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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1968

Page

5

Fall Tea Planned

Hobbs Charter Chapter of the American Business Women's Association met at Ramada Inn. President Mrs. Bryan D. Ritchie announced a fall tea for Sept. 15 at her home. A nominating committee including Mrs. Dave Williams chaired by Mrs. Lelaus Lambert was elected. World Wide Travel Agency’s Mrs. Lyle Gholson spoke on Spain. Mrs. Gail Wylie sang the state song and a proposed new version.

HOBBS Ramada Inn Hobbs Charter American Business Women’s Association Bryan D. Ritchie Spain Gail Wylie Will Rogers School New Mexico

Pemian Foundry Guests From Bahrain and Hawaii

Pemian Foundry and Mrs R T Waddell hosted guests including Mrs Frank Waddell and Mrs James P McBryde of Van Horn and Mr and Mrs Don E Richardson and daughter Deesta Jo of Manama Bahrain. Four generations were present while Richardson, a Brown & Root employee, prepares to return to Bahrain. Also returning from Hawaii were Mrs G H Doelling Jr and son Jay who enrolled in Fine Arts Day School.

R. T. Waddell Nerih Lee Frank Waddell James P. McBryde van Horm Don E. Richardson De’esta JO Manama Bahrain Arabian Gulf Richardson Brown & Root Construction Co Jeff Thursday G. H. Doelling Jr Jay Hawaii Fine Arts Doellings East 17Th

Beginning Day for Beta Rho Chapter Held at Home

Beta Rho Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its beginning day Thursday evening at Mrs. Roy Whitehead's home. Mrs. Whitehead, chapter president, welcomed guests and explained the meaning of beginning day. Committee chairmen reviewed last year's activities and outlined planned events for the coming season.

Hobbs N.M Beta Sigma Phi Roy Whitehead Whitehead

Shower Honors Bride in Lovington NM

A bridal shower for Mrs. Jerry Buckner formerly Barbara Talk was held in the Lovington National Bank community room. Hosts included Mmes. Larry J. Williams Cecil Holeman Jim Cros Jerry Dean O W Keith Tam Morton Bill Zimmerman Jacks McCaw J B Cross Doates Meore Hugh Clardy Don Wood Jimmy Wilbanks Charles West and Miss Brenda White. The table featured a beige cloth and a three branched silver candelabra with orange and yellow carnations and tapers. Finger cakes were served with orange punch ants and mints. Guests included Mrs. Douglas Buckner Miss Tulk W Tulk Geraldine Tulk and Emily Tulk registered guests.

Lovington N.M Steff Jerry Buckner Barbara Talk Lovington National Bank Mmes Larry J. Williams Cecil Holeman Jim Cros Jerry Dean O. W. Keith Tam Morton Bill Zimmerman Jacks McCaw J. B. Cross Doates Meore Hugh Clardy Don Wood Jimmy Wilbanks Geraldine Tulk Emily Tulk

BSP Launches New Season at Western Grill Breakfast

LOVINGTON New season opened by Preceptor Chapter Kappa Beta sigma Phi with a breakfast at Western Grill on Aug 24. Table decor used Bahamas beach finds large starfish themed "Reach for the Stars." Guest Honorees included Miss Jayne Sawers, an American Field Service exchange student, and Susan Caldwell.

Lovington N.M Beta Sigma Phi Western Grill Bahamas Jayne Sawers Field Service Hoyt Caldwell Susan Caldwell

Odessa Newcomers Listed With Movers and Jobs

A roundup of new Odessa residents includes Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Allgood and two children at 3606 Pershing, ex Bangs. he with H&R Block. C. H. Bagwell from Lubbock to 1712 East 50th. self-employed at Poco Taco. Hobbs, N M natives John W. Bland and family now 3710 Travis. he works for J H Rose Trucking Co.

Odessa Bailey Allgood Pershing Bangs H&r Block C. H. Bagwell Lubbock East 50Th Poco Taco Hobbs N. M John W. Bland Travis J. H. Rose Trucking Co Jack Browning East 30Th San Angelo Hood Wichita Falls Travis H. Cannon Locust H. B. Zackery Construction D. C.chrismer Springbrook Westport Conn Shell Oil Co Morey G. Clarkj Clark Lancaster Amarillo U-Haul Co Harold D. Davis East 13Th Pueblo Colo Davis French Tool and Supply Marvin Fines Florence Melody Lane Andrews Mfg. Co Don W. Gibson Breckenridge East 42Nd Waukesha Wew Pasadena R. G. Kenan Winchester Ann Troy G. Lasater Alvin Bay Oaks Dr Phillips Pet. Co

His and Hers Wig Bar outsells ladies wigs in London

London AP reports eight months after opening the His and Hers Wig Bar on Carnaby Street John Stephen says his wigs outsell hers about 600 men's wigs weekly. Styles include Scott Walker and Jimi Hendrix with prices from 14 guineas. rentals offer four guineas plus a 10 guinea deposit. Customers include businessmen and pop stars. many buy or rent, with after sales service and made to order options.

