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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1968
Page
4
Lilyette promotes a new wired bra, the Comfort Wire Rondeau, promising non poking yet shapely uplift with full B to D cup support. It features feather-light flat underwire, a soft cradle around the bust, and lightweight nylon lace with scalloped marquisette, advertised as revolutionary and easy to care for.
A roundup of Odessa students and residents receiving academic recognitions and educational milestones across Texas institutions. Highlights include Kappa Delta Pi initiation at Sul Ross, Sophomore and Mortar Board honors, Dean's List at Texas Tech, and invites to college events and yearbook notes. Notable names include Judy Moore, Suzanne Husband, Cathy Ray, Cynthia Sadler, Janice Whitlock, Anne Holmes, Terry Tucker, Sharon Hyde, Susan Swick, Kenneth KennERly, Sidney Robin, and Roy Streit.
Schedule shows Seca Odessa Food Service Association will meet at 7 30 p m in Furrs Cafeteria on Andrews Highway to elect officers Odessa Assembly 206 Social Order of Beouresnt meets at 7 30 p m May 7 Friends Night at the Mason Hot West Test end Lasseter Mrs E R Gideon Midland will speak in Old Glory at the May 6 meeting of Nathaniel Davis Chester TSDAR at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Jasph E Mums 3780 Blossom Lane Mostesses will be Mrs C P Brownell and J A Mitchell Almonds Fragrant toasted chopped almonds flavor potato salad
Miss Virginia Christine Hayes wed Pvt. James Michael Graham at First United Presbyterian Church Las Cruces New Mexico in a 7 p m ceremony. Reverend Jay R Bishop officiated with soloist Mrs Cannon Odom and organist Mrs Louise Chamberlain. attendees included out of town relatives from Odessa Silver City Albuquerque and El Paso.
Bill Pole of Melbourne Australia visits Odessa Texas with his daughter Mrs W Griffith and plans to attend his granddaughter graduation at Sul Ross State College May 12 and wedding May 18. Pole praises West Texas and friendly Odessa as he tours Alpine Fort Davis El Paso and plans trips to Houston. Guests included Mr and Mrs R W Propp Mr and Mrs W Chambers Mrs W Griffith and Mrs D A Rice.
Approximately 100 guests attended a reception for Mrs. Mable Davis at 7 30 p m Friday April 26 in the Reddy Room hosted by Ross Elementary School faculty Organ music was played by Mrs. James London The Odessan began teaching in 1926 moving through rural Jones County Wink Barstow Pyote Monahans and came to Odessa in 1947 She will receive a 20 year pin at a future dinner Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs W L Davis of Kress and Mr and Mrs C P Laughlin of Wink
Redeemer Lutheran Church will hold a special Armed Forces Day and Mother’s Day worship service on Sunday May 12. A high fidelity phonograph record titled You Are There will be distributed to each family present. The recording, taped in Veterans Hospitals in Vietnam, features battlefield sounds and interviews with military chaplains and service members. A special offering will fund Armed Forces Commission work for 3 million service members worldwide. Pastor Elmer Hohle urged generous gifts, noting no other funds are available for this mission.
Two demonstration clubs Humble and Good Neighbors met in the Flame Room at Pioneer Natural Gas Co on May 2 with eight members and guest Mrs. Corean Epperson. Home Economist Neva Greene demonstrated gas ranges and appliances, highlighting economical cooking methods, appliance features, and consumer buying tips from Readers Digest.
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