Neighbors Show Big Hospitality For Pinkston Family Reunion
A large number of neighbors brought food and flowers to support Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pinkston at a family reunion on 4513 20th St. More than twenty guests enjoyed piano and guitar music, song fests, and children's play. A special play yard was built, with visits to Prairie Dog Town and Tiny Texas Kiddyland. Attendees included Jim Anderson, Rex Chandler and family from Broken Bow Oklahoma, Dr. Grant Clothier and sons from Fort Worth, and many relatives from Lubbock Panhandle and Hereford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pinkston
Rens
20Th St
Iave
Pinkstons
Prairie Dog Town
Texas Kiddyland
Pinkston
Jim Anderson
Rex
Chandler
Granville
Broken Bow
Okla
Frank Okla
Raymond
Hartshorne
Grant
Gerald Pink
Dale Young
Kevin
Sheri
Kim
Hereford
Lida Watson
Panhandle
N. N.mullins
G. C. Mullins
Alma Dillard
Lubbock
Bride Elect Miss LaWanda Oldham Hosts Bridal Tea
Mrs. B. W. Oldham and Mrs. K. C. Oldham presided as hostesses for a bridal tea honoring LaWanda Sue Oldham, fiancee of Wayne Wyatt, with crystal table service. The couple plans to wed September 10 at First Baptist Church Shallowater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaWanda Sue Oldham
Wayne Wyatt
B. W. Oldham
Lubbock
K. C. Oldham
Wolfforth
Crystal
First Baptist Church
Shallowater
Underwoods Celebrate 50th Anniversary in Lubbock
Mr and Mrs J C Underwood observed their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday They were married in Johnson County Oklahoma in 1910 and moved to Crosby County in 1917 later residing in Lubbock since 1945 The Underwoods have three sons J P Underwood Los Angeles J T Underwood Houston J C Underwood Jr Colton California a daughter Mrs Geranaida Alexander Las Vegas and a granddaughter Kay Underwood plus eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Underwood
E. Fordham
Johnson County
Okla
Crosby County
Lubbock
Underwood
Geranaida Alexander
Las Vegas
Nev
Kay Underwood
Unclear fragmentary scene interrupts household dispute
A disjointed text describes a tense moment as Mrs. C confronts a child and others over a perceived intrusion. The excerpt mentions a dropped lettuce, a confrontation with Bud dy's champion, and a demand to mind one’s own business. The chaotic wording obscures essential facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C
Buddy
Party Honoring Bride Is Held In Residence
A lively reception at Mrs. R. C. Douglas Jr. home 1714 30th St honored the future bride Mrs. Duane Roberts former Jan Griffin with a house party. Guests included Mrs. Alvin Griffin Mrs. Carl Roberts and many relatives. A luncheon at Dunlap's Tea Room featured gifts of silver and crystal. The event emphasized honesty about parental weaknesses to aid children in self judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy
Julia Jones
Dunlap
Jruit
Clent Breedlove
M. K. Woodard
Jimmie Jones
Miss Jones
David Ments
Burchett
First Baptist
Mrs. C
Duane Roberts
Jan Griffin
R. C. Douglas Jr
30Th St
Douglas
Ann Douglass
R. D. English
Doral Hendrix
Alvin Griffin
Carl Roberts
Roberts
Bill McCauley
Paul] Campbell
E. W. Reed
Karen Shan
Bozeman PTA Board Plans Year Programs
Bozeman PTA executive board met Thursday afternoon at the school with Mrs. F A Nichols presiding to outline the year’s programs. The central theme is Homes Create Community Strength Through Character Development. The first meeting is at 3 p.m. September 15 in the school cafeteria. chairmen participation is limited or unlimited and will be the program title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman Pta
F. A. Nichols
Tople
Young in Heart Parents Clash Over Hopscotch Bylaw
Dear Ann Landers answers three reader questions from Lubbock Avalanche Journal readers about a mother playing hopscotch with her kids, the need for a bigger house with growing families, and a 14 year old feeling unfairly restricted while peers enjoy slumber parties. The column advises modest attire, responsible freedom, and supervised teen gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Young
P.S
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Rebekah Lodge Visits Highlight September Pilgrimage Plans
