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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1971

Page

12

Plainview Couple Exchange Double Ring Vows

Anglea Joe Sharkey and Michael Willis Boedeker married in Plainview at the First Christian Church with Rev Luther Durkop officiating. The groom is a Buckholts native, a Jack Morris Ford employee, and the bride is a Plainview High School 1970 graduate.

Plainview Anglea Joe Sharkey Michael Willis Boedeker First Christian Church Luther Durkop Lutheran Church Providence R. D. Sharkey J. D. Boedeker

Collection Scheduled By Group

Church Women United will collect blankets and clothing for Church World Service today through Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church. The drive is sponsored by the Texas Conference of Churches and will take place at the east entrance of the educational building on Avenue N at 1300 block.

Church Women United Church World Service First Presbyterian Church Texas Conference of Churches Church World Service Track Avenue N Ellis Huddleston Elkhart Ind

UDC Wilkin Son Chapter Memorial Tea Meeting

The Stephen W. Wilkin son chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a memorial tea and guest day at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the home of Mrs. J. W. Chapman at 3314 24th St. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Ted Swanner of Slaton and Mrs. Edmund Maeker of Wilson, with Mrs. R. L. Smith of Slaton speaking on Virginia homes.

Stephen W. Wilkinson The United Daughters of the Confederacy J. W. Chapman 24Th St Ted Swanner Slaton Edmund Maeker Wilson R. L. Smith Virginia

Bridal Courtesies for Gale Thornton Bride Elect

Gale Thornton bride elect of Marvin Porr Jr. will host a bag party at 7 30 p m tonight at her mother Mrs W L Thornton 3611 35th St with special guests Mrs Marvin Porr and Mrs Faye Gibson. The couple plan to marry at 7 30 p m Friday in Melanie Park Baptist Church. Clement Sorosis Study Club meets 3 p m today at 3118 43rd St with speaker Max Dodson. Next meeting 3 p m Jan 26 at 2611 32nd St.

Gale Thornton Marvin Porr Jr W. L. Thornton 35Th St Marvin Porr Faye Gibson Melanie Park Baptist Church Clement Sorosis Harold Russell Max Dodson Holden-Dodson Nursery Audubon Society of

Cleaning Beauty Tools With Cotton Swab Tips

The guide says cotton swabs remove grime from compact corners on beauty devices like shavers, saunas, curlers, and toothbrushes. Dip a swab in detergent for hard to clean spots to restore sparkle in tiny areas.

Engagements and club notices pack West Texas events

Mrs Harman Edge announces the engagement of daughter Carma Jean Edge to George Michael Weinman both H S graduates of Monterey High School and Texas Christian University students plan June 12 wedding in Lubbockview Christian Church. Mrs Chauncey Marion Trout announces engagement of daughter Reagan Elizabeth Trout to Don Alton Taylor both seniors and sophomores at Lubbock High School and Texas Tech. West Texas Lodge No 816 Ladies Auxiliary meet at home of Mrs W D Clark with 16 members present then plan to meet Thursday at Knights of Pythias Hall. Advice on buying whole poultry appears as a small shopper’s note.

Harman Edge 60Th St Carma Jean Edge George Michael Weinman Doug Weinman 57Th St Miss Edge Texas Christian University Monterey High School Weinman TCU MHS Lubbockview Christian Church Chauncey Marion Trout 30Th St Reagan Elizabeth Trout Don Alton Taylor Alton Roscoe Taylor 31St St Miss Trout Lubbock High School Taylor Texas Tech First United Methodist Church West Texas Lodge No Ladies Auxiliary United Transportation Union W. D. Clark 16Th Place Buddy Sherley W. W. Clark Knights of Pythias Hall 24Th St

Birthday party of Ted of The Mob draws crowd

Celestine Sibley recalls a country weekend for Ted’s sixth birthday with family style cake, cowboys and Indians decorations, plastic cacti, and playful comparisons to "real grandma" cake. The Mob’s eldest John voices cake critiques as guests mingle.

Celestine Sibley Ted John

Birthday Frog Lesson Inspires Humane Toad Care

A family gathering for a birthday led to a quest for a frog to surprise the guest. Charlotte Baker Montgomery outlines gentle rules for visiting toads, including creating a shaded yard habitat and respecting the host, with child friendly manners.

Charlotte Baker Montgomery Nacogdoches County Humane Society

Couple honored at open house in Lamesa

Mr. and Mrs. Gus White were celebrated at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. The event was hosted by their son and daughter and families including Gus White Jr. and Mrs. Guinn Cross of Red Wing, Colo.

Gus White Gus White Jr Guinn Cross Red Wing Colo Gene Tyra Jake Borland White Willie Garrett Aspermont Swenson Mesa Dawson County Dawson Gaines Neil Beam Odessa Vickie Borland Dennis Borland

Ill-fitting dinner party warnings and family care notes

A letter from a wife laments unwanted medical questions at social events and a demand for boundaries. Ann Landers advises refusing casual exams with a cold counter, and a separate note urges family responsibility for an alcoholic mother-in-law needing custodial care. The column also includes a reader requesting clarity on gender terms and a brief obituary-notice style paragraph mentioning local officials and family milestones.

Ann Landers Mummy Ann

Plainview Couple Exchanges Vows at First United Methodist Church

Miss Peggy Sue Sessions and Gary Dewayne Looney wed at 7 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Mark Williams officiating. The bride, daughter of Patricia Thomas and Eddie Sessions, wore a white street-length dress and was attended by her sister Christi Thomas as maid of honor. Best man was Eric Ulmer Jr. and organ selections were by Billy Fred Webb. The couple, Plainview High School graduates, are employed locally with City Electric Co. and Bell Service Stations. she attends Wayland Baptist College.

Plainview Peggy Sue Sessions Gary Dewayne Looney First United Methodist Church Mark Williams Patricia Thomas Eddie Sessions Lee Looney Christi Thomas Eric Ulmer Jr Billy Fred Webb Looney Plainview High School

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Lubbock Texas Boedeker Sharkey Linda Sharkey Cathy Sharkey Pam Irwin Farmington, N.M Debbie Boedeker Buckholgs Lynn Wilbourn Polly Harris Tulsa Steven Barrett Conner FloBeth Stamper Jacksboro Merlin Boedeker Johnny Hodel H. G. Graham Bobby Flippo Canyon David Boedeker Buckholts Wayne Taack Johnny Queébe Glenn Quebe Lockney West Texas State University Buckholts High School Jack Morris Ford al Engagements Trout—Taylor Bird Kindness Club Friend Toad La.d Pan L.A Sue Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Buy-Rite Pharmacies Melanie Park Baptist Child Care Center Indiana Ave Granbury 59Th Street Sisto Monterey Center Frelon Elgin Doris Hamilton Hamilton
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