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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
8
A Margaret Turner report discusses Edith Roosevelt and Caroline Kennedy, noting quotes on crying as emotional expression. Dr. Victor Balaban from Scarsdale Family Counseling argues tears relieve tension and prevent health problems, urging open emotional release for both sexes.
In a chatty interview, Honey Sanders, stage name of Honora Rachel Shapiro, defends being overweight as part of her persona and career. She jokes about cheesecake, notes her eight shows weekly at Marine Theatre Jones Beach, and recalls trying out for a 350 pound role she was deemed too thin for. She emphasizes health and confidence over slim ideals while confirming her family name change to fit showbiz.
Mary Anne Clifton was celebrated at a Thursday tea hosted by Mrs. Wiley B. Pearce at 2706 32nd St. Guests included Mrs. Clifton and relatives from Midland and Norfolk. Clifton will wed Lionel Betancourt of Dallas on August 5 at Christ the King Church. centerpieces featured white roses and turquoise bows. Also noted: Reveliers Daner Club summer dance at Hillcrest Country Club themed a watermelon party hosted by local couples. Hosts and attendees named.
Miss Sanders recalls returning to study music after years away and airing advice to women about body image. She cautions against carrying a chip on the shoulder and urges fat women, including size 15 seeking size 12, to accept themselves and stop forcing clothes to be skinnier.
Miss Dee Dorsett was honored at an informal gathering at the home of Mrs Richard G Richards on Mh St at 7 20 ps Thursday. She will wed William Henry on Aug 24 at St Pauls Episcopal Church and forty five guests attended.
The District Six meeting of the American Institute of Banking will hold a Christmas Day workshop in Tulsa Oklahoma at the Winds Motel. Five members from the Lab Hock Chapter will attend led by Bonnie J Reeves president. Attendees include Jack J Hollister first vice president D Roberts treasurer Raye Coffey secretary Verna Lynn Women’s Committee chair.
Mrs. C. L. Byrd was guest speaker at the Woman's Missionary Union meeting at Second Baptist Church. She discussed dynamic Christianity and a deeper faith, noting postwar growth in church attendance and numerous community mission opportunities in the Lubbock area. The program included a skit on church missions and posters showing mission growth since the WMU's founding. business session led by Mrs. Don Corley.
Miss Sharon Burnett bride elect of Gerald Emerson was honored at a lingerie shower from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Thursday at Mrs Roy Calcote home 480 W 15th with hostesses Chester Caleat and Karen Burnett twin sister of the future bride The couple plan to wed Aug 3 at the bride’s parents home in John? plan family picnic Needle Club met with Mrs Hulen Seale Six members attended A picnic is planned at Mackenzie Park July 2? Next meeting at Mrs Hugh Zimmerman’s home
Miss Jeanette Burrell of Leon Moore was honored at a Wednesday coffee hosted by Mrs. Paul B. Keen er with co hosts Mrs. Douglas Wilson and Mrs. Walter Jochett of Slaton. A silver bowl was presented to the honoree. The lace served table featured shasta daisies.
Fort Worth marriage follows a double ring ceremony July 15 at Boulevard Christian Church. The couple David Neil Perdue and Carolyn Hale weds with Rev Jarrell Sharp officiating. Parents, attendants, and reception details noted. the bride and groom plan to study at Steuben and Austin State College respectively. The piece mentions university expenses for Illinois students as context.
Urbana Illinois travel games suggested by E H Regnier University of Illinois extension recreation specialist. He says games pass time between points and should be varied with short intervals. Examples include counting TV antennas by side, license plate digits, and animal tallies with preset scores. Also notes a Hillcrest Duplicate Club bridge winners and schedule.
Hawaii’s Kona Inn and Coco Palms are highlighted in the August issue of Better Homes & Gardens with tropical recipes such as Sweet Sour Chinese Chicken Double Fruit Glazed Pork Chops Molded Avocado Aspic and Kona Coffee Tart inviting readers to savor island flavors.
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