shofar use to modern hymnody, touching on Psalm 121, Go Down Moses, and other historic offerings. Seventeen members attended, with dessert and coffee served.
Community calendar notes a Garden Club gathering and Dorms Assembly meeting. March 7 includes Uncle Water at Casster for auxiliary volunteers. attendance requested. Meetings start at 7 30 pm with Bewecpant organization likely present.
Patricia Marie Rush and Ronnie White wed at St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Francis X. Nichols officiating at 7 pm on February 19. Musicians Mrs LuAnn Hood and Sue May provided traditional selections as bridesmaids appeared with yellow florals and lace bodices.
The Christian Women's Fellowship of the First Christian Church sponsors a spaghetti dinner on March 6 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall. All CFW women should donate at least two homemade pies for Spaghetti Day. Pies accompany the meal. The fee is $1.50 per person. Proceeds go to the Disciple National offices fund.
Dr Kenneth D Yielding professor of History at Odessa presented an informative talk on the influence of Texas and its party leaders on national presidential politics at the Educators Club event. A covered dish supper was held in the fell hall raf First Presbyterian with flags in red white and blue honoring Texas Independence Day March 2.
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