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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
6
Miss Temlin, a 25 year old from Dallas, is among 7 000 tall entrants in the Miss Tall America pageant. Organizers say about 25 million American women stand five feet nine inches or taller.
The article recounts contestants and winners at a Southwestern event with Miss Templin describing height trends in the field. It notes runners up Paula Pritchett and Jill Atline Green and quotes Templin on tall offspring and the Dallas T37 Toppers club membership norms.
Plainview and Mrs. Heney announce Kath ry Humphreys will wed Felix Ray Sibley son of Lillie Mae Pust an Baton Route Louisiana. Humphreys a Plainview High School graduate attending Texas Tech and Methodist Hospital School of Nursing while Sibley, Hugo High School graduate, is stationed at Reese Air Force Base.
The event honored Sandra Ellis at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Penny. A woodland scene on a table covered by a blue and white cut-work cloth framed the gathering.Hospitalities were assisted by Miss Janice Taylor with guests including Mmes. O. G. Ferguson, Pipes, Phylips Adu, Charles La Rest dei Payer, Aston Motalie, Scott, and W. D. Mount.
The couple, Miss Lucas and Mr Tharp, wed at First Presbyterian Church on June 16. Guests registered in Fellowship Hall with Mrs Tex Lucas, the bride's sister in law, assisting at the reception and at home later in Fort.
Ingce Journal reports the ceremony near Farwell Avenue as a former resident, son of Curtin H. and mate are noted in the notice. The brief item records a marriage involving the local figure and mentions family connections in the Farwell area.
Llano Estacada Duplicate Bridge Club held master point play at Maxey Community Center Thursday night. North South winners were Mrs. L. R. Rampy and Mrs. Lesley Calhoun first, Calvert Curry and L. Schoen second, Joe Wilson and partner third. East West winners were Frank Poindexter and Bill Warren first, Ron Kibler and Bill Swart second, Mrs. Bill Swart and Mrs. James Kopf third. The group will meet June at Maxey Community Center.
Mr and Mrs James A Eland wed Sunday at the bride’s parents home in Lockney The ceremony was performed by Rev Gene Hawkins pastor of First Baptist Church The bride wore a white net over pink taffeta gown with a square neckline A pink taffeta traveling dress and pouf veils were worn by the bride as she and her attendants attended Lockney High School The groom works with his father and brother in a trucking business.Characters: 0
W J Klattenhott reports at Lubbock Historical Society meeting observance of Slaton’s anniversary. Mrs. Meador Schmidt and Mrs. Wallace, early milliner and teacher, attended with Mae Murfee in charge. Aifford Young received recognition for long residence. Viola Taley’s RGRA letter read. Attendees included Mrs. Weillard, daughter of Slaton’s first teacher. Society voted to pause monthly meetings until September.
The report outlines Lis Taylor planning throat surgery to address scarring from a tracheostomy. Dr Michael Gordin is named as the surgeon with prior transfusion history noted. The piece weaves in gossip about Hollywood figures, including Brigitte Bardot references, Jane Wyman, Gina Lollobrigida, and John Wayne, and mentions Osbornne Johnson rites set for July 19 in Graham.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary made their monthly trip to Big Spring Veterans Hospital on Thursday night. The group traveled from Lubbock with Mrs. J Ray Nichols hospital charm Mrs. Mabel Johnston and Mrs. Roy Milam. The auxiliary hosted four past members with a steak supper Friday night. Lubbock members visiting the VFW Auxiliary Monday night included Max B N Young Johnston Nichols Conner and Lynn B Jones. Somerset Maugham the octogenarian writer is said to be busy at work on a new book living summers in a villa on the French Riviera near neighbors like Gregory Peck Veronique and David Niven.
A reader column presents several letters to Ann Landers about family divorce child custody and housing of a teen. The mix includes a girl torn by her parents divorce and a man facing street homelessness with wife seeking guidance. The piece offers advised responses and references to resources and contact details.
Needle Society plans to disband until fall after luncheon at the home of Mrs. CC Taylor 214 th Street attended by 12. Mrs. BB Chappell 1718 East Street will host at 2 10 pm on Sept. 14. Officers will be elected at that time.
A courtesy twilight tea honoring Miss Jo Beth Johnson, bride-elect of Mack Osborne, was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. M. Hunter on 59th Street. Guests greeted by Mrs. Don Osborne, Cindy Osborne, and Mrs. Humer. hostesses listed and a house party included dozens of local ladies.
A group from the Texas Food Service Association traveled by chartered bus to a Detroit convention, returning Friday. The Corpus Christi unit reported progress in public school systems and urged Hart to temper state funding formulas, highlighting concerns from Lubbock leaders about past allocations and future policy.
Anna Jo Veazey hosts a bridal event in the Gold Room at Hemmtell Wells. Guests include Karer Kirand, Anita Ths, Carolyn Young, and Kinard Meets Dutten. The gathering featured Mrs WOOF Young and other attendees while plans for upcoming duties were noted.
Court notes show Pat St Dodge Monee charged with check law violations and a $30 fine. A trailer house fire near Reese AFB damaged nearby office. owner Bill Miller identified. Also reports Jack Hook a Texas Tech graduate elected Baylor Law School vice president and Elder E Mofriett set to preach Sunday at Primitive Baptist Church. Romero Macha charged in County Court No 2 with desertion and Samuel Bolton charged with theft over $5.
Members viewed flower arrangements at the meeting led by Mrs. Prist bright sae. The session included a demonstration of stems and tones as part of a garden club event at Weedtiow with several participants presenting creations and sharing tips.
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