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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1961

Page

7

Hargar to Make Houston Home After Wichita Falls Wedding

Lyle Edwin Harger and Patricia Nell Dowdy wed at First Methodist Church in Wichita Falls. The couple, now living in Houston, are joined by families from Houston and Lubbock. The bride, a former Midwestern University student and UH graduate, and the groom, a Schreiner Institute alumnus and University of Houston basketball player, will reside in Houston.

Wichita Falls Lyle Edwin Harger Patricia Nell Dowdy First Methodist Church Houston Humble Oil and Refining Co University of Houston Paul Dowdy O. F. Harger 32Nd St Lubbock Neil Winslow Qwen Jim Herndon Denny Bishop Cheryl Harger Dennis Frank Bishop C. H. Dowdy Jr Tommy Thompson Donald Scheverak Fellowship Hall Corpus Christi Harger Midwestern University Tom 5 Schreiner Institute Kerrville

Back-to-school costs loom for New Jersey mother

In Spring Lake New Jersey Mary King who has 15 children uses a strict clothing system to dress her 10 boys and five girls for school. She buys about 160 shirts 180 trousers 140 shoes and 200 underwear plus 180 for coats. The King household requires three days to ready the children each year.

N.J Mary St. Catharine's Henry Matthew John Patrick Vincent Tony David Gregory King

Mary Randal and David Scholl Wed in California Church

Miss Mary Hallam Randal wed David William Scholl at Memorial Church Stanford in a 4 PM double ring ceremony. The bride, a Texas Tech graduate and honors student, is the daughter of Mrs. Jack Randal of Lubbock. the groom, son of William Scholl of California, is a Stanford PhD candidate in geological oceanography.

Stanford Calif Mary Hallam Randal David William Scholl Memorial Church Paul S. Heath Jack Monroe Randal 17Th St Lubbock Tex Randal Texas Tech Italy Madrid Spain OSI United States Air Force Stanford University William Christian Scholl Lee Angeles Callis Mia University of Southern California, Kappa Phi Kappa Phi

Weir-Boyter Vows Read At Antioch Baptist Church

The wedding of xk Wier-Boyter to the late Dr. Carl Jackson was held Friday August 3 at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. R. L. Porter officiating. The bride, a Lockney High School graduate, works in Southwestern Bell Telephone area offices. The groom, a Baylor University alumnus, is a Marine Corps member stationed in San Diego.

Weir Carl Jackson Antioch Baptist Church R. L. Porter Lockney High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Texas Tech New Mexico Military Institute Roswell Baylor University San Diego Calif Marine Corp.sfort Bob

Invitation Is Insult In Bridal Shower Ordonance

A reader asks if a bridal shower with a $35 luncheon and name on a gift card is proper. Ann Landers labels it insulting and donor luncheon like. A widow's daughter and fiancé manners case follow with practical counsel.

Ann Landers Flasber Grace

Mature Parents and Money Requests Stir Family Tensions

An essay explores a mother and father reacting to a boy named Bob asking for fifty dollars for a three week visit. The mother nervously explains costs, while the father erupts into a lengthy defense of his own money world. The piece argues adults fear appearing weak and let pride drive harsh responses to reasonable asks.

Bob

Voice of Broadway: Red Dancers Still Due

Special correspondent Dorothy Kilgallen catalogs Broadway gossip and social notes. Magda Bonard’s return party plans in Europe. Julia Darvas’s divorce. Peggy Ann Garner’s split from Albert Salmi. advance sales for How to Succeed rise above 750000. Paul Desmond and Micki Marlo romance. Belmondo and Davis Jr. comparisons. Kirov Ballet in New York amid Berlin tensions. Joey Adams recalled. Gypsy tour arrests. Irma La Douce duo Rivell Rowan. Zanuck’s international negotiations. Zsa Zsa Gabor at LaScala. Francis Dillmans divorce. a Manhattan hotel Hall of Fame ballot includes Eleanor Roosevelt.

