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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1963
Page
6
Patricia McCormack reports that scientists note women tend to arrive on time or early for meetings, while men often arrive late due to pre-arranged delays. The finding cites biological clocks in females as running faster, giving women a stronger time sense.
Mrs. J. M. Betts of Rule Rule Haskell County marked her 100th birthday with five generations present including 24 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren. Born June 26, 1863 in Mississippi she moved to Texas 80 years ago and has been active in community affairs and church work. Her door was open to visitors as she recalled a long life from the Civil War era through settlement in Navarro County and Rule.
Linda Lou Schuler and G Dean Edwards wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church Morrison Illinois. The Rev Thomas Chapin officiated. The couple will reside in DeKalb after a Colorado trip. Edwards is with the De Kalb Agricultural Association and Mrs Edwards teaches near DeKalb.
Sundown Garden Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. E. E. Smith with Mrs. Gene Schoenrock presiding. Mrs. Foy Winn led a program on flower practice and a picnic was planned for July 19 at the Community Building.
Mrs. O L Broline from Pasadena California visits in the home of Rev and Mrs Cromwell C Cleveland at 1316 List Street. She is an aunt of Mr Cleveland and will leave Wednesday.
Virginia resident Vickie Rasmussen of Alexander is visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs A B Bryant at 3110 30th Street and grandmother Mrs Bob Lindley at 1004 Avenue X in Alexander Virginia.
Mrs Lakes formerly Pat Montgomery is identified in society notices. The item notes her maiden name and current married surname, indicating a naming change in local social columns.
The Llano Estacado Bridge Club at Maxey Community Center held a monthly master point North-South event with winners Mrs. Bill Lumsden and Mrs. Meldon Leslie first, Mrs. Dudley Walker and Mrs. Roy Thompson second, and Mrs. Gene Anderson and Mrs. James Kopf third. East-West winners Poindexter and Frank Warren took top honors. Dorothy Hest and Billy Hest placed in the second spot. No regular meeting next Thursday. July 11 meeting will award monthly master points.
A dessert party honored Miss Sherron Day and her mother the bride elect with bridesmaids Lea Ann Dudley Teresa Lowrie Charlene Boren Donna Powell and Mrs Norman Andress as guests. Pink and white daisies adorned the table and silver hostess gifts were presented. Vows for Day and Clarida were set for five p.m.
Miss Dee Ann Lyde and Max Ray Odom were married in a double ring ceremony at Broadway Church of Christ Chapel in Lubbock. The bride wore Chantilly lace and organza over satin with a chapel train. her sister Mary Lee Lyde served as maid of honor. Music was by Lubbock Christian College choir. reception followed at Fellowship Hall.
Minnie Tate, Jan Gummelt and Barbara Tappen, daughters of local residents, prepare for a two week tour of Florida starting Friday. They are among three young travelers accompanied by their families as they depart from Lubbock for the trip.
Odom a 1961 Smyer High School graduate and Texas Tech senior in management plans a Colorado wedding trip. The bride wore a pale yellow silk sheath dress with a calSioped neckline and scalloped jacket. They will reside at 2311 29th St.
Des Moines Iowa visitor Jean Hale is hosted by Suxy Fer in a cola party at 10 30 am. Soak in the Ferrel moe at 4502 4th St. The guest recently returned from Acapulco and Mexico with E G Pharr and Bruce Becrell. Suzy and Janey will travel Sunday to Des Moines to visit Jean and her family for a week.
Members of the 1942 Needle Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. L. Lakey at 1903 25th Street. Seven members attended and one guest, Mrs. Claude Hill of Wellington, was present. The next meeting will be with Mrs. R. H. Seale at 1107 33rd Street on July 3 at 3 p.m.
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