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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1960

Page

6

Traffic safety notes urge care for elderly pedestrians

An article discusses risks older pedestrians face crossing streets and fading vision. It cites Glenn T. Lashley on pedestrian fatalities among seniors and asks readers to evaluate their own habits, visibility, and alertness. The piece also blends playful notes on local curiosities and a Colorado medical society tip on dishwashing.

Glenn T. Lashley National Safety Council Oldsters Ternis Colorado Medical Society Colorado Yeas

Miss Sandlin Hosts Bridesmaid Dinner

Miss Sandlin hosts a bridesmaid dinner at Dunlap's Tea to honor attendants. Guests include Mrs Gerald Sandlin and Mrs James Donahue among others. Miss Sandlin plans to marry James Butler Saturday at First Presbyterian Church.

Miss Sandlin Jerry Ann Sandlin Gerald Sandin Fidin Ames Donahue Mio Due Butler Mantononde Kay Lane Mies Pena Beth Dunn Mise la Fue Sue Bigham Nancy Welch Jeanne Mise Salandiin Mies Bue Sandtin Os Jo Beech Sandlin Woll Jin My Butler

Twenty Years Of Marriage Modify Moral Attitudes

Dr. E Lowell Kelly of the University of Michigan reports at the American Psychological Association that twenty years of marriage increase couples respect for religion and social norms. He compared 116 couples tested in 1935 38 with a follow up after two decades to gauge shifts in life outlooks.

Jonn F. Sembower Washington Wns E. Lowell Kelly University of Michigan Bureau of Psychological Services American’ Psychological Association Dr. Kelly Kelly

Pair To Wed In Chapel In Fort Worth Church

Michael Myrick will read the double ring ceremony for his sister Sharon Kaye Myrick and Orin Wayne Lee Jr at 8 pm today in Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church. The service features bridesmaids and attendants in blue organza with lace details and a bouquet of white sweetheart roses.

Michael Myrick Sharon Kaye Myrick Orin Wayne Lee Jr Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptisist Church R. L. Sparkman Edwin W. Myrick Oak Ave Wayne Lee Bridge City Brenda Myrick Jan Myrick Arlinda Williams Devine Linda Lockard Sharon Mills John Sigona Ples Hill Jackie Mary Timmie Richardson Edwin Smith Queen Creek Ariz Ernie Ulich Johnny Rezere Jill Welch Elwood Ramsey Wedgewood Plainsman Hotel K. E. Ramsey First Baptist Church L. H. Welch

Brides Elect Honored as Plans for Weddings Unfold

A cluster of brides elects are honored with showers and dessert parties at homes around the area. Attendees include Miss Sue Stevens and Miss Karen James with families and local hosts. The writeups note engagements, wedding dates, venues, and travel plans, concluding with decorating tips for mantel accessories.

Miss Chappell Honored At Home Brunch

Miss Linda Chappell bride elect of Tom Reager was honored with a Thursday brunch at the home of Mrs Roy L Poage 3017 435th St Alen hostessing were Mrs T Fuel Liner and daughter Patt and Mrs Trenton T Mc Curry and daughter Linda Their gift was kitchen ware Guests included the fiancés mothers Mrs WH Chappell and Mrs Virgil Reager Miss Chappell and Reager plan marriage September 2 at First Methodist Church

Karen James Roger Blackmon Ballinger ID. W. Sherrill Roth St C.K. Cunningham Winn Sherrill Noble James J. A. Williams Miss James Joe Willams West Covina Calif Charles Moeser Linda Chappell Tom Reager Roy L. Poage St Alen T Fuel Liner Patt Amd Trenton T. McCurry Linda Miss Chappell WH Chappell Virgil Reager

Gloria Myers to Marry Mr Barr in Rochelle Church

Gloria Frances Myers and Kenneth Wayne Barr plan to wed in Rochelle on August 27. The couple, both students from Howard Payne College Brownwood, are to complete their studies before marriage.

Marriage announcements and social notes from Lubbock

Ans of the approaching marriage of Miss Denevee Turner and Huey Darby of Ropesville announced at a tea hosted by Mrs. Robert I. Allen. The couple plan to wed Nov. 5 at First Baptist Church. Also details on rehearsal dinners, wedding plans, and social club notices in Lubbock local life.

Denevee Turner Huey Darby Ropesville Robert I. Allen 14Th St Ceril Turner First Baptist Church Monterey High School Texas Tech Ropesville High School Cecil Turner Detroit Ave P. L. Darby Mmes Horace Sandlin Doyle Darby Don Baker Merlyn Harger Jim Booker Don Summar John Austin Tommy Sewell O. R. Hand Mary Hand Claris Smith Joyce Messenger Norma Messenger Denise Bingham Odessa

Impressions Of Congress Told By Mrs Hobbs At First Baptist

Mrs Earl Hobbs described a South American trip by First Baptist Church members to the Baptist World Alliance meeting in Ain De Tanesio Haiti and other locations. She noted large crowds at the Congress and observed friendly South American people and mission sites visited by the group.

