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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1952

Page

2

Don t Be Pushed Around Humble Advice on Boundaries

Dear reader seeks help in handling Lola the neighbor who intrudes on private life. Mary Haworth advises understanding Lola s anxious need for closeness, set clear limits with humor, and request planned visits to end surprise interruptions.

Mary Haworth Toomarned Lola Conan Beanie Benz Vo Fo Ved M. H. Mary Haworth Washington Post King Features Syndicate

Baptist Women Elect Officers in Missionary Group

Mrs. Le on Snelson was elected president of the Missionary Baptist Ladies. Bible study meets Tuesdays at Mrs. D. E. Ragland's home, beginning with Genesis. Weldon Johnson teaches, M. A. McCasland assists, Cecil Robinson is vice president, Ward Christian is pianist, L. M. Chastain is song leader, D. E. Ragland reports. Others present included Mrs. Brill Wilson and Mrs. Mel Ingram.

Pear Hooves with Blue Cheese and Sherry Glaze

Two pear halves filled with blue cheese and sherry create a creamy center. Each pear rests on a ring of canned wineapple and is garnished with salad greens. Drizzle with French dressing and serve with hot biscuits for luncheon.

Lydia Pinkham’s Compound Relief For Menstrual Cramps

An ad touts Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and tablets as effective for menstrual cramps, backaches, and jitters. It claims doctors found relief in many cases and promotes continued use through the month for period discomfort and hot flashes of change life.

Lydia Pinkham Lydia FE Pinkham's

Bridal Shower Brightens Odessa Social Week

The festive bridal event honored Mr. W and Mrs. Glenn Travis from Sul Ross College during a home visit. Guests gathered at the First Christian Church parlor with pink blossoms, a half moon decoration, and a pastel floral theme.

Odessa Glenn Travis Sul Ross College

Stork Shower Honoring Odessa Tool Manager

Eighty two Baash Ross Tool Co. employees and their spouses joined Mrs. Gordon Ford and Mrs. Chester Beam for a barbecue and gift party at the recreation center to honor Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Garren. A bassinet centerpiece and lavette gifts accompanied cake, relishes, and barbecue fare as dancing followed.

Baash- Ross Tool Co Gordon Ford Chester Beam 13Th Adams L. L. Garren Garren Tool Company Odessa

Evangelist Potter to Speak in Odessa

Evangelist Rov W. Potter of Centralia Illinois will speak in Odessa on Wednesday according to an upcoming religious event notice. He is listed as a prominent speaker for local gospel gatherings.

Evangelist Potter Odessa Centralia, Ill

Music Club Concert With Noted Artist Friday

Mrs. Al Gene Rumbaugh will sing a program of romantic and modern numbers and popular opera arias at 8 15 p m Friday in the high school auditorium. The Odessa Federated Music Study Club presents her in observance of National Music Week.

al Gene Rumbaugh Rumbaugh Odessa Federated Music Study Club Fraucise Willie Frankfurt Germany

Three Circle Programs Held Monday at Highland Methodist

Highland Methodist Church held three circles Monday. Morning circle at Mrs. D. W. Mitchell home featured prayer, devotions, and talks by Mrs. Cyril Stone and Mrs. Clinton Kingston on community needs and church spiritual support. Donuts and coffee were served. Mann circle hosted by Mrs. Leonard Brooks with devotions, discussions on laborers and deaconess roles, and closing prayer. Tennis circle at Mrs. Charles Pepper discussed race relations with scripture readings and closing prayer. refreshments served.

Highland Methodist Church D. W. Mitchell Cyril Stone Stone C. E. Christian Clinton Kingston M. A. Schane John P. Thing Leonard Brooks Mann Circle Frank Mitchell W. H. Munn Bob Rork Brooks Mmes T. J. Harris J. M. Land Charles Pepper Tennis D. O. Baker Don Groves R. G. Berry

Four in Miami For Convention

Attending the Southern Baptist Convention in Miami Florida are the Rev. Arthur DeLoach and Mr and Mrs R L Vickers of First Baptist Church and the Rev H E Gregory of East Side Baptist Church. The annual convention ends May 17 after two weeks of business sessions discussions and programs.

Southern Baptist Convention Miami Fla Arthur DeLoach R. L. Vickers First Baptist Church H. E. Gregory East Side

Church schedule outlines three sermons this week

First Church of God East Fourth Street announces a three night series by Dr. N G Randolph. Tonight Life's Experiences Explained, Thursday Death's Mysteries Revealed, Friday Eternity's Realities Foretold. Public invited.

First Church of God East Fourth N. G. Randolph

Local clubs plan May meetings and events in Odessa

Mrs. Marvin Crudup hosts X XI Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at 7 30 p m May 12. Eta Sigma Chapter to install officers at Ector County Library May 8. VFW Auxiliary meets May 8 at 6 30 p m to present five year pins and plan Midland dinner. Odessa Mothers Club hosts Mother s Day luncheon May 8 at the country club. Licensed Vocational Nurse Association picnic May 20 at East Side Recreational Center. The Dau Club meets 7 30 p m Friday at the community building all couples invited.

Beta Sigma Pri Coos NMA Maren Crugus Garets Ebert Bacos Marvin Crudup 16Th St Beta Sigma Phi Gareth Pollard Ernestine Barton Eta Sigma Ector County VFW Jack Haden Nimitz Dr Midland Odessa Odessa Licensed Vocational Narse Association East Side Jean Crutcher Division 21 Dau Club 13Th Adams

Crockett FHA Ends Year With Western Party Picnic

About 150 Crockett Junior High School girls in the Future Homemakers Association will close the 1951-52 activities with a Western party and picnic at the county park. Miss Margaret Breland and Mrs. Nell Churchill lead as sponsors. Kay Purcell and June Redford attended the State FHA meeting in Dallas on Leadership Training.

Crockett Margaret Breland Nell Churchill Future Homemakers Association Kay Purcell June Redford Dallas

Ladies Shrine Plans Rummage Sale for Benefit

The Ladies Oriental Shrine Club announced a rummage sale on May 17 to aid crippled children. President Mrs A L Latham chaired a meeting noting a spring ceremonial in El Paso and two bedside radios donated to the St Louis Crippled Children's Home. Attendees included J R Norton John A Baldwin O W Roquemore J B Marrs L Montgomery H C Brown and Margaret Dungan.

Ladies Oriental Shrine Club A. L. Latham N. Alleghaney el Paso St. Louis Mmnes J. R. Norton John A. Baldwin O. W. Roquemore J. B .Marrs L. Montgomery H. C .Brown Margaret Dungan

District Meet Draws Fifty at IOOF Hall

The Odessa Canton and Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Militant hosted a battalion district meeting on April 20 at 310 Nichols Street IOOF Hall. A drill team of five women from Kermit performed. A buffet supper served 50 attendees. Next meeting set for July 31 in Kermit.

Odessa Ladies Auxiliary IOOF Nichols Street Kermit Mattie Carrall Mattie Shaw Mozelle Gotcher Esda Riley Nell Looney

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