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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
8
Gloria Brown, featured in the Woman's Angle, learns she has won a $6,000 college scholarship after a telephoned announcement. The prize halts wedding coverage as staff celebrate and question her plans while colleagues congratulate her. Also noted is a Royal Wedding souvenir from Edinburgh and a trash alley giveaway of primroses.
Miss Jane Casstevens bride elect of Larry Delaney was honored at a Tuesday night gift shower hosted by Mrs. Harold Wilsop in Slaton. Sixteen hostesses assisted for 170 guests including the bride elect's mother and sister. The couple plans a June 8 wedding at the bride elect's parents home.
A luncheon at Dun lagis Tea Room honored Miss Jane Kerr who will wed Doyce Chestnutt on June 22 at Broadway Church of Christ. Twenty guests attended including Mrs. Jimmie Kerr and Mrs. Thurman Nell, mother and sister of the honoree. The table centerpiece featured a china bridal doll with white mums. hostess gifts included a glass baster ruif.
Patricia McCormack reports on biblical guidance for June brides and grooms stressing choosing a proper mate. Edith Deen cites scripture urging mercy, virtue, and high standards for both men and women to ensure harmony and lasting marriage.
Wedding vows for Miss Jorja Blackmon and Ellis Dodson were read at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Blackmon of Shallowater and Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Dodson of Ennis. The couple will live at 102 F Fillmore in Morton after June 4.
Theta Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday at Mrs Norman Spears Slaton home. Mrs Kenneth A Jones Mrs Bobby Assiter and Miss Alice Wreteham reviewed the book Pleasures of Possessions Collections presented by Mrs Robins. Perfect attendance bracelets awarded to Mmes James Bowers Jones Alvin Partramore Robbins Spears Milton West and Glenn Sarvis. Secret pals for the year revealed. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs Spears and Mrs Par Tramore.
Emily Ruth Cotton plans to wed Troy Gene Harris on July 21 in Whitharral. The couple, Whitharral High School graduates, attend South Plains College in Levelland and hail from Whit Harral and Harris families.
Epsilon Sizina Chapter executives met at Mrs. Bob Bailey home to finalize budget and teams for the coming year. Delton Tapp named parliamentarian and a committee formed for location music and tickets for the Valentine Sweetheart Ball. A Friday meeting at Mrs. Bunton’s home conferred Ritual of Jewels on Mrs. Halley and Miss Ward and pledged Weldon Carriker. Ten members attended. Next regular meeting slated for fall.
Silk fibers take dye readily but lose color fast when exposed to light. Proper handling is essential to prevent deterioration, as sun exposure accelerates fading and damage.
Miss Carolyn Russell, bride-elect of Gary Varey, was honored with a twilight tea Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Max Myatt. Assisting were Mrs. Wade Denison and Mrs. Atl an Yaggeyv, with guests welcomed by Mrs. Denison and the hostesses. The table featured an Italian Union cloth and mint green and white decorations. The bridal party included Misses Gloria Duke Anne Moore Beverly McMurrey Jennie Rook Camille Wallace Debby Yavey and Mrs. Donald Dumas. The event drew about 100 guests. hostess gifts were china.
The engagement of Miss Joy Sherwood Engle to William Tombs Richardson Jr. was announced by her parents in Oklahoma City. The couple, both University of Oklahoma students, plan a Friday wedding at Crown Heights Christian Church in Oklahoma City with Rev. J. Clyde Wheeler officiating, as families note distant kinship connections.
Fourteen members of Brownie Troop 267 rode a train to Abernathy then returned to Mace Kenzie Park for a catered picnic Tuesday. They sang and explored as entertainment. Troop leader is Mrs Phil Hubert with assistant Mrs Norman Morrow. The group will not meet again until fall.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Wesley Methodist Church held its annual Christmas in May program directed by Mrs Ross Hood. Members sang carols read the Christmas story and collected sewing supplies for a Methodist community center in Amarillo. They also voted to gather items for the Cancer Closet and to sponsor a student for Camp Buck near Merkel. Seven members attended and a next meeting is planned for Tuesday at the church.
New officers of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Agape Methodist Church were installed after a salad supper Tuesday. President Ted Tipps, vice president Joe Blivcock, secretary Furlin Bender, and treasurer Jack Pickens were named. Fifteen members attended and speaker J B Cardwell discussed Epworth and John Wesley. The next meeting is set for 7:30 p.m. June US at the church.
