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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1959
Page
3
An amateur letter column fragment mentions Mrs. Margaret Turner and Mrs. Billy Free, with references to a Morning Avalanche issue and requests for copies. The text includes stray remarks about etiquette, infant behavior, and a local resident urging a reader to move back to the area.
Mrs. Kadir Stauster hosted the Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting at 2722 22nd Place. Mrs. Orville Davis presented Making Christ Known by Teed and Life with assistance from Mrs. Roscoe Buckalew, Mrs. Verr Tappan, and Mrs. Willard Bay. Mrs. Otis Ward gave the invocation. fifteen members were present.
An advertisement claims fat loss with ODRINEX, promising weight drop in seven days and a money back guarantee. It emphasizes quick results, money refunds, and bold claims about doctors, dosage, and a pricey package. These assurances resemble marketing hype for a supposed weight loss drug.
A chaotic fashion column outlines Dior and Saint Laurent trends with emphasis on New Look reemergence. It notes back to normal styles, metallic brocades, moire lace, and cape elements, highlighting July Paris shows and the return of Dior’s signature silhouette. Also covers Asbury Methodist breakfast and a wedding fashion detail with blue suit and white collar.
Theresa Jean Mason and Billy Gene King wed Tuesday evening in BrowneLeled ceremony at the home of the brides parents. The bride wore a long gown of satin and tulle with diamond neckline, long sleeves, elbow veil, and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Mas. Pauleta Grey served as matron of honor and Fredilie Ross was best man. a reception followed.
A series of precbrida courtesies honors Linda Hutstedlen with about twenty guests at Dunlaps Tea Room. Mrs CW Ratliff and others hosted the event featuring mock green and white decor. The couple plans to wed September 4 at Broadway Church of Christ. guests include mothers of the engaged pair.
A candle lit ceremony united Nancy Louise Bear and Alten J Wood in Wichita Kansas. Rev James E Tidwell officiated before pedestal arrangements of blue daisies and white gladioli. The bride wore a pearl satin gown with jeweled Sabrina neckline and carried an orchid with stephanotis. Best man was Jerry Crenshaw. maid of honor Mary Jane Bear wore ice blue silk organza. The couple planned a Red River New Mexico honeymoon. Mrs Wood, a chemistry major at Oklahoma State University, will continue studies at Wichita University. Alten Wood holds a BS in mechanical engineering from OSU and works for Boeing in Wichita.
Mrs Hal Spencer spoke at Forrest Heights Methodist Women Society of Christian Service on World Federation of Methodist Women outlining three aims fostering goodwill and understanding to build world peace and support missionary work. A business session led by Mrs J C Odom preceded the program.
Clovis area notices announce planned weddings for August 9. Wanda Parker to wed Dudley Roach at 3 pm at the Street Church of Christ with minister Leslie Banwood performing. Betsy Lee (Bride) graduates from Clovis High and works as a dental assistant. Several couples also announced at Central Baptist Church with Rev Carl Scott officiating and in Plain Sham area with Paula Louise Goode and Robert Graham planning August 28 chapel nuptials.
Petersburg church group forms an associate chapter to Lubbock Christian College after a lecture by Mrs Paul Sherrod of Lubbock. Mrs A La Peacock is chair, Mrs A C Mellroy membership chair, and Mrs Don Hegi projects chair. Fourteen women joined and they plan monthly meetings to help furnish a new girls dormitory by fall term.
Fragmented OCR calendar item shows scattered names and times with many garbled words. It mentions various people and locations but lacks coherent events or details to form a clear item.
A luncheon on Tuesday honored Miss Lata Ante Kerr, bride elect of Thurman Neat Mee EL Rabun. Sequin beads and aqua accents framed the centerpieces as eighteen guests, including Mrs. Jimmie Kerr, gathered at the hotel with gifts of cookbooks. The engaged couple plan to marry in August at Broadway Church of Christ.
A quirky column notes that a fresh idea can shake a bored toddler from routine. It suggests playful approaches to spark curiosity and ease repetitive days for young children, with light humor and practical tips for parents.
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