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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

6

Social security numbers proposed to track citizens

An East advocate promotes numbered identities for Americans to streamline tax forms and policing. The system would assign lifelong numbers, act as a Social Security proxy, and trigger alerts if a number is misused, with eventual regimentation viewed as acceptable for freedom preservation. A later letter discusses working girls and customer pressure, highlighting unfair overtime and respect in retail.

Dent Cena i. Am East

Donald Becks Are To Be At Home In City

Mr and Mrs Donald Lee Beck pledged wedding vows at Fairview Church parsonage in Duncan Oklahoma on June 2 They will make their home in Lubbock Rev J D Dowdell officiated The bride Shirley Wren Harrison is daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Harrison of Duncan He is son of Mr and Mrs M M Beck of Lubbock The bride wore a white streetlength dress with white accessories and a pearl heart necklace Beck attended Wayland College Plainview for three and a half years majoring in art and secondary education

Donald Lee Beck Fair T Church Parsonage Duncap Okla Lubbock J. D. Dowdell Shirley Wren Harrison R. H. Harrison Duncan Beck Wayland College Plainview Springlake Billy Jean Watson Arden Lee Field Littlefield First Baptist Church Clifford Jester E. E. Watson H. E. Field Gardenias Land Sunset Church of Christ Earl Keller Church Earth Bill Grimes Jimmy Meeks David Criswell Jerry Young Troy Dutton Brenda Watson Brenda Criswell Judy Criswell Mary Lou Field Pariyane Morris Linda Watkins Colorado Springs Colo

Grandson Designs 50th Anniversary Dress for Amarillo Couple

Robert Perkins, a 16 year old Amarillo High sophomore, crafted a tailored dress for his grandmother Mrs. J. D. Perkins to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. The budding designer also made outfits for family members and aims to study art and design in college.

J. D. Perkins Robert Perkins Amarillo High School Troy Ann

Pre Bridal Shower For Miss Carolyn Johnson

Miss Carolyn Johnson engaged to Jerald L Tennant received a miscellaneous shower Monday night hosted by Misses Helen Cook Lydia Hutchins and Brenda Johnson at 3612 41st St The honoree was joined by her mother Mrs P M Johnson and her fiance’s mother Mrs Harold A Tennant Dorothy Tennant registered guests The table featured a white cutwork cloth a crystal bowl of white roses and blue ribbon streamers The hostess gift was china.

Carolyn Johnson Jerald L. Tennant Helen Cook Lydia Hutchins Brenda Johnson 41St St P. M. Johnson Harold A. Tennant Dorothy Tennant China

Anners Make Friends Remembrance of Party Etiquette

A note suggests sending flowers when a friend hosts a party in your honor as a gesture of appreciation. The idea emphasizes courteous customs and thoughtful generosity among social circles.

Miss Sharon Wilson Honored At Shower

Miss Sharon Wilson bride elect of Ray Earl of Waskom was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted at the Drayton O Campbell home. Twenty five guests contributed a recipe each as gifts and blue and white were the bridal colors. The couple plans to exchange vows July 23 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church.

Sharon Wilson Ray Earl Waskom Drayton O. Campbell 58Th St Marilyn Campbell Margaret Henry Miss Wilson

Chapter Lecture On Grooming For Tau Mu Chapter

Mrs. Dorothy Howard of a Lubbock charm school led a Tau Mu Chapter Delta Rho Delta meeting on grooming aspects. She covered attractiveness charm poise and success at a Plains National Bank gathering. A federation certificate was given to Tau Mu. Hostesses were Margaret Kelly Zona Weillard and Fay E Pieratt. The next meeting is June 20 at 5 30 p m in Piccadilly Cafeteria.

Dorothy Howard Lubbock Tau Mu Delta Rho Delta National Service Sorority Plains National Bank A. T. Cocanougher Seventh District of Texas Federation of Women’s Club Mmes Margaret Kelly Zona Weillard Fay E. Pieratt Piccadilly

Paynes Host Lubbock Fire Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Bill Payne and Mrs Jack Hays welcomed 22 members and one guest Mrs Tom Coffman at 5614 Ave B Monday night meeting of the Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary. Next gathering set for July 18 at 8 pm in Mrs Thurman Hollys home 2202 40th St.

Payne Home Bill Payne Jack Hays Lubbock

Champagne gladioli mark wedding luncheon in Lubbock

A luncheon at Dunlaps Tea Room honored Miss Dolores Roberson bride elect of 1st Lt Clyde Bennett. Attendants and guests attended from Petersburg Fort Stockton St Matthew Palm Desert and other Texas cities. The couple plan to wed at Bowman Chapel First Methodist Thursday at 8 p.m. A rehearsal dinner followed with Mrs Bennett hosting.

Dolores Roberson Clyde Bennett Kenneth Roberson Petersburg Johnson House Bennett Miss Roberson Herbert Stone

Frankness in parenting challenged by secret manipulation

Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues that covert pressure on children undermines their autonomy. A mother’s sly sales pitch at a department store shows how avoiding open wishes leads to hidden demands and hidden dominion, a practice Lawrence calls dangerous and contemptible.

