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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1960

Page

9

California To Be Home Of Mr. Comstock Bride

Miss Marjorie Anne Conway and John Paul Comstock wed at the First Methodist Church chapel in Clovis New Mexico. The ceremony featured double ring rites performed by Rev James G Wayne with a bride gown of white organza over taffeta and a lace veil. Attendants included Mrs W E Chandler and Miss Susan Conway. A reception followed at the Conway home and the couple planned a honeymoon to Santa Fe New Mexico before settling in California.

Clovis N. M Marjorie Anne Conway John F. Conway John Paul Comstock George Comstock Oklahoma City Okla First Methodist Church James G. Wayne Kingswood Methodist Church J. A. Burran Jr Hamlin Overstreet Max Meadors Allen Haynes L. L. Collins Michele ‘deMaio Cora Janeway Nancy Meadors Santa Fe N.M

Tech To Send Nine To Home Economics Meet In Denver

Nine Texas Tech School of Home Economics staff will attend the 51st annual American Home Economics Association meeting in Denver June 28 to July 1. Theme focuses on new explorations in home economics with two general sessions. Dean Willa Vaughn Tinsley serves on the nominating committee. others include Vivian Adams, Billie Williamson, Mina Lamb, Clara McPherson, Opal Wood, Gene Shelden, Lila Kinchen, and Mary Gerlach. Afterward Tinsley will teach six weeks of graduate courses at SUNY Plattsburgh Teachers College.

Texas Tech School of Home Economics American Home Economics Assn Denver Willa Vaughn Tinsley Tech Vivian Adams Billie Williamson Mina W. Lamb Clara McPherson Opal Wood Gene Shelden Lila Kinchen Mary Gerlach Tinsley State University of New York Teacher’s College Plattsburgh

Trieste Seeks Foreign Investment Boost

Trieste in Italy aims to attract foreign investment with new incentives and outreach. Officials promote the port city’s strategic location, infrastructure, and potential for growth amid economic competition. Local businesses expect benefits from expanded trade and job creation.

Palo Alto wedding pair to attend Stanford in coming years

Bride, a Hockaday School graduate, plans a wedding trip in a toast and white linen suit with a coordinating hat. Comstock will attend Stanford Medical School while his bride studies at Stanford University. The couple will reside in Palo Alto, California.

Lish Palo Alto Calif Comstock Stanford Medical School Stanford University Hockaday School Dallas Texas

Budget increase sought for Texas blind rehabilitation

The State Commission for the Blind asked the Legislative Budget Board for 505000 dollars, about 44000 more than the current biennium, to expand rehabilitation services. Lon E. Alsup cited a backlog of about 400 people needing help and noted 375 blinds rehabilitated in early 1960 by 67 staff, aiming to assist 1000 at a time.

Alsup

Captain Stays With Ship After Explosion

Houston wife says she knew her husband would stay with the crippled tanker SS George MacDonald. Captain Larry Burnthorn and two crewmen remained aboard after an Atlantic explosion off the South Carolina coast while others were rescued. Three Houston area crewmen, C. C. Foreman, O. M. Pearce, and Charles White, were aboard when the ship left Sinclair docks on June 23. Burnthorn began sailing after high school in Loranger and earned his master's license four years ago.

Houston, Tex Houston Larry Burnthorn Sinclair Oil Co George MacDonald Burnthorn Atlantic South Carolina

Bel Canto Singers To Give Program

The Bel Canto Singers of Boles Home will present a gospel and spirituals program at 8 p m Thursday at Parkway Drive Church of Christ. The group, orphans from Quinlan based Boles Home, tours nationwide on the ninth annual trip with free admission and no collections.

Bel Canto Singers Bel Canto Singers of Boles Parkway Drive Church of Christ Quinlan United States Churches of Christ Lubbock Canada Mexico Vancouver

VA Briefs Negro Widows On Benefits At Meeting

Fred Buckman, VA department service officer, will explain WWII widow and child benefits for Negro widows at 8 p.m. today at 2210 Ivory. A new law affecting all widows, regardless of marital status, goes into effect July 1.

Fred Buckman Veterans Administration Ivory

Skit Presented at WSCS Meeting in Oakwood

"Send Ye Forth with Joy" was produced by Mmes Cecil Ramsey Al Robertson Sterling Fuller and William H Long Jr before Oakwood Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service. Honorary youth memberships were awarded to Carol Cowles and Brian Turner. Mrs Robertson received an honorary adult membership pin. luncheon followed for ten members and five guests.

Mmes Cecil Ramsey al Robertson Sterling Fuller William H. Long Jr Oakwood Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Carol Cowles Brian Turner Robertson C. Ramsey Cecil Neelley

Bride-Elect Linda Roper Hosts Cola Party for Sue Campbell

Linda Roper of Wilson hosted a cola party to honor Miss Sue Campbell, who will wed Billy Weaver on Saturday. The bridal colors appeared in white carnations and a blue parasol at the serving table. Guests were Wilson High School graduates and Mrs. Jasper Campbell.

Linda Roper Wilson Sue Campbell Billy Weaver Wilson High School Jasper Campbell

Southwest Home Demonstration Club Highlights Slides

The club met on Tuesday with Mrs. J. G. McClendon at 3101 40th St. An open program featured slides of the International Peace Gardens and a trip to Rochester New York. Guest Mrs. N R Harrell of Fort Worth attended. Next meeting set for September 13 with Mrs. M C Kinser at 2904 35th St.

Southwest Home Demonstration Club J. G. McClendon 40Th St Paul Judah McClendon International Peace Gardens Rochester N.Y N. R. Harrell Fort Worth M. C. Kinser 35Th St

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