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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
6
A New York piece notes aging brings dwindling income and changing surroundings reducing motivation to maintain standards. It cites widows downsizing, clinging to elegant furnishings for dignity, and a preference for refined habits despite effort and dusting.
Violet Faye Ferguson and Phillip Deane Barron exchanged vows at Trinity Methodist Church in Plainview in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. James Price. The couple, announced by their parents, plan to reside in San Diego where Barron serves as radioman and Ferguson is Plainview High School graduate.
The U S Army Corps questioned contractor Keeling Bros of Richardson about possible savings from stopping the Victoria Army Reserve armory project. The inquiry, tied to Defense Secretary McNamara's plan to merge reserve forces with the National Guard, was said to be misinterpreted and did not halt Victoria construction which is reported as proceeding full steam.
Lubbock Country Club will host a New Year's Eve celebration for members and guests starting at 9 p.m. with Jack Allday and Orchestra. Admission is $6, cocktails and hors d oeuvres offered 9 to 10, breakfast at midnight. A Teenagers party runs 8:30 p.m. in the Teen Room with the Nite Owls. Community Roundtable meets at 10 a.m. Monday at the Women's Clubhouse, with lunch at 12 noon and reservations due by Friday noon. Local visitors from Miami and families of the Kuykendalls and Joneses are noted as guests.
Austin special report notes Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McGregor of Lubbock marked their golden wedding anniversary with a luncheon hosted at their son's home. Attendees included a daughter and three sons, six grandsons, and relatives from Rio Linda California and Ida lou Longview. The couple has lived in Stamford Idalou Lubbock and attend First Baptist Church of Lubbock.
Tipton Indiana special report says Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Speer announce the engagement of their daughter Roseanne to J Pat Shepard. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs Grady Shepard of Hale Center Texas. Roseanne Speer is a Purdue University junior and Kappa Kappa Kappa member. Shepard earned a BS from Texas Tech and holds Purdue assistantship toward a masters in nutrition. He belongs to Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi.
Thieves broke into a penny arcade in Felestowe Eng and stole 20 880 pennies. The root value was $243 60. Police investigate break in and confiscate remaining coins. Local authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Miss Simmons, bride elect of 2nd Lt. Michael E. Queenan, was honored at a 10 30 a m shower in Mrs. J E Blakey Jr s home at 3202 23rd St with Carolyn Blakey as co hostess. Guests were asked to bring kitchen gifts and recipes. The couple plans to marry February 6 at St Elizabeth s Catholic Church.
Tokyo reports the Norwegian Bergesen D.V. orders two giant 160000 ton tankers to be built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The ships mark a major expansion in global tanker capacity and reflect Norwegian fleet strategy amid shifting energy trade.
A 1964 list from a guild of beauticians honors ten women for balancing public life with home and fashion. Nicole Alphand Felicia Montealegre Bernstein Queen Farah of Iran Eileen Ford Barbara Hale Anne Klein Bethel Leslie Roberta Peters Debbie Reynolds Catherine Scott are named as the Ten Best Coiffured Women. A stray sentence about a flounder with wandering eye ends the piece.
Miss Jewel Denton and Darrel E. Hutchins wed in a double ring ceremony at 8:30 p.m. December 24 at the First Baptist Church with Roy Edgeman officiating. The couple, both of Cross Plains, will reside there after a reception at the bride’s parents home. Hutchins works for Mobil Oil Co and Denton teaches in Cross Plains Public Schools. Denton attended Howard Payne College. Hutchins studied at Odessa Junior College and Hardin-Simmons University.
The RosIe Sisters singers of Belle Epoque songs refuse personal appearances in glamorous venues in Brussels and European music halls. They say they are not the type for such performances and reveal their combined ages total 130 years.
A reader note advises using a small amount of oil of clay from a druggist to moisturize the face neck and hands during cold weather. It claims the oil smooths skin surface and preserves protective oils, promising a peaches and cream glow on cold days.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly chapter in Lubbock held a candlelight ceremony to install five new officers led by Mrs. Morrison. New members Mrs. Roy Forkner and Mrs. E. Mitchell were welcomed. Prize awarded for weight loss. salad supper planned for Tuesday evening at the Cafeteria.
Mrs. Wayne Bristow gave a review of the book My Money And God for the Joe Willis Women's Missionary Union of Monterey Baptist Church in Nashville. Six members attended and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m January 4 at Monterey Baptist Church.
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