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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

2

Tomato boats with beans and bacon

Hollowed tomatoes are filled with canned baked beans then topped with a small bacon square. They are baked in a hot oven until thoroughly heated, about fifteen minutes.

Rita Walker Receives ACC B S Degree at Commencement

Rita Ann Walker of Odessa will join 190 Abilene Christian College seniors in receiving degrees May 26. She earned a B S in accounting and served as editor of the Prickly Pear. Commencement speaker John C. Stevens will address graduates at Morris Stadium.

Rita Ann Walker Odessa Abilene Christan College Rita Abe Walker Box Prickly Pear Gamma _ Epsilon Cadettes John C. Stevens ACC Morris Stadium Mardel Lynch Pecos Church of Christ College Church of Christ

Memorial Book Honors Late County Judge

Memorial Book Texas Government by MacCorkle and Smith added to Ector County Library memorial collection for Judge O. E. Gerran. The book aims to present an accurate up to date analysis of Texas government without excess detail and is now on the shelf for circulation. Anyone may add a book to the memorial collection with selections from the county librarian.

Texas Stuart A. MacCorkle Dick Smith Ector County O. E. Gerron

Scout Mexican Supper Honors Parents and Guests

Girl Scout Troop 28 held a Mexican supper at the Scout Little House on 10th and N. Washington with Scouts preparing and serving the menu. The event supported hostess badges, featured songs and a piano solo, and listed troop members and attending guests.

Scout Girl Scout Troop 28 Scout Little Bill Ayers Jane Loyd Pam Connie Steve Wilhelm

Beet Top Greens with Beets and Egg Garnish

Wash beet tops and cook with beets in a half inch of water until tender. Drain chop the greens, reheat with butter or margarine and salt and pepper. Garnish with slices of hard-cooked egg for serving.

Tropical Scheme Setting For Andrews Spanish Club

Andrews special report describes the annual high school Spanish banquet in the elementary cafeteria with the La Luna Azul theme. Eighth grade girls served a Spanish menus featuring enchiladas and tortilla, while entertainment included Wi nona Blanchard and Doc Shaddix. Over 100 Spanish Club members and guests attended.

Andrews Spanish Club Winona Blanchard Oliver Shirley Jan Brown Betty Kelton Doc Shaddix Judy Frazier Suzie Smiths Judy Reynolds Lonel Nix Bug Landon Jug Lasater

Former Marine Griffin Receives Discharge and Plans Kentucky Work

Sgt Kenneth Griffin a 17 month Marines veteran is discharged May 5 in Oceanside California where he was stationed He credits his two and a half years National Guard service in Odessa unit with his luck He and his wife visit Odessa parents then plan pipeline work in Kentucky before fall UTattering and other local notes reference Mrs E D Oliver inaugurating officers and students showcased by Ronny Moore and others in Odessa area news

Kenneth Griffin Ken Oceanside Cailif Odessa W. L. Sullivan Kentucky University of Texas

Rumbaugh Circle Luncheon Honors Church Officers

Mrs. A. C. Rumbaugh hosted the First Methodist Rumbaugh circle annual luncheon honoring officers. Rose corsages and rose décor framed the event while Mrs. Birdie Bell sang Home. Gifts of appreciation went to Mrs. Rumbaugh and Mrs. C. B. Fagans, with several guests in attendance.

A. C. Rumbaugh First Methodist Church Rumbaugh Birdie Bell Edgar A. Guest

Duo-Foursome Bridge Club Meets at Normans Home

Mrs. C. H. Norman Jr hosted the Duo-Foursome Bridge club at 505 N Bernice Tuesday. Mrs. Norman posted the high score, with Mrs. Ken Fox and guest Mrs. Charles Templeton placing. Bingo was won by Mrs. Templeton, and other players included Malcolm Moore, L. L. Anderson, Coden Ward, Jack Templeton, W. B. Eby Jr, James Newton, Guy Hall, Helen Hawkins and Norman Moore. The hostess served a salad and dessert plate with tea.

