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Newspaper

Andrews County News

Location

Andrews, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1963

Page

6

Vicki Thomas and Ronnie McComic Wed on Christmas Eve

Vicki Lynn Thomas and Ronnie Ray McComic exchanged vows in a candlelight home ceremony on Christmas Eve. The couple, both students at Andrews High School, will reside in Andrews after a wedding trip to Cloudcroft New Mexico. Attendants and out of town guests from Odessa Midkiff Fort Worth and Fort Worth attended the event.

Vicki Thomas Ronnie McComic Vicki Lynn Thomas Ronnie Ray McComic Bert Thomas Alpine Raymond McComic Jay Willams Golf Course Rider J. W Hendricks Oklahoma City Okla Thomas Joe Mike Allen Mike Martin Williams Goldsmith Cloudcrott, N. M Andrews Andrews High School E. W. Hendricks C. C Hall Lee D. Martin Jack B. Parrish J. R. Hamilton E. K. Ray Gloria Odessa Bob Browder Midkiff R. K. Rogers Bobby Fort Worth

Danny Howards Are Making Abilene Home

Miss Anita Lois Grewell and Danny Joe Howard wed in Abilene on December 18. Attendants were Donna Jones and Billy Neal of Abilene. Both students at McMurry College with Anita as art sophomore and Danny as history major set to graduate this spring.

Anita Lois Grewell Danny Joe Howard Edelweiss Grewell 9Th J. D Howard Sweetwater Abilene Donna Jones Billy Neal McMurry College

Lynch Bennett wedding date announced for January

Miss Peggy Lynch and Dan Bennett of Austin set a January 4 wedding date. Peggy is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dennis H Lynch of Austin and works as a secretary at Capitol National Bank. Dan is the son of Mr and Mrs G W Bennett of Andrews, a 1961 Andrews High School graduate, employed by W O Davis Construction in Austin and plans to enter the army in March. The ceremony will be at St Mary’s Cathedral in Austin.

Peggy Lynch Dan Bennett Austin Dennis H., Lynch G. W Bennett Andrews Andrews High School W. O Davis Construction Company Capitol National Bank St. Mary's Cathedral

Andrews and Echols Family Christmas Visit Notes

Andrews and Echols families arrive for the holidays, with relatives from Commerce Paris and Lubbock. Chadwicks return from Longview after a snowbound trip, advised by the sheriff. Other visiting relatives include Nelsons from University of Texas and Williamson family from Waco for Christmas.

Christmas Coffee in New Home at 1200 NW 9th

Mrs. J. B. Smith held an open house Christmas Coffee in her new residence at 1200 NW 9th. About thirty ladies attended between 9 and 11 a.m. for informal social time. The home featured garlands, wreaths, colored sequins, star lights, and a white net linen table with a floral centerpiece. Refreshments included fruit cake cookies candy punch and coffee served with china and silver.

J. B. Smith

Surprise Christmas Visit From A2C Garland Patterson

A2C Garland Patterson, on a month's leave from the Air Force in Italy, surprised the H. J. Patterson home Saturday with an unexpected Christmas visit before reporting back to Italy on January 20.

Garland Patterson H. J. Patterson Garland Patterson Patterson Air Force Italy Itaiy

Balkums Brother In Law Dies In San Angelo

Mr and Mrs E N Balkum are called to San Angelo by the death of his brother in law John Whittenberg. He died about 730 am Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his wife Inez a daughter Mrs Johnnie Lee Burke two grandchildren his mother two sisters and one brother. Services are pending in San Angelo.

E. N. Balkum San Angelo John Whittenberg Whittenberg Inez Johnnie Lee Burke Eileen

Santa Letter Requests From Two Children

Donna Stansberry asks Santa for a Tammy doll suitcase houseshoes leotards a slip and candy and milk for him at 74 NE 3rd Ken Craig asks for Paladin pistols an electric tram and an Etch a Sketch noting he is six years old both signing with affectionate childlike requests.

Santa Donna Stansberry Hive

Texas Panhandle rancher tops Grand Master slate

Grand Master Collard, with ranching interests in the Texas Panhandle, has long been active in Masonic and civic affairs. Other officers elected include J. Carroll Hinsley of Austin as Deputy Grand Master, H. W. Fullingim of Odessa as Grand Senior Warden, and J. Tomme Jr. of Fort Worth as Grand Junior Warden.

Collard Texas Panhandle J. Carroll Hinsley Austin H.W. Fullingim Odessa Tre J. Ty Tomme, Jr Fort Worth John KR. Collard, Jr Spearman Masons Texas Jim W. Weatherby Kerrville Quarteromillion Masons of Texas Grand Lodge of Texas Waco

Jerry Byrne Arrives in Panama Canal Zone

Mrs. D R Linn reports her son Jerry Byrne landed in the Panama Canal Zone on December 9 he is stationed six miles from Panama City about 980 miles from Houston Byrne entered service in June and will spend 30 months in Panama as ships from many nations pass through the locks daily

D R Linn Jerry Byrne Panama Canal Zone Byrne Panama City Houston Panama

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Vicki Ronnie I'Ii’ Iwaisip Vicki and Ronnie Ronnie Ray Mecomic D. and Lucille Huckabee State Bank Member Federal Deposits Ins. Corp Danny Howards Mes Danny Howard Lynch-Bennett SP. Echols Buddy Dame Commerce Dalton Echols Paris D. W. Chadwick Longview R. W Mitchell Bert Gamble Chadwicks Sheriff's Department Percy Morrison John Lubbock Phil Houston Wayne Eppler Bill Young Sherry Ann Ann Eppler Frances Eppler Mary Ann Nelson University of Texas Mrs J. D. Nelson Nolan Callahar Douglas Callahan The Glenn Williamson Thelma Fiennell Dorotha Williamson Sandra Williamson Husand Tencil Howard Wayne College Scott J. M. Beckett Kansas City, Kan Ponca City Wayne Harrison Wayne, Jr Allie Robinson Mrs. Smith New Home Balkum Love Ken Craig Panhandle Panamea Canal Zone Pei Festi MR. and Mrs. Ray Porter
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