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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
3
In a Christmas editorial the Pape Woman’s Club expresses hope for peace and tolerance. It invokes the star of the East and the light of a single candle to symbolize universal goodwill and the example of Christ’s compassion. The piece ends with wishful blessings for happiness and peace on earth.
In Plainview on Saturday night Miss Kay Frances Hanna married Set Jimmie Edwin Persefield at the First Baptist Church. The couple will reside at Camp Lejeune North Carolina after January 7 as Persefield serves in the U S Marines.
Mrs W W Stafford and Mrs A Barnett hosted a Christmas luncheon for the Merry Bidders Club at Graham's Tea Room. Attendees enjoyed social games and light entertainment after the meal.
In Plainview on December 24, Carolyn Abernethy daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Abernethy and Jimmy Ray Rankin of Pecos son of Mr and Mrs V A Kirby of Eden were united in marriage in a home ceremony directed by Dr A Hope Owen president of Wayland Baptist College. Attendants were C A Kirby best man and Mrs C K Crow matron of honor. The bride wore a pink Chantilly lace gown and carried pink Delight roses. A reception followed. The couple will live in Pecos after January 1.
The passage urges limiting apologies to one sincere instance and then stopping. Repeated apologizing pressures the other person to reassure, so avoid harping on the subject and refrain from making the other feel they must defend the apology.
Miss K Zaveth McDonald of New York City spends Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs C A McDonald at 310 E Wabash. The fashion artist for Fairchild Publications will return home January 2. Former Lubbock residents Mr and Mrs Harry Holcomb of Mic haeI, and holiday guests Mr and Mrs Rayford Hills of Dallas stay with Mr and Mrs Robert L Snyder.
Miss Barbara Batton bride elect of J. C. McClain was honored at a kitchen shower Sunday afternoon hosted by Mrs. D. W. Sherrill and her daughter Miss Sandra Sherrill. Decorations featured cooking utensils and a miniature tree with a Red bowl motif. Refreshments with a holiday theme were served to 15 guests.
Al Cann, a Syracuse University athlete from Ehrenfeld Pennsylvania, played fullback center and halfback for the Orange.
Miss Martha Ann Ogg of Littlefield and William Neale Williams of Fort Worth exchanged vows in the chapel of Southwestern Seminary Fort Worth. Rev. Dr. Robert Naylor officiated at 4 PM. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Ogg. the groom son of Mr and Mrs Paul Williams Tococcoa Falls Ga. Attendants included Mrs Paul Williams and Sally Murphy. The couple will reside in Fort Worth.
In Castle Hall the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias plus families held a Christmas dinner and party. Jess Merrick orchestra played dinner music, Santa handed out gifts, and 85 guests attended. Proficiency certificates were awarded to Ella Schmidt Jess Herrick Harvey Weir Frank Love and Jay Bartlett. Hostesses were Fannie Grooms Jim Ferguson L. F. Middleton and A. E. Hale.
Mr and Mrs Gerald R Fredman of Kansas City Missouri announce the birth of a son named Ronald Irwin The mother is Charamaine Kelner daughter of Abe and Mrs Kelner of Kansas City formerly Lubbockites
Mrs Olan Key and family along with house guests Karen and Tommy Key depart for a Santa Fe trip by car to celebrate Christmas through New Year s Day. The group includes Bill Trotter Mary Helen Hatton Benny Barron Dixie McEachern Joe Gray and Beverly Boas. Mrs Ray Watkins Biehl from New Orleans and Mrs William Ward Watkin from Houston arrive to spend Christmas with the Barricks.
In Taipei Formosa December 24 the Interior Ministry of the Nationalist government announced the completion of a three year effort producing a complete etiquette book. It covers street greetings proper deportment at weddings and funerals and instructs bowing with hat removed and a 30 degree angle. Separate note mentions plans by the British National Farmers Union and the Treasury to discuss long term farmer loans below normal rates.
Four South Plains servicemen completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego California. They are Donald R. Thomas son of Ray H. and Mrs. Thomas of Star Route Lamesa James T. Whorton son of J. T. and Mrs. Whorton of Tahoka Willie J. Cobbin of Seminole and Donald S. Allgood son of S. O. and Mrs. Allgood of 2124 20th Street.
Rustenberg South Africa considers 150 women for the Spring Queen title. Officials announce a wide entry pool and potential pageant events to crown the regional champion.
AP News features tips for reducing dishwork during holiday gatherings. Use paper plates and containers to minimize washing, store leftovers, and streamline kitchen chores. Train children to grab paper plates for after school snacks to save time and effort.
financier Bernard Baruch donates 10000 dollars to buy two desolate New York Bay islands. city park commissioner Robert Moses announces plans to acquire Hoffman Island of 11 1/2 acres near Staten Island and Swinburne Island of 2 1/2 acres about 4000 feet south for a 250 acre park for picnicking and fishing.
A group of high jumpers in England has formed an organization named the Whip and Carrot Club, signaling a new social or athletic network among athletes.
An international planning congress in Vienna Austria adopted a resolution criticizing large block housing as warehousing people and neglecting individual identity. The delegates argued mass flats create a mass diology and urged reforms to emphasize personal housing needs.
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