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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1960

Page

6

Campaign ensembles and Olympic opening in Rome

The piece describes campaign outfits for Nixon and Kennedy supporters in red white and blue, with separate skirts jackets and accessories. It notes a yard tarp giveaway at 3105 21st St and reports a thunderous opening day reception for the American flag as the Rome Olympic Games began, highlighting Rafer Johnson's procession and reactions from American and Soviet athletes.

Richard S. Nixon John F. Kennedy Dallas Houston Kennedy Sen Johnson Jackie JIXON Nixon-Lodge Rome United States Rafer Johnson California Paxters Moscow

School Marriage Courses Favored By Executive

New York reports Mrs. James C. Parker president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers argues schools should teach family life and marriage. A nationwide poll of 16 000 school administrators in Nations Schools shows sharp division with 54 percent in favor.

New York UPI James C. Parker National Congress of Parents and Teachers North Dakota Indiana

Seagraves Pair Wed In Church Ceremony

Seagraves First Baptist Church hosted the wedding of Miss Martha Bea Langehennig and Johnny E. Gooding with a double ring ceremony read by Rev. F. C. Bradley. Attendants included Miss Shirley Powell and Miss Doris Donaghey. The couple plans to reside in Seagraves where Gooding farms after Gooding's Navy service.

Seagraves First Baptist Church Martha Bea Langehennig Johnny E. Gooding J. H. Langehennig Clarence Gooding F. C. Bradley Denver City Alex O. Langehennig Misa Powell Clyde Kennedy Shirley Powell Lubbock Doris Donaghey Graves Linda Faye Langehennig Joan Glyda Fayeangehennig Willie Lee Gooding Dale Gooding Lonny Bruce Langehenning Fellowship Hall Walter Powell Marion Courtney Odess Willie Good Jing Shack Baucom Ruidoso N. M Gooding Seagraves High School U. S. Navy

Philpotts To Reside Here After August Wedding

CHILDR ESS Special Mr and Mrs Bobby Dean Philpott will move to Lubbock after Sept 10 Mrs Philpott enrolls at Draughons Business College while her husband studies civil engineering at Texas Tech They wed Friday at First Methodist Church with Rev J Lennor Hester and Rev John A English officiating The bride wore lace over satin with seed pearl gown and chapel train Attendants included Jerene Hester Bettye Lynn Hester Dianna Philpott Dianna Philpott list of others ends with reception in church parlor

Hester O. H. Philpott Sabrina Jerene Bettye Lynn Dianna Philpott Becky Simmons Rochester Gay Hall Littlefield Dwayne Philpott Ronnie G. Rogers Albany Dean Andrews Dumas Jan Smith Dona Preston

Winners in Singer sewing course contest held at parade

Winners in a summer sewing course contest sponsored by Singer Sewing Machine Co were announced Monday night at a style parade at the Southwestern Public Service Co location. Wilma Cowan and Marshal Potts won tween division. Mary Ann Elliott and Wynn Nona McMillan won teen division.

Singer Sewing Machine Co Reddyram Southwestern Public Service Co Ave. K Wilma Cowan T. E.cowan 39Th St Marshal Potts Texas Tech Mary Ann Elliott Robert L. Elliott Wynn Nona McMillan Floydada

Tri Delta Club Plans Meeting News Note

Tri Delta alumnae plan a meeting at 7 40 Friday morning at Mrs J B Blakey Jr s home 2rd St for a luncheon and news meeting Chairman Mrs Winston McGee will preside Assisting her are Mines BC Douglas ALT Enloe Eugene Faulkner Oliver Ramsey Jr Robert P Smith and Miss Anna Lee Cook Alumnae interested in affiliating with the Lubbock club are asked to call Mrs Blakey SW5 2578

Delta Delta Delta Clu J. B Blakey Jr Isennd Noe Bush Winston McGee Mines Douglas Alt Enloe Eugene Faulkener Oliver Ramsey Jr Robert P. Smith

Hartsell Ryan marry in New York ceremony

After a Canada, Michigan, and Indiana honeymoon, James R. Hartsell and Connie LaVerne Ryan announce they will reside in Columbia S C while he studies as a USC junior. Ryan, from Artesia New Mexico, previously worked with the State Department and American Airlines.

