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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1961
Page
8
Column by Margaret Turner discusses eye makeup for eyeglass wearers with tips from Bill Hardwick of Max Factor. He urges choosing frames to flatter coloring, suggests multiple pairs, and notes stars wear glasses to combat eye strain and aging. Includes reader letter from Richard Chamberlain.
Lois Rose Kershner wore peau d or and Chantilly lace for the First Methodist Church ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday. Rev James Allen Glasscock of Brownfield officiated with a reception in the church parlor. The bridal party included Miss Roberta Kershner of Jackson Hole as maid of honor and bridesmaids in pale blue chiffon. The couple will take a wedding trip to New Mexico before he begins as assistant minister at the Brownfield church.
Mrs. Fry, archon of Delta Rho Delta Tau Mu, mother of two, and member of several groups, offers beef and olive casserole, peach pie and strawberry heart cake. Includes recipes with ingredients, steps, and oven times, plus a note on kitchen tips and social club updates.
A brief note suggests sending a bold invitation to deepen a friendship with clear intent. The message emphasizes choosing a moment to reach out and express interest in building a closer connection, inviting mutual trust and ongoing交流.
LI LI members of the Lubbock Women’s Club and guests attend a luncheon and fall fashion show with Hemphill-Wells designs, led by Mrs cent Boverie and Mrs Douglas Witt. Rehearsal dinners and wedding plans for Sharon Emily English Carl Lee Eatherly Jean Price Howard Hines and others are noted with expected ceremonies at local churches and venues.
The C L Slaton Junior High School P-TA executive committee met at 2 30 p m in the Public Library lecture room with Mrs Wade Scntt presiding. Eleven members attended as reports from the body and finance committees were delivered. Plans for an extensive membership drive were set aiming for a record membership. The first PTA meeting is planned for October. An unusual art exhibit features embossed sealskin Eskimo carvings and legends displayed on Teskinne skins.
A called meeting of Nancy Anderson Chapter of laughters of the American Revolution is scheduled for 9:30 a m today at the home of Mrs. Claxton Carter 4605 W 17th St Mrs Harold Lattimore is president.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Ross Smith after their marriage in Clovis New Mexico Sunday reside at 2405 Broadway. The ceremony was officiated by Rev Jimmie Wayne at Kingswood Methodist Church. She is daughter of Willie A Wilke Slaton Rt 1. He is formerly of Tahoka and both are Texas Tech sophomores.
The Delta Delta Delta alumnae met at Mrs. Winston McGee’s home on Slide Road with hostesses Mmes. A B Enloe Tome Lock J E Blakey Jr Robert Booker Jr R C Douglas and C B Thompson. Plans for rush week were discussed by Mrs. George Cannon and Mrs. Carroll Cobb. Mrs. Don Austin reported on The Loyalty of an Alumnus to the American Fraternity tradition. Members of the Phi Eta Chapter at Texas Tech joined a luncheon after the meeting.
Dorcas society of the Seventh Day Adventist Church met at the work centers on 3rd St. Mrs. Wo Bo Lamb presided. Members voted to sponsor tuition for one child at the Seventh Day Adventist School, purchase Dorcas supplies, and begin a first aid course at 9 a.m. at the Red Cross Center. The Dorcas group will meet Sept 6 at the work center at 1 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge group met at the clubhouse Thursday morning. Winners were Mrs T B Simmons and Mrs L F Marquam first, Mrs Dudley Walker and Mrs Sam Jondahl second, Mrs Mary Ruth McCrory and Mrs Gram Frank Gunn third, and Mrs Raleigh Cowhick and Mrs Paul Keel fourth. Play will be at 10 am next Thursday.
First Methodist Child Study Group Unit 1 met Tuesday night at the First Federal Savings and Loan Building with Mrs. David Collier as chairman. New members Mrs. Kenneth Moorer and Mrs. Carl Ince were introduced. Texas Tech faculty member Mrs. O A Kinchen spoke on preschooler clothing, showing desirable and undesirable features as 16 members and four guests attended.
Miss Sharon Stapleton, bride elect of Don Hicks, was honored at a linen shower hosted by Mrs. Ellis Huddleston at 3804 42nd St. Aquamarine and white decor set the theme. Guests Judy Huddleston and Carolyn Bradley assisted. hostess gift was linen. The couple plans to marry Saturday at Pioneer Park Church of Christ.
Editors of Better Homes & Gardens review new homes and select the four top idea homes of 1961. The September issue pictures and describes winning ideas for contemporary or traditional styling, useful for planning builds, purchases, or remodeling. Buy the issue today.
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