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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1960
Page
8
Commentary notes Eisenhower Khrushchev moment and softer view on growth. Bridal silver care tips offer seven steps from daily use to storage. Also reports Colonel loses cat and a reader offers seven week old kittens for adoption. Contact details included for both notices.
Chicago UPI reports decorator Catherine Conibear offers simple rules for new brides to decorate small apartments. Emphasizing balance among color texture and pattern she advises neutral colors for beginners and urges personal touches to avoid a showroom look.
A long list of local club meetings and church circle sessions is reported with times and venues across Lubbock Llano Tohoka and nearby. Notable entries include meetings of Certified Public Accountants Auxiliary at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse and the B Pw Club at Caprock Hotel Llano.
Miss Patricia Ann Lundberg and Douglas Cooper Ellison announce their engagement at a supper hosted by Lundberg and her mother Mrs A C Moore in Plainview. A June 8 wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church parlor with immediate family present.
Rush Elementary School will host its annual community barbecue in the cafeteria from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 75 cents for children. The public event concludes the group's activities for the year.
District 11 Christian Women’s Fellowship workshop hosts two sessions on Thursday at Lub bock View Christian Church and First Christian Church. The day features coffee and registration at 9:30 a.m. luncheon at noon, closing service at 2:30 p.m. led by Mrs. Cecil Matthews, dinner at 6:15 p.m., and a dedication service at 8:30 p.m. Joardis Park directs, Pauline Thames of Fort Worth is resource person, with several Lubbock and Plainview participants.
Mr and Mrs W B Burke announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Patty Jeanette to Mac Stewart son of J J Stewart of Andrews The wedding is set for June 18 at the First Baptist Church in Sundown Patty Jeanette Burke a Texas Tech graduate teaches in Andrews elementary schools Mac Stewart a Andrews High School graduate is studying toward an engineering degree at Tech They plan to reside in Lubbock.
Sadie Halsey was honored on her birthday with a patio supper hosted by her mother Mrs Harriette Halsey and aunt Mrs John Burkholder at 3119 43rd St. Miss Halsey dus to graduate from Tom S Lubbock High School this month. Guests included Markay Reynolds Ginala Holmes Cindy Becker Susie Samples Jan Daniel Linda Taylor and Sherry McLaughlin. Earlier Mrs Jack Dudley and Mrs Chester Urey Jr hosted a luncheon at Dunlaps Tea Room with a gift placed at her seat.
Mr and Mrs Truman Lee McFarland announce the engagement of their daughter Rubye Carolyn to Pvt Marvin Gayle Churchwell son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Efford Churchwell Plainview. The wedding is set for 2 30 p m August 7 at First Methodist Church Childress. Rubye Carolyn is a 1956 Childress High School graduate and Texas Tech student and teacher in Lubbock. Pvt Churchwell is a Plainview High School graduate 1955. he will resume civil engineering studies at Texas Tech after Fort Sill duty.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Werner of Bastrop announce the marriage plans of their daughter Mary Katherine to Weldon Lynn Kennedy son of Mr and Mrs W W Kennedy of Brownfield The wedding is set for June 4 Mary Katherine is a McCallum High School Austin graduate and Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing student Weldon Kennedy is an Edinburg High School and University of Texas graduate who will be commissioned Ensign in the U S Naval Reserve on June 4 They plan to reside in San Diego California
Mrs. Roy Burnam hosted a Tuesday breakfast at 2702 60th Street for Sharon Gowen bride elect of Lee Towns. Co-hostess was Mrs. Marvin Robinson. The couple plan to marry July 2 at Broadway Church of Christ. Roses adorned the table and a chrome cannister set was the hostess gift. Guests included Mrs. S. O. Gowen, Mrs. A. C. Gowen, and Mrs. Kermit Andrews among others.
Miss Marya Hooten hosted a pre-bridal gift party at 2201 16th St with 75 guests. Roses and peonies adorned the home, a Hooten heirloom cutwork cloth covered the serving table, and hostesses included Mrs. G E Dawson and Mrs. J T Baisden. She will wed Robert Lee Estes on June 16.
Members of Texas Nu Chapter Delta Theta Chi sorority gathered at Mrs. Joe Millers home 3605 29th Street Monday night for a backyard supper hosted with Mrs. Fred Marshall as co hostess. Afterward the 18 members played ping pong and volleyball. Next meeting is May 23 at First Federal Savings and Loan Assn Building.
The article notes the wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand for ancient reasons claiming a left hand vein connects to the heart. The piece presents a concise history of the custom with emphasis on its symbolic meaning.
