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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1963
Page
7
A reader writes about true friendship and a Texas city memoir involving John Paterson and Fort Worth memories. Community notices call for volunteers at Guadalupe Neighborhood Center, transport aid for special needs children, and a missing dog Mnaffy with contact number SH4 4385.
Wellington announces plans to switch New Zealand to decimal currency by 1987. The move aims to simplify prices and align with international monetary practices while preserving economic stability during transition.
Fans form clubs in the United States and abroad to honor Buddy Holly who died in a 1959 plane crash near Mason City Iowa. Letters to his parents in Lubbock Texas pour in, with calendars and memorabilia spreading his Tex Mex rock sound and legacy through England Canada Australia and Australia.
Mr. and Mrs. Kr O Peterson hosted a Sunday luncheon at 3515 26th Street to honor Deanna McSwain, a senior at Lubbock High School, and James Peterson, a senior at Monterey High School. Guests included Mrs. J W McSwain, Gary and Susie McSwain, Coleen Peterson and Don Cox. Deanna will attend Oklahoma State University next fall and James Peterson will attend Texas Tech.
Satur day evening ceremony united Miss Paula Ruth Comer and James David Stephenson in a double ring service officiated by Rev. Bob Schmeltekoph at the bride’s aunt’s home. Rev. Schmeltekoph led as the couple’s families watched Beverly Comer as honor attendant. The couple, both Plainview High School graduates, will reside on a farm near Plainview after a Red River honeymoon.
When you place a personal call you should first state your name to the person who answers. After identifying yourself you may then ask for your party and proceed with the conversation.
A Monday dinner at 3410 43th St hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. Griffith honored Miss Susan Murfee and her fiancé James R. Ray. Attendees included J. Louis Murfee Jr. and W. H. Ray, with vows set for Thursday at First Methodist Church. Hostess gave a congressional cookbook.
Mr and Mrs Stanley Morrison of Plainview announce the engagement of their daughter Connie Beth to Olen C Boatright son of Mr and Mrs O E Boatright of Lamesa. Both are Sul Ross College students in Alpine. Wedding planned for July 13.
A Monday rehearsal at the Lubbock Woman's Clubhouse honored Donna Peachee and William Gribble III with 35 attendees. Vows will be read at Grace Presbyterian Church. a Texas Day guest day and luncheon followed for Monterey High seniors and local families.
Wayland Baptist College instructors Miss Shirley Thompson and William Allen Wessels wed at First Baptist Church. The couple, both teachers at Wayland, will reside at 905 Raleigh. The bride is Georgia State and University of Houston graduate teaching business administration. groom Howard College and Indiana University graduate teaching voice.
Members of the sixth grades will sing and the school orchestra will play when the R. F. Bayless Parent-Teacher Association meets at 3 30 p m Thursday in the school cafeteria. After the program officers will be installed. They are T C Blis ard president Mrs George Campbell vice president Mrs L B Scott secretary and Mrs C B Gililland treasurer. Mrs Carl Dean will preside at the meeting.
Boil 4 cups water with salt and spices then add chopped apple and rolled oats. Cook until thickened as oats label directs. Serve with sugar and milk or cream. Serves 6.
The Lake Mead reservoir stands as the biggest artificial lake in the United States, formed by damming the Colorado River and supplying water and power to multiple states.
A promotional notice invites readers to join a money making plan selling premium cosmetics in their community. No experience needed and no cost is required. Send name and address to Mrs Pascal at 519 Madison Avenue New York for full details.
University of Michigan economists George Katona and Eva Mueller report that only 36 percent of American families plan to stay in their current homes. Two in five desire more living space and many aim to move farther from cities, with no rebound toward urban living across income groups.
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