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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1963

Page

9

Cherish the memory anddating advice from Ann Landers

The column presents three reader cases. A woman mourns her fiancé Timmy after an accident and asks if she should keep his engagement ring. advice urges cherishing memory but moving on. Other letters offer workplace etiquette for women and how to handle loan repayment with relatives, with practical guidance and an invitation to write for more help.

Ann Landers Timmy Tim Ann Black Black Friend

Open House Marks 60th Wedding Anniversary Couple

Open house for 60th wedding anniversary hosted 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 1310 33rd St. by W. Randol Robinson and Betsy Robinson. The couple, married in Palo Pinto County, have lived in Lubbock 17 years and attend Pioneer Park Church of Christ. Neighbors Mrs Daisy Simmons, Mrs Frances Roberts and Mrs Les Hooper host. They enjoy smocking pillows and handwork.

Ruby Osborn Randol Betsy W. Randol Robinson Robinsons 33Rd St Daisy Simmons Frances Roberts Les Hooper Robinson Palo Pinto County Mrs. Robinson

BSP Chapters Flan Ceremonies and Pledge Rituals Held

Xi Gamma Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. James Smith home to plan Founders Day events and install officers at Ming Tree May 2. Alpha Delta chapter hosted a Hawaii travel program and nominated the Confederate Home for Men as the state project with future meetings set.

Charles Reed Cuba Jon Cassel Theta Chi Maises Bill Wicks Richard Garner Cecil Wilson Leslie Pattersort E. Z. Hogan Mmes Bobby Assitar Terry Williams Bill Tanner Joe Johnson Darlene McGlathlin Norman Spears Alvin Parramore James Bowers Milton West Gene Reece Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Lubbock Richard Rutledge Hawaii Orient Jerry Ince Ave. W Austin Gerald Trainham Sweetwater Marvin Woodall 68Th St

Donna Jean Is Wed To Marvin Robinson

Miss Donna M. Jean daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawson M Jean of Huntsville Alabama wed Marvin Lee Robinson son of Mr and Mrs W F Robinson of Sundown. Johnny R Mackey officiated at 9 a m April 10 at Farley Church of Christ Huntsville Alabama. The bride wore a white semiformal gown and carried white carnations. Her sister Helen Ann Jean was maid of honor with brother Jerry W Jean as best man and ushers Bobby Black and Mickey Byrd. The bride works as a cashier in Miracle City. The Robinsons are in the U S Army and will be posted to the U S Embassy in Paris France.

Levelland Farley Church of Christ In Huntsville Ala Donna M. Jean Lawson M. Jean Marvin Lee Robinson W. F. Robinson Sundown Johnny R. Mackey Helen Ann Jean Jerry W. Jean Bobby Black Mickey Byrd Hazel Green High School Miracle City Robinsons U.S. Army U.S Paris France

Displaying the U.S. Flag by Condition and Stars

The note states that a flag may be displayed if in reasonably good condition regardless of the number of stars. It emphasizes that physical wear does not bar display and focuses on overall upkeep and presentation.

U.S

Officers Elected By Tech Dames Club

The Texas Tech Dames Club convened in the Agricultural Engineering Building for officer elections. New officers include Betty Martin as president and Dorothy Houchin as first vice president, with listings for second vice president and other roles. fifty six members attended.

Texas Tech Dames Club Agricultural Engineering Mmes Betty Martin Dorothy Houchin Carolyn Conner Merlene Chaudoin Janice Green Jellean Cook Martha Gardenhire Mary Finch Bobby Sue Jolly

Wanda Tolleson to Wed David Trent

The engagement of Wanda Tolleson to David Ray Trent is announced by the Tolleson and Trent families. The couple plans to marry June 1 and will reside in Lubbock after the wedding.

Wanda Tolleson David Trent Idalou David Ray Trent Charles B. Tolleson L. R. Trent 39Th St Lubbock Idalou ‘High School Kessie Lee Hair Design Institute Oleta Trent Lubbock High School Key Auto Supply

Viet Nam Opens New Refinery to Use Cane Feed

Saigon reports a milestone as a new refinery begins operation feeding one thousand tons of cane daily into its processing stream. The project expands Vietnam's industrial capacity and sugar sector output.

Saigon Viet Nam

Tech editors resign over censorship at Texas Tech

Two Sigma Tau Delta judges rejected a poem and a short story for awards citing literary merit. Press officials objected to sex references, prompting editors Heath and Chandler to resign in protest at Texas Tech. Chandler plans Harvard PhD, Heath to medical school.

