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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1961

Page

6

Oscar J Fox Texan composer dies at 82 in Virginia

Oscar J Fox longtime Texas composer and choral director died in Charlottesville at 82. He wrote The Hills of Home Rain and the River Oh Perfect Love White in the Moon the Long Road Lies My Heart is a Silent Violin and music for Old Paint Old Chisholm Trail. Fox had national renown for ballads and solos and taught at The University of Texas. A memory segment notes his Lubbock appearances and lifelong ties to Texas music.

Oscar “J. Fox Charlottesville Fox Home Chisholm Trail Laphe Texan San Antonio Longview Texas Federation of Music Clubs sHis University of Texas University’ Choral Society

Sky's the Limit Insurance Specialist Prefers Women

Edith Curren profiles Eve Byron Wyatt of Mill Valley who for 14 years has built a large clientele in women only insurance. She argues women are friendlier to women and that social security fails working women in retirement. Wyatt began after becoming widowed and now sells mainly to corporate executives and other professional women.

Edith Curren San Francisco UPN Eve Byron Wyatt Wyatt Mill Valley Execs

Calendar highlights and club notices in Chi ORL chapter

The item lists events at 7:30 pm for Beta Sema Phi and Gamma Phi Beta Alumna in Plains National Bank rooms, plus YMCA gatherings and a Maversham party house event. It notes income brackets for insurance policies and quotes Mrs. Wyatt about selling insurance and college plans.

Plains National Bank Gamma Phi Beta Maversham Gar Ave Mayes Recceton Center YMCA Wyatt

Twin Ring Rites Read Twin Ring Rites Read

Mrs Nelle Pinkerton and Carroll Gene Bartley wed at 9 30 in bride home. Minister Rhodes Jr of Memphis Avenue Church for Christ conducted a double ring ceremony. Parents Loy White and Leona Bartley. Bridesmaids Sharon Pinkerton Esther Winyard. Aubrey Daniel best man. Candles lit by Loy and Sharon Pinkerton. Reception followed. Travel plans to Roswell and Ruidosa NM. Bride Tulia High School Texas Tech employed by Texas Department of Public Welfare. Groom Mule Shoe High School employed by Dairies country. Mackenz ie Park Lubbock activities.

Nelle Pinkerton 35Th St Carrol Gene Bartley Rhodes Jr Memphis Avenue Church Aubrey Daniel Sharon Pinkerton Esther Winyard Loy Lou Pinkerton Daniel Roswell Ruidess N.M Tulia Orsup Texas ‘Tech State Public Welfare Muleshoe Alters Country Cn Dusicwe BS Lubbock City

Betty Noles to Wed Mr Viney in Church Ceremony

Betty Noles will wed Charles Mac Viney son of Mr and Mrs C M Viney in a ceremony at the Broadway Church of Christ. The announcement lists wedding party members from several area churches and notes the bride is a Tom S. Lub bock High School graduate who attended Texas Tech. The groom is Floydada High School graduate and Tech freshman. Vows are set for Saturday in the Chapel.

Merle Noles Panpeienic Charles Mac Viney Otters Trina C. M. Viney Tom S. Lubbock High School Texas Tech Floydada High School Tech Broadway Church of Christ

Beth Clark to Wed Hart in Ford Memorial Church

Beth Clark bride elect of Robert Hart was honored at a miscellaneous shower at 8 p.m. Monday at 3314 24th St. Her blue and white colors featured in the centerpiece and an electrical appliance was given. Attending were Mmes. Mack Wilson and others. Hart and Clark plan vows August 12 at the First Baptist Church. Frances Riley of Dallas is visiting until Saturday. Mrs. Charles E. Long and daughter Susan Jean depart for Schulinfurt Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Mathus returned from Milwaukee visiting relatives. Parrish family returned from Lafayette Parish and Parrish works at J T Hutchinson Junior High. Mrs. Parrish to be a dietician at Evans Junior High.

Beth Clark Robert Hart J. W. Chapman 24Th St Mmes Mack Wilson Melvis Make Ernest Moore Bud White Miss Clark C. Clark 25Th St Hart First Baptist Church Charles E. Long Susan Jean Temple Ave Schulinfurt Germany Clyde R. Mathus Milwaukee Wis Victor Bond Donna Mathus Lubbock Ft. Leonard Wood Pvt Don Larry Mathus C. T. Duke Altus Okla Mathus Creed Parrish

Patricia Copeland Weds Danny Owen in Plainview Church

Miss Patricia Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stanley Copeland, of Lubbock, married Danny E. Owen, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Condie Owen, in a double ring ceremony at the Plainview First Methodist Church. The couple will reside at 1600 E Hickory Street Midland after a wedding trip to San Antonio.

Plainview Patricia Stanley Cope Bouquetland Owen Lub- Kenneth Richard Grubler Odessa J.C. Owen Jand Don Roberson Lubbock Robby Jim Crues Robert Meineeke Olton

Gloria Sue Houston to Marry Aug. 27

Abernathy Texas notices announce the marriage plans of Gloria Sue Houston and Ronald Edward Taylor. Gloria Sue is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Houston and a junior at West Texas State College in Canyon. Ronald Edward Taylor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes Taylor of Shamrock and a freshman at WTSC. Vows will be read August 27 at the First Methodist Church.

Abernathy E. A. Houston Gloria Sue Ronald Edward Taylor Wilkes Taylor Shamrock Sannerwood High School West Texas State College Canyon Abernathy High School WTSC First Methodist Church

Diane Wilkerson and Jerry Bostick wed at First Christian Church

Miss Diane Wilkerson and Jerry Wayne Bostick pledged double ring vows at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church with Rev. Dr. Dudley Strain officiating. The couple, both Odessa natives, will reside in Midland after a wedding reception in the Fellowship Hall.

Stephanie Diane Wilkerson Jerry Wayne Bostick First Christian Church Dudley Strain Trey Wilkerson Leemon Bosticke Odessa Chantilly Shirley Smith Fred Rogers David

Miss Victory Honored With Two Courtesies in Lubbock

Bride elect Miss Sara Victory of Sam Crow received two pre wedding honors, a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the Lubbock Club and a twilight tea at 205 Wayne Ave hosted by Mrs. W. D. Hord and Mrs. Joe Arrington and Mrs. Monroe Thomas of Fort Worth. Gifts included a stainless steel set for the honoree.

Sara Victory Sam Crow Lubbock Club W. D. Hord Wayne Ave Joe Arrington Monroe ‘Thomas Fort Worth Guy Victory Hord Earl Archer A. D. Crow

Miss Burnett Given Courtesy Before Wedding

Sharon Burnett bride elect of Gerald Emerson was feted at a luncheon Saturday at Hemphill Wells Tea Room Monterey Center. Coral and white decor highlighted the event attended by her mother Mrs. RR Burnett grandmother Mrs. J. C. Hurt Hale Center and twin sister Miss Karen Burnett. Hostesses were Mrs James F Beck Mrs HL Elms Mrs C E Garret and Mrs M W King. Their gift was linen. Emerson Burnett rites will be read at 1 pm Thursday in the bride’s parents home.

Sharon Burnett Gerald Emerson M. W. King

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