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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1961
Page
6
Louise Shepard wife of astronaut Alan Shepard speaks of a busy life since the Cape Canaveral flight last May and the flood of fan mail. She and six other astronauts' wives anticipate a move of the space task force from Langley to Houston as they adapt to renewed public attention.
The Delta Kappa Gamma chapter in Lamesa hosts a regional meeting at Lamesa High School with L B Cos presiding. Twenty one regional gatherings will be held across Texas as chapters including Beta Kappa of Biss Spang and Delta Phi of Andres participate in the all day event under the theme Come Let Us Reason Together.
SHALLOWATER special women’s group gathers at First Methodist Church as Mrs Crocker presents a closing study. President Mrs HL Gentry presided, devotion led by Mrs W R Middlebrook. Seventeen members attended.
A busy schedule lists YWCA Junior League and Gamma Lambda events, church and club meetings, and various notices at multiple venues including Country Club Duvieste, Phi Gamma Lambie Basal Lima, and Ashcrest Country Club. Times are scattered with several entries around 7 to 9 PM and afternoon sessions.
Rev Dr Strain leads First Christian Church and area faith leaders in a Lubbock meeting at Texas Tech to discuss Christian unity on campus and community collaboration. Plans include joint outreach, readership training, and youth sorority support with future sessions announced.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Jones of Hollis Oklahoma and Mrs Thomason will observe the 67th wedding anniversary today. The Thomasons married October 17 1894 in Albany Texas. They have 18 grandchildren and 119 great grandchildren. The couple moved to Hollis in 1902 and later to Wellington twelve years ago.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Jordan and James Dickerson were married at 2:20 p m Saturday in St John s Methodist Church. The double ring ceremony was read by Rev Calvin Frochner with Mrs Dorothy Jordan attending. The couple will reside in San Angelo.
A Minnesota era recipe feature presents a Roquefort Waldorf salad using Apples Celery and Walnuts with lemon gelatin layers and a serving suggestion. The card includes a Roquefort cheese version and a sweet Apple Rings with molasses curry butter and almonds as a side or garnish.
Ronald Shultz head of the Texas Tech speech department will present Europe dramatized at Holiday Roundtable luncheon in Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse. He tours England to France. Reservations due noon Wednesday with Mrs Roy Hobbs at Sherwood 44857.
A wedding invitation prompts timely gift delivery to secure the most exciting items first. Early gifts stand out and please the couple by showing prompt thought and celebration.
Mrs Russell Denison presided brief meeting of Asbury Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mrs Larry Taylor led the concluding session on The Meaning Of Suffering and urged values found in adversity. Benediction by Mrs L Collinsworth. solo by Bob Wert. Visitors included Mrs George Van Slyke and Mrs John English. New member Mrs William Harrison introduced.
AAUW hosts a daytime study group on International Relations sponsored by the association. Interested members may call Mrs. John Hassel-Smeller at SW5-2962. The first meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at 4809 48th St in the home of Mrs. Alexander Kile.
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