Roger L. Brooks Thomas Bruce Waters Tech Press Dr. Brooks Margaret Schrader the Press Brooks Chandler Tech Sigma Tau Delta Byron Heath Texas Tech Harvard Harbinger Toreador

Browns consign first timers at Caprock spring sale

Angus Sale GU Caprock Blackcap 12 won her class at several shows and sold to Smith Angus Farm Brownfield for 500 dollars. Reserve champion Cap rock Farms Black Prince 29th weighed 1000 pounds as a yearling and sold for 575 dollars to Billy Fields. Hy-View Farms owner John Littlefield previously had last year’s reserve champion. Browns first time consignors at this spring sale. Ray Sims and Guy Shull auctioned the items with Ron Davenport of Texas Tech judging.

Caprock Browns Smith Angus Farm Brownfield Billy Fields Groom Caprock Farms John Littlefield Hy-View Farms Ray Sims Leawood Kan Guy Shull Elgin Okla Ron Davenport Texas Tech

Legion Meets as Fare Chair Reports and Delegates Elected

The meeting covers fare chair duties and committee reports. Delegates and alternates to the national convention in New Orleans in September are elected.

New Orleans

Officers Installed At Newcomers Meeting

Newcomers Club met for bridge canasta and dessert at the Chicken Shack. Officers were installed and a gift given to outgoing president Mrs. Bill Watkins by Mrs. Perry Wenzel. Flower centerpiece won by Mrs. Carie Evans. Bridge winners were Mrs. Wenzel Ed Roberts and Clyde Smart. Canasta winners were Mrs. Bill Westerfield and Mrs. Billy Spear. Next meeting 11 30 a.m. May 2 at Hillcrest Country Club.

Chicken Shack Bill Watkins Perry Wenzel Carie Evans Wenzel Ed Roberts Clyde Smart Bill Westerfield Billy Spear Hillcrest Country Club

Japanese firm to build factory in Niger

A Japanese company plans construction of a new factory in Niger signaling expanded manufacturing ties. The project involves local officials and aims to boost employment and economic activity in the region.

Tokyo Niger

Engineers Hear About Sewage Effluent Use at Lubbock

Frank Gray, managing partner of farms handling sewage effluent of Lubbock, described a system that uses city sewage for crop irrigation during the Southwest Section meeting at Texas Tech. A conducted tour of engineering installations in and around Lubbock followed the technical session.

Duane Howell Avalanche-Journal Southwest Section American Society of Agricultural Engineers Lubbock Frank Gray Student Union Texas Tech Gray Warren S. Harris University of Arkansas T. L. Austin Jr Texas Power and Light Co Dallas Elmer R. Daniel Oklahoma State University Herman Tripple Hog Co Wiggins, Lo

De Gaulle Sees EU Sovereignty with NATO at Core

De Gaulle stressed France must retain sovereignty within a united Europe and keep its deterrent, including atomic arms, to defend against threats while contributing to allied security. He noted American allies possess vast power but warned the scenario of future atomic use is uncertain and France must be able to strike if attacked.

Europe Britain France North Atlantic Treaty Organization Atlantic Alliance Soviet Union Queson de Gaulle America He Addi

Charges Dropped In County Court Case

A county case against Eddie Johnson, 46, was dismissed after Assistant County Attorney Quinn Brackett moved to drop charges due to insufficient evidence. Earlier, three defendants pled guilty: Jose Dominguez Gutierrez, 18, fined 50 dollars and 30 days jail for misdemeanor theft. Herbert R. Menefee, 44, fined 75 dollars and three days jail for drunken driving. J. W. Vaughnman, 37, fined 25 dollars for passing a worthless check.

Asst. Co. Atty Quinn Brackett Eddie Johnson Ave. D Herbert R. Menefee Birch J. W. Vaughnman Elm

Veterans Group Holds Convention in Lamesa

About 150 visitors are expected at a two day Region I Disabled American Veterans convention in Lamesa. Delegates from Amarillo Abilene San Angelo Sweetwater Plainview El Paso Lubbock Big Spring Midland Borger and other area cities will attend. Registration starts at 1 p.m. at Forrest Park Community Center. A banquet will close the first day and Sunday features include rehabilitation sessions committee meetings appointments and election of new regional officers. State commander A A Alexander of Dallas and other officers will be present.

