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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

2

Poppy Day Sale Set By American Legion Chapter

Mrs Claude Holman presided at the Legion meeting outlining plans for the annual Poppy Day to be held Saturday. Memorial Day services will be held May 29, announced by president Joyce Henson.

May gardening and school season in a busy year

A reflective piece notes May rituals from garden growth to festivals and school paper slips. It contrasts cheerful May sights with the busy task of sorting through questionnaires from school, Scouts, church, and clubs as spring gives way to summer plans.

Allman Couple Honored on 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W W Allman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception at their Crane Texas home on May 20 their daughter and son in law hosted the event. The couple married May 20 1922 in Newkirk Oklahoma later moving to Crane in 1926. Their son Billy died in a 1944 plane crash Joyce a nurse remains. Mr Allman long served Crane as mayor and in many civic roles including school boards hospital board and Boy Scout council.

W.U. Allman A. C. Beck Newkirk Okla Gladys Beck Dan Lillis Oklahoma City Wichita Kan Arkansas City Crane Bill B. F. Weekly Billy Joyce Kansas Allman Concho Valley Boy Scout Executive Board Allman's First United Methodist Church

Weimar Church Vows Exchanged Thrilling Alencon Lace Gown

Miss Wanda Sue Seifert and Michael H. Alexander exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at St. Michael's Catholic Church Weimar at 8 p.m. on Friday May 19 officiated by Rev Oswald Kahlich. The aisle featured candle poles with pittisporum and satin bows. Organist Peter Kim Stavinoha accompanied by Mrs David Gunn sang as altar boys Glen Grohmann and Dean Adamcik assisted. The bride, daughter of Edward Seifert, wore ivory silk faille with re-embroidered Alencon lace in emoir silhouette, lace-edged portrait neckline and full sleeves.

Wanda Sue Seifert Michael H. Alexander St. Michael’s Catholic Church Weimar Oswald Kahlich Peter Kim Stavinoha David Gunn Glen Grohmann Dean Adamcik Edward Seifert Alvis Alexander Andrews

El Pasoan To Speak Tuesday at St John’s luncheon

The spring luncheon for Women of St John’s Episcopal Church will begin at noon on Tuesday May 23. Guest speaker Rev Esteban Saucedo, son of an Episcopal minister, was born in Mexico City and studied at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. He has served as assistant rector in Brownsville San Antonio and El Paso and led two missions, St Anne’s El Paso and San Matias Juarez, in 1965. He is married with three children.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Esteban Saucedo Saucedo Mexico Mexico City Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest Austin Brownsville San Antonio el Paso St. Anne's San Matias Juarez

Rankin Study Club installs new officers at luncheon

Mrs Bute becomes president of Rankin Study Club with officers named for the year at Roy's Restaurant after worship at the Methodist Church. Mrs Daughtery led the installation as Mrs Poage and Mrs Holmes reported on the year’s work while detailed bridal party attire and reception decor accompanied announcements.

Clint Shaw Nan Daughtery Federation

Social Clubs Schedule In Odessa May 22 23

The Christian Women's Club meets at 12 noon May 22 in the Inn of the Golden West with Miss Cindy Crisp as speaker. Eastern Star and Beta Sigma Phi hold May 22 23 events, including rituals. Kiddie Kollege hosts a 8 p.m. May 23 fitness program at Bowie Junior High. Newcomers Club guest day May 23 at Permian Bank. Odessa Chapter 1008 S O E S meets May 23. American Legion Auxiliary holds May 24. Home Demonstration Week luncheon May 26 with four clubs participating.

The Christian Women’s Club Inn of the Golden West Tom Hill John MA. Green Cindy Crisp Floyd Easterling Order of Eastern Star Dan Morris Beta Sigma Phi Rome G. H. Doelling Jr East J. B. McCray Bowie Permian Bank and Trust Odessa Rueben Ortega Stillwood H. A. McFarland Lodge East Eighth Lettie Lee B. H. Jowers Eastern Stars BirdleBeil

Mrs. Gary Watson Is New Club President

The Odessa Mothers Club installed officers for 1972 73 at Mrs Terry Yoders home with Mrs Hence C Barrow presenting flowers. New officers include Mrs Gary L Watson president Kenneth Cambern vice president J W Landry recording secretary Don Moore corresponding secretary Charles Huckeba treasurer Dave Aldrich historian Toby Tripp forum representative Hence C Barrow parliamentarian and a new member Mrs Dave Berlin. A luncheon followed and reports were given by treasurer Mrs Dan Waggoner and others.

Odessa Mothers Club Terry Yoder Hence C. Barrow Mmes Gery L. Watson Kenneth Cambern J. W. Landry Don Don Mick Dave Berlin Flash Ebert

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