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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1955
Page
9
Dear Heloise offers guidance on returning items after illness curbside flow in gifts and the best way to press garlic avoid letting pieces slip through press holes. Readers advise using seat cushions for kids car belts and sewing tricks to add buttoned collar ease for shirt ironing.
Miss Alice Pauline Walker and Jerry P. Watson exchanged nuptial vows at First Baptist Church Plainview at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Dr. Roy C. McClung officiated with double ring ceremony. Bride parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Henry Walker. groom parents Mr. and Mrs. Phelix D. Watson of Abilene. The bride wore ivory brocade with mantilla. maid of honor Jonnie Beth Walker. bridesmaids Beverly Lewellen Carolyn Haggard Rita Henry. best man Larry Thompson. groomsmen Don Oliver Vicky Cox. ringbearer Tony Oliver. Reception followed at church parlor. The couple planned a Colorado wedding trip. Heloise advice column mentions stainless steel care. The bride is a Wayland College student. groom a Wayland teacher with Alpha Psi Omega and Alpha Phi Omega affiliations.
Miss Ann Brown of Plainview and Robert Thomas Moses of Tulsa Oklahoma wed at First Methodist Church Plainview with Rev Dr leading. The bride wore a silk ivory peau de soie gown with lace and fitted bodice. Best man was Donald Moses. groom's attendants included Clifton Martin. The couple will reside in Tulsa where the groom works as a court reporter.
Calendar listings for local events and public notices. Items include meetings and community alerts with names and venues, reflecting the era’s scheduling language and civic postings.
A Muriel Lawrence column explores parental power and sibling dynamics as a child resists a parent and peers reflect on acceptance. The piece interweaves moral questions and social expectations within a domestic psychology frame.
Highland Home Demonstration Club met in the home of Mrs. Roser Poff. Mrs. W. L. Miller presided. J. W. McCormick directed recreation. Seventeen members with two new members attended along with two guests. Next meeting at Mrs Gordon Paulk’s home. Aachen Germany plea reports wives’ return. Italian man Donati jailed for marrying eleven women without divorces.
Shallowater society meeting notes include routine talks on local commerce and community events. The document also mentions a forthcoming gathering and a hint of social updates within the town.
A wedding service was held at St Rgateth s Catholic Church today for bride and groom from Lubbock. Parents Mr and Mrs Ab Walkowiak and Mr and Mrs Tah Bateher attended, with Linda Svobeta of Burwell present as a relative.
Plainview residents celebrate the engagement with two gatherings hosted by Mrs Vincent Tudor and Mrs Harry Igo. A luncheon August 26 at the Labbork Chats and a Sundae and Spice party at the John Marie home on Yucca Terrace featured co-hosts and local guests.
Georgia physician Dr. Dever, age 90, remains active in Clayton delivering babies and treating hundreds of patients. He recalls practicing since college, notes modern antibiotics save lives, and praises new surgical methods while maintaining patient trust and a robust daily routine.
Miss Deanna Kay Thompson and Jimmy Dewayne Parish wed at 2 50 PM Sunday in First Methodist Church Olton with Rev Cecil Hardaway officiating They will reside in Oklahoma City Parish to study electronics and business with the bride planning to attend Draughon's.
Chicago produced 24 million ingot tons last year, the nation's largest, yet the city consumes more steel than it makes. The contrast highlights Chicago's role as a major steel producer and consumer.
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