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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1973

Page

2

ABWA May Dinner Honors Educator Miss Matthews at Permian HS

The American Business Women's Association chapter hosts its May dinner in Holy Redeemer Church banquet room to honor Miss Matthews for achievements in education. She serves as Student Counselor at Permian High School and holds leadership roles across several teacher associations while contributing to scholarships for Odessa College students Susan Burgin and Rhonda Miles.

American Business Women's Association The Holy Redeemer Catholic Church ABWA Matthews Permian High School First Baptist Church Permian Playhouse Globe of the Southwest Susan Burgin Rhonda Miles Odessa College

Lee Webb Family Reunion Gathers Kin in Odessa

Descendants of Ida Vallie and Lee H. Webb, who settled in Odessa in 1927, held the first family reunion at the Graves residence. Fourteen of eighteen families attended with members from Odessa Austin Fort Worth and El Paso. Guests included special relatives and out of town visitors.

Ida Vallie Lee H. Webb Odessa Ponderosa Estates Phillip H. Graves Jerry Webb Lottie Webb Melvin Webb Lee H. Webb Jr Austin Joe Oakes Fort Worth Homer Troops Herman Hoffpaulis Kathy el Paso R.G. Russells Ray Arlington Rose Graves Joe Hill

Attend Circuit Assembly Highlights Divine Rulership Theme

The two way Do All Things for God's Glory Circuit Assembly drew 1646 attendees. Speaker Sutherland urged personal choice for divine rulership and warned against lasting peace from human governments. The event ordained 56 new ministers after baptism, with Robert J. Schlegel leading the baptismal talk and Harold W. Pool announcing regular meetings at the local Kingdom Hall.

Circuit Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses Sutherland Robert J. Schlegel Harold W. Pool

Piano Pupils Presented In Recital At Temple Church

Mrs. Al Hughes presented a spring piano recital in Temple Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on May 24 with pupils including Jennifer Bolin Beth Brantley Dawn Lester Pam Redman Lori Crist and many others. Special duo Grant and Fletcher Moody played Stepping in the Sunshine. Additional awards honored students for practice and piece memorization. Engagement notice follows for Janice Sutton to James Collett with Aug. 10 wedding planned in Sonora First Baptist Church.

al Hughes The Temple Baptist Church Jennifer Bolin Beth Brantley Dawn Lester Pam Redman Lori Crist Rhonda Romine Morris Williamson Martha Jennings Mary Beth Lewis Renee Wood Cindi Porter Susan Bolin Tari Clarke Sally Siddens Donna Baillion Karla Rogge Alan Thorpe Jeff Tatum Mila Campbell Michelle Miller Melinda McCoy Tish Moore Grant Davis Grant Fletcher Moody Mike Best Skye Bryant Diane Hoppe Ann Hawkins Suzette Whitefield Kim Kelly Cathy McKinney Debbie Prichard Mary Long Cheryl Thorpe Becky Brooks Becky Brantley Joni Brooks Mignon Walker Connie Matney Brenda Long Pam Crabtree Suzan Bolin Mila Cambell Hughes Odessa Music Teachers Association National Music Teachers Association Iraan J.W. Sutton Jr Sonora Janice James Collett Austin W. L. Collett Sheffield First Baptist Church Miss Sutton Sonora High School Angelo State University Fort Stockton

Mary Jane Harris Feted at Gift Tea for Bride Elect

A Saturday afternoon tea at Mrs. Riley Griffin's home honors Miss Mary Jane Harris, bride elect of Steve Roach. Guests include Mrs. Griffin and a host of friends, with Miss Rhonda Griffin and Miss Kathleen O’Neal assisting. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harris of El Paso and Mr. and Mrs. George Roach of Odessa. Corsages for the honoree, Roach’s mother, and guest Miss Brenda Wilburn accompanied yellow and blue decor and a menu of cookies, nuts, mints, finger sandwiches, and sherbet punch.

Mary Jane Harris Steve Roach Riley Griffin Scarlet Raymond Hampton Bert Mann L.E McCulloch Jessie O'Neal Rhonda Griffin Kathleen O'Neal Roger Smith Gerald Harris el Paso George Roach Odessa Shasta Brenda Wilburn Oklahoma City Mrs. Griffin

Pioneer Study Club installs Mrs Jackson Parker as president

Mrs Jackson Parker is the new president of Pioneer Study Club, installed at luncheon May 23 in the Homestead Tea Room. Outgoing president Mrs L F Holland presented the gavel. Mrs Glen E Cook led the installation with a key symbol. Daisies honeysuckle and queen ann’s lace decorated the tables. Ethel Seybert, recipient of the club scholarship, thanked members. Twenty seven attended the final program of the season.

Jackson Parker Pioneer Study Club Homestead L.F. Holland Glen E. Cook Ethel Seybert

Lauri Gobel Named Graduate at Permian Luncheon

A May 29 luncheon honored Lauri Gobel, Permian High School graduate, with red poppies at the head table. Guests included family members from Dallas, Miss Lu Anne Hood, Linda Gott, and others. Gobel plans to attend Texas Tech University this summer.

Lauri Gobel Permian High School B.G. Francis East 36Th James A. Gobel Jr J.A. Gobel Sr Dallas Jesse M. Clark W.B. Klugh Lu Anne Hood Linda Gott Sydney Rice Luanne Bowden Camille Patterson Marcy Laborde Tamara Brown Cathy Gobel Iere Miss Gobel Texas Tech University

Open Installation Set By Eastern Star Chapter 1993

The Friendship Chapter 1993 Order of Eastern Star schedules open installation of new officers on June 1 at McFariland Masonic Lodge East Eighth Lettie Lee. Airs M F Lachess will be installed Worthy Matron and Dr Charles Wiant Worthy Patron. Also a benefit spaghetti supper May 23 5 to 7 p m at Sherwood Church of Christ proceeds go to church work. A May 23 kitchen idea suggests using a funnel to prevent blender mayonnaise splatter.

Friendship Order of Eastern Star McFariland Masonic Lodge East Eighth Lettie Lee M.F. Lachess Charles Wiant Women’s Missionary Counci of Sherwood Church of Christ

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