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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1964

Page

7

Family reunions and weddings dominate community notices

The column details rehearsal dinners and toasts at a Lub bock Club wedding for Miss Ginala Holmes and Burns Taylor Hamilton, with remarks on the groom's family pride and humorous anecdotes. It also covers the wedding of Miss Kitti Fisher and Gaylord Frank Poage in Tulsa, noting gifts, ceremonial specifics, and the groom’s family history.

D. Burns J. F Lefty) Burns Lubbock Club Ginala Holmes Burns Taylor Hamilton Kitti Fisher Gaylord Frank Poage Tulsa First Baptist Church Jerusalem Ray W. Freeman Hale Center

Branch Honors Claudia Byrket on Saturday

A branch honored Miss Claudia Byrket, bride elect of Morris Womack, with sixteen guests at 1901 A 24th St. Miss Faynne McFadden and Miss Roxie Byrket hosted with blue and white decorations and a china hostess gift. The couple will marry Aug. 9 at First Baptist Church in Seymour.

Claudia Byrket Morris Womack Faynne McFadden Roxie Byrket First Baptist Church Seymour

Researcher Declares War On Home Cultural Poverty

Gay Pauley reports that Dr. IH Grimes, a researcher, argues for balancing focus across early education, high school completion, and rural poverty. He urges improvements in home environments for children and expanded high school facilities to support college access.

Gay Pauley New York UPI Thomas Grimes

Secretarial coach promotes vanity free sympathy in women

Paris secretary Mme Paulette Hanin teaches a course on being sympathetic yet efficient. She outlines steps from dress and manners to discretion and loyalty, arguing true sympathy comes from character and helpfulness, not sex appeal. Child development expert Grimes discusses early learning and the need for parental guidance and enriching toys.

Irene Ferris Paris Frence Cient Coco Beach Mme. Hanin Mmere Lear Per Mnel Grimes

McCoy-Truett Martin wedding at Colonial Hill Baptist

Miss Linda Kay McCoy and Robert Truett Martin exchanged marriage vows at Colonial Hill Baptist Church with Rev. James M. Rogers officiating. The couple's families hosted a reception in the church fellowship hall after the ceremony.

Joe Rains Dallas Betty Jo Smith Hale Center Pegey ‘McCoy Anson Robert Plumlee S. Jackie Martin Harold Denaho Johnny Wharry Larry Plumlee Plumlee Ronnie Allen Vickie Ward Mike Rains Karen Collier Gerry Belton Diane Hargrove W. D. Myers Fellowship Hall

Miss Ruth Brown Brings Courtesy Luncheon for August Wedding

Miss Ruth Brown bride elect of Edward Emery of Washington Vermont was honored at a luncheon hosted by Miss Gladys Tyson at 1905 24th Street. Guests included Mrs. George Brown with the centerpiece of pardon flowers, and the engaged couple plan to wed at Tin Grace Chapel in August.

Rhea Latham Joe H. Weddington Amarillo Gladys Tyson Ruth Brown Edward Emery Washington, Vt George Brown

Sandra Lorenzen Honored At Shower For Bride-to-be

A lingerie shower Thursday night at Mrs. Charles Spencer home honors Sandra Lorenzen, bride elect of Richard Barrett. Hostesses Kay Pharr and Margaret Spencer add pink carnations and roses. Special guests include Mrs. K E Lorenzen, Mrs. Garland Elliott, Mrs. Zelma Barrett, and Mrs. Mary Baty. The couple will marry at 7 PM today at St John’s Methodist Church.