C. H. Norman, Jr N. Bernice Norman Ken Fox Charles Templeton Mmes Malcolm Moore L. L. Anderson Cowden Ward Jack Templeton Mmes W. B. Eby, Jr James Newton Guy Hall Helen Hawkins Norman Moore

Forum Climaxed Season With Tea Program and New Officers

The Women’s Forum closed its season with an installation of officers for 1952 53 led by Mrs. O V Laird and Mrs. Taulman. Two speakers from the Business and Industrial Speakers Bureau discussed Your Money Is What You Make It and inflation risks. The Pioneer Study Club prepared the program with tea service, table settings, and hostesses Mrs. C B Fagans Lane and Horace Shumate supervising the tea hour.

Women’s Forum A. B. Koch O. V. Laird P Dent Geneeee Ts Mary McDonald J. C. Haden Myers Hurt Selwyn Webbe D.K. Neill Koch Jack N. Davis Russell Glenn O. L. Taulman Pioneer Study Club Taulman Business and Industrial Speakers’ Bureau Dave Blaker Dick Pendleton America Germany Pendleton Blaker Progressive Study Club George C. B. Fagans Lane Horace Shumate Mrs. Rock Mmes W. A. Schaffner James Ikard L. H. Holland L. Dove Morris G. T. Lesley M. J. Yates W. Tom Bell Roy Litsey Carlos Clover R. B., Saxe Jesse L. Owens B.T. Cardwell Selwyn Webber Gene Rumbaugh R. P. Morrison J. G. Matthews

Lakeview Home Demonstration Club Meets for Business

Members gathered this week with Mrs. Gene H and Mrs. Jack Graham presiding. Roll call cited notes on Newest Fashions. Mrs. Vaughan read the council report. Mrs. Forbes read If We Were Seven. Hurt named telephone chairman and Evans chosen as potential delegate to state Kingsville meeting.

Lakeview

Eastern Star honors retiring member with tea and meetings

The Order of Eastern Star plans a Sunday tea for retiring member Mrs. R A Dahl at a home event. Pythian Sisters meet at Southside Recreation Center Thursday evening with all members urged to attend. Broncho Auxiliary F O E hosts Thursday night session with Mrs Kit Carson urging participation. Children’s hostess Mrs Coy Holcoffith invites members to bring three topics for program planning. Canned beans and tomato cucumber salad suggested as a meal accompaniment.

Order of Eastern Star R. A. Dahl Pythian Sisters Kit Carson Rees Malvern McDonald Coy Holcoffith

Ladies Hostess Plan May Meeting with Skit and Refreshments

Mrs Graham and Mrs Forbes presented a skit on Cleaning and Care of the Living Room. The hostess served Brownies and frosted lime punch to those named and to Mrs H B Adams, A E Whitney and guest Mrs W L Hurt. Mrs P E Nunley will host May 27 at 1214 N Harris.

Mmes. Graham and Forbes Mmes H. B. Adams A. E. Whitney W. L. Hurt P. E. Nunley N. Harris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jeannie Smith J. H. Smith Bill Moseley A. T. Moseley O. L. Alderfer West Ninth Smith Miss Smith East 17Th Jeannie Bill Elton Smith Slav Frankie Bingham, Jr Leon Moore Fred C. Gage Carroll Gage Lloyd Fulkerson Joe Fulkerson H. A. Dobbs Joe Rice Shirley Beattie Jo Ann Lemaster Sylvia Sikes Betty McClung Demetra Dennis Wilona Tyson Nancy Rodman Phyllis Joyce Helen Wagoner Lucille Brunson Gwen Talley Mary Lain Peggy O'Neal Barbara Champion Sae Schilling Schillng Annd Buskens Preck North Grant Rita Walker al Capp F.N.E Permia E. D. Oliver Crane Hotel Lincoln Ronnie Moore Frank Bagley Beverly Hobbs N. M W. H. Eby, Jr Crowell J. O. Sehon, Sr Conroe Shirley Odessa High School Don Graham Eastern New Mexico University Second Baptist Church Vacation Bible School A. C. Curtis Harold Edwards San Saba Brady Edwards Butch Jimmy Midland Odessa Women Sheriff’s Posse Texas Oil Well Service Rumbaugh Circle Normans Forum Lakeview Club Society Dietitian Amy Rene Brooklyn N. Y Fibet ES Fee
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