Dorothy Kilgallen New York Huntington Hartford Europe Roland Gammon Haison Magda Bonard Gotham Monte Carlo Julia’Darvas Jacques ' de Bierre Paris Albert Salmi Feuer and Martin Paul Desmond Dave Brubeck Basin Street Micki Marlo Red Ballet Sd Metropolitan Opera Jean Paul Belmondo Sammy Davis Jr Kirov Leningrad Ballet Berlin Russian Ballet State Dept Joey Adams Clive Rivell Irma la Douce Margot Rowan Gov. Rockefeller Darryl Zanuck Zanuck W. 54Th St LaScala Zsa Zsa Gabor Brad “Francis

Miss Wyrick To Wed Airman At First Baptist

Mrs W J Wyrick announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Laraine Wyrick to Airman Raymond Willison of Lackland AFB San Antonio son of Forrest Crumbaker of Zanesfield Ohio. Vows planned September 9 at First Baptist Church.

Tulia W. J. Wyrick Laraine Raymond Willison Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Forrest Crumbaker Zanesfield Ohio Joe The First Baptist Joe Kennedy Riviera Khrushchev Republican Party Richard M. Nixon Albany N. Y Gettysburg Warmer Brothers Hollywood

Senior Girls To Be Honored At Preschool Tea

Six hundred senior girls from Tom Lubbock and Monterey high schools will attend a preschool tea 2 to 5 pm today at Hillcrest Country Clubhouse. Mothers and daughters listed as hostesses include Mrs. Emil Carmichael and Diane, Mrs. C. H. Cox and Sara, and others such as Mrs. G. C. Clapp with Kay and Mrs. C. R. Davis with Sandra.

Tom Lubbock and Monterey Hillcrest Country Clubhouse Emil Carmichael Diane C. H. Cox Sara G. C Jack) Clapp Kay C. R. Davis Sandra James L. Patrick Mary Gibbons A. P. Hedges Louise Dudley Hunter Darlene Henry Johnson and Jerry Charles Kay Angela Joe Kelly Frances William B. Kelly Jayne Marshall Lewis Judy Dixie McDonald Linda Harold Taylor Vala Dawn

Bridal Party Hosts Rehearsal Dinner Before Nuptials

Miss Sharon Stapleton and Don Hicks were honored at a rehearsal dinner at Underwood's Friday night. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Jason Hicks of Clovis New Mexico. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Stapleton and Mr and Mrs Darrel Hicks of Albuquerque and Mr and Mrs Leslie Barwood of Clovis. The couple wed at Pioneer Park Church of Christ at 8 p m today.

Sharon Stapleton Don Hicks Underwood's Jason Hicks Clovis N.M Joe Stapleton Darrel Hicks Albuquerque Leslie Barwood Pioneer Park Church of Christ

Bean P TA Outlines Fall Programs For Year

Mrs J D Kennington chaired Bean P TA planning session with 14 members present at Mrs J G Barousett 1312 26th St The executive committee met at 3 pm Thursday to discuss a Halloween carnival and other fall projects under Mrs G W Whited leadership.

J. D. Kennington George R. Bean P-Ta J. G. Barousett 26Th St G. W. Whited

Needle Club guests hosted by Mrs. Earl Adkins

Seven members of the 1942 Needle Club visited Mrs. Earl Adkins at 2705 31st Street on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. J D Arp of Albuquerque New Mexico and Mrs. R C Holton and Mrs. Buck Attebury. Mrs. Punk Edwards of 3402 44th Street will host the club at 2 30 p m on September 14.

Earl Adkins 31St St J.D. Arp Albuquerque N. M R. C. Holton Buck Attebury Punk Edwards 44Th St

Littlefield Couple To Mark 90th Wedding Anniversary

Littlefield special report notes Mr and Mrs M A Elms Sr will celebrate 90 years of marriage with an open house at the Community Center in Littlefield. The event runs 2 to 5 p m with sons and daughters present and 10 grandchildren plus three great grandchildren.

Littlefield M. A. Elms Sr Dean Elms Rip Fims Leeman Elms J. W. Bitner Bill Elms Amherst James E. Elms Abilene Artie Elms Shverton Elmses Fista Mae Hisaw Teddie Jo Penn Shirley Cates Elms

Pi Rho Zeta Initiates Five New Members

Pi Rho Zeta international business-sorority initiated five new members in a Wednesday ceremony at Draughon’s Business College. Sandra Gililland welcomed Glenda Cowan of Levelland and Charlotte Shipman of Childress, with Hazel Golightly of McLean Jimmie Lou Bassham of Levelland and Galada Williams of Levelland also inducted. A reception followed, hosted by chapter sponsor Mrs Grady Jenkins.

