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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1944
Page
8
Servicemen are invited to a series of events hosted by Aerodannas D F D alumnae and Cracker-Jills at the USC and USO venues. Activities include a 2 to 6 p m today reception, Monday dance with buffet supper, Wednesday Serviceaires dance, informal dance at Lubbock Army Air Field gym, and Thursday and Friday nights with Aerodonnas and Huchettes as partners.
A dinner in Idalou July 7 honored Gran mother Withers age 80, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. K M McCray for Mrs. Withers of Anson. Guests included Bill Evans Ida lou and J A Dixon Gladyce Barbara Lola Wilkerson Shaw W C Arnold and Rebecca Sue of Idalou.
A visitor describes an inviting Decorators Studio dining space featuring a glass table set with floral prints, crystal bowls, and iced tea centerpieces. The arrangement includes blue panes, orange and yellow dishware, and mirrored back cabinets enhancing a colorful natural raffia woven theme.
Long column of social notes and greetings from Lou to Lovella recounts visits from servicemen and families across Texas towns. Names include Janet York Carol Ann Krueger Dorothy Standefer Maryjo Turner Betty Jane Gray James Rountree Mark Newmaster Cadet Reiner Alfred Spence Lt Joe McDonald Martha LaRoe Lt Dugan Golden and many others with marriages engagements and upcoming travels. It also mentions a Bible study lead by Mrs. J F Ford at St Johns Methodist Church.
Dorothy Neill wed Cadet Jones in San Antonio on July 8 in a double ring ceremony. The bride, a Lubbock High School graduate, and Cadet Jones, who attended Texas Technological College before entering the service, are listed with their families at 2492 Twenty-third Street and 2309 Seventh Street.
The column discusses musical tastes inviting English word songs and hints at broader cultural topics. It mentions a South American or Mexican composer and the idea of competition with English words. It also notes criticism of free government insurance advice and references Eric Johnston of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Community groups including Bat Scouts and various clubs meet at multiple times in the evening. Events include Needle Club, Cine Club movie night, Junior Matrons League, Rebekah lodge, and other social gatherings with venues such as hotels and clubrooms. Attendance listed with times and hosts.
Miss Nancy L Weil of York City and Lt. Robert Sloan wed at Post Chapel II with Rev. Arey officiating. Miss Peggy Weil served as maid of honor. Sgt. Alicerd attended as best man.
Miss Hazel Dosch daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Dosch Richland Center Wisconsin wed Cpl E Ralph Wallace son of Mr and Mrs E L Wallace 2111 Eighth Street in the Methodist church of Richland Center June 26 Rev Sidney Beavin officiating Baskets of peonies adorned the altar The bride wore a white eyelet embroidery gown with fitted bodice sweetheart neckline and three quarter sleeves A fingertip veil haloed with white carnations carried an arm bouquet of white carnations Attendants included Miss Dottie Chitwood and Pfc Herman Wallace Ushers Guests enjoyed a dinner at Park hotel and a reception at the bride’s home The bride a University of Wisconsin graduate and member of Sigma Epsilon Sigma Phi Upsilon Omicron and Omicron Nu is pursuing graduate work Wallace a Lu school graduate attended Texas Technological College and is stationed in Madison Lt Masco’s mother attended the ceremony.
News notes list faculty travels and guests across states. Floyd J Williams and Robert Kehon are mentioned with plans in Iowa City and Platts, Grayson Meade visits Michigan, J W Melton in Texas, Mecham at Natchitoches teachers college, Devis vacationing in Austin Stephenville, John Henry Veughan’s family hosting in Iowa, and Mrs Earl L Ammon visiting the Vaughans.
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