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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1960

Page

6

Hughes Mayfield ceremony solemnized in Seminole

Miss Sandra Lee Mayfield daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Mayfield and Karl Don Hughes son of Mr and Mrs Karl Hughes were married at 8 30 pm Friday at First Baptist Church Seminole The double ring service was led by Rev H D Christian The bride wore a fitted brocade white lace gown with scoop neckline three quarter sleeves and a white satin sash They exited with a bouquet of yellow and white rosebuds atop her Bible The couple will reside at 2120 7th St Lubbock Miss Mayfield attended Seminole High School and Texas Tech She works for Associated Agencies in Lubbock Her husband a Seminole High School graduate attends Texas Tech They will travel to Colorado Springs Colo for a wedding trip

Seminole Sandra Lee Mayfield J. C. Mayfield Karl Don Hughes Karl Hughes First Baptist Church H. D. Christian M. E. Bean Dallas Maton Paulette Mayfield Melba Curry Lubbock Benjamin Summers Charles Hargrove Clovis N.M George Neely Wolforth Bobby Richard Mayfield Debbie Kathy Mayfield Flower Girls Celesta’ Golden Patsy Briggs James Anderson Fellowship Hall Colorado Springs Colo 7Th St Seminole High School Texas Tech Associated Agencies

Lodge Plans Pilgrimage for Rebekah Lodge

Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 21 held a stated meeting with Mrs. Harold A. Dane presiding. Forty two members attended as plans included a booth at the South Plains Panhandle Fair Sept 26 to Oct 1. The pilgrimage fund supports the home for the aged in Ennis and Corsicana children’s home. Pilgrimage Day is Sept 4 with a 3:30 am bus departure.

Lubbock Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Bldg Harold A. Dane Noble Grand Clyde Washington South Plains Panhandle Fair Fair Park Coliseum Wayne Trague

British Visitor Honored At Supper In Lubbock

Miss Iris Hobson of Maidstone England, an exchange teacher in Lubbock in 1951 and Pilot Club member, was honored at a backyard supper hosted by Mrs Jewel Huie at 3008 20th Street. She is touring the United States with friends and was guest of Mrs DeAlva Roberts at 182 Broadway. Nineteen members attended the gathering alongside other guests including Mrs Mary Lou Hamilton and Miss Lena Brown.

Iris Hobson Maidstone Kent County England Pilot Club Lubbock Jewel Huie 20Th St Hobson DeAlva Roberts Broadway

Mrs Buddy Sherley Named Honoree in Absentia Shower

Mrs. Buddy Sherley of Van Nuys California was named honoree at an in absentia shower Thursday night at Mrs Mundi Gutmeir home 3504 70th Street Assistant hostesses were Miss Glenna Adams and Miss Linda He introduced a plans for a benefit project featuring a miniature bride and a bridal groom surrounded by blue and white daisies Fifty guests attended from 7 to 9 p.m A business meeting of VFW Auxiliary was held with plans for a September 1 covered dish supper and a social hour Also discussed were recommendations for the upcoming general council meeting August 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs Bud Myers Lubbock Council of Garden Clubs met at the Garden Art Center to discuss executive committee plans for the center

Buddy Sherley van Nuys Calif Mundi Gutmeir 70Th St VFW Glenna Adams Linda Might Batsell EF. N. Young Fort Worth P L. C Sherley Lubbock

Corms for Giveaway Pickups at All In Front Alley

People can collect free corms today from the alley behind 270 3th Street. Colors offered include white, dark purple, and orchid. First come, first served.

Dear Ann and the Call for Help in Two Struggles

A fourteen year old girl asks how to handle a first intimate outing and self respect after being kissed by a boy who left her. Ann advises self respect and cautious dating. A reader reports concerns about alcoholic relatives neglecting three young children next door and seeks guidance on protecting the kids.

Ann Barry Fin Lonesome Res Dear Ann Daddy Momma Lace Mmore

Time Hanging Heavy City Offers Youth Activities

Avalanche-Journal reports summer boredom prompts Lubbock families to seek engaging options for kids. City Recreation Program runs daily at eight parks with games, swimming, and fitness from 9 to 11 p.m. through Aug 20. Local clubs including Lubbock Boys Clubs ABC and Optimist Branch host swim lessons, contests, and game rooms this August. A feature on seeking custody and Ann Landers column are also noted.