Mrs Vessie Lee Hicks of Levelland visited Rebekah Lodge 321 at the Rebekah Building where 39 members attended. Donations totaled 83 for the Pilgrimage Fund and 5 each for the international president and linen funds. Plans were announced for a September 4 pilgrimage to the Home for the Aged in Ennis and the Children’s Home in Corsicana with reservations by phone. Grace Burton reported on a state meeting in Odessa. next year’s meeting will be in Abilene. A social calendar item notes a square dance at 8 p.m. with a professional caller at the National Guard Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vessie Lee Hicks
Levelland
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Bldg
Ennis
Corsicana
Grace Burton
Odessa
Abilene
Officers And Wives Bid Farewells At Reese AFB
Reese Air Force Base officers and families hold farewell events and visits as several relocate. First Lt and Mrs George Warner depart for Bismarck North Carolina for a child’s first visit with relatives. Relatives of 1st Lt and Mrs Carl Gregory will meet their infant daughter. Mrs Robert Guinn’s six week Medford Oregon visit followed by California vacation. Maj and Mrs D H White tour Rio Grande Valley St Louis and Oak Ridge. Flight 4 hosted a party for Maj and Mrs Robert Hill as 1st Lt Luther Nall and wife depart for Randolph AFB San Antonio. Maj Hill’s promotion celebrated. Majors wives hosted new officers of the 3501st PTS. Captains and Mines Ben Flight 4 wives shared a coffee at Mrs Andrew Deshaies home. Decor planning at Officers Club with OWC Council. Majors 4 farewell at Officers Club for Maj and Mrs Richard Condrick and Mad and Mrs Joseph Senior with gifts. About 33 members attended a business meeting. Twenty two guests at Sister Flight tea at Mrs Howard Henson. Flight 3 wives of 3501st PTS hosted sister Flight 3. Flight 8 wives of 300th Flight 3 held a sack lunch at Mrs James McPherson’s home for September luncheon plans. Mrs Ira Espe hosted a neighborhood coffee. Elimination of pay cuts for 1500 salaried Douglas employees after arbitration confirms improper under contract with SCPA. Retroactive pay to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese Air Force Base
George Warner
Reese Air Force
Bismarck
N.C
Carl Gregory
Gregory
North Carolina
Robert Guinn
Medford
Ore
Hill
Carlyle Wheeler
PTS
Ben Flight 4
Andrew Deshaies
Decora Thompson
Officers’ Club
OWC Council
Officers Club
Richard Condrick
Mad
Joseph Senior
Squadron
C. M. Lyon
Fight 3
Condrick
Howard Henson
Flight 3
Fight
Flight
James McPherson
Ira Espe
Kennedy Autograph Converts Young Supporter in Richmond
In Richmond Indiana on May 1 Democratic nominee John F Kennedy signed an autograph for 12 year old Cheryl Parrish who asked why he wanted to be president since he cannot sign his name Cheryl later told her mother she now believes Kennedy would make a good president Kennedy replied in a clear firm hand that he was delighted by her remark and that he would be president if elected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John F. Kent
Cheryl Parrish
Sen
Kennedy
Cheryl
Reid Parrish
Massachusetts
Church Women Hear Of Responsibilities
Rev. Harold Kaestner led the Christ Lutheran Women’s Missionary League meeting in Plains National Bank Building. Hostesses were Mrs. Jim Vasek and Mrs. Clem Clement. Readings, devotion, and prayers focused on service and shining light. The group reported mission stamps, calls for the sick, and convalescent homes. Planned events include the bride and groom banquet on Oct. 7 and an all-church picnic on Sept. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Kaestner
Christ Lutheran Women's Missionary League
Plains National Bank
Jim Vasek
Clem Clement
Adolph Herzogg
Christ
Dick Seaberg
Luncheon Honors Miss Clayton Before Wedding
Miss Eleanor Clayton, who will marry Bill C. Brown tonight at St Pauls Episcopal Church, was honored at a bridesmaids luncheon at Lubbock Country Clubhouse. Hostess Mrs C E Wiginton and assistant Mrs Allen Clayton of Rockdale led the event with a gold and white centerpiece and hostess china as the gift. Guests included Mrs W G Clayton and Mrs William Brown of Brownfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Clayton
Bill C. Brown
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Lubbock Country Clubhouse
C. E. Wiginton
Seth St
Allen Clayton
Rockdale
W. G Clayton
William Brown
Brownfield
China
Pianist Van Cliburn Gives 8000 to Soviet Church
American pianist Van Cliburn donated 58,000 rubles to Moscow's Evangelical Baptist Church. The gift, given during a Sunday service, is said to be a memorial to his grandfather. Cliburn is touring Russia with a matinee idol reception. Francis Gary Powers' sister Jessica Hileman attends the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPS
van Cliburn
