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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1961
Page
6
A passage urges early retirement planning to avoid boredom and financial hardship. It cites Lee Nash em as a source of ten essential points, including saving, budgeting, asset review, will updates, and pursuing new interests. It encourages concrete dates, living plans, investments, and self education in money management.
New York field report outlines Leonardo da Vinci and Escoffier as examples of secrecy. Hair stylist Julius Caruso teaches home permanent methods, costing $30 to replicate his technique, including foam lotion, crepe wool end papers, and specific rolling angles to avoid ridges. He emphasizes texture checks, timing, and following natural growth to achieve lasting curls.
An old society notice outlines a Sunday tea where the engagement of a granddaughter is announced. Names include Mrs Mt Neart and Mrs. Dalpkh WY Pounds among guests, with references to relatives in Abilene Tulsa and Roaring Spring. The event hints at connections to State University and a forthcoming wedding.
Mr Freeman and Miss Aliss Mary Lincecum tied the knot at Plainview First Christian Church with Rev Arthur Digby officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs ALG Lincecum of Kress, wore a pink beige dress, and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs G C Freeman of Kress. Attendants included Lina Lincecum, Charlene Rudel, Brenda Kay Freeman, and ring bearer Brenda Kay Freeman. Reception details noted, both graduates of Kress High with the bride attending business school and the groom working at Kress Farm Store.
Miss Brenda Faye Simmons and Beaie Lee Perkins wed in the First Baptist Church chapel in Plainview. Pastor Dr. Ros McChing officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Sandra Cantrell and bridesmaids Cheryl Jameson Rita Martin. Groomsmen were Larry Perkins and Larry Marks with ushers Robert Marshall Lonny Jones. Reception followed in the church parlor. Groom a Plainview High School graduate and court reporter. Also notes about lost dogs and a lamp iris giveaway in the alley behind 140R Ve.
Mrs. Lindsey was honored at a birthday party Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Cato. Guests included many relatives and friends from Vernon, Dallas, Carlsbad, Crowell, Tahoka, Odessa, Amarillo, Lubbock, and Wichita Falls, with names such as Claude Lindsey, T. W. Underwood, H. Skelton, Jack Cary, and Cecil Garyento among attendees.
LAMESA Speciali Mr and Mrs KE J Bolton announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Linda Carolyn to Jerry Douglas Nickols son of Mr and Mrs W C Tolbert Brownfield The bride elect is a graduate of Lamesa High School and Nickols is a Brownfield High graduate The couple plans to marry August 23 in the Four Square Gospel Church here
Mr and Mrs No H Meharland observed their golden wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their sons and daughters at 3301 23rd St. Attendees included relatives from Oklahoma City and Chicago, with 130 guests invited. The couple have lived in Lubbock since 1926, moving from Ladonna, Texas.
The notice explains submission rules for wedding announcements at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal. It lists requirements including spelling, full addresses, and a telephone contact. Engagement announcements are not taken by phone and photos are not printed unless a wedding photo is requested.
The Rev and Mrs Frank D Travis announce the marriage of their daughter Francine to Weldon Collins of Buffalo Springs Lake near Lubbock. Vows were spoken in First Presbyterian Church. The bride wore a Japanese silk tweed dress with aqua feather hat. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. Rogers Ann Ivey and Tommie Collins attended. The couple will reside at Buffalo Lakes. Francine attended Texas Tech. Weldon works for Paymaster Gin. Both are members of the Lubbock Ski Club.
The double ring wedding of Myrick and Popejoy was held at First Baptist Church with Rev Denzil Leonard officiating. Parents, wedding party, and church members attended, including Connie Popejoy as maid of honor and Lonnie Bradley and Olen Bearden as bridesmaids.
A reader shares humiliation from a hostess telling her not to sit in an antique chair due to weight concerns. Ann chides the reader’s husband for sensitivity but says “pleasingly plump” people should be told. The item includes multiple Qs about guardianship, an upcoming wedding gift, and an alcoholic help booklet offer.
Virginia Low Josey and Clinton Steve Meader married at 8 pm Saturday in the First Methodist Church chapel. Pastor Dee H. Crifeford officiated. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. James Harrell and maid Miss Melvanie Harrell. Usher Dahl Clower and groomsman Kenny McFachern. Couple to reside at 1600 West 16th Street in Monterey Park area after a brief wedding trip.
A luncheon Saturday noon in Dunlap's Tea Room honored bride elect Miss Bonna Helm, her attendants, and wedding party. Pink carnations and wedding bells centered the table as guests, including mothers Mrs Helm and Mrs Gilmore, attended by hostesses Mrs Rose Alister, Mrs Wo OR, and Mrs Tunnell. The couple plans to marry Friday at Lubbock View Christian Church.
At Shallowater, the Women’s Society of Christian Service met in the church parlor at 9 am Monday. Mrs J E Peters opened with prayer, Mrs E E Hamlin led in the president’s absence, and the group read a Bible selection for worship. Mrs A C Wright led the program on Christian Social Relations, with Edna Arnold delivering the benediction.
AP reports Polish archaeologists claim discovery of an ancient Slavonic settlement in Wroclaw formerly Breslau. They date the city's founding to the 6th century BC, about 260 years after Rome.
Miss Sue Potts bride of Forrs Hays of Abdene was honored at a luncheon in Hemphill-W Wells Room. Hostess was Mrs. W Potts, aunt of the bride. Attendants included Miss Tatts, CPW Punott raed Phigos, and Shirley pute. The couple plans to wed August 19 at Setherst Baptist Church.
The wedding of Miss Nita Kirkpatrick to James Tavis Yates in Dallas on July 25 is announced. They wed in the Yates home, bride’s father is Joe L. Yates, bride’s mother Mrs. Phae Kirkpatrick. The couple will reside in Lubbock.
Wynand Jean Lusk and Kennett Lynn Lindemann married at Tuam First Baptist Church Saturday. Parents are Mr and Mrs Poo Lask and Mr and Mrs Woo Lindemann. Attendants included Miss Julie Collins, Miss Jane Asdesworth, and others. After a wedding trip to New Mexico, they will reside at 113 Kokeme Street.
Mr and Mrs L O White of 2219 13th St host Mrs White s sister Mrs JH Mondy and children Jim and Judy from El Segundo California Their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L Keith White of Albuquerque New Mexico visit with a daughter Mrs Kenneth Apperson and four children of Dallas Also Vicki White has just returned from a two month visit in South Texas
Officials say a microwave system with 24 telephone circuits and a TV carrier channel will connect Japan with Naha capital of the U S administered Ryukyu Islands by next March.
Weekend scenes in the history of Mr and Mrs Cr blockson at S24 Ard Street include faces of Dicksen sisters and her brother. Members of the ap fairies The Visitors were Mr aml Mrs PER Howell and Mrs Oran Short. 21 oD Tohoku Mio and Mae Wood Smyth. Aimeadie Mero and Mis Bo Breen and daughters Meda len AMO Ape OR Ryde Fort Soreness NOM Meruid Murs Paes Watters Dansel and Mrace Ales. Woksor Dirdesen OED Part Pynitan St.
New resident Mrs Herb Parsons was honored with a coffee saven Friday by Mrs Karl Sears assisted by Mrs Myron Hinkle. The Pars ons moved from Dallas to 5009 44th St Lubbock. He is chief underwriter with the Federal Housing Administration.
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