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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1972
Page
4
The Xi Xi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its May 1972 meeting in a home setting to discuss travel stories traced in the Caribbean. Members shared plans and reflections during the gathering on Wednesday, May 3, 1972.
Miss Ginger Michelle Burfiend and Randy Gene Buford select May 20 for their Midland wedding. Parents Vernon Burfiend and H L Buford listed. couple to reside in North Richland Hills, Texas. Burfiend is a Red Ric Corp secretary. Buford works for North Redhaland Hills Fire Dept.
An advertisement touts Odsinex as a fat loss aid with guarantees and prices. A local meeting featured Mrs. Jerry Graves presenting travel slides from a Caribbean cruise, including ports Puerto Plata and San Juan, with historical notes and cultural images. The group discussed Founder's Day and planned a dinner before May’s end and a meeting at Mrs. Bob Pratt’s home.
Carol Ann May bride elect of John L. Wright Jr. was honored at a bridal shower in Kermit State Bank. Red and white decorations and refreshments featured. Hosts included Mrs. Jack Beetle, Mrs. James Hostesses and others with Mmes. J. D. Ford, Gerald Ford, Richard Pilkington, and John Shropshire assisting.
Miss Robin Waller, bride elect of Michael McClung, was honored at a gift tea hosted at Mrs. Wayne Gilliam's home on North Washington. The event featured pink carnations, a wine and pink rose theme, and corsages for the mothers Mrs Bell and Mrs W R Waller. Hostesses included Mrs Gilliam, Bud Nelson, L McClendon, and W Turk.
Former Odessan Mrs. ringers of Arlington, a bride-elect to Lee Dossey, received a tea in her honor from Windsor. Attendees included her mother Mrs. D. Driggers and sister Miss Judy Driggers. Blue and white decor, frosty punch, and silver service marked the afternoon event. The couple plans nuptials at a later date.
May events include Singit 04 at 7 50 p m May 5 in Meldurs Clatroom and OES meeting at 8 a m May 8 in Fellowsine Hall. District 21 of Texas Association hosts activities May 16 at West for new officer installation. DAR, Bets Sigma, and other groups plan anniversaries, programs, and honors at various venues including 2403 East 17th and 70 West 21st Street with local hostesses.
May 13 bride-elect Judy Presley, fiancée Ken Wieser, attended a bridal coffee with the groom’s mother Mrs. Glen Wieser. Guests included Mrs. Thames Cam of Denver City. Corsage of white carnations, silver tableware, and service of coffee, spiced tea, and rolls were noted.
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