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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1961

Page

6

Experts urge life purpose to age gracefully in later life

Two geriatrics experts Dr Edward L Bortz and Dr A Clay McCarty urge a purpose in life as a key to aging well for all ages, promoting exercise rest recreation and creative thinking as the blueprint for 100 healthy years. They caution against youth oriented culture and advocate steady activity and proper diet.

Edward L. Bortz American Geriatrics Society AGS A. Clayton McCarty Louisville McCarty Bortz Dr. Bortz Philadelphia

Breakfast Held For Kara Plowman Bride-Elect

Mrs. Rod Merritt and her daughter Judy hosted a Sunday breakfast at 2630 20th Street in honor of Kara Plowman bride-elect of Fred Buchholz. The event featured a fan antique shadow box filled with white flowers and seating for Carolyn Cates Susanne Foster Judy Nunn Susan Elliott Suzan nah Robertson Charlotte Hackjoey the honoree and her mother Mrs Elton Plowman.

Rod Merritt Judy 20Th St Kara Plowman Fred Buchholz Carolyn Cates Susanne Foster Judy Nunn Susan Elliott Suzannah Robertson Charlotte Hackjoey Elton Plowman

Local social notes include visitors and club plans

The Lubbock area news lists guests from Norfolk Virginia and Modesto California visiting local families. It notes a Lubbock Women’s Club meeting at the clubhouse with plans for a coffee event September and a Members Day luncheon style show. Other items mention missionary Beulah Burrows’ furlough in the United States and the upcoming India assignment with Baptist Mid-Missions.

Board of Dietors of Lubbock Women’s Club Clark Estes Arnold William C. Mingus J. R. Oliver C. Thomas John R. Bradford P. Boverio W. R. P. Fuller Estes Robert M. Earl B. Hobbs Astrong Clem Tom Campbell Donald S. Cunningham

Miss Bailey Is Honored As Bride Elect

Theresa Kay Bailey and Mike Hodges were feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. George Melot at 2010 Auburn. About 50 guests attended as blue and white decor highlighted the event. The couple plans to wed at Memorial Baptist Church on August 21.

Theresa Kay Bailey Douglas Mike Hodges P.m George ‘Melot Auburn Moe B. Williams D. W.bailey K. C. Hodges Memorial ‘Baptist Church

ABWA to Host Benefit Style Show Tuesday

The American Business Women's Association plans a benefit style show at 8 pm Tuesday at the Holiday Inn. Jean Tucker is listed as a contact for the event and refreshments will be served.

ABWA Holiday Inn Jean Tucker Eee Cit

Local Notices of Visits and Departures From Lubbock Area

Jo Riley of Wichita Falls leaves for home after visiting cousin Jane Fuller of 3309 40th. Rev Nelson Lanham Jr and daughters Charlotte Mary and Brenda return to New Orleans after visiting Lanham’s sister and family in Lubbock. Lanham a hotel hospital employee and pastor. he studied at Baylor and Mississippi. pursuing doctoral work. The Lanham family and others are linked to Dr L B Cooper and Prof Archie Leonard families. Capt Leonard stationed at Beale AFB near Yuba City California.

Jo Riley Wichita Falls Jane Fuller R. P. Fuller Nelson Lanham Jr Charlotte Mary Brenda New Orleans M. J.gideon Kenneth St Mes Lanham Drew Hospital Tom S Lubbock High School Baylor University Mississippi New Orleans Theological Seminary Nelson Lanham Amherst Monroe Lanham KL. Leonard Patty Yuba City Lubbock L. B. Cooper 17Th St Archie Leonard Leonard Texas Tech Beall Air ForcesBase

Mrs Modrall Honored At Shower Hosted By Mrs Allison

Mrs Sam Paul Modrall was honored Saturday afternoon at a ayette shower held in the home of Mrs Jerry Allison at 4911 46th Street. Assisting with hospitality were Mrs Pat Munn Mrs Kent B Meeks and Miss Sherry Kay Mauldin. The refreshment table featured white lace over green sand and a centerpiece of white daisies.

Sam Paul Modrall Jerry Allison 46Th St Pat Munn Kent. B. Meeks Sherry Kay Mauldin

Torchbearer Leader Honored At Evening Cookout

A cookout for Torchbearers of America at 7 p.m. today honors Jana Son, president, as she moves to El Paso. The event at 2008-A 45th St. is open to the public and officers for next year will be elected. A separate Torchbearers meeting is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Citizens National Bank.

Lingerie Shower Honors Bride-Elect in Home Party

A lingerie shower Saturday night honored Miss Cynthia Aycock bride elect, hostesses including Mrs. Gary Hawk and Mrs. Bailey Mayo. The event at Mrs. Carlton Huncke’s home featured pink and white decor, daisies, a lace cloth table, and a pink and white stork centerpiece. The couple plans to marry Sept. 1 in Colorado City with guests from Lubbock Christian College and area families.

Cynthia. Aycock Jack Richard Jones Jr Carlton Huncke Lysle Koch 10Th St Hemphull-Wells Gary Hawk Bailey Mayo Huneke Lou Mort Santa Ashbrook Lubbock Christian Col Colorado City Iege

Name the baby after the father or a relative

Ann Landers advises Holding Out to consider naming the newborn after the father or a relative only if the husband agrees. The column also includes a letter from Open House defending informal visits and stressing the need to call ahead before dropping in.

Ann Landers Junior Eity Withood Ann Edo Mtero

Twin Ring Rites Read Special Wedding Details

The article describes a wedding with Norm Joan Smith and Tommy Bo Waikes among the bridal party. Attendants wore green nylon organza gowns, and the ceremony included numerous family members and details of gowns, flowers, and reception. The couple plans to live at 3759 Runnels St Port Worth after a short wedding trip. It also notes Alegrete Brazil plans its first edible oil plant from rice bran.

Norm Joan Smith Meo Norman Smith Tommy Bo Waikes GB. Wallace Seth Ward Reine Smith Victoris Pewie Danet Lecknes Harvey Ter Pols Phanview Eens Gebby Dede Segan Take Hey Elizabeth Barrett Browning Lainey Lockey High Schewhier Hus Tran Phane ¢ High School Ading Fort Worth Electronics College Runnels St. Port Worth

Engagements and Weddings News Tips for Readers

Readers can submit engagement and wedding details to the paper before the event to ensure prompt print. Include spellings of all names addresses signatures and a telephone number. photos are not accepted with engagements.

Church Women Study Missions Meeting Notes

Church Women Study Missions held a gathering with readings from Romans 18 7 21 and prayers led by Mis Fav Chuy Mis Raveienot and others. Estee Anderson Fo Knox and Mrs Rowe attended. Next meeting set for September at St Stephenson 287.

Gahan Fav Chuy Raveienot Pees Estee Anderson Fo Knox Mre Ft. Rowe

Sorority Chapter Hosts Patio Supper at Local Home

The Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a patio supper at the home of Mrs. Lee Baker on September 12. Mrs. Don Li and other members planned a fall day event starting at 8 p.m. with games later in the evening at Auburn's residence.

Lambdaloa Beta Syma Phi Lee Baker Don Auburn

Miss Beechy To Marry Mr. Ellerd

Fragmentary OCR reads of a social note announce the engagement or upcoming marriage of Miss Beechy to Mr. Ellerd. The readable text is garbled with multiple crosswise letters and unrelated stray phrases.

Miss Beechy Mr. Ellerd

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