River barge boss Louise Merrill breaks riverwoman mold
Louise D. Merrill runs Merrill Marine Services in St. Louis after her husband Ernest Merrill died in 1960. She ships salvaging, surveying, renting or selling marine gear and expanded with a Houston branch. Her staff and family live near the river, and she pursues night classes in furniture refinishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Glaser
Washington
WNS
Shouti
Louise D. Merrill
St. Louis
Annie
U.S
Merrill
Congress
Ernest Merrill
St Louis
West Virginia
Forties
Dartmouth
Merrill Marine Services
Houston
Texas
Mervill
Woman Talks Tips For Selecting Stainless Steel Cutlery
An executive from a major maker explains how to choose stainless steel and sterling silver home utensils. Consumers should compare patterns, watch nickel content, and favor reputable brands with reliable service while shopping at jewelers or department stores to avoid poor quality sets.
Xi Gamma Sigma Social At Home of Mrs Ches ter Suchiven
Xi Gamma Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Thursday in the home of Mrs. Ches ter Suchiven at 211 42nd St. Mrs. Kenneth Minner presided. An announcement was made of a social to be held at a future date. Nominating committee report given by Mrs. Blor Mecart. Gibbers expected to be elected at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & Pom
Mareh
Ion Johnsen
Tussing Hailey Vows Exchanged In Clovis
Vickie Hailes and Rick Tussing exchanged marriage vows Friday at First Baptist Church Clovis officiated by Rev. Normain Greene. The couple plans a honeymoon before the bride pursues studies at Wayland Baptist College and the groom ships out to Vietnam with the US Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hailey
Clovis
Vickie Hailes
Homer Hailes
Rick Tussing
Las Vegas
New
First Baptist Church
Normain ‘Greene
Frank E. Smith
Bellefountain
Ohio
Bill Tussing
Joe Lee Hailey
Bob Odle
Harold Corn
Doug Isham
Charles Hargrove
Sylva Compton
Fellowship Hall
Wayland Baptist College
Plainview
Tesx
Viet Nam
Air Force
Theta Chi Rush Party Hosted by Ben Shema Phi Chapter
The Theta Chi chapter of Ben Shema Phi held its annual rush party at A.B. Davis Parts House with a Discoteque Club theme. Dance leaders were Mr. and Mrs. Dion Braswell. attendees included Rushees and spouses Measrs Shug Norman Ashley Ted Gras Robe rt Simdorn Ssuel Re Fag the Lor Ron Gear and Strand Mrs Alis ton West. Organizers Mrs. Cecil Wilean and Afee Clint Castleberrs led arrangements. A model meeting is planned at Tinpon Maced 4 in the home of Mis Aasseud 4316 45th St Karachi. Karachi will import railroad engines from the US.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Chi
Ben Shema Phi
A.B. Davis
Dion Braswell
Measrs
Shug
Norman Ashley
Ted Gras
Robert Simdorn
Ssuel Re Fag
Ron Gear
Aliston West
Cecil Wilean
Afee
Clint Castleberrs
Tinpon Maced
Mis Aasseud
45Th St
Lubbock Club Holds Bible Roundtable and Society Meetings
The AOU Table hosts a noon Friday Bible Roundtable in the Tea Room with Scripture readings, songs of the Resurrection, and the Lubbock Christian College Women's Chorus directed by Joe Godfrey. Reservations via phone P03-6448 by noon Thursday. Also today the Gladiolus Society meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Garden Arts Center with bulb talks. The Sigma Kappa Alumnae Chapter meets at 7:50 p.m. at Mrs. James G. Allen’s home for a business meeting and officer elections. Hillcrest Ladies host bridge and luncheon at 10 a.m. Thursday with reservations via PO5-6601 by noon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock Women’s Club
Lubbock Christian ‘College Women’s Chorus
Joe Godfrey
Clyde Tatum
Frank Haden
Mmes
Lloyd Buzan
S. E. Cone
Lawrence Green
W. K. Loker
H. I. Robinson
Ira L. Spann
West Tesnas Gladiolus Society
Municipal Garden Arts Center
Ben McGregor
Gladiolus Council
Lubbock
Sigma Kappa
James G. Allen
I21st St
Billy Fairchild
Ladies OF
Hillcrest Country Club
Local Calendar Highlights Various Lubbock Club Meetings
Readout lists multiple gatherings across Lubbock including P T A meetings at Arnett Thompson Monterey and Wilson, plus events by the Lubbock Business and Professional Women and the Lubbock Women's Club. Also shown are Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority, TOPS groups, study clubs, and Bible classes with times and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock Business and Professional Womens Clubs
Lubbock Women's Club
Honoree Hosts Lingerie Shower at Home
Miss Sherron Faulkner, bride to be of Larry Morgan, celebrated with a lingerie shower Friday at Mrs. Cod Faulkner’s home. Fifteen guests attended with Mrs. D. J. Faulkner as special guest and a pink themed table centerpiece. Community notices list numerous local club meetings and events through the day. The article notes olive oil production for 1965 66 in the United States projected at 1 235 000 tons by the USDA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherron Faulkner
Larry Morgan
Cod. Faulkner
9Th St
D. J. Faulkner
The
Hongree
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Dressing Well And The Private Luxury Of Being Ugly
A weekend guide to self discipline in dressing and grooming. It contrasts practical wardrobe choices with a playful idea of "luxury of looking ugly" while noting social observers and daily interruptions. The piece explores self image, routine, and how appearances affect morale.
