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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
7
The Corpus Christi Times profiles Mrs. HF Godeke, noting her role in a campaign to build a public library in Lubbock, including petitions and meetings. It also recalls her loneliness after husband’s 1958 death, her love of reading, and her home with her son Richard at 502 Dolphin.
4H Club members from multiple counties competed Tuesday at the Texas Tech Student Union Bldg in Dress Revue. Winners in senior and junior divisions advance to state level at the State Fair in Dallas in October. Marcheta Wood received a $500 Home Demonstration Club scholarship to Texas Tech, and several county winners were recognized with blue and red ribbons.
Mrs Obie Upton hosted members of the Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary with 13 members and one guest attending A salad supper is planned for 7 30 p m August 28 at the home of Mrs Leonard DuBose 3015 First Pil
Miss Brenda Dunn was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Ralph Dorsett and Mrs. Dee Paorsett at their home 3613 4th Street at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The event announced her upcoming marriage to John Z. Phillips of Levelland, planned for 8 p.m. August 1 at St. John's Methodist Church. Guests included Miss Dunn's mother Mrs. Roy C. Dunn and the groom's mother Mrs. C. M. Phillips. Champagne and yellow decor themes prevailed. centerpiece featured champagne hurricane lamps and a van ity rug was a hostess gift.
The Golden Spread Chapter of ABWA gathered at Parkway Manor Mo pan Morsay for a month l ier. Members were installed and the event featured coupons and specials for attending patrons.
Members of the AAUW Child Study Unit hosted an annual bridle and Canasta party at Mrs. Lawrence Sides home 2203 Sith St Monday night. Guests included Mrs. James Whitehead. Assistant hostesses were Mines Frank Worsham Charles Hodges William Pasewark and Harold Smith. High scorers were Mines Roy Grimes Leo Gee Don Higgins and Sides. Mrs. Worsham won the traveling prize and Mrs. Bill Felty was low in bridge.
Continuing pre brid al parties for Miss Deloris Gregory wife to be of Hollis Butchi Hooten a Friday afternoon shower was hosted by Mrs D V Nesmith 2111 Sypress Mines Assistants Bill Turner H C Watson and Fred Clark. Blue and white decor featured an illuminated bridal couple centerpiece. Thirty guests attended. Hostess gift a electric buffet skillet.
Tal Goodacre and Miss Glenna Maxey will be honored at a 3 to 5 p.m. tea at Mrs. Joe Leaverton’s home 3021 22nd St. The event features ivy and white daisies around a green punchbowl. about 150 guests, including Lt. Col. Ed Yarbrough and family, will attend ahead of Sept. 9 vows at the Methodist Church.
Local society page reports the engagement of Jackie Lat to Ronnie R. Chapman. Planned events include church Bible study sessions and community clubs across Colonie, Lavington, and surrounding areas with activities at Sunset Church of Christ and Meadowbrook.
Mrs Wayne Lee was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Mrs William Goll at 191 East 5th Street. Other hostesses included Mrs Charlie Gott and Mrs E Ullrich among others. guests numbered thirty five and gifts featured a bassinet mattress and lace cloth Crystal arrangements.
Advice for parents with no hay fever experience from Better Homes & Gardens August issue. It covers recognizing symptoms when to see a doctor and describes latest medical therapies including desensitizing shots and tips to handle related psychological issues.
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