Muriel Lawrence

Shower Honors Miss Watkins Ahead of June Wedding

Miss Laveda Watkins, set to wed Kilmer Key on June 17, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Lee A. Stewart at 1706 E 2nd. Mrs. Frank Hinkley and Miss Nita Kirkpatrick joined as hosts. Yellow and white themed decor centered on a golden key display. The hostess gift was an electric appliance.

Laveda Watkins Kilmer Key Lee A. Stewart

Giving the Gospel to Others at First Assembly of God

Mrs Randolph led a talk on Giving the Gospel to Others during a Women's Missionary Council meeting at First Assembly of God Church. Mrs Ray Hogan gave the invocation and Mrs Iva Street presented a musical program. Mrs Garleton Bailey led the benediction.

W.L. Randolph Women's Missionary Council of First Assembly of God Church Ray Hogan Iva Street Garleton Bailey

Bad Math Good Sign Of Poor Department

University of Vermont scientists applied psychology to mathematics and found that good mathematicians are cooperative conscientious responsible honest sincere independent enterprising active outgoing while poor mathematicians are inhibited passive impulsive disbelieving submissive shrewd wary unassuming awkward and defensive.

Burlington, Vt UPI University of Vermont

Miss Teague to Wed Lt Fertig in Air Force Marriage

Mrs Henry Teague of McAdoo announces the engagement of daughter Carol Lynnette Teague to Lt John C Fertig Jr of Buffalo New York. The couple plan a summer wedding. Teague will join the U S Air Force and be stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio. Fertig completes training at Randolph AFB and will be assigned to Selfridge AFB Michigan where they will reside.

Mcadoo Henry Teague McAdoo l Carol Lynnette John C. Fartig i Jr Buffalo N. Y Randolph Air’ Force ‘Base San Antonio Teague Lubbock United States Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Fertig Selfridge Air Force Base Mich

Springlake coupling and local club notices include wedding

The article lists community events in Springlake and Hub City including wedding vows of Billy Jean Watson and Arden Lee Field, service details at First Baptist Church, seating, attendants, and reception. It also notes various club meetings, Bible classes, dances, and a Ghana stamp issue marking independence anniversary.

Shower Honors Miss Mimms Before May Vow

Miss Carolyn Mimms bride elect of Max Macon was honored at a kitchen shower Monday night hosted by Mrs. Adrian Vaughan at 3039 54th St. Hosts Mrs. Don Baker and Mrs. Merlyn Harger assisted. About 20 guests attended with Mrs. Lolla Mimms and Mrs. Mead Macon as honor guests. The couple plans to wed Friday night at Broadway Church of Christ.

Carolyn Mimms Max Macon Adrian Vaughan 54Th St Don Baker Merlyn Harger Lolla Mimms

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret EAR Women’s Dept Janus Ann Tom Morton Annie Anderson Canton Ave Donald Becks Amarillo Perkins Washington, D. C Troy Perkins Amarillo Olsen Park Stephen F. Austin Esther Pope Jess’’ Perkins Whiteflat G. I. Brittian Pioneer Baptist Vinie Dodd Ben Keltz Rube Golightly O. T. Casey Rogers, N. M Hoyet Burnam Tulsa Boyd Perkins Ramona Joy Casey Rogers N. M Carolyn Perkins Hoyet Noel Burnam Lynn Perkins Jerry Brown Portales J.D. Perkins Matador Anners Jack Spratt Janitor Service Co. Ath Ave, G Lubbock, Texas Donna McElroy W. J. Bryant 39Th St Charles Imbordino L. W. Lewter Roy Bomar H. W. Harris Cecil Kelsey L. C. Walker Paula McElroy Elizabeth Ellis Dana McWilliams Beverly Brown Roy Beth Bomar Bobby Bryant McElroy Bobby Leon Davis Broadway Church of Christ Chapel Carl Hott Stephen Doyle Columbia University New York City Hott Wyoming Glenn Keyton the Keyson Carolyn Joe Young O. W. Purcell Oklahoma City O. W. Purcell Jr Louise Bowers Childress LeRoy Trice Vester C. Collins Midland Leon M. Trice New Orleans Jerry Kimbell Alton Trice A. C. Sanders, Jr Miss Watkins Frank Hinkley Nita Kirkpatrick NAVY South Plains Joe B. Pate 29Th St. C W. E. Klein J. M. Hill Curtis Stevenson H. C. Higgins Jack Durham L. P. Harris A. D. Smalley W. E. Thornton G. W. Blair Klein E. G. Wylie Miss Teague Phi-Los Benny Meador Breb Sam Cates Needle Club Mra. J N. Maxey 13Th St Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club Precinct 1 Slide Rd Meadowbrook Women's Golf Ass Lubbock Country Club Women’s Assn IOOF Mackenzie Rainbow Assembly Mackenzie Masonic Hall Double Six C. G. Rook M. Ywca YWCA Broadway Church of Christ Ladies Vandella Church of Christ Ladies Bible Church Child Evangelism Fellowship Mia John W. Shaw Colgate Church of Christ Ladies Seventh Day Adventist Dorcas Welfare College Avenue Sisterhood of Shaareth Israel Houstmann Hall Ghana Accra Cash & Carry Vylain Med Sanitone Pipkin Cleaners Pipkin Elite American State F.D.I.C Ounla Fun Mowe Grady Knight
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