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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1960
Page
7
A story notes a club for forgotten men and women divorced or widowed organized by a Slaten man who offered himself as organizer. Meeting was called at a Lubbock friend's home Friday night with plans for dances games socials and a central meeting place. Names and dates kept confidential per order.
A linen shower was held Saturday night at the home of Mrs HLS Brown and daughter Eliza, with compliments paid to Miss Davidson. The event centered on table decor and gifts, with a tablecloth presented. The note mentions a planned marriage on August 5 at First Church.
A Tuesday event honored Miss Lynda Min brid-elect of Vic Kyler of Borger with center table decor using driftwood and white petals. Mrs DeWitt hosted a centerpiece display, guests included Miss Carol Won Riddle and Mrs C G Barkley among others. bride-elect wore replica centerpiece. A separate shower at St Tochant Skinner home featured Miss Patsy Witt with purple accents, memory candle, and registry light. Crosbyton Church of Christ slated for Aug 20 ceremony.
Miss Lara Bess Cowan of Lubbock and Don Dorsey of Sweetwater exchanged wedding vows at 5 p m Sunday in Watson Baptist Church The Rev Riley Fugit of Spur officiated The bride a nurse at Taylor Hospital wore pale blue embroidered organza and blue taffeta The bridegrooms parents are Mr and Mrs W C Dorsey of Sweetwater The reception followed at the Brunson home The couple will reside in Sweetwater
Miss Royanne White was honored at a Monday party held at the home of Mrs A We ng. Guests included Miss Evar ning, Mrs Piol Starrett of Abernathy, Mrs C Det Miss Ai gh ts of Teel, Inez Sloan, aunt of the prospective hostess. A hostess gift was an electrical appliance.
Fire Department Auxiliary gathers at 2202 40th Street Monday night with 16 members present. Mrs Arthur Holly led devotions and was elected secretary. Next meeting set for p.m. August 15 at Mrs Jack Hays home 4923 31st Street.
An assorted jumble covers high heel dangers, fashion ethics, and lengthy marital rumors. The text weaves about footwear flaws, weight impact on heels, then shifts to a personal advice plea about a woman named Ann Landers and a dating dilemma. It mentions a man’s marriage, a distant relative, and a plea for responses using a stamped envelope.
The New York event features fur coats across fabrics from man-made pelts to wild mink. Designs include wrist length and 7th length silhouettes with stand collars and fitted fronts. Fabrics range from poplin to canvas with furry trims and button details to evoke swan necks.
Dee Shofner became Mrs Don White in a ring ceremony at the Oley Shofner home area. Attendants included Guinda Merck of Latc- Hoek. the couple plans a reception after the ceremony and a later wedding trip. The story also notes fashion details and bridal attire.
A fragmented local calendar lists various meetings and events including engineers, a fellowship at 8am, and a Colgate chapter gathering. Names and places are garbled but reference to Labor County, Chest Laces, and seventh day observances appear. The schedule mentions evenings at multiple venues with unspecified purposes and unclear outcomes.
A fragmented report notes a gathering at a Tahora school with mentions of Mrs Bo P Young and district officials. The text references a 1 echonic constriction on a Sunday and lists named participants including Auburn SA president VEW Auieay and Laihler kA eid.
A blue ambient setting with white asters centered the table for a pre bridal shower honoring Jerry Ann Sandlin. The event, hosted by Mrs. Bert Richards at 2111 Foth Street, featured hostesses Ky Lane Barbara Hughes Dunn Maris Woods LeRne El Hott Wylda Thomas and gifts including a steam iron and ironing board. About 51 guests attended as Sundin prepares to marry Butler of Dimmitt’s Presbyterian Church.
Alice Gayle Hudgens, daughter of Dan Hudgens, competes in the Miss Hobbs pageant aiming to represent the state in the Miss New Mexico event. The gathering at Mackenzie Park includes members from the Hil City Auxiliary with plans for a Monday meeting and a supper.
Style Revue in Lubbock County will stage a fashion style event at the Slide Rel Clubhouse this afternoon. Winners in junior and senior divisions will be announced at revue close and attendees will vote on a district Tumfest to be held at Texas Tech Student Union. Judges named are Mrs Warren Liner Miss Letty Horne and Miss Parnell.
HOLLYWOOD UP. Comedian Tommy Noonan was knocked unconscious after a scooter fall during rehearsal for a movie scene. He struck the handlebars and suffered stomach bruises, diagnosed by Dr. Lee Siegel who ordered bed rest for the week, with filming to resume Monday in San Francisco with Pete Marshall on The Schnonk.
The Toil and Soil Garden Club held a floral arrangements workshop Tuesday morning at the Garden and Art Center. Guest Mack Miller from Kansas City, Missouri attended. The next meeting is set for 9 a.m. August 8 at the Center with another floral arrangements workshop planned.
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