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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1961
Page
8
A Margaret Turner piece laments too much TV for preschool and elementary children and questions what activities replace viewing time. It discusses educator concerns and urges parents to engage with kids through reading, museum visits, and hands-on experiences, while listing common parental peeves and school tensions.
Miss Glenna Dee Thomas married Art Whitaker in a 5:30 p.m. ceremony at a Methodist church officiated by Rev. R. L. Willing. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thomas of 2514 4th Street, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hy Squier of 3821 24th Street, reside in Clovis.
The bride wore a white wool suit with black accessories and was attended by Mrs. Squier mother of the bridegroom. The groom and bride, both Baylor students and Monterey High School graduates, are engaged in English and business majors.
Miss Etoile Murphy and Capt J Oliver of Houston were married at Bowman Chapel First Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Dr Levern. Attendants included Mrs Jack Leftwich and Etoile Anne Murphy. Best man was Jack Leftwich. Parents Olen and Mrs McLend hosted a reception at 19 Band St. The couple will reside in Houston where he serves as a Texas Ranger.
Last week of December and the first week in January feature several engagements and upcoming marriages. Nedra Jo Mead will wed Billy Warn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mead. Gladys Nixon to Earl D. Cheatham, with vows set January seventh at First Methodist Church. Juanita Marie Romo to George W. Dague, to be married at St Helen's Catholic Church.
A garbled OCR item hints at a marriage notice involving Miss Goodwin and a groom or relative with unclear names. The readable bits assert nuptial intent and a family connection, but the fragmentary text prevents precise identification of participants or venue.
In a 6 pm Tuesday ceremony at the home of Rev. Homer Duncan the Lubbock couple Miss Lynda Kay Myers and Dexter Lynn Brock wed. The reception followed with 100 guests at the bride’s brother’s home and details note the gown a white satin brocade with a matching headpiece and bouquet.
Mr and Mrs J D McPhaul host a rehearsal dinner for son Tracy Crawford and bride elect Miss Nancy Sue Tracy at the Petroleum Club Wichita Falls with vows planned at 7 30 p m Friday at First Baptist Church. Tracy will head a bridesmaids luncheon today at noon at the Petroleum Club.
Betty Jane Stevens of 3318 Baylor is engaged to Kenneth Wayne Wilson son of J V Wilson of 228. Betty Jane is a senior at Tom St. High School and Kenneth works for Clery Poultry and Eye. Wedding date not set.
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