Columbia S. C Canada Michigan Indiana James R. Hartsell University of South Carolina Connie LaVerne Ryan Robert D. Ryan Artesia N. M Spur Tex Odessa Junior College Odessa Lubbeck State Dept. of Public Welfare American Airlines Hartsell James Clifford Hartsell Rock Hill Reese Air Force Base Texas Tech

Breakfast Honoring Miss Mary Jo Best Before Her Wedding

Mrs Earl Cowley and daughter Carol hosted a breakfast Friday at 2824 62nd St to honor Miss Mary Jo Best who will wed James Ronald Underwood on Nov 23. Attending were Frankie Best mother of the honoree maid of honor Kaye Austin bridesmaids Sheri Pillers Sharon Frost and Lou Ann Best flower girl.

Earl Cowley Carol Mary Jo Best James Ronald Underwood Cowley 62Nd St Frankie Kaye Austin Sheri Pillers Desmaid Margie Donna Robinson Pat ‘O'Neal Sharon Frost Lou Ann Best

FHA Chapter To Sponsor Supper in Shallowater

Shallowater FHA Chapter to sponsor an ice cream supper for the public at 7 p.m. today at the community clubhouse. Dominoes will be available for games. This annual FHA activity draws local residents to the event.

Shallowater Future Homemakers of America FHA

Autumn Rhapsody music luncheon set by Lubbock group

Lubbock Women Clubhouse hosts a noon Friday Music Roundtable luncheon themed Autumn Rhapsody. Mrs C N Hallmark chairs with Mrs R Priddy co chair. soprano Everett George and pianist E D Clements perform. Guest Mrs Earl Hobbs discusses her Buenos Aires opera trip La Traviata. Clements plays a medley as guests are seated. yellow linens brown napkins leaves and mums decorate tables. Reservations with Mrs Clements at Swift 94769 by Thursday noon.

Lubbock C.N. Hallmark R. Priddy Everett George E. D. Clements

Miss Green Is Married In Mormon Temple Wedding

A Saturday ceremony at the Mormon Temple united Jackie Green and V. Kel. Helen Green of Lub bock and Dick Green of Wood with Mr. and Mrs. Vern Landon hosting a reception and guests arriving from Boston to visit relatives. Bridesmaids included Bonnie Holmaurst and Sharon May. The bride, a former Southwestern Bell employee, and her Texas Tech graduate husband will reside in Burbank California.

Los AN . Calif The Mormon Temple Jackie Green V. Kel Helen Green 36Th St Lubck Tex Dick Green Wood Vern Landon Pasadena C. A. Holmquest Chris Calif Boston Mass A. A Bonnie Holmaurst Loch St. May Sharon May Texas Tech Massachusetts James C. Dougherty U.S Airmane ET Sen Crea Cambridge Southwestern Bell Telephone Co University of Southern Calif Burbank

Unique Sound Piano Praised as Age Improves Its Craft

Italian made instrument built about 1800 by the Marchisio family of Turin inspired legends as King David’s Harp. Featured at the Paris Exhibition in 1867 with Liszt and Brahms among admirers, it now rests in Israel’s treasure. Jacob Maxin, Juilliard graduate, played it at the Waldorf Astoria stage during a globe tour.

Atricia McCormack New York UPL Dele's Gates International Society For the Welfare of Cripples Marchisio Turin Italy Paris Franz Liszt Brahms Saint-Saens State of Israel Waldorf-Astoria Jacob Maxin Maxin Philadelphia Juilliard School of Music Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy King David

Former Queen Wilhelmina to Celebrate 80th Birthday

Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands turns 80 this Wednesday. The former queen who abdicated in 1948 in favor of Juliana will mark the occasion with the royal family at her Apeldoorn palace.

the Hague Netherlands Wilhelmina Juliana Apeldoorn

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