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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1959
Page
2
A fragmentary essay discusses American tourists abroad and the accuracy of film portrayals. It contrasts a German girl’s view with loud American behavior in hotels and shops. It critiques the urge to offer misplaced sympathy and questions genuine compassion in social attitudes.
The calendar lists multiple church events across venues including Christ Church Ladies, Tabernacle Baptist Ladies, and Rainbow Assembly. Activities span morning gatherings at 2:36 am and 9:30 am, with later meetings at 6:30 pm and a 7th road event at Lathbeck Country Club.
Public letters discuss parental pressure to excel, value of average life, and media comparisons. A reader argues against chasing wealth while another seeks guidance on damages from a cleaning maid. Ann Landers offers general guidance and promotes a booklet.
Fashion notes from New York by Dorothy Roe discuss Oleg Cassini’s fall collection featuring high necklines and dramatic low necklines. The piece highlights the white tie reinterpretation, velvet evening sheath, gray knit sheath with a turtleneck dickey, and the “Sentech and Soda” neckline. Designers Ben Zuckerman and John Moore are noted for suiting, tweed coats, and cocktail hour looks. A marriage notice follows for Miss Ruby Fay Petersen and Robert Eugene Adcock.
The Westeran Service Guild of Pioneer Memorial Methodist Church gathered Monday at Miss Minnie Schneider's home with twelve members and six guests attending. The group will meet April 17 with Mrs F DH Stephan.
Miss Sandra Sherrod bride elect of Bill Conner was honored at a gift tea hosted by Mrs. D Davis at 2009 Ridge Rd. Guests included family and co hosts Mines Clem Boverie WOW Linkenhager Ray Heath Don Baldrides and J Kerr. The table featured feathered chrysanthemums and antique glassware as guests registered. Hostess gifts included a silver serving tray. A separate Chicago item reports Calumet and Helcois conducting preliminary talks with Flexomes Corp. over potential acquisition.
The Brownfield community notes engagements for Patricia Denies to Donald Huchabee and Lynn Cary to Vernon Bratton. Patricia Denies and Donald Huchabee plan a Sept. 4 ceremony at a Brownfield home read by John McCoy. Lynn Cary and Vernon Bratton set a Sept. 5 First Baptist Church wedding in Phoenix style with family and church ties. Both couples will reside in Brownfield afterward. Patricia works for Protnce Natural Gas and Huchabee is with the U S Department of Agriculture. Lynn Cary is a Brownfield State Bank employee.
Elizabeth II visited Vancouver last Saturday seen by Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rutledge of 2220 29th St who are vacationing in the city. Lubbockites plan trips to Hawaii as the “Lucky 3” group. multiple families embark for San Francisco and Hawaii with August returns. Local gatherings include bridal shower for Carol Rosa, with plans for an Aug. 8 wedding at St Elizabeth's Church and service details.
Advertises a 24 hour plan to shed 10 to 20 pounds for heavy eaters using Larson's M.D. Swedish Milk Diet. Claims no calorie counting or exercise, with rapid fat loss from chin to hips and bulges. Promotes availability in drug stores department stores and cosmetics counters with a money back guarantee.
Mise Ste Bavideau and Don Morris will be married August 1 in Ford Memorial Chapel at First Baptist Church. They were honored with a dinner Friday at Miss Billie Cramer's home. Guests included Miss Cramer, Robert Rhea, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Shellen, and several friends.
Mrs Hood Jarett entertained Monday at Tiny Texas Kiddieland in honor of her granddaughter Deborah Hope Jarret on her fourth birthday with 14 guests attending.
A pre-bridal shower for Miss Sherrod took place at the Roosewelt Clubhouse with gifts including stainless steel enokware. Attendees listed include Mines, Sam Hampton and many others. aqua and white colors dominated the decor.
Mrs Evan Jones presided as a Christian Women's Fellowship gathered at noon Tuesday in the church hall. Miss Katherine Evans, associate professor of instruction at Texas Tech, introduced poetors and discussed Inter group relations. Mes deff Watson delivered a devotion at the function.
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