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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1963
Page
8
Fort Worth author Edith Deen reviews Family Living in the Bible at Second Baptist Church. She recounts publishing roots in her Women’s editor column, notes her aim to address lay readers and home life, and shares insights on biblical guidance for modern families. A lost dog notice follows.
Over 300 women from 17 counties gathered at the Second Baptist Church for the District 2 Texas Home Demonstration Association spring meeting. Virgil Trout spoke on Energizing Essentials of Existence. Memorial services honored three former THDA officers. Mrs. Wilmer Smith reflected on her Australia tour. Mrs. Maynard Gaines reviewed THDA growth and 4-H work over 37 years.
Amherst special reports the engagement of Miss Vancille Commons to Kenneth M Bates. Parents Mr and Mrs V C Commons announce the match. Bates is son of Mrs Van Bates of Levelland. Wedding set for 8 pm June 1 at First Baptist Church. Bride teaches commercial studies and coaches basketball in Petersburg Schools. Groom works for Atchison Fertilizer in Levelland.
A bridge benefit sponsored by Clile is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Plains Coop Oil Mill. Tickets are $1 at the door. Prizes every two hours for high and low, with free coffee cookies soft drinks and cakes. Proceeds fund scholarships for Tech Dame spouses. Babysitting available at 25 cents an hour.
Susan Murfee and James Rendall Ray wed at First Methodist Church with a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of J Louis Murfee Jr, wore antique ivory peau de soie lace gown. the groom is son of W H Ray. They plan to live in Washington DC.
The listing shows Today’s Calendar with events at 1 30 p m YWCA and 7 45 p m Sub Tee Duplicate Bridge at Red Raider Room Pioneer Hotel. Past Presidents Parley 7 30 p m Allen Brothers American Legion Home and Lubbock Music Club at S214 42nd St. Hobby Club 9 30 a m Mrs HO UL Stovall 3bUo 47th St AAUW Child Development Unit 1 1 1 p m Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse Lubbock Garden Club 1 30 p m Municipal Garden Arts Center.
Mrs. Eleanor Watson of Deming will preside at the New Mexico Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs state convention in Clovis Friday through Sunday. National President Dr. Minnie C. Miles of Tuscaloosa will represent the federation. About 300 delegates and visitors are expected to attend the event highlighting commissions on the Status of Women and planned activities for equal opportunities.
Mrs F A Kleinschmidt presented a review of Mrs Harris Goes to New York by Paul Gallico at the 59ers Grandmothers Club meeting held Thursday at the Holiday Inn. Sixteen members and one guest, Mrs A C Melton, attended. Next meeting set for 1 30 pm in the Inn with hostesses Mrs C E Lindsey and Mrs Frank Adams. The note on grapefruit mentions its origin as a mutation of the pummelo brought to the West Indies.
Mrs Harold Neves hosted the Highland Home Demonstration Club meeting at 4213 43rd St with 13 members and 3 guests. E B Sanders led recreation and demonstrated inserting zippers while 4 H members Lou Evans and Winnie Bright from Shallowater demonstrated tossing salad. Mrs J W McCormick won the White Elephant. The next meeting moves to 4912 42nd St on May 1 at 9 30 a.m.
The Homebuilders Club held a Thursday meeting hosted by Mrs. George Birdwell with Mrs. Wayne Thrush presiding. A program titled Three Who Walked With Christ was presented by Mrs. A S Westbrook and Mrs J F Chapman spoke on Easter Traditions. Twelve members attended. The next gathering is a breakfast at 9 a.m. May 17 planned by Mrs. Chapman at 1503 47th St with Mrs H P Boyd as co hostess.
Simone Ruyters-Forthomme, wife of Belgium's UN ambassador Andre Forthomme, balances painting with embassy duties. She signs as Ruyter, has exhibited across Europe, and plans a first U.S. show at Sagittarius Gallery April 22. Her work reflects Moscow years, Colombia religious themes, and Egyptian portraits.
Rehearsal dinner at 7 30 tonight at the Lubbock A Women's Clubhouse honors Miss Janice Newsom James Petty Tapp and wedding party Vows for the couple to be read 8 p m Saturday at First Methodist Church Table decorations feature white roses stock and silver candleabras with turquoise candles Attending guests include family friends and local residents from Boise City Wichita Kansas Midland Dallas San Angelo and other Texas cities plus ministers and community members Also noted are a luncheon honoring Miss Penney Hanks and a Wives of Engineers dessert and bridge party with prize winners listed.