Pi Rho Zeta International Business — Sorority Draughon's Business College Sandra Gililland Gamma Alpha Glenda Cowan Levelland Charlotte Shipman Childress Hazel Golightly McLean Jimmie Lou Bassham Galada Williams Grady Jenkins

Miss Bette Barnes to Wed Billy Cogdell

Mrs. Jim Bates announces the engagement of Bette Roseanne Barnes to Billy Cogdell of Vigo Park son of Mr and Mrs D M Cogdell of Snyder. The wedding is set for September 29 in Fellowship Hall at the First Baptist Church.

Tulia Jim Bates Bette Roseanne Billy Cogdell Vigo Park D. M. Cogdell Snyder Fellowship Hall The First Baptist Church

Tulia Garden Club Opens Year With Propagation Demo

Tulia Garden Club begins its year Tuesday at 9 4 p m in Swisher County Farm Bureau conference room. Guest speaker Charles Etherley of Childress, horticulture dept Texas Tech, will demonstrate plant propagation. Mrs A D Parker will give instructions on Preparing Plants to Show.

Tulia Tulia Garden Club Swisher County Farm Bureau Charles Etherley Childress Horticulture Department Texas Tech A. D. Parker

Courtesy Is For Miss Bradshaw

Miss Kay Bradshaw bride elect of Kelly Thomas was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Slaton. Hosts and helpers organized the event with white linen, blue and gold décor, and sixty guests attended. The couple plan to wed September 23 at the Ford Memorial Chapel of the First Baptist Church.

Miss Bradshaw Thomas First Baptist Church

Dinner Party for Fellowship Club Hosts and Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. FE Reid of 2721 Baylor St hosted a Fellowship Club dinner Thursday night. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Boatright of Goldthwait. The club planned a meeting at 2 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Maxey Community Center with Mrs. B. King as hostess.

J. FE. Reid Baylor St Fellowship Club J. G. Boatright Goldthwait Maxey Community Center 8. B. King

Miss Maxey Is Honoree At Patio Shower

Glenna Maxey bride elect of Bill Goodacre was honored at a patio supper and kitchen shower held at Mrs. Johnny Hays home with hostesses Mrs. Harold Blank and Mrs. H. C. Lewis. A casserole dish was gifted. emerald green and white decor featured ivy in a milk glass centerpiece. Mrs. Homer Maxey attended as mother of the honoree. the couple will wed on September 9.

Glenna Maxey Bill Goodacre Johnny Hays Harold Blank H. C. Lewis Homer Maxey

Bridge Winners Are Announced At Charity Game

The Liane Estacada Bridge Club held a 7:45 p.m. charity game at the Maxey Community Center. Section A north south and east west winners are named with multiple pairs, followed by Section B results. A men and women's championship will be held at 7:45 Thursday.

Liane Estacada Bridge Club Maxey Comunity Center Bill Anthony Leslie Calhoun James G. Allen Oby Stuart Charles Puschnig J. Ray Dickey Hollis Keyes Mary Ruth McCrory Frank Gumm

Club Meets for Covered Dish Luncheon

The Loyalty Club met with Mrs. J. C. Sprouls at 1915 43rd St. Friday for a covered dish luncheon. Fourteen members attended. Mrs. J. A. Branson presided. Next meeting set for 2 30 p.m. on the 15th at Mrs. R. E. Bainton’s home, 2806 40th St.

J. C. Sprouls 43Rd St J. A. Branson R. E. Biantun 40Th St

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Lyle Barger Patricia Dowdy Lyle Hargers Santiago — Chile Pudehuel Airport Mary Randal California Scholl Arctic United States Naval Electronics Laboratory Jack Randal Fort Worth L. G. H. Williams Ann Hartfield Palo Alto Wayne Alyn Scholl Freemont Phillip Lee Scholl Los Angeles Bowman Alumni House University Stanford Memorial Church James W. Lowman Mountain View Wayne Scholl John Carcelli Grant Duke Wier Jeannie Boyter Lubboch. Tex Feet OF Clay Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Muriel Lawrence Voice OF Broadway Dorothy Malone Jacques Bergerac Biarritz Jacques Ginger Rogers San Francisco Miss Wyrick Needle Club F. N. Stuppi Western Railway Santa Fe Stuppi Amarillo Chicago G. R. Buchanan George Alexander Slaton Pueblo Colo South Plains Littefield MR. and Mes. M. A. Elms Wanvers Millett Bette Barnes Maxey F.D.I.C 34Th ST
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