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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1956
Page
3
Dorothy Rob rot reports smart girls favor fur accessories this Christmas with fur hats muffs stoles belts and bags over coats. plain coats paired with fur touches like hats and muffs show budget variety from mink to broadtail. Norwegian fox stoles and oversized muffs appeal to dramatic tastes with affordable options.
Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi held a Christmas party at Mrs C C Gammill 3516 43rd St Thursday night. A friendship tree secret pal gift exchange and caroling followed a snow themed window display with silver and crystal decorations. Mrs Gammill was assisted by Mrs Troy Garrison and Mrs Douglas Wienke with Garrison serving as chapter president.
Lawrence Muriet reports on balancing a child’s freedom of expression with parental authority. A nursery visit reveals a child’s sharp critique of a mother, illustrating the need for parents to allow criticism while maintaining guidance and safeguards. The piece argues against absolute child free expression and urges firm, trustworthy parenting.
Lubbock Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Temple hosted a joint Christmas party at the K P Hall. Mrs Jake Voegels led a Christmas drill and L C Crews emceed a program with film carols and Santa. About 135 people attended. hostesses were Mrs John Crawford and Mrs Voegels. fruit candy and mats were distributed after gifts.
Donna Allen daughter of Tot Allen and James Clifton Henry son of Mr and Mrs Jim Henry of Shallow Water married Monday morning at Church of Christ in Tatum New Mexico The double ring service was conducted by Lynn Shelton Bridesmaid was Mrs Jimmy Prather Best Man Rex Sanders They will live six miles east of Anton New Mexico Groom farmed and served two years in the Army Bride is Anton High School graduate Groom Abernathy High School graduate The couple plans a wedding trip to Ruidoso and other New Mexico points.
Mrs William G Dingus and her sisters Mrs C P Callan and Mrs E A ining hosted a Christmas coffee at the Dingus home 2502 21st St featuring wassail holly and red apples. A nephew David Slaughter of Hobbs NM played Christmas numbers on an accordion while house party members included James Clarence Whiteside C H Hamilton W P Clement Hardy Ballew and others.
Mt. and Mrs. Paul Hannon announce the engagement of their daughter Christine Ann to Julian Lynn Cowan son of Mr. and Mrs. W C Cowan of Tulia The wedding is set for January 26 1957 at St Ann s Catholic Church Midland Rev T J Kennedy officiating The bride to be is a St Bernard s Bradford Pa graduate employed by Honolulu Oil in Midland The fiancé works for Phillips Petroleum in Borger and holds a BBA from Texas Tech with two years in the U S Naval Air Force.
Mrs. A. C. Black entertained the La Rosa Garden Club with a Thursday Christmas party at 3410 30th Street. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Vic Vasi cek and Mrs. Pat Garrett. Eighteen members exchanged Christmas arrangements. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. January 17 with Mrs. Max Sharpe.
The Lubbock Music Club held a holiday program at Mrs. J. T. Shaver’s home 1801 14th St. The Concord Choir of Hee Baptist Church directed by Czechoslovakian angels performed. Ten students offered voice piano and violin pieces including Marilyn Campbell and Karen James.
In Crosbyton First Baptist Church at 7 o clock Saturday night Miss Peggy Askew daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Askew married Pvt. Thomas F Scroggins son of Mr and Mrs Glyn Scroggins of Ralls The double ring ceremony featured candelabra greenery gladioli and organ music The bride wore a white brocaded satin gown with Chantilly lace veil and carried a white orchid The couple plans a Denver wedding trip with later move to Ft Gordon Ga where Scroggins is stationed The bride will graduate from Crosbyton High School in 1957 and then join her husband
Do not change your mind after accepting an invitation. If you may not want to attend when the time comes, make an excuse to refuse in advance. Backing out after acceptance is rude and inconsiderate.
James E. Red Norman instructor of Dale Carnegie courses was treated to a surprise birthday party by the Lubbock Club International at his home on 2702 2nd St. A gift shower followed games and coffee as 110 guests signed the register. The birthday cake bore two poinsettias and the inscription Act Enthusiastic and Youll Be Enthusiastic.
Mr and Mrs A E Johnson wed Wednesday afternoon in a double ring service by Rev John W Duggar at his home 3419 35th Street They reside at 1913 60th St Mrs Johnson formerly Reba Walkup of Kilgore is daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Ray of Winona Mr Johnson is son of Mr and Mrs J C Johnson of that city Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Cozart There are no true blues in the lips.
A feature notes how manufacturers market inexpensive scented gift sets to little girls, including perfume, bubble bath, powder, and sachets. It highlights poles of glamor for children, with pink motifs, charms, emery boards, and small brushes as part of Santa’s stocking ideas.
A partial excerpt notes parents may seek tools to encourage neatness and discipline in youths. It suggests placing such grooming aids on the Christmas list to foster good habits and fastidiousness in a youngster.
Mrs L O Neill hosted a bridesmaids luncheon at Dunlaps Tea Room for Wanda Neill bride elect of Andrew J Edenmondson. Attending were Miss Patel Neill June Chapman Carol Jena Ewing Barbara Smith Marthe Key Deann Burke of Friona.
Dallas and Houston leaders discussed establishing a Baptist junior college in Houston and a second in Dallas. Dallas would prefer a Baylor University branch, while Houston seeks more procedural details. Fort Worth and San Antonio Baptists also plan future junior colleges after further study.
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