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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
6
A collage of magazine advice on women’s wit and humor shapes careers while new Paris style moves toward mass produced ready to wear. A Zurich restaurateur links national character to the humble potato as satire, and Vita Bath from West Germany reaches Lubbock for sunburn relief.
The Plainview ceremony for Maureda Hanna and Jimmy Pool occurred at Edmonson Baptist Church with J Leon Melton and Mrs Mart Pool in attendance. The bride wore Chantilly lace over satin with a pearl rhinestone tiara and carried white roses on a white Bible. Attendants wore amethyst organza dresses as family hosted a reception at the couple’s home prior to a Colorado wedding trip. The couple will live in Canyon while the groom resumes studies at West Texas State College.
Sherry Hogue of Abilene is being honored with multiple gatherings this week. Jan Ethridge hosted a luncheon for fourteen guests at 1511 31st St. Kenney Gideon hosted a backyard supper for fourteen at 207 48th St. Candy Reasener and Eunice Bundrant hosted a swimming party and dinner. Sherry's activities conclude with a theater outing and miniature golfing party today before she returns to Abilene Thursday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. AP Wilson of West Carlisle hosted guests from Garden City Kansas Nancy Gary and Paul Appling and their parents Mr. and Mrs. Pat Appling. They were joined by Mrs. H C Futrell and daughter Mrs Ted Martin of Cadiz Kentucky and Lois Crawford and son GD Crawford with Perry and Kelly of Salinas California. Also visiting were Leo C Wilson and son Jack of Watsonville California and Sgt and Mrs Calvert W Wilson with Jan and June of Altus Oklahoma.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Letter Carriers hosted an ice cream supper at Mackenzie State Park Monday. Five women were welcomed as new members: Mmnes, John Knox, Jack Stalcup, James Webster, Charles Loudermilk, and John Reed. Delegates to the national auxiliary convention in Cincinnati begin August 2, with Mrs. Clarion Cave, Mrs. Frank Terrell attending. Mrs. Frank Eddleman and Mrs. Garnet Hillburn serve as alternates.
A mixed page features Ann Landers letters on marriage infidelity and parenting plus local club notices. Readers seek guidance on forgiveness after an affair, teen supervision during vacations, and discipline for a child, with community group reports and event details.
Miss Shaw hosts a reception tea in Petersburg for the wedding couple to be Miss Sandra Sue Byrd and Bill John Hegs set to marry at Baptist Church. Attendants include maid of honor Parr Adams and bridesmaids in violet and nylon organza. best man Clint Gregory Jr. and ushers J D Adams and Doug Ellison. Bridal party includes Denise Hegi Kay Hillman Joins in as flower girls with a church reception to follow. The bride’s family line lists Milstead Deering Hegi and Byrd relations in the Petersburg area with a farm near town as the couple aims to reside there after the ceremony.
Doris Jean Nichols wed Larry Wayne Witten in Crestview Baptist Church Midland in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Haston Brewer. The couple will live in Olton after Aug 21 where Witten farms, while the bride teaches in Olton schools after earning a BA in English and Sigma Tau Delta honors.
Bobbye Faye Pope and Wayne Christopher wed in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Alfred Pace at Southern Heights Baptist Church. The couple plan a home in Seminole after a California trip. the bride teaches in Seminole schools and the groom works for Amerada Petroleum.
Mr and Mrs Paul Eugene Mitchell Jr wed in a double ring ceremony at 7 30 p m Saturday in First Baptist Church Rev J T O Bolding officiated Mrs Lee Carrell of Hale Center and Mr and Mrs Gene Mitchell Sr attended The bride a Hale Center High School graduate works in the bookkeeping department of Lubbock High School and plans to attend Texas Tech The groom is assistant golf professional at Lubbock Country Club
Carolyn Lee Hampton, daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Hampton, sets August 24 for her wedding to Jerry Frank Watts at the First Baptist Church in Littlefield. Jane Ann Tapley, daughter of Alma Tapley, engaged to Clinton Byers, plans a August 2 wedding. A note also mentions a potato salad with veal and dill pickle.
Mrs Bill Irving and Mrs Sam Baker were introduced as new members of AAUW Child Study Group 6 at a bridge and canasta party Monday night hosted by Mrs Clyde Schnei der at 2815 with St. Other hostesses were Mrs Roy mes and Mrs W J Blake. Bride prizes went to Mrs Blake and Mrs H A Hankinson. Mrs George Van Slyke won the unastaa prize. Nineteen members attended.
Seagraves High School twirlers travel to Huntsville for a marching and twirling school at Sam Houston State College. Students from 10 states attend with Rita Tudor Rae Nellinson Cynie Robison Dian Hamilton Donna Lambert Jean Kinsley named among the group. Band Boosters Club funds the trip and return is planned for Saturday.
The Wives of Engineers Club will host an ice cream party at 8 p.m. today at K. N. Clapp Party House. Texas Society of Professional Engineers members and their wives are invited. hostesses include Mines, T. Roberts, Leslie Irving, Carroll Smith, F. R. Hunter, and Joe R. Lewis.
Quick luncheon recipe for four combines tuna and a spicy tomato sauce. Drain tuna, slice onion, layer on foil or cups, mix sauce with vinegar sugar Worcestershire and seasonings, bake or broil until heated, add remaining sauce during cooking.
A fragmented calendar lists multiple church and ladies Bible study gatherings including Adventist and Church of Christ groups. Notable entries mention 8 00 am services and 3 pm meetings followed by club activities in Lubbock County and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Graham Eugene McSullough wed Saturday at First Methodist Church in Harlingen. Bride Elizabeth Anne Klein earned an interior design degree from the University of Texas and studied in Vienna. groom holds BA and LL B from UT and studied at the University of Sydney on a Rotary scholarship.
Miss Perry Jen Van Kliet daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Van Kliet Hart became the bride of Pvt Clyde Dale Wimberly son of Mr and Mrs J C Wimberly Olton in a double-ting ceremony Sunday at 4 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs T C Ray with Rev Denzil Leonard officiating The bride wore white lace over taffeta her veil held by a pearl headband She carried a white Bible with feathered mums and carnations Miss Wanda Sue Janzen maid of honor wore a blue suit with white accessories Best man was Ralph Hauger Crosbyton After a wedding trip the couple will reside at Fort Sill Oklahoma where the groom is stationed in the Army
VFW Auxiliary members and their families will attend a cake and ice cream supper at 7 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mr and Mrs J Ray Nichols 2012 31st St Prospective members are invited to the event The auxiliary and families attended a covered dish supper the VFW Hall Sunday with 20 in attendance A visit was made by eight auxiliary members Thursday night to the Veterans Hospital in Big Spring Gifts and refreshments for patients were taken by eight women.
Mr and Mrs Howard Schmidt host a swimming party at Hav n Party House at 6 p m Saturday for members of the American Institute of Architects and the Auxiliary. The event invites participation and socializing in a casual evening.
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