Lamesa DAV Forrest Park Amarillo Abilene San Angelo Sweetwater Plainview el Paso Lubbock Big Spring Midland Borger A. A. Alexander Dallas

Exchange Teacher Speaks on English and American Customs

Mrs. Paul R. Sheehan hosted the Fine Arts Group of the Lubbock AAUW as Miss Glenna Roberts served as co hostess. Guest speaker Miss Dianne Drinkwater, an exchange teacher from Wheelock Elementary School in England, compared customs between the two nations. Fourteen members attended with guest Mrs. Pat Williams. A dinner is planned May 16 at the Plainsman Hotel.

Paul R. Sheehan 38Th St Lubbock AAUW Glenna Roberts Dianne Drinkwater Wheelock England America Pat Williams Plainsman Hotel

Reese AFB Observes National Library Week Theme

Reese Air Force Base joins National Library Week with theme Reading The Fifth Freedom Enjoy It. Reese Tech and Lubbock libraries promote available reading material, with open houses 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday and Wednesday featuring coffee rolls and guest officials.

Reese Air Force Base National Library Reese Texas Tech J Lubbock Tech Curtis E. le May Air Force National Library Week Air Force Library Service Reese Library James A. Gunn III Ray Janeway Texas Tech G. H. Sandy Tech Library

Flag Presentation Sunday at Under Memorial Library

A flag will be presented at 3 p m Sunday to the Under Memorial Library by the Veterans of World War I USA Inc Barracks 1847. The public is invited and special dedication ceremonies will be held with Auxiliary members participating per M A Dunn publicity director.

Auto Registration In Hockley County

Levelland special report: Hockley County registered 10 850 vehicles through Feb 1 to Apr 5. Receipts totaled 269 542 77 in four categories passenger cars 7 365 commercial vehicles 1 859 farm trucks 1 378 and 90 truck tractors.

Levelland Hockley County Frank Burnett Burnett

Meet Me in St Louis Song Introduced in St Louis

The song Meet Me in St Louis was introduced in St Louis marking its premiere in the city with the public debut of the tune. The introduction connected the city to the musical piece and its early reception.

St. Lou St. Louis

125th Anniversary to Be Observed Today by Co-Op

The South Plains Electric Co-op marks its silver anniversary with a public open house at its new 110 N Amarillo Rd headquarters from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s dedication features remarks by R A Yarbrough, college scholarships to three essay contest winners, and two co-op directors elected in a business session. Barbecue lunch available. GE scholarship awarded to Tonda Curry of Wolfforth. The co-op serves over 8,000 connections with 2,338 miles of lines across Lubbock Hale Hockley and Crosby counties and employs 60 people.

South Plains Electric Co-op Jfour Area N. Amarrillo Rd Mackenzie State Park Municipal R. A. Yarbrough Childress National Rural Electric Cooperatives Organization

Justifiable homicide verdict closes twin Clovis shootings

A special verdict found Cirilo Villa not guilty by justification after a March 17 shooting of Guadalupe Madrid in Clovis. Earlier that night, 19 year old Robert Guthrie was killed in a separate incident believed to be mistaken identity. Eight witnesses testified with Villa claiming self defense while Madrid threatened him with a bottle.

Clovis Cirilo Villa Lazbuddie Justice of the Peace M. P. Morgan Guadalupe Madrid Villa Madrid Robert Glenn Guthrie Eastern New Mexico University Guthrie

Swisher 4-H to stage Favorite Food Show

Swisher County 4 H will host a Favorite Food Show this afternoon in Burk s Auction Barn cafeteria. Judging starts at 1 30 p m and the public may view the exhibition from 4 to 4 45 p m. The senior winner and a junior advance to the District 4 H contest in Lubbock on May 4.

Tulsa Swisher County Lubbock

Caprock Secretaries Week Opens With Boss of the Year Set

Caprock chapter of the National Secretaries Association kicks off Secretaries Week Sunday with a Boss of the Year and Secretary of the Year announcement slated for Wednesday at the Lubbock Country Club. CPS designation announced for two chapter secretaries Jeanelle Bagwell and Ella Mae Jordan.

Caprock National Secretaries Association (International Lubbock Country Club Florence Adams 33Rd St Oleta Whitfield NSA CPS Caprock Chapter Jeanelle Bagwell Ella Mae Jordan

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