Charles Spencer 30Th St Sandra Lorenzen Richard Barrett Kay Pharr Margaret, Spencer K. E. Lorenzen Garland Elliott Zelma Barrett Mary Baty St. John’s Methodist Church

Mrs. Boyd Is Guest Speaker at Asbury Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Asbury Methodist Church met in the church parlor with 25 members present. Guest speaker Mrs Marvin Boyd spoke on Our Methodist Heritage after a devotional led by Mrs Elmo Collins and a luncheon hosted by the night circle.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Asbury Methodist Church Elmo Collins Marvin Boyd Jack’ Sessums Jesse Thomas Bonner Carscings Les Hill

Lubbock Area Calendar Highlights Local Club Activities

A dense list of meetings and events across churches civic groups and social clubs in Lubbock and surrounding areas including Baptist WMU at Parkway Drive Church of Christ and Methodist units. Other items include duplicate bridge at the Pioneer Hotel Red Raider Room and a YMCA gathering in Levelland with times ranging from morning to evening.

Pioneer Hotel Lubbock Meadowbrook Women's Colt Ass Oakwood Methodist Wsc Wesleyan Chantel Mackensie Hall Carl Work Reese Air Force Base Oticers Lrop Club Lubbock National Bank Trinity Baptist WMU

Rathmell Named Intern of the Year at Baptist Hospital

Aretta J Rathmell daughter of Mrs Noyce Jennings 2610 31st St named Intern of the Year at Southern Baptist Hospital after service from July 1963 to July 1 now on staff at M e thodist Hospital in Dallas Her husband James Rathmell to receive a PhD in chemical engineering in August from Tulane University He is a senior scientist with Atlantic Scientific Research The couple has a six month old daughter Karen Renee

Aretta J. Rathmell Noyce Jennings 31St St Southern Baptist Hospital Jodist Hospital Dallas James Rathmell Tulane University Atlantic “Scientific” Research

Double Ring Vows Between Linda Chapman and Robert Stringer

Miss Linda Mae Chapman and Robert Gene Stringer exchanged wedding vows at 7 30 p m in the Chapman home with L D McCoy officiating The bride wore a white cotton street length dress with Chantilly lace The couple will reside in Irving with Stringer employed by Southwestern States Telephone Co The bride is a 1964 Monterey High School graduate and Stringer a 1961 Lubbock High School graduate

Linda Mae Chapman Robert Gene Stringer IL. Leon Chapman L. D. McCoy Col ‘Sgate Church of Christ W. J. Stringer Colgate Jimmy Nerren Irving Southwestern States ‘Telephone Co Monterey High School Lubbock High School

Carla Rae Forbes To Marry Aug. 30

Brownfield special report announces engagement of Carla Rae Forbes daughter of Mr and Mrs Harol Forbes to Donny Louis Goodpasture son of Mrs Delphia Goodpasture and Delphus Goodpasture The couple are Brownfield High School graduates with Forbes attending Draughons Business College and Goodpasture at Texas Tech The wedding vows are set for August 30.

Brownfield Harol Forbes Rt. 1 Cla Rae Donny Louis Delphia

Tulia Couple Set Wedding Date

Mr and Mrs C V Morris announce the marriage of their daughter Orvillia Kay to Tim Tucker son of Mr and Mrs George Tucker. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding in Tulia.

Tulia C. V. Morris Orvillia Kay Tim Tucker George Tucker

Mrs Ed Greer Hosts Loyalty Club Meeting

Members of the Loyalty Club met with hostess Mrs Ed Greer at 231 Sith Street for a 2:30 p.m Aug 7 gathering. Seated were fourteen members and two guests including Mrs E K Smith of Weslaco and Mrs A B Greer. The next meeting will be at 2:30 p.m with Mrs E V Stubbs at 2224 28th Street.

Loyalty Club Ed Greer Sith St E. K. Smith Weslaco A. B. Greer E. V. Stubbs 28Th’ St Miss Morris First National Bank of

Local engagements mark Lubbock social week

Today and tonight Miss Wilma Waggoner’s wedding plans headline a Lubbock social schedule with a luncheon at 12 30 p m at 3306 24th St and a twilight party from 6 to 8 p m at 2416 16th St Decorations feature green and white with daisies in crystal The engaged couple will wed August 15 at St Pauls Episcopal Church Other events include a dinner at The Lubbock Club honoring Miss Milam and fiancé David Whiteside, and travels of local residents to Yellowstone and beyond with family visits in Denver and Los Angeles.