Emil Carmichael Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Mackenzie State Park Buffalo Lake Church of City of Stennis Fred Carmichael W. J. Wallace Jimmie Lou Rolly Natchez Miss Carmichael Wallace Wllace Lin Lusbeck ABC Ave. K ABC Club Optimist Colgate Optimist Boys Club Rogers City Park South Plains Lions

Do Women Really Want Equal Rights With Men

A column by June Wilson from a Women’s News Service commentary questions the push for equal rights for women. It argues power without common sense risks liability, outlines imagined social changes, and notes fears about alimony, draft, and prison, posing provocative scenarios about gender equality.

Wilson Women's News Service Aaa Castro Eisenhower Throckmorton Pop

Backyard Barbecue For Miss Gordon And Mr. Davis

Miss Ann Gordon and Jerry Davis will wed on August 26. A Wednesday night barbecue at 2511 58th St hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Alderson and co-hosts honored the couple. Virgil lamps Ivy and copper adornments lit the yard while guests including Dr and Mrs William Gordon and Bob Goad mingled amid table games.

Ann Gordon Jerry Davis Jack C. Alderson 58Th St Charles Hardwick Tim Hatch Virgil William Gordon Miss Gordon J. Mule Davis Bob Goad Jerry Weinke Darrel Snodgrass

MAKE FRIENDS or Warners Make Friends

A general admonition advises pushing back when asked about earnings. It frames the question as personal and optional to answer, encouraging polite deflection rather than disclosure. The tone suggests empowering readers to set boundaries without confrontation.

De Ette Maxey Hosts Luncheon at Plainsman Hotel

Peruvian lilies and daisies complemented the chosen colors for Miss De Ette Maxey at a bridesmaids luncheon Friday in the Plainsman Hotel. Guests included Nan Signor, Judy Pendergrast of Dallas, Mary Ann Willingham, Roxy Jo Hays, Nancy Cochran, Judy Robertson, and Mrs. Tom Pendergrast of Dallas. Mrs. Carl Maxey and Miss Maxey were hostesses. The bride elect will wed Joe Cobb on Tuesday at First Methodist Church.

Mrs Collier Visits In Lubbo ck And Midland

Mrs J B Collier mother of Mrs Harold Munn is visiting in the Munn home at 29 39th Street. She had been visiting another daughter Mrs Claudia Hazelwow in Midland before coming to Lub bock.

Lubbock J. B. Collier Harold Munn Munn 39Th St Claudia Hazelwow Midland

Birthday party for Lisa Kim Smith marked by circus motif

A three year old girl Lisa Kim Smith was honored at a birthday party Sunday hosted by her mother Mrs Glenn Smith at 3704 Dist Street. The celebration used a circus motif and included party favors for guests.

Lisa Kim Smith Glenn Smith Dist St

Feather Flirt at Hat Bar First Floor

A compact listing notes a tiny love of her with downy fluff perched on velvet. Describes a hat bar display on the first floor featuring colors black white red sapphire pink emerald copper.

New York World’s Fair to Rise Four Stories High

The New York exhibition of 1964 and 1965 will feature buildings at least four stories tall due to space constraints, announced by fair president Robert Moses.

New York Robert Moses

Dickens County Electric Co operative annual meeting highlights

Election and beauty contest are featured at the Dickens County Electric Co operative annual meeting. Six candidates vie for directors: Loyd Statford Frazier Watson W L Buckelew Cecil Hogar Girard W F Simmons Rennie Carriker. A beauty contest showcases six entrants: Janis Powell Karen Thomas Zana Thomas Melinda Martin Bernice Fincher Janelle Murdock. Tom Beavley Austin attorney will speak at 6 p.m. in Jones Stadium.

Ibeauty Dickens County Electric Cooperative Tom Beavley Austin Texas Electric Cooperatives Jones Stadium Loyd Statford Frazier Watson Bosh Roaring Sprints W. L. Buckelew Cecil Hogar Girard W. F

Dr Morris Wallace to Speak at First Christian Church

Dr Morris Wallace an elder at First Christian Church and head of Texas Tech Education speaks at 830 a.m. and 10 40 a.m. Sunday services. He is past chairman of the official board and teaches the Harvesters Class. This will be his second summer worship appearance. Dr Dudley Strain attends World Convention of Christian Churches in Scotland.

Morris Wallace First Christian Church Texas Tech Wallace Harvesters Dudley Strain World Convention of Christian Churches Scotland

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