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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

5

Miss Hamilton Honored With Saturday Courtesies

Betty Doris Hamilton, bride elect of Larry LaRoe, received two weekend parties. Mrs. Dorrance Guy and her mother hosted a brunch at the Guy home on 1911 36th St with a Christmas theme and silver hostess gift. Guests included family, Pi Beta Phi sisters, and many friends. Janice Newson and her daughter hosted a buffet supper at 9306 Slide Road for Pi Beta Phi members from Tennas Tech, with a silver star centerpiece and gold angels.

Betty Doris Hamilton Larry LaRoe Dorrance Guy Harvey Austin C. H. Hamilton Bert Lafoe Mmes Joe Bowman Owen Hamilton Jack Paige Ira Elliott Ronnie Smith George Carpenter Don Thompson Ralph Shelton Jerry Nislar John Harvey Austin Jack Alderson Virginia Carr Marybeth Tage Saran Newson Janice Slide Road Pi Beta Phi Sorofit TeNnas Tech Miss Hamilton

Jacoby On Bridge South Play Set By Suit Signal

The hand from the National Tournament in Chicago illustrates a suit preference signal. Harry Fishbein opens ace of clubs aiming to reach a club ruff, but the defense foils the plan as Bill Root plays deuce of clubs and deduces West holds the ace king doubleton.

Oswald Jacoby NEA Chicago Harry Fishbein New York Bill Root Miami Root West

Weddim in Lamesa Ties Oliver to Jones in Home

In Lamesa on December 12 Mr and Mrs James Richard Jones wed in the brides parents home with Rev Carrol Herring officiating. The couple plans to reside in Lamesa after a wedding trip to New Mexico. The bride Miss Aliss Jo Ann Oliver is a Lamesa High School graduate and the groom is a local farmer.

Lamesa James Richard Jones New Mexico Aliss Jo Ann Oliver O. K Oliver Ernest Jones Star Rt Carrol Herring Slide Baptist Church H. Bo Miler Ruby Lois Anderson James Burkett of Welch Sandra Oliver Cecil Jones Floyd Oliver Brede Hardin-Simmons University Jones

Wedding Announcement for Wanza Lee McCain and C R Clevencer

Mr and Mrs Fo L McCain of Littlefield announce the marriage of their daughter Wanza Lee McCain to Pvt. C R Clevencer son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Clevencer of Bula. The ceremony took place December 2 in Clovis by a justice of the peace. Clevencer attended Bula schools and is stationed at Fort Bliss Pasa. Mrs Clevencer is a 1951 graduate of Littlefield High School and works for General States Telephone Company in Littlefield.

Littlefield Sneciali Fo L McCain Pride Wanza Lee McCain C.R. Clevencer Leonard Clevencer Bula Clovis Justice of the Peace Clevencer Lattlefield High School General States Telephone Coraipony Cevenger Fort Po Fl Pasa

Bridge signaling leads to contract defeat in club study

Description of a bridge hand where Root signals partner by discarding the queen of clubs to indicate a high entry in spades. Fishbein reads the message. Root wins the third trick with the ace of spades and then ruffs out a club, defeating the contract. Most tables failed to signal, allowing the declarer to make on a diamond return.

Bei Root Fishbein West Declarer

Marylyn Riley Pre-Bridal Shower Held in Springlake

A bridal shower honored Miss Maryvin Riley bride elect of Doug Higgins at Mrs W T Clayton home Springlake. Blue and white decor featured crystal and silver. Guests registered by Mrs Leslie Watson while tea was served by Mrs Barlon Watson. Hostesses included multiple local ladies with plans for a December Springslake wedding.

Springlake Maryvin Riley Doug Higgins W. T. Clayton Barlon Watson Betty Lou Gregory Leslie Watson Mmes Ernest Green Robert Huckabee Troy Blackburn W. T. Tanner Buford Hayden E. C. Clayton Ernest Baker Rube Carruthers Harlon Watson Eleanor Watson Gus Parish Jess Watson Lester Kelley Harry Axtell Miss Riley Mr. Higgins

PLAN DINNER PARTY Hosts Turkey Dinner for Husbands

Playor Forty-Two Club plans a turkey dinner at 7 p m Friday hosted by Mrs. J D Nelson at 2429 31st Street. Husbands are invited as guests in this community gathering.