The piece advises young men to refuse to sign photos with endearing terms. It emphasizes professional courtesy and proper boundaries in autograph etiquette.
Mrs Randolph Rampy Mrs R H Woolam and Mrs E A Rampy hosted a noon luncheon in Hob Nob Room Hemphill-Wells for Nan Rampy bride elect of John V Shropshire Jr Pink decor highlighted the event Guests included Mrs Woodrow Rampy mother of the honoree and Mrs John D Shropshire mother of the future groom The couple will marry at First Baptist Church on June 1.
At the initial board meeting for the Clovis YMCA unit the following officers were named: Marsh Whittington as chairman Davenport Beasley as vice chairman Mrs Calvin Nuemann as secretary Mrs Ken White as treasurer and Cash Skarda Odis Echlels Sr Douglas Clay Leon Williams Wilbur Johnson Wallace Irwin James McDaniel Ken White W A Carter Calvin Nuemann Dick Worley and Clyde Rayl as board members.
Lubbock Panhellenic delegates convened at the Alpha Chi Omega lodge with alumnae hosts. Installation of officers was led by outgoing president Mrs. Robert Westerburg. New officers include Mrs. Troy Myers president and Mrs. John Whitcomb vice president. A rush forum is set for 2 p.m. April 28 in the Texas Tech Student Union Ballroom.
Sunshine Study Club members hosted a coffee at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse on Tuesday morning inviting 174 guests. Guests signed in with Mrs. Clyde Tatum. table decor featured spring flowers and red geraniums. Mrs. W. M. Ryan and Mrs. Lewis Kittrell presided. music by Mrs. Bob Pyle. Registrants came from Lorenzo, Tohoka and Lovington NM. Next meeting set for May 7 with Mrs. G. E. Dawson at 3512 36th St.
Sherrie Ann Vandiver of Hobbs announces her engagement to James E. Foster of Kilgore, son of Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Foster. The couple plans a June 15 wedding at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church Hobbs. Vandiver attends Baylor University majoring in biology and Foster majors in chemistry with pre med society memberships.
The Texas Tech Faculty Women and Newcomers Book Review Group met Tuesday night at Mrs. John Anderson's home. Mrs. Henry Thomas reviewed Maria, The Potter Of San Ildefonso by Alice Marriott. Next meeting is 8 a.m. May 21 at Mrs. Steglich's home.
Miss Linda Montgomery, bride elect of Gerald Irion, was honored at a mixed shower at the home of Mrs. Louis Ball with 25 guests. Hostesses included Mrs. HL Lynch and Mrs. J W Wells. The couple plans to wed April 20 at the First Baptist Church in Lubbock.
The Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club met at Precinct 1 Clubhouse on Wednesday night. Winners were Mrs. Bob Cope and Mrs. Joe Wilson first, Dudley Walker and Nell Jondahl second, with a tie for third between L. M. Rampy and Hollis Keys and Stan Stone and Vivian Brackett. Next meeting set for 7 45 p m Wednesday in the clubhouse.
Canadian study topic at a Llano Estacado Travel Study Club breakfast hosted by Mrs. Lee Echoles Abernathy. Seventeen members attended as Mrs. Garnet Reeves led the business portion and speakers were named. Installation of officers is set for May 15 at noon at Mrs. Lillian Slay's home.
Alpha Sigma chapter hosts a 2 p.m. Saturday tea at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse featuring future teachers from Texas Tech, Monterey, and Lubbock High Schools. Dr. Ismael Hill moderates a panel on what to look for in a new teacher, with Robert Knight and Dr. S. M. Kennedy as participants, and the Thompson Junior High choir will sing.
At a Wednesday night meeting of the Lubbock Geological Auxiliary held at 2003 69th St Mrs Joe Robinson was chosen president with Mrs James C Harwell as vice president Other officers include Mrs E A Grimsley secretary treasurer and Mrs Bill Kalb reporter The outgoing president is Mrs Rae L Harris Jr The group had nineteen members present Bridge was won by Mrs William Miller and Mrs Charles Koch were runners up An event is noted for p m May 15 at 3413 53rd St.
Pythian Sisters Friendship Temple 55 hosts District 4 convention with the theme Spring Breezes. Officers installed by Bernice Davis Lucille Weathereed and Edna Manning include Don White Pearl Benard Kenneth Lofland Gladys Rey Marie Parsley Christina Davenport. Grand Chief Omo Shaw led instruction and Grand Temple Degree. Banquet and initiation followed. about 200 Sisters attended.
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