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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1959
Page
3
A fragmented OCR page cites the Handwriting Foundation promoting a booklet Poe Lett offering guidance on penmanship. It mentions agents and names, plus notes on foreign delicacies and American culinary trends.
West Texas to host sixth annual Gladiolus Society show this Saturday and Sunday. National Gladiolus Council will award a gold medal and other prizes from local sponsors. Entry fees apply. judging by nationally accredited judges. Banquet at 8:36 p.m. Saturday at Piccadilly Cafeteria.
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Mrs. G V Fulton of 928rd Street and Mrs. Walter C12711 2nd Street returned from a five week tour of Europe, flying New York to Paris May 24. They visited France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium and England, with stops at Moncen and the Isle of Capri. In Austria they saw an opera and a choir boys’ program. in England they visited Mrs. C E Fulnham’s relatives and attended two London plays. The trip included a visit to Tampa, Florida, and the U S Military Academy at West Point. details note guests and family connections in Dallas and Longview.
Report of Northwest Texas guilds annual meeting with notes on speakers and participants including regional groups and visits. The fragmentary text mentions Jayer, Mes, and Lathbock along with a Weseyan service guild weekend gathering in Canyon and a focus on missions.
Waite wedding celebrations drew about 260 guests at 28th Street hall with blue and white decor. Hostesses presented the bride with a steam iron as guests heard reports from Africa and discussed Christian duties, while other society notes cover the Redle Club meeting and flower preservation demonstrations.
A fragment refers to inviting a couple for a bridal event with casual talk about alliances and stakes. No clear names or places are provided. The note cautions against assuming players for a game involving mine stakes.
Pythian Sisters held a supper honoring Mrs. Quishinie Weathers mother at Friendship Temple No 95 and Grand Representative. About 120 members attended at Temple Hall. Mes Alice Anglin reported on the Azure convention in Dallas and Grand Protector Thelma Oliver on a Tahoka event.
In Seagraves a wedding united Miss Melbs Corder and Wayne Anderson at Appleton Church of Christ Friday. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred He Cotter of Seagraves, wore Chantilly lace over satin with a bouffant skirt and a matching necklace. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. Repthomd Anderson of Sentatiote. A reception followed.
The Rev Filly Smith led a double rite wedding for Miss Twila Reever Jane Marion with bride Beverly McGrew as sister of the groom. Attendants wore pink gowns and carried carnations. Orin McGraw served as beather. After a reception, the couple departed in a white dress and will reside in Anton where the groom works for Dhader Implement Co.
A dessert party for Miss Aslen Willis was held at Dunlap's with guests including Mrs Homer Frank. Bese, Mrs Leutuct W indo of Lomas Mas and others. The couple plans to wed July 18 at Dumas First Methodist Church.
Miss Carleen Calleton hosted a formal tea honoring Pat Howarth as honoree at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church. Attendees included Mrs W W Phaenton and Mrs Cottong. Proceeds and gifts supported regional causes with a silver centerpiece presentation.
A small beauty of a social gathering honors Lora Ann Kerr as bride elect of Thomas Neal in a home setting. The room featured Wy arrangements and guests including Mrs Tagine Kerr and Miss Jane Herr, with family presence noted amid chatter and birthday-style toasts.
Fragmented OCR text references a calendar style entry about three events and a Hebryican sant with distant connections. Names and places are unclear but suggest a dated program and regional notices. The readable items imply a summary of a community schedule with vague religious or cultural notes.
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