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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1959
Page
3
The author recalls run ins with former classmates who flaunt wealth and travel while others pretend at wit. Telephoned reunions trigger anxiety as people assume newspaper folk lead exciting lives. The piece contrasts social performance with genuine connection and suggests feigned calm as a coping tactic.
Dorothy V Whipple advises parents to book doctor visits for complete physicals, check vision and hearing, assess posture and nutrition, and plan summer activities to support each child's needs. Emphasizes dental care, camp choices, and addressing behavioral issues with professional guidance before school begins.
Hite daisies flank the serving table as Mr and Mrs W Riley host a rehearsal dinner for their son Michael and his fiancée Shirley Tisdel at the Johnson House. The couple plans to marry at 7 30 p m Friday at 25th St Baptist Church followed by a reception.
A reception and institution ceremony Sunday at St. Elizabeth's Parish Hall formed a new Catholic Daughters court in Lubbock. The Slaten Court degree team led by Mrs. Louise Melcher conducted degree work. Officers elected include Grand Regent Mrs. Jack H. Wilson and vice regent Mrs. John Mosser. 34 charter members attended along with district deputies.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Coggin won the duplicate bridge at Hillcrest Country Club. Mancel Wynne and Bob Stumbaugh finished second. Mrs. Al Chambers and Mrs. Marshall Howard of Littlefield took third. Thursday and Sunday bridge play have been cancelled.
The New York Legislature removed Harness Racing Commissioner George P. Monaghan from office and cut a multimillion dollar state subsidy for harness track improvements during a one day special session called by Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller. The action follows a GOP led move to reshape racing oversight.
A reader asks whether to announce an engagement amid a mother’s ill health excuses. Ann Landers urges decisive action, criticizing the fiancé for delaying the wedding and advising the caller to push for commitment. The column also offers guidance to a European wife facing silent moods from her American husband and a young wife overwhelmed by chores and a partner’s expectations.
A list of afternoon and morning meetings including Mrs. Graham's Tea at 3 p.m. on 2208 10th St with Mrs. J W Shaddix and Mrs. W A Terrell hosting. Many church groups and lodges are scheduled across Spokane area venues with times from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and club events at Cap Rock Hotel and YWCA. The Spokane Falls are described as 70 feet high in central Spokane.
Miss Sandra Shopmaker daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Shopmaker and Robert Lehman son of Mr and Mrs A Lehman were married Saturday night in Kansas City Missouri. Rabbi Stanley Schachter and Cantor Jacob Rothblatt officiated. The bride wore white silk organza over taffeta with a basque bodice and chapel train. She carried a Bible with white Cymbidium orchids. Attendants included Nancy Shopmaker as maid of honor Geore Lipoff as bridesmaid. Best man was Dr Quinn Lehman and groomsmen Rod Minkin Ted Minter and Ka Rushti. A dinner followed the ceremony and the couple will reside in Galveston Texas after a wedding trip.
Duplicate bridge winners at Lubbock Country Club were Mrs Jack Boren and Mrs Gene Anderson, first. Mrs Brooks Stephens and Mrs Bob Fridge, second. and Mrs John Vickers and Mrs W R Anthony, third. Open pairs club championship set for 1 30 July 11 with lagane at YWCA 8 pm Friday.
General Fredric H. Smith head of Air Training Command will be main speaker at McAllen Fourth of July events including barbecue and patriotic program sponsored by the American Legion. In Reynosa Mexico, matadors Patricia McCormick and Baron Clements will headline a bullfight program. The festivities begin Friday with a bathing beauty revue and water show.
In Cumberland Presbyterian Church Denton Miss Mary Rosalyn Faw of Fort Polk La married Lt Don Adrian Robertson son of Maj S L Gephart in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white brocade dress made in Japan while stationed as a special service librarian in Japan.
Deadline for Sunday women pages is 6 p m Friday with the department closed Saturday. Church and social calendars close at 12 noon Friday. Wedding stories for Sunday must be ceremonies held Friday Saturday or Sunday and not older than two days. Thursday weddings appear in weekend papers with pictures held for Sunday if bride wishes.
Newly elected officers led their first BPW Club meeting at Caprock Hotel in Lubbock at noon Wednesday. President Mrs. A F Raser presided as Mrs Zita Eskridge gave the invocation and Mrs Bill Conroe reported last year finances. Second vice president Mrs Jack LaFerney introduced an accordion music program by Mrs J L Nichols as fifty three members attended.
The author weighs four methods to handle a child’s possible deception including waiting, disapproval of lights on, detective work, forced confession, and seeking light on truthfulness. She argues impatience drives poor choices and that forcing confessions harms trust, advocating patience as the better approach.
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