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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1965
Page
8
A 1964 New York feature discusses self adhesive plastics and new felt textures for tablets, soffits and walls. It covers appliqué tips, color varieties, and practical uses from muffling vase edges to lining drawers while noting a wall tile option.
Miss Anita Spikes and George Wilson Privett Jr. of Slaton exchanged vows at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church with Rev. James T. Rolding officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Arphire M. Spikes and the late Mr. Spikes, wore an organza gown and lace train. the groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson Privett of Slaton. A reception followed in the chapel parlor.
A bridal shower for Miss Abavena Hart, fiancée of Clint Symes, was held August 12 at the Imperial Community Center Club Room. Hostesses included Merle Barron and Anna Hershberzer. pink and white decor featured carnations. Miss Mary Filla Johns played piano. the couple plans to wed September 4 at the First Baptist Church attended by Hart's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hart and Symes' parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Symes.
Winners of Wednesday night bridge at the Bridge Studio 1211 9th Mt. were first Mrs Jack Ken Girks and Butch Adams, second Mrs Jess Gurley and Mrs Bill Lumsden, third Mrs Sylvia Mariner and Mrs Robert Burns. Novice players urged to attend Friday at 7:49 pm at the studio.
Miss Carol Clark bride elect of Carky Barton was honored at a kitchen shower held Tuesday night in Mrs. Bobby Nichols home. Co hosts were Mrs. HB Williams and Miss Sherry Barton with forty guests and special guests Mrs. David C. Clark Mrs. Letha Massie and Mrs. HF Barton. The couple plan to marry Friday at St Johns Methodist Church in Tapon.
A benefit bridge luncheon hosted by Sigma Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Plains Co-Op Oil Mill announced winners Miss Nancy Baker first place, Mrs. Bill Driver second, Mrs. John Allen third, and Mrs Terry Menesie fourth. Door prizes went to Mrs Hilly Hayes, Mrs Wayne Elliot, and Mrs Bill Driver. Thirty-five members and guests attended.
The VFW Auxiliary accompanied two girls from Girls Town and Mrs. Marshall Cooper staff manager to Amarillo. The aides received permanents donated by an Amarillo beauty salon. The trip supports the Auxiliary service work.
OWA Tap hosts dinner at Pioneer Hotel for Ronnie Adams and fiancé Betty McCullar with 19 guests. The couple to wed Saturday at Pioneer Methodist Church after an evening event with family. Additionally Miss Darla Simon to be honored at 1200 p.m. luncheon at Lubbock Country Club prior to her marriage plan. Guests include Mrs Ted Simon and other relatives. The Roberts family from Cocoa Beach touring to Fort Worth and Dallas to visit J. M. Harris family.
The Wives of Engineers plan a barbecue at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Haversham Party House with husbands as guests. The event starts at the Bradford home 3112 42nd St and will be hosted by multiple local residents including Bradford Ragland Green Reeves Hasie Pitstick Kilcrease King Cooper Green Poole and Stanley.
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