Women’s Missionary Union First Baptist Church Earl Hobbs South America Baptist World Alliance Ain de Tanesio Hobbs Dallas Haiti Billy Graham Congress Nd Aton Congress Florida Jackson West

Miss Thomason Weds Gordon Lord In Lamesa Ceremony

Shelby Jane Thomason became the bride of Gordon Lord in a 4 p.m. Sunday ceremony read by Rev. Giles Hawkins at the North Side Baptist Church parsonage. Attendants included Pete Lord, Anna Stains, Preston Lord, Alice Lord, Polly Lord, Gordon Thomason, Donna, and others from Port Arthur and Abilene. The couple, who attended Lamesa schools, will make their home here.

Bev Montgomery Sandra Pantel Bette Carole Polf Kay Hawkins Betty Wendell Marilyn Tinney Karla Dickson Sandra King Virginia Hargrove Billie Jean Scott Santa Fr. Nom Colorado Ze 2Th St Monterey Gertrude Renfro Sroiss Koontz Bob Renfro Shelby Jane Thomason Gordon Lord Giles Hawkins North Side Baptist Church Gordon Thomason Lord Preston Lord Pete Lord Anna Stains Alice Lord Polly Lord Donna Larnesa Frank Belle Gary Port Arthur D. F. Roberson Johnny Abilene Lamesa

Ring Rites Read In Fort Worth

Fort Worth special wedding notices detail the ceremony for Miss George W Schmidt Jr and Miss Alex R Bateman of Mineral Wells. Bride wore silk organza with Alencon lace and an aurora borealis tiara veil, bouquet of carnations and stephanotis atop a white Bible. Attendants wore white nylon organza. reception held at the bride’s parents’ home. Groom’s party included Royce Ball and ushers from Lubbock and Dallas. Bride and groom noted as graduates and students at Texas Tech, with travel outfits described.

George W. Schmidt Jr Alex R. Bateman USA Lubbock Lamar McCash Maryann Branch Sandra Diehl Cathleen Carroll Becky Schmidt Minteral Wells Paula McCash Denny Red Randy Schmidt Mineral Wells Paul Schmidt Royce Ball Dean Fawrett Robert Hughie Don Smith Dallas Vance Schmidt Rome Robert Moon Misses Omalue Branch Arminta Kemp Roby June Dworacek West Sally Beck Sylvester Handley High School Fort Worth Bateman Texas Tech Tom S. Lubbock

Birthday Dance Honors Dolores Sherrell Farewell

Dolores Sherrell, who departs September 1 with her parents and Mes Tim Tyler, was honored at a farewell birthday dance Wednesday at K. N. Clapp Party House. A white linen refreshment table bore blue and white decorations, with a pink clarion arrangement nearby while Sharp's Combo Band played for dancing. Dolores is a student at Monterey.

Dolores Sherrell Apt Mes Tim Tyler K. N. Clapp Sharp Dolores Montterey

Anniversary Open House Planned at Amherst

Amherst notes an open house for Mr and Mrs Will Neumeyer and Mrs Charlie Harmon celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Born Chalk Mountain Oklahoma, they wed Aug 18 1910 in Frederick. They live in Amherst since 1923 and are Amherst Methodist Church members. Their daughter and grandsons among guests.

Amherst Andinon Will Neumeyer Charlie Harmon Manitou Okla Harmon Chalk Mountain Nacona Frederick Bill Weaver H.l Charter L. Phelps Minnie Shaw Amherst Methodist Church Joe T.harmon W. T Ivan Dale Weaver

Clovis BPW to Host Portales Dinner and Bridge Winners

The Clovis Business and Professional Women's Club invites Portales BPW members to a covered dish buffet at the Elks Lodge Tuesday. Mrs. Clay Foster reports guests from Portales. At Hillcrest Duplicate Bronze Group, Mrs. Jack Boren and Mrs. Jack Henderson won first. other prizes went to Mrs J Herman Barnett and Mrs RB Hutchinson second. Mr. Dudley Walker and Mrs WoC Wharton third. Mrs John Vickers and Mrs Gene Anderson fourth. Mixed pairs play at 7 pm Tuesday at the clubhouse.

Clovis, NM Jack Boren Jack Jlenderun Hillcrest J. Herman Barnett Miz RB. Hutchinson Dudley Walker Woc Wharton John Vickers Gene Anderson

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