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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1953

Page

6

Ex-Students Pledge Vows In Plainview

Two Texas Tech alumni united in marriage at First Methodist Church Plainview on October 11. Miss Carolyn Sue Joiner wed Reagan Harrison Beene Jr. in a Chantilly lace gown with a lace cap veil. The couple will reside in Akron Ohio where Beene works for Goodyear.

Plainview Texas Tech Carolyn Sue Joiner Joe M. Joiner Redondo Beach Calif Reagan Harrison Beene Jr Reagan Harrison Beene Sr Dallas J. O. Haymes Inez Ferrell Eddie Wilcox

Couple Is Married In Lovington N M

SEAGRAVES Oct. 11 Special Mr and Mrs Richard Harper were married recently at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Lovington New Mexico They are at home in Oklahoma City where the bridegroom is employed Mrs Harper the former Frances Wyatt is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Wyatt She is a graduate of Abilene High School and was employed as a cashier by Hearne Motor Freight Lines Harper attended Eunice New Mexico High School and was a student at Texas Technological College He is the son of Mr and Mrs C R Harper

Eunice N.M Texas Technological College C. R. Harper Lamesa Janelle Martin Ralph Jones Ackerly Methodist Church G. W. Martin Sr Ackerly L. A. Jones C. C. Campbell Kenneth Franks Pat Gaskin J. B. Jones Knott G. W. Martin Jr Ralph Janelle Odessa el Paso Natural Gas Company

Chiropractor explains backache and spinal health in civic article

Dr. John H. Day describes lumbago and sciatica as nerve irritation from misaligned vertebrae. He notes the spine and pelvis structure, urges early chiropractic care, and cites a patient whose left eye vision partially returned after back correction. The piece promotes Day Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas.

Chiropractic Clinic Ave. V. Lubbock

Janelle Martin Weds Ralph Jones In Ackerly Church

Miss Janelle Martin and Ralph Jones wed in a double ring ceremony at the Ackerly Methodist Church. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside in Odessa where the groom works for El Paso Natural Gas Company.

Memorial Service Held by Muleshoe OES

Muleshoe Chapter No. 792, Order of the Eastern Star met in the Masonic Hall with Mrs. Ruby Cox presiding. A memorial service honored Jewel Mills and departed members. invitations were extended to Olton Littlefield and Canyon chapters for Friendship nights. Final plans were set for the Muleshoe Friendship Night on Tuesday October 27 at 7 30 p.m.

Muleshoe Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Ruby Cox Jewel Mills Cox Eternal Life Aubrey Wilkins Lorena Thomson Olton Littlefield Canyon Mesdames Chessie Carroll Mickey Bryant Bettie Burkhead Thian Helen Ellis Lamesa Temple Tahoka Lubbock Plains Pythian Hall Lubock Ola Belle Lamb Darlene Gurney Lucy Brice Peggy Huey Ruth Benson Thelma Oliver Odessa WOW Frances E. Dunagan

Tahoka Rainbow Girls Hold Business Session

Tahoka Assembly of Rainbow Girls met in the Masonic Hall for a business session. Miss Susie Smith presided in the absence of Worthy Advisor Janelle Martin. Initiation services will be held next meeting for Miss Jan McElroy and Miss Linda Millikin, to be conducted by Mrs. Martin.

Tahoka Tahoka Assembly of Rainbow Girls Masonic Hall Susie Smith Janelle Martin Jan McElroy Linda Millikin Martin

Miss Rogers Is Bride Of R. Knittle

Brownfield ties the knot as Norma Ruth Rogers wed Richard K. Knittle in Hobbs New Mexico. Bride, a Brownfield High School and Draughon’s graduate, wore a light blue faille suit with a beaded peplum and carried white orchids. The couple plans an automobile tour up the eastern seaboard.

Joy Wieland Dumas Jenny Lou Ballard Mary Alice Braselton Richard A. Beene Bob Anthony Lubbock George Knowles Dallas Niagra Falls Miss Rogers R. Knittle Seaboard Brownfield High School Draughon's Business College Brownfield Floral Company Atlantic Refining Company

Local Church and Club Meetings Schedule for Lubbock

Today's calendar lists numerous meetings across Lubbock including Lubbock Social Welfare Association at 12 noon at Caprock Hotel, American Legion Auxiliary at 7 30 p.m. Legion Hall, First Methodist WSCS executive board at 2 p.m., and various Circle and WSCS gatherings at multiple churches and addresses throughout the day.