A pre bridal luncheon and swim party honors Miss Sally Mahon, bride elect of Kenneth Steward, at 3010 25th St. Guests include Mrs. Durwood Mahon and several friends. Mahon to wed June 4 at First Methodist Church. Also notes a Clinton, Oklahoma relative guest and three months abroad plans for Ruth Willis with visits in New York and Europe.
Readers learn of multiple pre wedding events in Texas towns. At Texas Tech Casalinda Dormitory Miss Jane Williams and Miss Brenda Sudderth received a double kitchen shower with classmates in attendance. Williams plans to wed Joe Don Gamble June 3 at Broadway Church of Christ Chapel. Sudderth will wed Dallas Powell June 19 at First Christian Church of Brownfield.
Sunshine Study Club installed Mrs. G. E. Dawson as president after a covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Lewis Kittrell’s home. New officers include Mrs. William Ryan vice president, Mrs. Frank Bass secretary, Mrs. E. B. McNeill treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Sanders reporter, and Mrs. Clyde Tatum parliamentarian with 17 members present. Mrs. A. D. Montgomery was retiring president and assist ant host. Mrs. C. S. Simes of Lovington NM attended.
Members of Soil and Toil Garden Club received certificates from the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Education for Family Living for their study in gardening at a meeting Tuesday morning. Hosted by Mrs. E. H. Elliott at 5207 16th St, the event honored the outgoing president who was given a gift. New member Mrs. J. R. Williamson joined, and the club will visit Mrs. Lillian Slay at 2422 25th St on June 21 to view her rose garden.
Mrs. J. H. Cooley won high in a Tuesday afternoon session of the Town and Country Bridge Club while Mrs. Joe Fortenberry of New Deal played. The group will meet next on June 21 at Mrs. Oscar Newell’s home, 2802 Duke St.
A note extols performing errands and practical help for a bedridden friend as a meaningful, thoughtful gift. It emphasizes usefulness, caregiving, and the value of small acts of assistance in easing daily burdens.
A Sunday breakfast hosted by Mrs. Ira Williams and her daughter Rowena at 3206 20th Street honored six high school seniors with the theme Adventures Unlimited. Special guests included Suzanah Robertson Judy Price Sandra King Melinda Lakey Charlotte Hackney and Alta Ada Cates.
Lamb County 4 H Council voted to hold regular summer recreation meetings at Amherst on June 13 Littlefield on July 11 and Olton on Aug 8 all starting at 8 p m Rally Day is July 4 with a cook out at Littlefield City Park and swimming at Crescent Park Leadership Camp will be at Babock Fair Grounds July 6 7 and 8 A countywide club for high school students was discussed Eleven members from five clubs attended the meeting Next meeting is July 2 Local presidents will be notified about costs for individual members
First Methodist Child Study Groups 1 and 2 held a Monday night dinner at the Holiday Inn. Mrs. Larry LaRoe, president of Group 1, presided and introduced after dinner speaker Rodrick Shaw. Mrs. Charles Galey sang selections from My Fair Lady with accompaniment by Mrs. Joe Negy.
Monterey seniors Marion Shipman and Linda Stovall were honored at a luncheon Saturday at Dunlaps Tea Room. Hostesses were Mrs. J. E. Shipman and Mrs. Clyde Stovall. A centerpiece of red roses with diplomas tied in blue ribbons and gloves and lingerie given to the honorees.
Mrs. Paul Denison led a spelling bee at Mrs. R R Holmes home with twelve members and one guest Mrs. James Long. The annual family picnic is set for July 9 at Mackenzie Park and future meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Dan Johnston with date to be announced.
Mrs Jo W Stoneham Worthy Matron of CES Freedom Chapter 898 received a 57 piece china set as officers hosted a tea Sunday from 3 to 530 pm at Mrs Vera Haberers home 1323 58th Pl Mrs Ruth Darwood organized decor and a white crocheted tablecloth with a roses centerpiece Mrs Florence Buzbee served as refreshment chairwoman and Mrs Mattie Bell Bartlett spoke on behalf of the chapter 57 piece china set presented to Stoneham by the chapter
A Health Insurance Institute report finds hypertension affects more than twice as many women as men in the United States. The study highlights gender disparities in prevalence and urges targeted awareness and treatment efforts.
Past Matrons of the Order of the Eastern Star met at the home of Mrs. John Spikes in Dallas. Mrs. H. A. Harrison presided and Mrs. John Cocanougher led the installation of officers with assistance from Mrs. Paul Basinger. New officers include Cliff Elliott president and J P Easey vice president, among others.
A linen shower was held at Mrs. Richard Sorrelle’s home 4408 33rd St in honor of Miss Rubye Wall who will wed Jim Triplett on June 17. Ruth Wicklip assisted with hosting as silver and crystal appointments and white gladioli and pink carnations adorned a pink linen cloth. The couple will marry at St. John's Methodist Church.
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