Forty-Two Club J. D. Nelson 31St St

White Christmas Pie Recipe From Stutsman

Mrs. Frank V. Stutsman shares her White Christmas pie recipe inspired by memories of snowy northern childhood. The dish combines gelatin, milk, fruit, whipped cream, egg whites, and coconut in a 9 inch crust, chilled to set, then decorated with colored sugar and coconut.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Food and Markets St. Cloud Fla Frank V. Stutsman

Figure and fashion fixes for women after forty

Advice on shaping the figure through diet and exercise, plus undergarments and clothing choices. Instructions cover avoiding tight clothes, corset-like undergarments, padded bras, girdles, and skirts designed to alter perceived proportions. Suggestions aim to balance hips, bust, waist, and overall silhouette.

Edyth Thornton McLeod McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Sunshine Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party

Nineteen members and guests of the Sunshine Home Demonstration Club held a Christmas party at the Carlisle Community home of Mrs. B. B. Hyatt. Mrs. Wayne Smith of Reese Village provided music and Mrs. B. G. Shires played Santa Claus. Carols, games, and gift exchanges occurred around a lit tree. Holiday treats and bubbling punch were served as a club gift was given to club president Mrs. A. L. Turner. Hostesses included Mrs. Hyatt, Mrs. J. W. Moore, and Mrs. J. A. Williams.

Sunshine Home Demonstration Club B. B. Hyatt Carlisle Wayne Smith Reese Village B. G. Shires Santa Claus A. L. Turner Hyatt J. W. Moore J. A. Williams

Old-fashioned Christmas party held by Lub bock PBX Club

About 30 members and guests attended a Saturday night event in the Snack Bar of Citizens National Bank. A buffet supper and gift exchange were enjoyed with Christmas carols led by pianist Mrs. Ed Morton. Social committee members Mrs. Cecil Clark and Mrs. Juanita White assisted.

Lubbock Pbx Club Citizens National Bank Ed Morton Morton Cecil Clark Juanita White

Students to wed two Texas Tech students in December

Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Griffith announce the engagement of their daughter Ima Jane to Joe A. Sneed Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sneed of Amarillo. The wedding is set for December 27 at 7 p.m. in Bowman Memorial Chapel at First Methodist Church. Both are students at Texas Tech.

B. L. Griffith Rt. 1 Plains Ima Jane Joe A. Sneed Jr Joe Sneed Amarillo Bowman Memorial Chapel First Methodist Church Texas Tech

Clocks Set On Wall Coverings Turn Topsy Turvy

New York reports fashion in wall coverings using clocks and candle sconces that tilt for horizontal or vertical looks. Two wood framed topsy turvy clocks feature tilting bases for easy time viewing and varied shapes from square to diamond. Finishes include gold, white wash, antique copper, and black. Matching wall scenes also rotate by turning candle arms.

New York

Deardorffs Host Holiday Party For Company Staff

Mr. and Mrs. George Deardorff of 1906 14th Street plan a Tuesday evening party at 7 for employees of Deardorff Fruit Co. and their families. Each person will present a Christmas skit to add to the merriment.

George Deardorff 14Th St Deardorff Fruit Co Pera

Sunday School Attendance Report from 51 Lubbock Churches

Fifty-one Lubbock churches reported a total Sunday School attendance of 17,227. The list shows church names with many attendees, led by First Baptist and First Methodist among others, reflecting a broad city-wide participation in weekly religious education.