16Th St Mmes Harold Hudgeons Gene Calvert Ralph Nix Charles Cannon Betty Cartwright Shirley Waggoner June Waggoner Kathey Dunias Lubbock Club Mary Milam David Whiteside

Miss Worsham Weds Roy Frederick Pearce Jr in Pecos

In Pecos at First Methodist Church at 3 p.m. on July 11 a ceremony united Miss Etta Worsham and Roy Frederick Pearce Jr. The Rev Carl Lawson officiated. Attendants included Miss Sherry Burgamy and Miss Margaret Lewis of Lubbock, with Bill Lee as best man and groomsmen Mickey Ford, Ken Reed, and Jim Gardner.

Pecos Pet Carl Lawson Etta Worsham Roy Frederick Pearce Jr Tie ‘Worsham First Methodist J. ‘Worsham Deanna Kay Holm Burgamy Sherry Burgamy Lubbock Margaret Lewis Joy Smith Gordon Reynolds Bill Lee Caprock N. M Mickey Ford l Ken Reed Raymondville Jim Gardner Roswell Bob Martson Houston Kirby Campbell Wellington Ruidoso

Miss Eaton Weds Philip Bishopland in Anton Ceremony

The Rev. Orville Brantly officiated at 2 p m Thursday wedding of Miss Jerry Sue Eaton and Philip Byron Bishopland in Anton. Attendants included sister Barbara Eaton as maid of honor and brother Tom Eaton as best man. Bride wore a floral organza dress with white accessories. couple plans home in Lubbock and New Mexico Colorado trip. Bride is Texas Tech graduate. groom, a partner in irrigation business and Tech junior. both from Anton.

Anton jOrville Brantly Jerry Sue Eaton J Philip Byron Bishop Mr. Land Lee Eaton Land Ralph Bishop Barbara Eaton Tom Eaton Lubbock Pecos Texas Tech New Mexico Colorado Bishop

Mrs Edna Arnold Returns Home After Visit in Big Lake

Mrs Edna Arnold has returned home following a one week visit with her son and family Mr and Mrs Lester Arnold in Bigl.

Shallowater Edna Arnold Lester Arnold Bigl

Frances Kelly Named Honoree

A housekeeping shower and brunch honored Miss Frances Kelly bride elect of Lynn Baker at the home of Mrs. A Sug Robertson 3501 44th St. Co hostesses assisted by Mrs. Odis Hackney Mrs. Kenneth Pharr and Miss Patty Buzan. Vows set for August 29 at Lubbock View Christian Church.

A. Sug Robertson 44Th St Frances Kelly Lubbock View Christian Church

Miss Mhoon Is Wed In Church

Sharon Alicia Mhoon and Billy Wayne Vaughan wed in Highlands Methodist Church Odessa on July 12. The bride, Lovington High School alumna, will start her senior year in September. The groom, a 1962 Lovington graduate, studied at Eastern New Mexico University and works for Johan Drilling Company in Odessa. The couple resides in Odessa.

Lovington Sharon Alicia Mhoon Billy Wayne Vaughan Art Mhoon H. A. Vaughan Permian Dr. Odessa Tex Highlands Methodist Church M Odessa Lovington High School Eastern New Mexico University Portales Johan Drilling Company Odessa

Mrs Reese Leads Shallowater Church Society Meeting

In Shallowater the Woman's Society of Christ’s Prayer Service met at the Methodist Church with Mrs C A Crockett presiding. Mrs A F Reese delivered the program on The Methodist Family, assisted by several members. worship was led by Mrs F Lyons and benediction by Mrs E Hamblin. Next gathering set for Aug 3 at 9 am. New product from New York touts a single liquid replacing nine items.

Shallowater Woman’s Society of Christ Methodist Church C. A. Crockett Bess Wright A. F. Reese Sue Corley B. H. Thomas F. C. Haught F. Q. Lyons Mrrs E. E. Hamblin

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