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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1954
Page
6
Women's editors touring New York reveal a relaxed silhouette with room to breathe. Necklaces become bold with multiple pieces, and the barrel jacket and semi fitted dresses lead the season. Evening gowns vary from long to short with full skirts, while black crepe remains a staple.
Monday sessions across First Presbyterian First Christian Nazarene and Asbury churches covered the Book of Acts with themes on Christian citizenship and world missions. Circles listed include numerous hostesses and participants, with 9 to 23 attendees per circle and varied prayers and lessons.
Slaton July 12 special announces Mr and Mrs Levi Miller celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary Tuesday at their home two and a half miles west of Wayside. Invitation to call from 2 to 9 pm. The Millers moved from Noble Oklahoma in 1924 and have daughters Mrs Fred Walters Slaton Mrs Don Lavender Mrs Debs Lavender Woodland Calif and son Carl Pete Miller New Home.
Miss Lajuanna Richards and Ce cil David Boedeker were united in a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Clo vis New Mexico. After July 16 they will reside in Aberdeen Maryland where the bridegroom will serve at Aberdeen Proving Grounds. Attendants were Miss Clara Sam mann and John L. Hooten.
The Casperson family of 3616 32nd St. enjoyed a three week vacation in Colorado and Idaho visiting relatives and sightseeing. Nelda Snow of 1811 C 16th St. will visit her parents in Clovis New Mexico then travel to Canada for three weeks including Lake Louise Vancouver and Victoria before returning to Lubbock in September. Mrs A W Townsend and Mrs Willie Stobaugh are vacationing in Colorado Springs staying two weeks at the Broadmoor. Ladies Day event at Hillcrest Country Club features dessert and bridge canasta for all women members.
Engagement of Miss Barbara McGinley to Tipton M. Culver announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Clyde McGinley of 305 N 18th St Slaton and Mr and Mrs E E Culver of 305 W Panhandle with vows planned August 12 at First Baptist Church Rev J T Bolding to officiate Also note Chatterbox Club dinner at Mrs Grahams Tea Room 2308 10th St with invited guests Lesta Boles Clayton Gammill Lottie Hilton Lila Lenning Lavenia Lowe Floe Swansea Albert Vaughn Sadie Bownds Ann Kelly Elsie V Link Irma Pryor And unemployment figures in Eire Dublin show 74197 unemployed versus 86186 last year.
Shallawater Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church for a quilting session followed by a covered dish luncheon for 17 members. A program on World Federation was presented by Mrs. H L Gentry with assistance from Mrs. Glenn Leggitt and Mrs. B H Thomas. Mrs. F C Haught led worship and Mrs. J A Cone offered the closing benediction. A quilting session is planned for next Monday afternoon at the church. In Littlefield, Mr and Mrs R D Rhoten returned from a wedding trip to Ruidoso El Paso and Juarez. the bride is Glenda Ann Readhimer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd M Readhimer of Lockney. The couple were married recently in Lockney's First Baptist Church with Rev Allen A Peacock officiating.
Mr and Mrs David W King wed in a garden ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Burney Fish with T J Finley officiating The bride Doris Burnett is the daughter of the late E Burnett and the groom E W King They reside at 2205 A Ninth Street Lubbock The couple are graduates of local schools and Texas Tech student plans noted.
Lamesa July 12 Bride Burnell Blount of Lovington and The Pistol Holder of Lovington were wed at Central Christian Church Greenville. The ceremony included Rev. Robert L. Holder and Dr. James Sandlin. music by Miss Phyllis Martin and Charles Pickens. The bride wore white lace and tulle with a pearl tiara. bridesmaids wore net and lace. reception followed. The couple will reside near Lovington where he farms after graduating from McMurry College.
A note about the Turkish liner Tar sus on a cruise exhibiting Turkish goods. Multiple local clubs and meetings listed with times and venues appear in today's calendar.
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