Ann Landers Advice Column on Alcoholism and Love
Dear Ann Landers recaps a letter from a partner of an alcoholic who stopped trying to change him. She explains personal safety, recovery, and seeking help, and notes the helper’s new happiness and boundaries. The second letter asks why a waitress attracts married men, and Ann replies that lemon grove dating signals avoidable patterns. seek better connections through friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Doris Day
Lassie
Angel Puss
Angel
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
McMenamy Ties Knot With Hixon in Hampton Ceremony
Miss Joan Hixon and Joe Carrol McMenamy wed at 7 30 p m July 2 at First Methodist Church Hampton with Rev Wilson Stanley officiating. Bride her parents Mr and Mrs Samuel W Hixon. Groom parents Mr and Mrs W B McMenamy of Lubbock Texas. Continuous details describe gowns, attendants, and reception plans. The couple will reside in Cocoa Beach Florida after a Mexico honeymoon.
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Hampton
Joan Hixon
Joe Carroll McMenamy
Wilson Stanley
Samuel Walter Hixon
W. B. McMenamy
23Rd St
Lubbock
Jerry Gresham
Memphis
Tenn
Bob McMenamy
Houston
Samuel Walter Hixon II
Lillian Hixon
Perote
Ala
Thomas N. Bartron
Charles Simmons
Madison College
Harrisonburg
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kennedy Space Center
Florida
Texas Tech
Ling-Temco-Vaught Division
Cocoa Beach, Fla
Cocoa Beach
Mexico
Miss Richardson Named Honoree in Wolfforth Shower
Mrs. James Smith formerly Miss Norma Richardson was honored with a bridal shower at the Friendship Home Economics cottage in Wolfforth on Thursday night. Co hosts included Mmes. Jimmy Stapleton Ronnie Williams Ed Barkowsky Jerry Gaskins and others. Special guests were Mrs Gordon Richardson and Mrs Edward Smith. The couple wed June 25 in Clovis New Mexico.
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Wolfforth
James Smith
Norma Richardson
Frendship
Mmes
Jimmy Stapleton
Ronnie McWilliams
Ed Barkowsky
Jerry Gaskins
T. A. Coward
Ross Adamson
Raimon Coleman
Casey Gillet
Sherman Nelson
Bill Baker
Oly Ray Hitt
Gordon Richardson
Edward Smith
Dwaine Smith
Clovis
N.M
Young Homemakers Name New Officers
The O'Donnell Young Homemakers elected new officers following a meeting. A program titled Tips For A Happy Home was led by Howard Swinney from the Church of Christ. A report noted about 700 packaged fruit drinks collected for Viet Nam, with Young Farmers helping by paying postage. A July 18 family night is planned at the city park.
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O'Donnell
Howard Swinney
Church of Christ
Viet Nam
Bride Elect Janet Mason Showered Before Aug. 27 Wedding
Miss Janet Mason bride elect, daughter of Mrs. Robert Mason, was honored at a Friday night shower hosted by Mrs. Bob Parker at 3024 55th St. Blue and green decor, 150 guests, with Mrs. Amna Lee Robbins and Mrs. C. C. Burkholder among prominent attendees. The couple plans to wed August 27 at the First Christian Church.
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Janet Mason
Bill Halbert
Bob Parker
55Th St
Mmes
Boyd Crooks
George Gann
A. C. White
R. C. Hawkins
Betty Jones
Robert L. Mason
Amna Lee Robbins
C. C. Burkholder
Miss Mary Nelson Is Given Courtesy Luncheon
Miss Mary Sue Nelson bride elect of Alan Johnson was honored with a mother daughter luncheon Friday at Hemphill Wells Monterey Center. Hostesses were Mrs. George W. McCleskey Mrs. Paul Cates and Mrs. Harold Harriger. Twenty guests attended including Mrs. G H Nelson mother of the honoree. Chosen turquoise and white colors were featured in decor. The couple will marry at 8 p m August 27 in First Baptist Church.
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Mary Sue Nelson
Alan Johnson
Hemphill- Wells
Monterey Center
George W. McCleskey
Paul Cates
Harold Harriger
G. H. Nelson
Nelson
Johnson
First Baptist Church
Phi Sigma Alpha Theta chapter hosts supper program
Theta Chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha met at Itasca Drapery Shop in Itasca with Omicron chapter members as guests for a box supper and program. Mrs. E. W. Harkey presided. plans discussed to join nearby chapters in forming an assembly.
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Theta Chapter
Phi Sigma Alpha
Itasca
34Th St
Omicron
E. W. Harkey
Rayford Tanner
Harkey
Bob Parker
Grady Reed
Iva Edington
53Rd St
Dinner Honors Wedding Party in Milford House
Dr and Mrs Fred W Seymour of Lubbock hosted a Friday night dinner at the Milford House honoring their son John Seymour, Miss Patricia Anne Hayes and members of the wedding party. The couple plan vows at 7 p m today at the First Methodist Church. The table featured white linen, long leaves, white stock and daisies with pink caladium carnations and clematis, plus pink taper candles. Miss Hayes is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Hayes.
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Houston
Fred W. Seymour
Lubbock
Milford House
John
Seymour
Patricia Anne Hayes
P.m
First Methodist Church
Miss Hayes
Paul Hayes
West Plains Missionette Banquet Planned by Women’s Council
The First Assembly of God at 3111 43rd hosts a noon July 18 banquet for the West Texas District missionette. Mrs. E. H. Newton speaks on Watchfulness as funds and reports are shared. Next meeting set for 9 30 a m Thursday with a Bible hour for children.
