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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
8
A reader-noir style column explores friction between families when young grads announce milestones. Grandparents and parents wrestle with timing and respect as invitations, visits, and help blur boundaries. The piece questions whether older relatives should adjust their schedules for every event.
Miss Wanems Louise McCleskey and Curtis Howard Williams exchanged double ring vows at Northside Church of Christ with Henry Seidmeier officiating. The bride, daughter of Afro and Mrs. TLC McCleskey, wore baby blue chiffon with lace, carried a white Bible bouquet, and was presented by her father. The groom is the son of Mrs. Hubert Williams of Adams Oregon. They will reside at 500 Baker Dr National City California. she plans to finish high school in San Diego and has attended several schools including Lubbock.
The Lubbock Rose Society met at the Municipal Garden Arts Center for a covered dish luncheon and a workshop. Twenty members and guest Mrs. Row Slay attended. Mrs. J. J. Flaton was named envoy to the City of Roses for the Portland international rose show. Mrs. Slay led a workshop on rose arranging, stressing mechanics and containers. Hostesses were Mrs. Walter L. Pierrin, Mrs. A L. Faubion and Mrs. E L. Tarver. Next meeting set for Sept 7 at 2230 pm at the Center.
Dear Ann Landers column covers issues of late pregnancies and childbirth taboos, adoption disclosure to children, and pre marriage revelations. Readers from Salt Lake City and Lubbock share experiences while Ann endorses telling adopted children early and urges couples to inform parents before marriage.
Rainbow Order holds installation of officers for Littlefield Assembly 65 at the Masonic Hall with Bettye Smith and Sheryl Smith among installing officers. Planned activities include a watermelon feast by the Texas Tech Dames Club at Wagsoner Park on the 26th with volleyball and games for families.
A brief notice announces teen-age typing services at Draeghon's Business College located on Texas Avenue with a contact PO5 5344 for details or enrollment.
The New Deal Home Demonstration Club met in the Community Center with Mrs. S. H. Henry as hostess. Dr. Esther Snell from the Laubback County Cerebral Palsy Treatment Center spoke on CP treatment and early diagnosis, noting many afflicted children have strong thinking abilities. Next meeting is scheduled for 2 pm June 16 with Mrs. J. A. Hogan as hostess and a Shadewater 4H Club program.
Miss Judy Ross bride elect of Robert Scott was honored at an art dinner in the Gould Room Hemphill Wells. Hostess was Mrs Dob Mechlar with guests Mrs Joe H Ross of Duncan Oklahoma and Mrs Herschel Scott. The couple will marry Saturday at Forrest Heights Methodist Church.
The Overton Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service installed new officers during a Wednesday meeting. Mrs. Davie Rade performed the installation and Mrs. Hal Spencer directed a training session. Ten members attended and Vis. dim Piersall was named president for the coming year.
Weldon George and Peggy Polk pledged vows at 8 30 p m Wednesday in the Second Baptist Church with Rev Robert Hearn officiating Following a Phoenix Ariz honeymoon the couple will reside at 301 48th Street The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Melvin Robertson of 528 Sith Street George is the son of Mrs Ida George of Amarillo The attendants were John Henry Hamblen Snyder and Mrs Tom Strother George is a farmer and former crop duster
Miss Mary Lou Prather, bride to be Dan Stephens, was honored at a Wednesday patio tea hosted by Mrs. George Sell at 2820 25th Street Petersburg. Special guests included Imogene Prather, Mrs. George Stephens Jr., Mary Leachman, Linda Wilson, Ronette Seaney, and Mrs. Bob Holloway.
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