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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1962
Page
7
A jumble of chatter covers kitchen tips and holiday mood ideas. Notes celebrate stamps and a camping season with safety tips and packing reminders. A Lost Dept notice asks for help locating Kitsey Ross’s missing billfold in Lubbock.
Engagement announced for Esther Kathryn McMurtry and Warren Hunt. Bride is Monterey High and Texas Tech graduate, majoring in journalism. Groom is Lubbock High and Texas Tech graduate in horticulture, member of Alpha Zeta. They plan to marry August 7 at First Methodist Church sanctuary.
Miss Oleta Faye Pate and Mr. Robert J. Redelsperger will exchange marriage vows at 8 30 p m in Bowman Chapel First Methodist Church with Rev W S Hancock officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe B Pate Sr of 2416 29th St the groom son of Mr and Mrs Orin Redelsperger of Follett. They will reside in Lincoln Neb where Redelsperger will attend Union College after graduation from Southwestern Academy.
The Woman's Missionary Union Retreat for District 9 of the Baptist General Convention of Texas will be at Plains Baptist Assembly near Floydada with theme Glorifying God Through Missions. The program features prayer sessions, district boards, devotions, and speakers including Mrs Verney Towns and Mrs Ralph Davis with special music and Nigeria mission notes.
Mrs. E. K. Irwin and daughters hosted visitors Cheryl and Deborah 4419 32nd St with Mrs. H. A. Jeanes and Kenny of Galena Park. Frank Bauerschmidt and daughter visited from Galena Park. Irwin’s nephew Gene Schoneborn arrived from Los Angeles. Martha Class of Second Baptist Church held a breakfast and swimming party at Mrs. J. J. Pollard’s home. The Harlans returned from Denton after celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Vernon Harris attended a Needlecrafts meeting in Dallas where a white sweater and skirt by Mrs. Fred Marshall of Lubbock won first in knitting.
Miss Lilia Dapaz of Mendoza Argentina and Richard Robert Strout were married at the Friends Meeting House in Chapel Hill. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Dapaz, earned degrees at the University of Cuyo and Madrid and was a Fulbright scholar at UNC. The groom, son of Dr. and Mrs. Alan Strout of Lubbock, studied at Union College Texas Tech and UT, and is a NC doctoral candidate in political science. They will reside at 307 B Pritchard Ave. after a trip to Sarasota Florida.
The Nomads of Avrudaka held a salad supper Monday at Knight of Pythias Hall. Special guests included Mrs Lola Perkins Monarani Mrs Florence Larason past imperial regent Mrs Pricilla Cong don of Westwood Mass and Mrs Katherine Harrison of Fort Worth Imperial Zamorin. An oriental band directed by Larry Hardin performed several numbers. A drill team showcased a formation drill and Mr and Mrs Dale Kelly presented a dance. A short school of instruction was given.
Miss Shirley Thompson and Larry Godfrey were married Saturday at 2 30 p m in the Central Baptist Church chapel with Dr Herbert Bergstrom performing the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white slipper satin gown, veil, and carried white roses atop a Bible. The couple will reside in Clovis where the groom is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base.
Today features a new Duplicate Bridge Club table top using vinyl or rubber options for durability and ease of cleaning. Southside Church of Christ Ladies Bible Class meets at 9 30 a m with other churches hosting similar sessions across College Avenue and Pioneer Park. Broadway Church of Christ also holds a 10 a m Ladies Bible Class.
Oakwood women’s Society of Christian Service met Tuesday with 18 members and guests to discuss Laffer Ape’s The Church and Today’s Students. Mrs. Richard Wilkinson led, assisted by Mrs. Ellis Morris, who urged proclaiming God’s word to students as truth.
Mr and Mrs James Gammill host a Monday buffet for nephew Doyle Gammill and fiancée Pam Bannister. Gloria Gammill assisted. Guests included J D Gammill, Bob Pyle family, and L R Ragland family. Doyle departs Thursday for a two year armed forces tour. marriage planned for September.
The notice urges households to prepare for emergencies by keeping essential phone numbers handy. It lists police, fire, doctor, hospital and local poison center contacts to ensure quick access during crises.
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