Lubbock First Baptist Suse First Baptist Mission Westminster Presbyterian Lubbock View Christian Bebediab St. John's Methodist Forrest Heights Methodist Asbury Methodist Peccare SM First Nazarena Trinity Baptist Central Baptist Ereseedeeecene College Avenue Baptist Cecessens Southcrest Baptist Waedles ‘Eee Aldersgate Methodist Pioneer Memorial Methodist First Presbyterian Modern Manor Presbyterian Broadway Church of Christ College Avenue Church of East Side Church of Christ South Side Church of Christ North Side Church of Christ Mexican Church of Christ Cniges Ee Seiber Heights Church of Christ East Birch Church of Christ Parkway Drive Church of Christ Harwell Heights Baptist Antioch Baptist Cares Eee Cease Arnett-Benson Oo Aca Bethel Baptist Fee Ey Pep Olay Ay Calvary Baptist Ccceeeseseeneeee Fast Side Baptist Olivet Baptist Skyline Baptist West End Baptist Carlisle Baptist Zuni Park Baptist St. Luke's Methodist Willams Memorial Nazarene i Pee

Washington widow of Dallas Times Herald editor dies

Mrs. Elsie Allen Gridley, 57, wife of the Washington correspondent for the Dallas Times Herald, died yesterday from a cerebral hemorrhage in Washington.

Washington Elsie Allen Gridley The Dallas Times Herald

Help for Teen Lovers in School and Service Life

Advice columnist Muriel Nissen addresses four teen to young adult scenarios. A high school senior plans marriage after graduation while a junior wonders about college, another asks about dating while her fiancé is in service, and a 14 year old considers moving on from a steady 17 year old.

Muriel Nissen Miss Nissen Ellis Kate

Miss Nancy Hays Pre Bridal Shower Honoree

Miss Nancy Hays was named honoree at a shower hosted Friday night at the home of Mrs. W. B. Warren. Co-hostess was Mrs. H. D. Boyd. The bride-elect of Richard Alls wore pink and white colors with candles and silver balls at the serving table. A toaster was given to the honoree.

Nancy Hays W. B. Warren 32Nd St H. D. Boyd Richard Alls

Local posts and clubs hold meetings across region

Seagraves Post 8575 Veletana of Foreign Wars and auxiliary meet tonight at the Legion Hut in Seagraves with Mr. and Mrs. Tors Everheart of Lubbock slated to attend. Tohoka Junior Chamber of Commerce to elect officers tonight. A British film Sextette based on Somerset Maugham stories screens at Texas Tech 7 p.m. in the Student Union ballroom. Los Angeles Spanish club at R W Matthews Junior High stages a 7:30 p.m. Christmas program in Spanish for students and guests. Wayland College Plainview hosts Baptist leaders tonight and tomorrow for ministerial orientation with speakers Dr Haswell Baker and Tapscott from Dallas. Cooper Civic Agriculture Club meets at 7:30 p.m. today at Cooper High School with Rep George Mahon giving the December program. tickets from club directors. A $1,000 bond is set for John Salazar of Littlefield in a theft by bailee case. Salazar jailed. Sixty-five men attend the Morning Methodist Men breakfast at First Methodist Church. topics include stewardship.

Seagraves Veletana Foreign Wars Auxiliary Legion Hut Tors Everheart Lubbock Somerset Maugham Texas Tech Los Angeles R. W. Matthews Junior High School Wayland College Plainview Harold A. Haswell B. O. Baker L. H. Tapscott Dallas College Heights Baptist Church Cooper Civic Agriculture Club George Mahon Cooper High School

Bride Register Says 27 Guests Logged In

Miss Linda Alls presided at the bride's book where 27 registered guests signed in, as hosts and hostesses saw guests arrive and mingle during the wedding celebration.

Oree Linda Alls

Steam medicated VapoRub relief for child coughing

An advertisement explains steam medicated with VapoRub relieves a child’s choked-up feeling and dry stuffed nose. It claims quick relief as coughing quiets and breathing becomes easier when following package directions. The text suggests continuing rubs to maintain relief.

Vicki VapoRub

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Jacoby ORTH SOUTH Jo Ann Oliver Miss McCain Iss Pvt Clevenger Carol Bruce Tova Marylyn Riley Beauty Jewel Father Jewels Little Gems 18Th St Lubbock Superior Meat CO Cash & Carry Texas Avenue H Lokey Cleaners Deardorffs City Santa Spears Furniture Co Lubbockee A Lubbock, Texas Nissen Elda Evening Journal Tohoka Junior Chamber of Commerce Justice Court George H. McCleskey John F. Salazar Salazar Harold Humphries William H. Evans Vicks Vaporub Namber Dial
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