Miss Judy Mahone, bride elect, was honored at a Monday night shower hosted by Mrs. J. B. Sparks at 4922 Wo 17th St. Seventy five guests attended, including Mrs. George W. Mahone and Mrs. Melba Austin. Yellow and white decorated the event ahead of a 7 pm Saturday wedding.
Mrs Harold Harris and daughter Beverly honor graduating senior Karen Alexander from Lubbock High School with a swimming party at their home. About 25 guests attended.
Beth Payne fiance O'Nard Arthur was feted at a spice shower hosted by Mrs. Hugh Newton and others at 3501 F. Erskine St. Eighteen guests attended including Ms. Sam Henry Jr. and Mrs. Joe C. Arthur. The couple will wed June 8 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist.
Miss Dee Ann Davidson and Calvin Patrick O Neil pledged double ring wedding vows at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Church of Christ with Clyde Freeman officiating The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Davidson
The Rt 1 bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin ONeill Jr, married in a Broadway Church of Christ ceremony. Attendants included Angela Presley and Tom Ritchey. Guests were greeted at a reception hosted by Oliver and (unnamed) Jacksons. The couple plans to reside in Nacogdoches after graduation and summer study at Stephen F Austin State College.
Acola hostesses Mrs V Lorenz Ellis Judy Ellis Mary Isham and Mickey Landers entertained Tuesday for bride elect Sandra Pollard at 4002 49th St The Texas Tech student plans to marry Wayne MacCasland June 29 Pollard is in Arts and Sciences while MacCasland majors in physics.
The ad promotes renting the new Blue Lustre Electric Carpet Shampooer for only $1 per day with the purchase of Blue Lustre Shampoo. It highlights an easy do it yourself cleaning, claiming noticeable carpet improvement. Available at all four locations.
A seated dessert shower for Donna King, bride-elect of Michael Keeth Armstrong, was hosted Saturday at Dunlaps Tea Room by Mrs. J A Yaggy, Mrs. James L White, and Mrs. Donald L Dumas. Honored guests included Mrs Don King and Mrs Riley Armstrong of Plainview. Yellow and white decorations reflected the couple’s colors. Hostess gifts included an electrical appliance.
New officers of the Auxiliary to District 10 Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons were installed in a candlelight ceremony at the Plainsman Hotel. The new president is Mrs. Horace Emery of Lubbock, with Mrs. H Eugene Brown of Idalton as vice president, Mrs. Bill Castle of Lubbock as secretary, and Mrs. Denzil J. Truitt of Petersburg as treasurer. The next auxiliary meeting will be in September.
The Southwest Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. S. C. Rawlings home with co hostess Mrs. FE McIlroy. Mrs. C. L. Jester presided. Mrs. Hastings demonstrated necklines. Jester to attend state meeting in San Antonio in September. Fifteen members gave their best color. Next Silver Tea set for 2:30 p.m. June 11 at Mrs. Kinser’s home.
Miss Weehunt and Michael Allen May Hall received lingerie shower honors Wednesday hosted by Mrs. A. F. Willingham. Guests included Mrs. Julian Weehunt and Mrs. Van Mayhall. The event featured white net over blue linen, cut glass, and a driftwood tree with miniature lingerie. The couple plans to wed June 15.
Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 321 meets at 7 30 pm in Rebekah Hall at 35rd Street and Avenue P. Hub City Rebekah Lodge gathers at 8 pm at fOOF Hatc Mimosa Hills Country Club hosts Women’s Golf Association activities at 3 pm Clubhouse Llano Estacado Bridge Club plays at 7 45 pm Mavey Community Center hosts Y Wives at 9 30 am YWCA doors. Arnett Benson Baptist Missionary Secrets meet at 3 pm in the church.
At a Luncheon in Lubbock 25 members and four guests attended the Athenaeum Club meeting at the Women's Clubhouse. Outgoing president Mrs. J. P. Elms passed the gavel to incoming president Mrs. Emma Wiese and received a sterling silver gift. Elms spoke on Projecting the Image of the U.S. Woman, the final program in the series Image Around the World.
Marie Charbonnier, 84, of Châteauneuf, France, was fined for driving on the wrong side of the road, ending 32 years behind the wheel of the same car. She said she could see farther when she was on the left-hand side.
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