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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1963
Page
6
A reader’s plea about a desertion and child support prompts Ann Landers style guidance. Letters discuss divorce, finances, and social tensions in a small community, with responses on dignity, repayment, and handling personal disputes.
The Andrews Assembly of God hosted a double wedding uniting Miss Bonnie Luna and Rev Ledan Thoms at 8 pm. The couple, children of Rev R V Luna and Rev C Thomas, were supported by family from Andrews and Marianna Florida. The bride wore a white satin gown with Chantilly lace and a chapel train, carrying red roses atop a white Bible. Best man was David Luna, maid of honor Miss Jean Pendleton wore magenta brocade, and ushers included Danny Pendleton Lonnie McAfee. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside in Marianna Florida.
Miss Patria Ann Ferguson daughter of Mr and Mrs A W Ferguson of Levelland married Sam Berry son of Mr and Mrs B Horry of Ropesvalk Geen in a ceremony conducted by Arthur Gardner of Brownfield. The bride wore a satin illusion gown with Chantilly lace and pearl embroidery. Attendants included Mrs dia Johnson and Duane Ferguson. A reception followed at Johnson House before a bridal trip to New Mexico.
Mrs. Attie W. Leon and Lastie T. Hill will be honored with a steak dinner at 7 20 p m today in the backyard of Mr and Mrs L E Settle 2710 S 5th St Twelve couples will attend including Mr and Mrs Wilbur T Leon of Petersburg son and daughter in law of Mrs Leon Mr and Mrs Waller Scheet of Petersburg daughter and son in law of Mrs Leon Mr and Mrs Robert Feblerson Hill s daughter and son in law and Mr and Mrs L A Hill Jr Hill s son and daughter in law
Delta Gamma sorority sponsors a Tuesday swimming program for blind children at Rush Pool from 10 PM to 1 AM. Mothers of the Blind met at Mrs A M Brower’s home to discuss the effort. The Luann Estacado Bridge Club elected officers with Mrs Brower as president and John Ro Combertson as secretary. North South winners included Mrs Verner and Mrs Wharton first place, Gardner and Dinwiddie second, Gurley and Clendenin third. West East winners were Mr Rush and Mrs Chauncey first, Swart and Streetman second, Swart and Streetman third. The next master point session will be Thursday at 7 45 PM at the center.
In Los Angeles a county board granted Frances Nicholson a tax assessment reduction after she presented a bottle containing a long dead wood wasp as evidence. Nicholson testified the insect bored cigarette-sized holes in the wood of her home, supporting her request for relief.
Phi Sigma Alpha installed eight new members at Thursday night. New members include Mines, Arvol D. Hays, Floire Drake, Fred F. Anderson, Edward Kruse, John Hickerson, Woodrow Cates, Lillie Greene, and Betty Anderson. Miss Cornitte Brady, June graduate of Monterey High, was honored as outstanding student in Distribu tive Education and seated the program. Hostess Mrs. Carrie Reed presided. Sybil Deke van chaired the meeting. The group plans another gathering in August.
Readers share practical home hacks from using folded plastic under fans to positioning airflow, to making standup deviled eggs by trimming bottoms and using yolk scraps for filling. Also storage tricks with nylon stockings for bulbs and repurposing toilet tissue cardboard rolls in sewing boxes.
Mrs Barbara Walter daughter of Mr and Mrs Reuben S Walter of San Gabriel California and Lanny Counts son of Mr and Mrs J C Counts of YSIS Sith St were married in June at First Lutheran Church Alhambra California The Rev G C Chramm officiated The bride Diane Haines was maid of honor and the bridegroom's friend was best man The couple attend Texas Tech and live at 2809 Coigy
The Patio Club hosted a seated tea at Mrs. Jerome Fu quay 3603 41st St honoring Miss Barbara Hudman bride elect of Jack Saunders. Rice bags were made as keepsakes and an antique cut glass vase was the hostess gift. Mrs. Wylie Hudman attended as special guest. The wedding is set for September 10 at First Baptist Church.
Miss Cecelia Powell hosts a noon bridesmaids lunch at the Plainman Hotel honoring sister Lynn Powell bride elect of Jim Tom Davis. Attending are numerous family members and friends from Abilene Stephenville Cordell and other cities as plans for the wedding proceed.
The 1963 Lea County flower show will be the largest yet, run with Lea County Fair ties in Lovington Armory on Sept 57. General chair Mrs W B McQuiddy. vice chair Mrs Winford Carlile. Clubs from Lovington Tatum and Hobbs participate. Theme Harvest Splendor. Ribbon system used with cash prizes for junior blue and red ribbons.
A reunion for former residents of Cottle and King counties is planned for August 11 at Mackenzie Park. The organizing committee met Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Lindsey at 2515 South Street to finalize details and a white elephant trade will be featured as the highlight of the event.
Rangoon reports that two sugar mills are planned for Burma in addition to two already under construction. The article notes the expansion reflects growing sugar production efforts in the region and outlines the proposed sites and timelines for completion.
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