Evangelical Baptist Congregation of
Soviet Union
Francis Gary Powers
Jessica Hileman
Cliburn
Russia
Navy awards contract for nuclear submarine to Ingalls
The Navy awarded a 23 406 750 contract to Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp Pascagoula Mississippi to build a nuclear powered attack submarine. The submarine is estimated to cost 45 million to 49 million including the nuclear power plant and was authorized in the current Navy budget for the fiscal year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Washington
UPI
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp
Pascagoula
Miss
Couple Adds New Experiences From Camping Tour
Dr. Camp and wife return to Lubbock after 20 mile mule trail hike in Grand Canyon and a camping stay atop a New Mexico mountain. They have visited 24 of 29 national parks and 27 national monuments in the United States, plus parks in Canada and Europe. They recount Mission 66 and Mission 68 programs and note hiking and camping as a hobby, while sharing memories of Kaibab and Bright Angel Trails and a Phantom Ranch stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Dixon Avalanche-Journal Braft
Grand
New Mexico
Truman
2Th St
Lubbock
United States
Canada
Europe
Ruidoso
Phantom Ranch
Grand Canyon
N. M
Tanto
Roger
Jim
Connecticut
Dr. Camp'e
Bert Douglas
20Th St
Camp
Texas Tech
National Park Service
National Forest Service
Camp family recalls camping life and travel ease
The Camp family at Hemphill-Wells Co. recalls camping trips in Europe and North America. They describe affordable travel, growing campgrounds, and the joy of campsite camaraderie. Roger, a Lubbock High senior, joins summer trips while Dr. Camp recalls hiking as a lifelong passion.
Lubbock Hospital Officials Attend San Francisco Conference
Phil Carter administrator of Methodist Hospital and Dick Musgrove development director left Lubbock Friday for a hospital administrators convention in San Francisco. Mrs Wayne Martin president and Mrs James Harvey vice president of the hospital auxiliary depart today to attend. City pools close for season September 6 following Labor Day per City Park and Recreation officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Carter
Methodist Hospital
Dick Musgrove
Lubbock
San Francisco
Wayne Martin
James Harvey
Key Found After Ten Minute Lockout at Downtown Store
For ten minutes no one could locate a key to unlock the downtown store front doors. A custodian on the third floor produced a key and the doors opened at 9 10 a m Friday. Most top officials were back downtown after Thursday's opening of the Monterey store drawing an estimated 35000 to 40000 visitors during the day and Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Air Force to Fly Belgians Home From Congo
The Air Force will airlift 1,000 Belgian troops from Kamina in Katanga Province to Brussels this weekend. Transports earlier this week carried Canadian Ethiopian and United Arab Republic forces to the Congo for U.N. service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiesbaden
Germany
Air Force
the Congo
Air Force S
Kamina
Katanga
Brussels
United Arab Republic
Congo
U.N
Travelers Group Directors Meet in Texas
Directors of the Travelers Protective Association, a professional business group, arrived in Texas for a weekend directors meeting at the Holiday Inn Slaton Highway. President Lew Bock presides. events include a Friday dinner dance and a 9 am Saturday session with a noon luncheon. The local post marks its first year with 976 members of the 13,000-member organization in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Pcetive Association
JP Tee Wons
la Sundiy
Holiday Inn
Slaton Highway
Bill) Renfrotr
Lew Bock
Dist “L
Lubbock
Robert 8. Renfro
Bill Renfro
W. Kenneth Wilson
Therganization
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Oldham
Underwoods
Mrs
Muriel Lawrence
Needle Club
Hugh Zimmerman
6Th St
Earl Adkins
31St St
Marquess of
Milford Haven
Jaret Bryce
London
Romaine Simpson
Bozeman PT Board
Lubbock Square Dance Federation
National Guard Armory
Santa Monica
Calif
FOR_KENNEDY
Clayton
Shirly Willams School OF Dance
Dr. Camp
Abilene Christain College Boosters Club
Gene Linn
Hemphill-Wells Co
New Monterey
Ture Capen
Ocean
Grand Teton National Park
National Forests
Groun
Mrs.Camp
Everglades
Florida
Isle Royale
Lake Superior
Alaska
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Tom S Lubbock High School
Travelers Group
Sale
Ford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!