London John Stephen Carnaby Street Steshen Jimi Hendrix Scott Walker Beau Brummel Mick Jagger Airis Henderson, Ky William H. Schutz Doran Warren Petroleum Co Tee Ena Glenn R. Smith Twolalse East 21St Bartlesville Okla States

Mrs Halberstadt Reviews Delightful Play Goodbye Charlie

Read and Dickey Rex Galloup Jeff Review Book Club of Odessa halberstadt heard Mrs Jeff Wilkinson and Karl Wikelski discuss Goodbye Charlie a two act comedy by George Axelrod first staged in 1959 with Lauren Bacall and Sidney Chaplin. Guests Mrs John Braylick and Mrs H S Samson attended the meeting at Mrs Jim Reese residence.

Read Dickey Rex Galloup Jeff Review Book Club Odessa Lyceum Theater New York City Lauren Bacall Sidney Chaplin Charlie Sorrel John Braylick H. S. Samson Mmes J. C. Chancellor Jim

Status Returns To Home

NEW YORK AP Interior designers first spot status symbols in clients homes. In Cleveland status means original paintings and sculpture says C James Hewlett president of the National Society of Interior Designers. People collect paintings sculpture porcelain glass antique rugs and fine furniture. Libraries are status symbols in New York and Long Island with shelves of books and works of art. Libraries may double as offices or guest rooms and are valued for receiving guests before and after dinner.

New York Interior I Cleveland C. James Hewlett National Society of Interior Designers Long Island David Barrett

Lovington Couple Mary Frances Veazey Engaged to Troy Norman

Mr and Mrs Eldon Veazey announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Frances to Troy Eugene Norman son of Mr and Mrs Roy Norman Vows set for 6 pm October 19 at First Methodist Church with Rev Joe Emanuelli officiating The couple are Lovington High School graduates The bride elect has attended New Mexico State College and NMJIC enrollment and is employed at Lovington Rental Tools

Lovington N.M Eldon Veazey Mary Frances Troy Eugene Norman Roy Norman First Methodist Church Joe Emanuelli Lovington High School New Mexico NMJIC

Hairston Ingle couple wed in Snyder home ceremony

Miss Billie Linda Hairston and Sam Ingle were married on Saturday August 10 at the Hairston grandparents' home in Snyder. The bride, a former Andrews teacher, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Hairston. Cousin Linda Mitchell of Andrews and Raymond Ingle of Cleveland Oklahoma attended. The couple will reside in Jobbs New Mexico where the groom works for Sinclair. The bride earned her master's degree this summer from North Texas State in Denton.

Linda Mitchell Andrews Raymond Ingle Cleveland Okla Jobbs, N. M Sinclair Texas Denon

Ordination Service Scheduled for Glenn Wilkerson

Glenn Wilkerson son of Mrs Basil G Wilkerson 1619 Ridgecrest and the late Basil Wilkerson will be ordained at 10 45 a m Sunday Sept 8 at First Christian Church in Odessa He will travel on World Campus Afloat from New York to Europe Africa and South America returning via San Francisco late January He plans to study for a master of divinity at Union Theological School in New York Rev Ronald Clark Rev David Mindel Rev Jim Stovall Dean Wilkerson Leland Croft Guy Elliott Jack Crane and L C Clark all of Odessa will take part Rev Wilbur Mindel will give the ordination sermon Special music by Mrs Leland Croft and Mrs Ronald Bennett with the choir led by Ronald Bennett.

Glenn Wilkerson Basil G. Wilkerson Ridgecrest Basil G. Wilkerson First Christian Church Odessa Wilkerson Odessa High School Texas University Brite Divinity School Texas Christian University Guy Elliott Jack Crane L. C. Clark Wilbur Mindel Leland Croft Ronald Bennett

Miss Stone Honored At Shower

Sara Stone was honored with a bridal shower Friday evening August 23 in the Green Room annex. Royal blue and white appeared in decor with a white lace table and a royal blue and white rose arrangement. Grandmother Nell Hughes and Mrs. Dwayne Day attended as special guests among about 20 visitors. Hostesses included Mmes. O F Hamilton, Jack Belcher, Leon Rucker, H M Smith Jr, E Nile Cole, Velma Dixon, Roland Tilly, H F Dillard, M L Andrews and A D Hungerford.

H. M. Smith Jr E. Nile Cole Velma Dixon Roland Tilly H. F. Dillard M. L. Andrews A. D. Hungerford

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