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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1962
Page
8
A column discusses whether home canning remains common, noting jars and gifts, and asks readers in Lubbock about summer canning. It also advises foot exercises for workers, shares a moral about enjoying life, and includes notes on Lost Pets in the area with contact details.
Judy Scarborough of Petersburg, planned August 10 wedding to George Sell, was honored at a salad supper and kitchen shower at 2719 59th St. Hosts included Mrs. Floyd Read Jr. and daughters Magene, Charlotte. also Mrs. J O Nelson and Mrs. Odis Hackney. Guests numbered around fifty with in attendance figures.
Prominent hairdresser Kenneth Battelle predicts a move away from beehives and bouffants toward sleeker styles that keep the face visible while maintaining crown puff. He dresses VIPs including Mrs. Kennedy and Princess Radziwill and plans to launch his own beauty house after leaving Cadhe.
A reader column featuring Ann Landers answering letters about a pastor’s wife, a party imitation of a president, and a young man troubled by a suspicious fiancée. Landers advises on boundaries, humor in democracy, and warns the fiancé may require professional help due to trust issues.
The Rev Dr Dudley Strain officiated at 7 p m Wednesday for Ruth Alene Hays and O Winfield Moore in a double ring ceremony at First Christian Church. The bride a former school nurse and daughter of A G Hunt and Mrs Hunt, and the groom son of Mrs O W Moore, will reside in Levelland.
Miss Sandra Rutledge was honored at a Wednesday brunch hosted by Mrs. Curtis Boyd at 3018 32nd St. Assisting were Mrs. Jack Sims, Mrs. Robert Boyd, and Mrs. Jerry Wylie. Floral daisies and stock matched aqua and white, with about forty guests including her mother, Mrs. M. C. Rutledge. She will wed J. Samuel Spearman Jr. on September 8 at the First Methodist Church.
A Cologne Daily feature promotes hoarding perfume for special occasions as it argues daily spray cologne offers a mental and physical pick me up. The piece notes routine use can lift mood and energy through regular fragrance application.
A committee including Homer Roberson Joe Mayo W C Foote and others was appointed at a public meeting to study building a community center in Petersburg. The Peters burg Jaycees and Jaycettes lead the campaign for the center.
Crosbyton dispatch reports the Kalgary community reunion set for Sunday in Mackenzie Park Lubbock inviting all former residents. Officers listed include J D Hingon president O W Brister vice president Goodwin Hale secretary treasurer and Mrs Edythe Witt Spur assistant secretary.
Miss Susannah Robertson bride elect of Jim Clary was honored at a luncheon at Lubbock Country Clubhouse Thursday. Hostesses were Mrs. Edward W. Smith and daughters Gail and Stella. Guests included relatives and friends, a cookbook was the hostess gift, and the couple will marry September 1 in First Methodist Church.
The WSCS at Wesley Methodist Church met Tuesday night with nine members present. Mrs. Worth Green led as program leader assisted by Mrs. I N McBee. Mrs. Ross Hood gave opening prayer and Mrs. Bertha Rice closed in prayer. A devotional by Mrs. David Winters titled Christians Will Do These Things was shared and United States projects were mapped. New member Mrs. Robert Carr joined, address 3309 Amherst. Next meeting is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Miss Judith Ann Brosky and Jerry Don Leavelle were married July 27 at Fort Leonard Wood Chapel in Missouri. The bride is from Carlsbad New Mexico and works at Municipal Power and Light. the groom is from Carlsbad and serves in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood.
Mrs Roy Lathan Morgan and Barbara Jean McEntire wed at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on July 28. After a Arkansas Ozarks trip the couple will reside at 2008 15th Street in Lubbock. Attendants included Ann McEntire maid of honor and Gerald McEntire usher. The gown featured tulle lace with pearl embroidery and a white orchid bouquet.
Members of the executive board and committee chairmen of the Zeta Omicron chapter held a covered dish luncheon Thursday at Mrs. H. A. Allen's home. President Mrs. Muriel Mann reported on the state convention and the district presidents' gathering. Next chapter meeting is September 6.
The Hub City Duplicate Club held master point play at Precinct 1 Clubhouse on Wednesday night. In North-South standings Mrs. James Kopf with Mrs. Frank Gumm took first, followed by Mrs. Roy Thompson and Mrs. Dave Shue in second, and Mrs. Bob Stumbaugh with Mrs. Ruth Lancaster in third. East-West winners were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poindexter first, Mrs. Hollis Keys and Mrs. Brooke Stephens second, and Roy Thompson with Dave Shue third.
New York fashion notes show frontier and western regalia influencing campus wear. Cowpoke skirts or hipsters pair with denim and leather trims, while mohair sweaters and saddle stitching appear on jumpers and dresses. Hooded jumpers and faux fur pieces dominate, with nautical touches and boyish Eton jackets completing the look.
A Thursday rehearsal dinner at the Wedgewood Room of the Plainsman Hotel honored Miss Jane Ann Carter and Robert Sidney Webb with a 30 guest table featuring an antique epergne. The wedding is set for 4 30 p m Friday at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church. Betty Ammons, honoree at a shower, will wed Aug 18 in the Broadway Church of Christ chapel. Mickey Andress and wife plan a Northwest and Canada trip including the World’s Fair and Yellowstone with guests Mr and Mrs Charles Northington.
A Dunlap Tea Room seated tea Thursday afternoon honored Kay Woody bride-elect of Charlie Lynch. Hostesses included Mrs. Cecil Pray Mrs. Bobby Rodgers Mrs. Tom Cobb Jr. and Mrs. Louis Marshall. Fourteen guests attended including Mrs. O A Woody. centerpiece featured white mums and doves in a white wicker cage. Hostess gift was a copper coffee server. The couple will marry August 16 at Second Baptist Church.
A dessert party in the Gold Room at Hemphill Wells Monterey Center honored Miss Julia Hartley bride elect of David Hoffman. Hostess Miss Judy Kelly and guests Miss Carron Evans Carolyn Key Ann Strain Judy Morton Karen Mason Melinda Charness and Mrs Lynn Macker attended. Hostess gift was silver.
The seventh annual summer showing of Christmas gifts at St Pauls Episcopal Bookstore continues today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Parish Hall. The Christmas in August show is open to the public with items from Europe including figurines woodcarvings Nativity scenes crosses creches calendars wreath kits wall plaques and candles.
The text asserts lemon juice in a foot bath will bleach toenails and remove foot stains as an initial step in a weekly pedicure. No medical guidance is provided.
Miss Rosemary Whiteside and Miss Diane Ferrell were honored at a salad luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. F. Ford at 3122 21st. Co-hostess was Miss Susan Ford. Mothers, relatives, and friends attended. Vows for Whiteside and Homer Henderson are set for August 18 and Ferrell and John Frederick Cooke for September 8.
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