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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1962
Page
6
A reader seeks guidance on a daughter who prefers night work over morning schooling, while another asks about grocery allowance and budgets in a 20 year marriage. Ann Landers offers practical advice on sleep patterns, finances, alcoholism signs, and a published booklet for relationship tips.
A letter urges embracing summertime for child guidance through shared activities and sensory exploration. It discusses reading on child guidance, avoiding rigid routines, and using the season to engage children with nature, experiments, and simple crafts before school resumes.
A report notes the importance of a naval radio station as a crucial link in free world naval communications, aiming for completion or significance by next June.
Miss Karen Shahan and her fiancé Dale Hayden were guests of honor at a Thursday dinner in Hemphill- Wells Tea Room. Hosts included Mrs. R. C. Douglas Jr. and other Mrs. Kerr. Gifted an electrical appliance, with yellow rose and white lilac centerpiece. Parents Vera Shahan and Nora Hayden attended along with several guests. The couple plans to marry August 24.
A U.S. Army supply captain at a Verona base faced questions about efficiency after a shipment of belted pistols arrived late and disrupted troops. The report notes gaps in supply timing and mentions local officials seeking explanation.
The show opens with Lanvin patrons in front row seats as Castillo showcases long skirts stand-up collars and mixed fur textures. Castilian designer favors simple crepes and bold color, while Robert Capucci features geometrical lines and draped soft fabrics for a feminine silhouette.
Miss Janice Sims and Bobby Kelly will exchange double ring vows at 8 p.m. today at the Chapel of the First Methodist Church in Stanton with Rev. Olen Holland officiating. The couple plans a New Mexico honeymoon and will reside at 403 West 5th Street.
Lockney residents announce the engagement of Mary Gayle Rucker to Richard McClain Hamilton of Vernon. A double ring ceremony is planned for Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. in the First Methodist Church Lockney. The bride elect is a 1958 Lockney High School graduate with a McMurry College degree and will teach at Cooper High School Abilene. Hamilton, a 1958 Vernon Northside High School graduate, graduated from McMurry College in 1962 and works with Humble Oil and Refining Co. Abilene.
Miss Jeanette St Clair Sweetwater was honored at a Monday night reception at Mrs Loval Lewis Sharp home. She is the bride elect of their son Larry L Sharp. Mrs John B Majors of Sweetwater shared in the receiving line. Seventy five guests attended. The couple will marry August 25 in Sweetwater.
Five members of the VFW and Auxiliary visited the VA Hospital in Big Spring for a social night with games and prizes. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray Nichols, Mrs. Roy Milam, Mrs. Kenneth Lofland, and Mrs. H. A. Doidge. A steak dinner followed from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the post home ballroom, with the next auxiliary meeting scheduled for 8 p.m. August 2.
The executive committee of Pi Beta Phi Pa tronesses and Mothers Club met Thursday at Mrs. W. G. Hearns home to discuss plans for the coming year. The group then toured the newly decorated sorority lodge at 2421 19th Street.
The western part of Soviet Ukraine joins the East European power grid formed by Poland Czechoslovakia East Germany and Hungary, according to PAP.
Miss Ann Carter, bride elect of Robert Webb, was feted at a luncheon Thursday in the Gold Room at Hemphill-Wells Monterey Center. Hostesses included Mrs. Golding Jr and others. The centerpiece featured spider chrysanthemums and lime green tapers. Guests included Mrs. Carter and Mrs. Webb.
A column of practical home advice from Heloise includes using fabric glue to replace sewing patches and name tapes, shaving carrots into potato salad for color, gelatin starching for nursing caps, using dusting powder to prevent cling, spray starch on bias tape, light starch for sheets, and ceramic pigeons to deter roof nests, with tips from various readers and an address for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal column.
A detailed wedding description lists attendants led by Miss LaVerne Bilbrey as maid of honor and Mrs. James E. Jones as matron of honor. The ceremony at Hardy Hall followed by a reception, with couples traveling to Lexington after the ceremony, where the groom will study and the bride teaches, before returning to Houston in September.
Mrs Anna Jean Buenting president of the Llano Estacado chapter of the American Business Women's Assn was named Woman of the Year by her club and becomes a candidate for American Business Woman of the Year. The national title will be announced at the association's October 1921 convention in Houston. She serves in Clo vis Central Baptist Church the Clo vis Woman's Club youth recreation department and the PTA.
Linda Perryman bride elect of Jimmy Swofford was honored at a Thursday night shower hosted by Mrs Nichols and friends. Seventy guests attended including her mother and sister. The couple plans to marry August 23 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church.
The Llano Estacado Duplicate Club held monthly master point play Thursday night at Maxey Community Center. In north-south, F. L. Lindsey and spouse won first. Jess Gurley and spouse second. Meldon Leslie and W D Wharton third. East-West winners were Jack Clendenin and Jack Boren tying with Al Chambers and partner for first. Bill Swart and Butch Adams took third. A charity game is planned for this weekend at the Holiday Inn East.
Regina Saskatchewan AP reports during a 23 day doctors strike against compulsory medical insurance two hospitals the General and the Grey Nuns provided free emergency treatment to 8342 persons.
Miss Melba Hardwick and fiancé Jon Michael Lemon hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells with 30 guests including Mr and Mrs George Lemon and Lubbock visitors. The Hardwick Lemon wedding is set for 7 30 tonight at First Christian Church.
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