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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
7
The Nativity exhibition by Alexander Girard in Santa Fe features 170 scenes from 20 countries. It showcases diverse materials from ceramic cribs to wax and wood figures, expressing joy and faith and unity among peoples.
Engagement of Virgi nia Kay McLaughlin to John William Roberts announced at a Plainview coffee. McLaughlin is a Plainview High School graduate and Texas University junior. Roberts is a Baylor pre med student planning Nebraska medical school. Also noted are upcoming weddings for Linda Norris and Gary Doss Everett in Lamesa and Lavelle Prather to Oscar Bronnimar Jr. with Aug 24 ceremonies planned.
Dr and Mrs Ewell Hunt and Mr and Mrs O J Sexton Jr entertained with a backyard supper Friday at the Hunt home 4725 19th St honoring Miss Ann Strain bride elect of Dub Hoffmann. Twenty guests attended including Dr and Mrs Dudley Strain. A silver gift was given. the couple will marry June 28 at the First Christian Church.
Columnist Patricia McCormack notes children aged five and six understand bees and birds better than adults. She recounts a driveway hive under a car seat and a garage loft nest, praising kids' knowledge while warning about children's limited experience of natural settings. The piece blends humor with reflections on parental explanations.
Miss Betty Faye Parham and James Scott Hansford exchanged wedding vows at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Bobby Phillips. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Parham, wore a two piece white silk linen suit with silk illusion veil. Kay Cozart was maid of honor and Dennis Leatherwood best man. The couple plan residence in Lubbock after a trip to New Mexico. both are Lamesa High School graduates and the groom attends Texas Tech.
Mrs Ernest Buckner served as hostess Friday night for the Friendship Past Chiefs' Club gathering in the Knights of Pythias dining room. President Mrs Ace Cope conducted the business session and the next meeting was set for July 15 at Mrs Margaret Phillips home, 3415 38th St.
Miss Patricia Maude Haney is engaged to Ronald H. George son of Mr and Mrs Marvin H. George of Tarzan The bride elect is daughter of Mrs Faye Haney of Midland and Sam F Haney of Lamesa She is a Midland High School and Columbia Business College graduate and works in Cities Service Oil Co legal department The prospective groom is a Stanton High School graduate and will be a Texas A&M junior this fall.
Miss Mary Frances Waddell and Larry Martin Pierce wed at the Ninth and Columbia Street Church of Christ with Dr. Robert C. Hawkins officiating. A Broadway Church of Christ choir provided music as families and friends gathered for a reception afterward. The couple planned a honeymoon to Ruidoso New Mexico.
Miss Bren da Wilson of McKinney and Ware C High Jr of Gainsville wed June 15 at Southern Methodist University chapel. Rev Ted Dotts officiated. Bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Dungan of McKinney. Groom, son of Mr and Mrs Ware C High Sr of Tahoka, Texas Tech graduate, IBM Dallas employee. They will reside at 612 Belt Line Rd Richardson after a trip to New Orleans.
Miss Lynn Powell was honored Sunday at a tea hosted by Mrs. R A Triges Jr and others at 2703 39th St. James Thomas Davis and families attended as plans for their July 13 wedding at First Presbyterian Church were shared.
Mr and Mrs Tobby Smith celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday in Lubbock where they have lived for 18 years. They are the parents of Mrs Benny Conger Mrs Charles Rinehart Miss Melba Smith David Glenn Smith and Larry Dwain Smith of Lubbock. Pink carnations in a silver bow and silver candles decorated the event.
A reception honoring Miss Lynn Powell and Jim Tom Davis set for 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at 4810 W 16th St honors the couple to be wed July 13. Attendants include Sue Rainey and guests numbered around ninety.
Carole Minchen and Robert Shine were married in a candle light ceremony at St George's Epispinal Church. Miss Tillie McIntyre of Houston and Lubbock served as maid of honor. The couple plans to reside in Lubbock and continue studies at Texas Tech after a wedding trip in West Texas.
Miss Charlotte Ann Hilley and Robert Lynn Faires united in marriage at 6 p m Saturday in the First Baptist Church chapel with Rev Milo B Arbuckle officiating The bride wore a candlelight silk peau de soie gown with Alencon lace seed pearls and a white orchid bouquet Alma Agee was maid of honor Harold Hilley was best man A reception followed The couple will reside in Fort Worth after July 1 The bride is a La Mesa High School and Texas Christian University graduate The groom a Polytechnic High School graduate and North Texas State University senior
The piece notes the American Medical Association’s three year study finding no diseases specific to age and offers daily living advice on stress diet and exercise. It promotes July Reader's Digest with results and recommendations to stay healthy at any age.
Mr and Mrs Albert Richter celebrated their Golden Wedding with an open house from 3 to 5 p m Sunday at Grace Lutheran Parish Hall in Lamesa. Their children Lee Roy Willie Mrs Raymond Huse Norbert Robert Ann Marie Lewis Rudolph Cleveland Egar San Francisco Albert Jr and Monroe attended. The couple wed June 26 1913 in Thorndale Lutheran Church and later moved from Dawson County to Lamesa.
Alan Cate, son of Mr and Mrs Quentin Cate of 2512 36th St, spent the weekend with his parents. He is enrolled in school at Austin.
Miss Joyce LaNell Grissom and Richard D. Carlisle exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at Second Baptist Church LaMesa. The bride wore white organza with Alencon lace and carried an orchid atop a white Bible. Cousin Carol Ann Grissom was maid of honor. Donald Shipley of Dallas was best man. After a reception, the couple left for a New Mexico wedding trip.
The speakers bureau of the League of Women Voters offers programs next fall with topics on poll tax repeal voter registration laws state election laws local districts and planning zoning water issues and national and world affairs. Listed speakers include Mrs Basil Moss Mines A W Young Gerald Sandlin T C Young George Heather J W Jackson Robert Casperson John Lynch C C Turquette and Hill Baggett.
The Loyalty Club held an all day session Friday at Mrs. H. T. Diebel’s home 3520 23rd St Seventeen members and one visitor Mrs. S. S. Ripley attended The next meeting is set for July 5 at Mrs H. E. Staginer’s 4704 45th St Raisin cookies note suggests chopping raisins for flavor adjustment
A vintage advertisement promotes Cardui Brand Tablets containing Pamabrom to ease premenstrual cramps and bloating. It claims the product reduces fluid retention and relieves nerves tension backache headaches and cramps.
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