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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1948
Page
21
A column notes theater previews and social items including Paton Price in Crime Punishment at a New York theater, ticket practices, two pamphlets California Brags and Arizona Brags, a misplaced silver mesh bag at a private dance, the first bi color cosmos selected for 1948, and a 65 million poultry flock reduction from the coal period.
Jimmy Thornton sister of the bridegroom helped as the wedding united a couple. The bride, a Lorenzo High School graduate, attended Texas Technological College for commercial business studies and formerly worked at Lubbock School in Ralls. She served in the South Pacific for 18 months. The couple planned a wedding trip to South Texas and will be at home afterward.
The ceremony for Edith Kuyken daughter of Mr and Mrs Kuyken of Quincy Calif will be held at 2 30 this afternoon in a Cumberland church with Rev Brown C Welch officiating. Miss Bobbie Tapp will be maid of honor with two sisters as ushers. A reception follows at 220 Twenty second street. The bride will wear a mauve all wool gabardine suit with brown accessories.
A gift party was hosted at the home of Mrs. J. C. Sand for Mrs. Gene Walker the former M. Coronal Ellis. Hostesses included Mesdames Drew Phillips T. A. Niblack Foy John W. Wallace. The refreshment table featured lace and cyclamen blossoms.
A Wesleyan Service group will hold a dinner meeting Wednesday at 6 30 PM. President Robina A will outline the year plan and Ann Kelly will serve on the committee.
Mr and Mrs A D Mayne hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Gwen Mayne at their 1309 home. J D Gaiee led the party as guests enjoyed refreshments.
A social dance event at the Hotel Lubbock occurred on February 1 with attendees including Mr and Mrs O Austin and Miss Lois Alexander, Messrs Jack Soy and E. T Michaels among guests. The gathering featured numerous couples and several ladies listed by surname, reflecting a lively local society function.
The executive board of the district hosts talks on gardening this month at the Hilton Hotel. Mrs. L L Miller and Mrs. H G Knight presented slower arrangements on display. T Grok will speak for the group at 1:20.
The Bight IOOF lodge hosted a joint installation and program with members including Earl Ford of Levelland serving as district deputy grand. The event highlighted cooperation between Rebekahs and IOOF with local lodge officials in attendance.
National Defense film scheduled to be shown at 1 30 o clock tonight. The event will be presented by Recruiting Sergeant L D and features police standay night footage.
Betrothals and social events are noted with Mrs E H Loveless hosting a reception from 4 to 6 at 1909 Geneva Kenton 2101 Twenty fifth. A lace tea table centers the room and guests include several named individuals and a planned wedding announcement for Mickey and Geneva.
Mr and Mrs George Uttz announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Polly Uttz to Cavender son of the Hazel Cavender of Well, New Mexico. The wedding is planned for Sunday February 1 at the First Christian Church in Odessa. Both couples are students at Texas Tech.
Members of the 1942 Needle Club met with Mrs. George Strachan at 2222 Sixth Friday afternoon. Attending were Mesdames Wayland Edwards J D Arp Tom Galloway Cart Pat Howard Galloway and D C Hunt. New members included Mrs. The club will meet January 30 at 3 PM with Mrs Arp Rt 4.
Miss McLeod and Mr. Leftwich will be honored at a buffet supper at 7 30 tonight in the Hilton hotel Chimayo Foom hosted by her sister Miss Etoile.
The piece lists recipients Penny Neton Deulige Jane Eva Jon Enlow and O lene George along with Mrs Dorothy Ash receiving the Ritual of Jewels. The following names appear Jimmie Lee Bolch Mary W McNeely Floyd McDonald Ruth Caldwell Sara Nicodemus Imogene Webster Helen Fuller Penny Nelson Louise Battin Daruthye.
The Cottage School PTA outlines a parent teacher run food program in the school afternoon session from 3 to 5 PM hosted on campus.
After nine months of study, Tech business administration major Dumas built a personal book collection and selected draperies pottery and decorations. The piece hints a young woman with creative drawing skills may enjoy stationery napkins and related items. Page 3 Column 2.
A convocation notice sets a spring date for a women’s social club gathering at 6:30 p.m. Monday. The event location and participating groups are listed in the community notice.
Mrs O L Byrd chaired the AAUW study unit 1 gathering Friday afternoon at Mrs Newton Walton's home. Proverte hostesses included Mrs Frank udong and Srydeck Henry with Mesdames in attendance.
The First Circle of the council will meet Monday night at 7 30 with Mrs F C Rector of 2317 Sixteenth Street. A Kimbrough and Mrs Joe B Holmes will co host and preside at the program titled What Are We Doing
Mothers of first grade pupils are invited to meet at the school Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock. The room will be decorated and toys will be stuffed.
The Girls' Club hosted a mid semester rush at Texas Tech at 4 30 with Nancy Hess and Jo Cole as hostesses. Rushees listed include Mary Joplin Mary Stamnes and Ruth Tar.
The notice reports the closing of a party series linked to LeR oe Margaret Huff and Nan with event ending details and related dates. It lists organizers and involved individuals and notes the conclusion of the series.
A PEO plan founders day meeting was found for 3 o clock in the Martin home.
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