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H. E. Ballou
E. H. Newton
Melvin Hull
Raymond Hogan
West Plains
West Texas
Assemblies of God
Assembly At God Church
Auxiliary Officers Installed At Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2466 met Thursday night with Mrs Genevieve Williams presiding. Thirty five members and one guest attended as Mrs N T Connor installed one appointed and four elected officers. The charter was draped for Mrs Blanch Hunt. Senior vice commander Bill McClurg and club manager Bob Bishop visited. Supper followed at 8 p m. July 2.
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VFW
Post 2466
Genevieve Williams
N. T. Connor
Blanch Hunt
Bill McClurg
Bob Bishop
Luncheon To Honor Elizabeth Robinson Bride Elect
Miss Elizabeth Ann Robinson and her bridesmaids will be honored at a luncheon at 12 30 p m today in the Monterey Center Hemphill Wells Mrs Raymond Elliott is hostess Special guests include the mothers of the bride elect and groom elect and the sister in law of the bride elect Decorations will follow the bride elects colors of white and gold The couple will wed at 2 30 p m July 14 in the First Christian Church
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Elizabeth Ann Robinson
Keith Dudley Strain
Monterey Center
Hemphill-Wells
Raymond Elliott
W. R. Robinson
Dudley Strain
First Christian Church
Garden at the Rays Home Highlights Native Plants and Tortoises
The Rays at 2313 56th St showcase a climate aware garden with native Salvia gregii and maidenhair fern, plus a tortoise collection, dogs, rabbit, parakeets, and two fruit trees. The layout emphasizes micro climate benefits, shade tolerant species, self sowing flax, and a shift from cut flowers to evergreen plantings for better sun and wind protection.
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A. D. Ray
56Th St
Ray
Sal
Texas
Columbine
Mer
Water stressed plants need care in hot dry weather
Gardeners face severe heat and drought as oaks planted this spring show leaf curling and drying. Larger root balls fare better than small ones. keep trees adequately watered and mulch lightly. New plantings like petunias and chrysanthemums may need shade or frequent watering during first week. Keep an eye on lawns and avoid overreliance on root watering devices. Honeysuckle, especially gold flame variety, shows caterpillar damage.
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ED Zukauckas
Zukauckas
National
Shade Tree Association
Petunias
Beatles Return to London After Manila Airport Turmoil
The Beatles arrived in London amid fan crowds after a violent Manila Airport incident during a lunch with Mrs Marcos. Paul McCartney said the group felt terrified, Lennon described being shoved, and McCartney showed a bruised eye from a baton clash in New Delhi earlier.
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London
UPI
Philippines
Paul McCartney
Manila
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Philippine
Beatles
John Lennon
McCartney
New Delhi
Gladiolus Show Planned at Garden and Arts Center
The West Texas Gladiolus Society plans a Saturday show at the Garden and Arts Center from 8 a.m. to 12 noon for entrants, with public viewing from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The theme is In the Glad SummerTime.
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Garden and Arts Center
West Texas Gladiolus Society
E.Z
Batman visits Argentina but TV reception fades
Batman came to Argentina for a dubbed Spanish version of a twice weekly show but critics and children showed no interest. Posters and ads failed to spark attention as park-goers prioritized play over the program.
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Buenos Aires
UPI
Batman
Argentina
Batcave
Zoche
Texas Tech Biology Institute Heads to New Mexico Field Trip
Participants and staff from Texas Tech Summer Biology Institute for High School Teachers depart for a two week study trip around Taos New Mexico. About 50 teachers will be housed in a ski lodge. Institute Director Dr Paul Prior leads the group with Dr Earl Camp and professors Dr Robert Packard Dr Robert Mitchell and Chester Rowell among staff.
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Texas Tech
New Mexico
Taos
Paul Prior
Tech Biology Department
Earl D. Camp
Robert L. Packard
Robert Mitchell
Chester Rowell
Testing Set Today For High School Students
Sixty area high school students will take the third phase of aptitude tests from 9 am to 5 pm today at the Lubbock Christian College campus. The Educational Testing and Research Corporation conducts the tests covering ability, college aptitude, reading comprehension, speed and vocabulary, area of interest, personality traits and study habits. Previous testing at LCC occurred on April 16 and June 4.
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Lubbock Christian College
Educational Testing and Research Corporation
LCC
Backless Bench Brightens Patio
A simple upgrade transforms a patio with a low backless garden bench along the edge. Build from 2x4 fir or cedar with angle irons or fence-post legs. Create a planter box lip filled with easy-care greens and varied leaf color and texture.
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Joe Carrol McMenamy
Sharon Lynn Hixon
William Tull
James L. Johnson
Miss Richardson
AAUW
Jerry Dublin
67Th St
Charles Arnold
James Maze
Bill Onstead
Gerald Schantz
SAFE
American State Bank
Mary Nelson
13Th & K
60Th Capreck Center
Women’s Council Plans
Assembly of God
L. F. Ammons
Elizabeth Robinson
A. D. Rays
Jenny Ray
Argentine
Biology Institute
Lisbon
Armistead Vision
50Th Street
Town & Country Interiors
College Ave
Syd Moore
Olen Crump Ay Ave
America
Amazing America
Canada
West Coast
Grand Canyon
San Francisco
Washington, D.C
New York City
Smoky Mountains
Shepherd OF the Hills
Texas—Alamo
San Jacinto
King Ranch
Canadian Rockies
Pacific Northwest
Laredo
Acapulco
Oaxaca
Vera Cruz
EL Paso
Chihuahua
Los Mochis
Larue
13Th Street
Kersh
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