Lubbock Social Welfare Association Caprock Hotel First Methodist Wscs Church

Backward Party Hosted by Beta Theta Chapter

Beta Theta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosted a backward rush at Mrs. J. E. Gillham home in Brownfield. Guests entered through the back door saying Goodbye and wore clothes backward while enjoying yellow dahlias, brown tapers, and a brown horn of plenty. The evening featured backward walking and seating plus backward games and sandwiches served with cold drinks as departures were greeted with Hello.

Brownfield Beta Theta Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha J. E. Gillham Mesdames Ec Chansler Frank Goss Winnie Doss Ann Lilly Alfred Gore Mesdames W. W. Cooper Dale George Ray Hailey Gillham Bernadline Grabber Pat Steen Sue Jones Margaret Goza Ruby Nell Hairston Lillian Carmeron

The Mature Parent Fear Of Self Assertion

An advice column argues parental fear of self assertion fuels constant nagging and creates friction with teens. It suggests accusations of past mistakes trap both parent and Betty, fostering resentment and lack of responsibility. The piece promises guidance in the next column to overcome this dynamic.

Betty

Womanless Style Show Set By Study Club At Brownfield

Maids and Matrons Study Club hosts a womanless style review at the Junior High auditorium on Tuesday Oct 20 at 7 p m. The event features dance song and acts with styles modeled by husbands and businessmen. Proceeds support the Selena Jane Brownfield Club house and Independence Hall restoration in Philadelphia.

Brownfield Maids and Matrons Study Club Selena Jane Brownfield Independence Hall Philadelphia

Bootleggers Smuggle Liquor In Train Undercarriages

Police report bootleggers and hidden liquor stock moving into dry Bombay India by placing cases in battery boxes of train undercarriages.

Bombay India

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Akron Ohio Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Lovington, N.M John H. Day D. C Muleshoe Oes Tahoka Assembly Stinson Cleaners J. L. Hardin Broadway Lubbock Morning Avalanche Fuge Lubbuck, Texas Mrs Reagan H. Beene JR Mrs. Owen Andrews Mattve G. Owen Ector Andrews Counties Buffalo N. Y Oct Norma Ruth Rogers L. M. Rogers Richard K. Knittle H. C. Knittle Hobbs, N. M First Methodist Church South Africa Dr. Malan New Delhi Africa Andrews County Red River County Richard Knittle American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall S and S Gleaners Club Plainsman Hotel First Methodist First Baptist Business Women’s Circle Dan Harre First Christian Cwf M. D. Abernathy C. F. Simes Fred Cundress 29Th St Fred H. Brown Leroy Deardorff Mesa Road Sunset Lane H. D. Phillips 16Th St O. R. Walker 17Th St W. T. Milam Ave Asbury Methodist Wscs Loving Clarence Loving Thomas Homer Hill Jennings W. O. Jennings 20Th St Lansford D. E. McVey Powell Lee Echols 10Th St Cummings Circle Mary Tunnell Nicks Circle Mack Harrelson 43Rd St College Avenue Baptist Wms Calvary Baptist Wms Central Baptist Wms Parkdale Baptist Wms Pioneer Memorial Methodist Forrest Heights East Broadway Methodist Arnett-Benson Baptist Wms Susan Fitkins Nazarene Wfms Cecil L. Gammill Muriel Lawrence NEA William Elvis Phillips Mary Charlene Middleton Bryan Street Baptist Church A. B. Middleton Gladys Phillips Fort Worth Carol Middleton Sue Linda Middleton Ackeriy Founders Day Tahoka Temple Lynn Temple of Pythian Sisters Myrl Mathis Ola Belte Lamb Margaret Wofford Bob Lamont His Xavier Cugat DIAL Lubbock's Margaret Burlingame Margaret 34Th ST. Village Speechwriting Draughon’s Business College Texas Ave Lubbock, Texas Calvary Baptist
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