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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1954
Page
6
The opening of New York fall fashion week features tweeds in muted tones and amber jewelry paired with velveteens and soft pink blouses. Designers emphasize the fitted midriff silhouette, princess line, and waist nip while coat dresses in various fabrics, including white satin with rhinestones, headline the crowded showings for the international fashion press.
Hale Center July 13 Special Miss Orpha Dee Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Burgess and John Howard Steward son of Mr and Mrs J Troy Haile of Searcy Ark exchanged double ring vows Sunday afternoon in the First Methodist Church in Hale Center Rev Horace Brooks uncle of the bride officiated. Bride wore imported web Chantilly lace with pleated tulle gown and Juliet cap veil. They will be at home in Amarillo after July 18.
The calendar lists meetings and events for the Lubbock and Hillcrest Country Club Women’s Associations. Activities include Duplicate Bridge at 9:45 a.m, luncheon at 12:30 p.m, and various afternoon gatherings at IOOF Hall, Friendly 18 Club, and local churches. Additional notes include WNMA and WMA conventions and Bible classes at Broadway Church of Christ, with dates and contact locations in Lubbock.
Newcomers Club met Tuesday at the Cactus Inn for a luncheon with hostesses Mrs. E. W. Hall and Mrs. John D. Higdon. A patriotic motif featured white daisies. Fifteen new Lubbock residents attended alongside 50 members. A July 30 dinner at 7 p.m. for husbands is planned at the Cactus Inn, followed by games and dancing. A farewell gift was given to Mrs. Harry Robertson as she moves to Seattle with her family.
RAFB NCO Wives Club elected officers Monday night at Bamboo Lounge. Charlies D. Gibbs was re elected president with P J O Keefe vice president J L Horton records assistant Pritchard parliamentarian and several others as directors. Forty members attended including new members R N Wortham N E Henderson R A Blitz and R W Golden. The club plans rummage sales on the third and fourth Saturdays in October and an installation dinner dance is set for July 26 with reservations requested through hosts.
Mrs. J. M. Hayter, 2208-A Ave. U, marked her 94th birthday Friday in a gathering with five generations. Attendees included daughter Mrs. Fay Brown and son Cleveland Hayter, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren led by W. L. Logan and Deborah Ann Draper. The family noted 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. The Hayters moved to Lubbock in 1953 from Megargel after 62 years there.
Mrs. A. A. Matistic hosted seven Needle Club members at 211 E Stam ford Tuesday. A birthday shower honored Mrs. A. S. Allen. A family picnic was planned for 7 pm July 29 in Mackenzie Park. Next session set for 2 pm Aug 10 at Mrs. H. L. Newburn’s home.
Mrs. Frankie Darby Echols, formerly of Lubbock, and Richard Dow Curtis wed July 4 at Estelline in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. A V Hendricks. Attendants included sister Matron of Honor Mrs Pete Crump and best man Billy D Echols. couple to reside in Fort Worth after a brief trip.
Nicks Circle of Asbury Methodist WSCS met Monday night at Mrs. Morris Crawford’s home. Twelve members attended and planned to meet August 2 at 7 30 p m with Mrs. H L Leon. Officers include Mrs. Bob Nicks chairman, with Mrs. Don Opheim, Mrs. Mac Harrelson, Mrs. Becky Price and Mrs. O K Harden in officer roles.
Thirteen members attended the First Baptist Business Women’s Circle meeting led by Mrs. Holland Cox at 1621 17th Street. Mrs. Bert Miller joined as a member and Mrs. Fred Pinkston was elected chairman. Miss Mabel Smith taught a lesson from the Book of Jonah. Circles 1 and 2 plan a July 26 picnic supper with Mrs. O. W. McLeod at 1901 33rd Street at 7 p.m.
