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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
3
A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday night as a jetliner landed safely at Idlewild after an emergency, with reporters detailing the phatic ordeal and firemen tending to unwelcome guests amid crowds and confusion. Several injuries are reported and authorities work to clear the scene.
Continuation of festivities for Miss Karen Wood and Harold Loyd Colbert as they prepare for a July wedding at St Johns Methodist Church. Luncheon at 1215 pm and a barbecue in Littfield feature guests including Mrs Rayford Thomas Miss Barbara Vandiver Miss Geraldine Lakey and more.
Kim Sherrod was honored on his second birthday Saturday with a party at his parents home Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sherrod. A chocolate cake baked by his mother was the focal point on the serving table joined by a rose arrangement from his great grandmother Mrs. Forbes. Coloring books served as favors for the guests. Attendees included Kay, Neil and Lynn-Jones, Mark Agan, Patti Black, Paula and Pamela Pent, and Renee Sherrod.
Miss Ruth Yant travels from New York City to Texas to visit her parents aboard a pioneering jet flight. She describes the reception, the high speed experience, and the crowd at Dallas while awaiting return to New York City where she teaches music in Long Island schools.
Engagement and wedding notices should be sent before the event to ensure publication. Include correct spellings and full addresses, sign and provide a telephone number, and avoid telephone submissions. Pictures are not run with engagement announcements if a wedding photo will appear later. If the wedding is Friday or Saturday, save the story for Sunday paper. Send to Women’s Department, Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Lubbock, Texas.
A seated coffee social honored Miss Lora Ann Kerr the Thurman Neill of Port Lavaca Mire 3210 44th St hosted by Mrs. Robert Barnhill with hostess help from Mrs F R Priddy and others. Guests included Mrs Jimmie Kerr mother of the bride and the engaged couple plan a double ring wedding August 14 at Broadway Church of Christ.
A Thursday shower at 2108 27th Street honored Miss Twila B. Sherrod bride-elect of BMS Hatchett. Guests included Mrs. Walker and many attendees named, with an electric appliance as a hostess gift. The couple is slated to marry July 31 at Central Baptist Church. A later summertime party from 7:20 to 10 p.m. honored Jeanie Halliburton and Lands Morrow, with 24 invitees at KN Clapp Party House.
Kimmy Cox was honored on her first birthday with a Saturday afternoon gathering at the home of her grandmother Mex CA Pigford and her other grandmother Mrs 0 BE ONeal. Guests included Dennis Lusk Gary dant Ricky Andrews Lana Thorp wn Vickie Woods Lynette Dibby Boyd Timmy Wylie Ste phenie Swwens Count Jo Boyd Ken Willdang Jim Purtell Carol Ann Stephens Mel Bill Cathey Maes Larry Warren Arnold Williams Joe Don Boyd Robert Boyd Jerry Wyte Gene Jausk James Thompson Odell Andrews Carol Stephens Ronald Purtell and the honoree s parents Mr and Mrs Joe Cox Jr.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Carolyn Nall to Randy Boling. Parents Mr and Mrs He Nal 6Y Hudson. Boling is son of Andy Mes do C Boling 614 N Hudson St. The couple will be married Aug 1.
Fragmented calendar list showing times and places for events and meetings. Includes references to Masonic activities Women Voters sessions and local committee gatherings with scattered proper nouns and vague timings. The readable portions hint at civic, fraternal, and community notices without complete details.
Eugene Pendleton and Angela Beth Jones wed in Meane Memorial Methodist Church with Pendleton to reside in Odessa after a brief honeymoon. Bride wore an embroidered organdy gown with scalloped neckline and long sleeves. she carried a white Bible and roses. Best man was Bob Price. groomsmen included Johnny Bilbrey and Conrad Turner. Music by Regie Biron and Delocus Flores. Pendleton works for Phillips Petroleum Corp.
Mrs Peter B Durham and daughters from 3208 44th St traveled to Vac a Mexico as a one month vacation. The Libbockites left last Friday for a resort village to rent a house and enjoy a vacation fat mama. Daughters Julie Jill Polly and Vally accompanied her. Mrs Wilson from New Orleans hosted relatives visiting from Houston and New Orleans. The Costanzo family from Lubbock visited Keriville for a summer holiday, leaving July 4 and returning last week, enjoying swimming fishing and hiking.
Miss Clara Pratt home demonstration agent will lead two sessions on food preservation. The first shows canning and freezing at 2 30 a m in the old Conethouse extension office. The second, at 9 am Thursday, covers canning fruits and vegetables for the public, with free admission and Q and A.
Miss Paula Shaw received a portable barbecue grill as a gift at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. James West at 5102 West 9th Street. White daisies adorned the home as Miss Shaw becomes Mrs. Gordon Deering Jr. on August 29 at First Baptist Church.
An average of seven persons per day died in teattle accidents in the Union of South Africa during the previous year. More South Africans were killed and wounded in such accidents than in all World War II, highlighting the high toll of road and industrial incidents.
New York fashion notes describe lingerie seen as costumes for theater and social events. A two piece striped set, a camisole top called vamivest, and lace combinations from Van Raalte are highlighted with velvet wraps. Designers emphasize versatile, formal wear for galas and vacations.
Prizes awarded at the Town and Country Bridge Club meeting at 2 pm in the home of Mrs. J J Conley. Marie L Utely and Mrs Alton Robertson are named as prize recipients. Describes fashion items from Make up Models designer Mrs. Dorothy Woodfin and a lingerie line by the firm with various colors and styles.
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