Couple Are Wed In Littlefield Vows
Miss Nancy Jane Williams became the bride of Rex Wayne Foust at 8 p.m. Feb. 26 in the First Baptist Church Littlefield. The ceremony was officiated by Mickey Blake. The couple will reside in Littlefield. Mrs. Foust graduates Sudan High School 1964 and teaches elementary education at West Texas State University. The groom, a 1960 Littlefield High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army in Germany and works in the parts department of Baccus Chevrolet in Sudan.
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Mississippi Valley Association
Washington
Merrill
Montgomery
Charleston
West Virginia
Peter
Colorado
Marea
Martha
Littlefield
Nancy Jane Williams
Rex Wayne Foust
First Baptist Church
Mickey Blake
Sudan
Kathy Barnette
Rhogene Elam
Canyon
Alane Weaver
Amherst
Debie Foust
Gaye Weaver
Cheryl Wiliams
House
N.M
Kevin Williams
Jerry Foust
Baccus Chevrolet
Oklahoma City
Okla
Vitamins For Faith Discussed By WSCS
The Cooper Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Lowell Bynum's home. Mrs. Johnny Williams led the program on The Study of Acts, with Scripture read by several members. The group also discussed The Holy Spirit and The Church in Acts, planning a next meeting at Mrs. Cade's home in Slaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Woman's Society of Christian Service
Lowell Bynum
Bobby Jones
Johnny Williams
H. M. Cade
Gene Vinson
iCade
Bynum
M. D. Gamble
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Louise Merrill
Tennesse
New Orleans
Louise D. Mervill
U. S
Johnson
Xi Gamma Sigma
American State Bank
FDIC
Rick
Vickie Hailey
Theta Chi Chapter
Karachi
Arnett P
Thompson
Man Monterey High School
Wilson
Phi Sigma Alpha
Sorosls Club
Lubbock National Bank
Golden Tops Club
Youa
Ist
Vey Turnbough
45Th
Clement Soroste
Max Addison
20Th Century Club
East Room
Delta Zetta Alumnae
Carl P. Hawkins
47Th
Lubbock Christian College Associates
Betty Hancock
Questers
Bop. m
Billy Con
Hiflerest Country Club
AAUW
Husen Penney
40Th St
Word of Truth
Aom
Federal
YMCA
Meadowdronk Women's Golf Assn
Lubbock Country Club Ladies Golf Assn
Club
Atlen Brothers American Legion Austriary
American Legion
Mary Circle
Shepherd King Lutheran Church
Cauren Friendship Hall
Acape Circle
Shepherd King Lutheran
Church Friendship Hall
Miss Fuatigner
Soniof
Betty Morgan
Junior Teague of
Lubbock Assembly
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Hall
South Plaine
Navy Mothers’ Club
M. Natal Reserve
Freedom
Marc Kenzie
Dusters Square Dance Club
Poo Om Barvecue Ps
Mackensie Pata
Har
Noon
Ronsecott
Young Homemakers
Chubhouse
Beta Sigma
Wayne Matthews
Str
Apt
Caprock Business and Professional Women's Club
Oakwood Methodist Church
M. Charch
Ruth Bristow
Caprock Center
Hygeia Ozerka Water Co
George Mobely
Hygeie
College Ave
Dapper Dan Cleaners and Shirt Salon
Avalanche-Journal Women’s News
Electrical Engineers
Terry McDavid
24Th St
Spears Furniture Store
Annarsons
Mrs
Rex Foust
Nancy Williams
WSCS
Midland-Odessa
Abilene
Your Electric Company
Lubbock Power & Light
Pyramid
Lly Salon
Kay Blackston
Carole Davis
Pyramid Beauty Salon Place Shopping Center
Lena Stephens, Inc
Indiana
Jacqueline
Cochrani
Hewena
Jacqueline Cochran
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