Miss Billie Fred Jameson daughter of Mr and Mrs Johen Jameson of Silver will wed Joe Nelson Thorp son of Mr and Mrs Byrd Thorp of Throckmorton on August 6 at the Jameson ranch home The future bridegroom graduated from Texas Tech in May
Tall Price family from 1610 Ave X heads to El Porvenir New Mexico for a cabin stay with granddaughter Betsy Simmons joining and another granddaughter Barry to follow from Camp Davis. Simmons relatives in Enid visit later. Mabry Peel to Tampa with twins Sharon Leigh and Sherry Lynn. J A Peel to Dallas. Allan Moses family guests of Bannisters in Alexandria. Marion Harris from Muleshoe to Chicago then Texas Tech freshman. Alpha Delta Pi alumnae meet for backyard picnic at Mrs Wylie home with about 15 members expected.
A columnist argues for intelligent noise-control measures in neighborhoods while noting a lack of feasible universal quiet. Individual restraint is urged, citing hospital noise, late-night dorm signals, and living-room disturbances. The piece promotes considerate behavior over strict legislation. A sunflower boast and kittens offer local human-interest items.
Asbury Methodist Church Senior Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday night at Mrs. W. L. Hindman's home 1615 17th Street for a covered dish supper. Co hosts were Mrs. Clarence Franks and Mrs. E. M. Loveless. Two new members joined, Mrs. Roy Lambert and Mrs. T. E. Golden. Talks on Women and Rural Work were given by Mrs. Carroll Davis and Mrs. Charles W. Gates. Fifteen members attended.
Twenty five members and guests of Pioneer Needle Club were entertained Tuesday afternoon in the home of Mrs E B Wheelock. Mrs Ed Vaughn was co hostes. Guests were Mmes John Jarrett Elmer Conley Bernice Myrick G R King J B Walker and Henry Mahoney of Shanowater. The next meeting will be Aug 10 at 3 p m in the home of Mrs J D Lindsey 2205 16th St with Mrs H O Waters as co hostess.
H D Club Southwest met at Mrs C C Rawlins home at 2605 26th St. Mrs C B Allen gave a demonstration. A picnic is planned at Mrs Jerome Fuquay home 3419 29th St August 24. Twelve members and a guest Mrs Edith Benson attended. Next meeting set for July 27 with Mrs J D Nelson at 2429 31st St.
Mrs. Gaylord Hawkins of San Angelo hosted a luncheon at the Lubbock Country Club on Tuesday for honoree Miss Jerre Bedford who is to wed Neal Chastain Saturday. Gypsophila and lilies of the valley decorated the table with blue and white streamers and chairs were set for ten guests.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Brown left Tuesday for Phoenix after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vernon at 2425 27th St. Mrs. Faye Nordyke of Hobbs NM also stayed with the Vernons. Mrs. J Wayne Allen of Fort Worth spends 10 days in Lubbock as guest of her sister Mrs. Sidney Claiborne at 2210 14th St.
A pre-bridal courtesy for Miss Mona Powell, fiancée of Jimmy Sandl, was hosted Monday night by Mrs. Huddleston Wright, Mrs. Seth Bertram, and Mrs. Warren Sarine at the Wright home 2201 25th St. Roses with candles adorned the table, gifts included an electric skillet, and twenty three guests attended.
Eight of nine children attended a Mackenzie State Park gathering for Mrs. G. C. Rackler of Rt. 1 Lubbock. Cpl. L. H. Rackler in Washington, D. C. joined by telephone. Numerous relatives from Lubbock Slaton Portales Levelland Smyer Shallowater Wilson Post gathered.
A NEA piece argues that parents mask anger with loving language harming children. Jeff’s tragedy shows how using moral words to cover anger damages trust and prevents healthy love. Honest disclosure restores self trust and healthy affection.
Mrs Roy G Loveless and daughters hosted a Monday night dinner at 4909 18th St honoring Nancy McClendon bride elect of Billy Phillips. Silver was the hostess gift. Guests included Jackie Bateman Virginia Carter Joann Goedeke Martha Mack Joyce Morton and Lynn Rodgers.
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