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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1960

Page

6

Ring Rites Pledged In Garden

Miss Barbara Jean Williams became the bride of James Arthur Martin in a garden ceremony at the Williams home. The Rev. B. L. Davis officiated the double ring rite. Bride wore a blue silk linen dress with diamond and pearl lavaliere from her maternal grandmother, fifth granddaughter to wear it. Maid of honor Joyce Smith. Best man Bill Martin. Reception followed. Couple to reside at 2310 14th street Lubbock after wedding trip to Laredo and Houston. Both are Texas Tech students graduates of Seagraves and Lamesa High schools.

R. S. Sprayberry Lamesa Joyce Smith Seagraves Bill Martin Rick Williams Lowry Martin Dana Lee Lake Jackson Rosemary Boyd Lubbock Priscilla Carter Abilene Mines R. C. Smith S. Baucom W. C. Faulkenberry Ola Gooding Chat Johnson Laredo Houston 14Th Street Seagraves High School Texas Tech School of Arts and Sciences Martin Lamesa High School Denton Muleshoe Zephyr Midland

Miss Fredenburg Honored At Shower Before September Wedding

Frances Fredenburg was feted at a Thursday shower hosted by Mrs. Kline Nall and others at 3324 20th Street with bronze mums and a white turquoise table setting. She plans to marry Floyd Easter on September 10 at Memphis Avenue Church of Christ. Hostess gifts included an electrical appliance. Mrs. Fred Evans hosted a pre wedding gathering at 5228 West 9th Street with Mrs. Preston Love assisting.

Frances Fredenburg Kline Nall 20Th St Lydia Squires Lowell Herring Eddie Simpson Ed Simpson Ralbo Meacham Raymond Dickey Fredenburg Floyd Memphis Avenue Church of Christ Fred Evans W. 9Th St Preston Love

Miss Katherine Nevill Weds Rodney Rogers in Levelland

In Levelland at First Baptist Church Miss Katherine Nevill and Rodney Carl Rogers were married in a Monday evening double ring ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace and peau de soie with iridescent sequins, a full train, and yellow sweetheart rose bouquet.

Mirt Nevill Nancy Davis Mary Beth Wofford

Thompson Family Guests Plan Seattle Visit

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. M N Thompson Rt 4 include their daughter Mrs Pauline Garnett and her children Debra and Ronnie. They will depart Monday by plane for Seattle Washington to join husband and father Johnny Garnett who is in the Navy aboard USS Watts Destroyer and will reside in Seattle.

M. N. Thompson Rt. 4 Pauline Garnett Debra Ronnie Seattle Wash Johnny Garnett Navy USS Watts

Becoming an independent person amid teen anxiety

A reader discusses the teen's fashion choice causing conflict, noting anxiety from decision making as part of growing up. The excerpt from Rollo May's Man's Search for Himself is highlighted, arguing adults must endure their own crises to guide children.

Fran Rollo May Dr. May

Instruction on filing complaints to officials

Advice directs complainants to contact the orders issuer rather than the executor, advising against airing grievances with subordinates or messengers. The guidance emphasizes addressing authority to address concerns effectively.

Friendship Club meeting at Mrs Adkins home

The 1930 Friendship Club gathered Friday morning at Mrs R Fred Adkins 2005 43rd St. Games were played and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Friendship Club R. Fred Adkins 43Rd St

Kenneth Koen Jr. birthday party at Tiny Texan Kiddie Land

Mrs. Floyd Koen Jr hosts a birthday party for her three year old son Kenneth at Tiny Texan Kiddie Land this morning with twelve guests invited.

Floyd Koen Jr Kenneth Texan Kiddie Land

Dear Ann Landers Advice Columns Revisited

A reader asks why a teen girl loses control after a date and a boy avoids her after intimacy. Ann Landers butts in with gentle psychology about guilt, self worth, and post date behavior. The column also covers social etiquette about hosting, selling tickets, and polite boundaries with family and guests.

Friendship Night Observed by Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held Friendship Night on Thursday honoring Mrs. Joyce Salm of Taylor, departmental president. State officers Mrs. Mary Jane Davis of Plainview and Mrs. E. N. Young of Lubbock attended, with Mrs. Hedwig Eaton of Amarillo present. Mrs. Salm summarized the Detroit national convention and the auxiliary’s plans. Victor Afflebach urged joint work with the post. Related events included a birthday party for Mrs. Salm, a coffee at Mrs. Lynn Jones’s home, and a luncheon at Luby’s Cafeteria. Visitors came from Victoria, Amarillo, Plainview, Littlefield, Seagraves, Brownfield and Lubbock.

Ladies Auxiliary The Veterans of Foreign Wars Joyce Salm Taylor Mary Jane Davis Plainview Dist E. N. Young Lubbock Hedwig Eaton Amarillo Detroit Salm Victor Afflebach Jack Diamond 48Th St Lynn Jones Rt. 5 Luby's Victoria Littlefield Seagraves Brownfield

Chapters In BSP Meet At First Regular Sorority Gathering

Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held its first regular meeting at Ben Butler on 44th Street where Mrs. Gaines Temple spoke on happiness. Next meeting set for 7 30 p.m. Sept 15 at Mrs. W F Brownlee home with self analysis planned by Mrs. Odis Taylor. Alpha Delta Chapter met at Lubbock Women's Clubhouse with ten members present. Mrs. Ronald Ranzall led The Body Beautiful. Mrs. Gene Menefee presided. chairs named for ways and means. refreshments at Mrs. John Gregory home. Next meeting 8 p.m. Sept 15.

Upsilon Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Ben Butler 44Th St Gaines Temple W. F. Brownlee Odis Taylor Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Lubbock Gene Menefee Ronald Ranzall Troy Stone Mary Mae Studman John Gregory

Dinner Before Bryan Wedding Rehearsal at Briarcrest

Mr and Mrs J Frank Ford Sr of Lubbock hosted a dinner at Briarcrest Country Club Friday night for the upcoming wedding rehearsal of their son Davis Lee Ford and Gwen Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs Co L Andrews. Attendees included Neil Swisher Floyd Pluckhahn Monte Haise Frank Ford Jr hereford Mary Simpson Clarice Andrews Susan Ford Johnny Ford Hazel Andrews Mae Belle Bonvillian Jan Bonvillian David Ritchey James Austin Imogene Nash Robertson H E Burgess and the Rev William H Andrew.

Austin Monte Haise Lubbock Frank Ford Jr Hereford Mary Simpson Clarice Andrews Bryan Susan Ford J. Frank Ford Sr Johnny Ford Hazel Andrews Mae Belle Bonvillian Jan Bonvillian Houston David Ritchey James Austin Imogene Nash Robertson H. E. Burgess William H. Andrew

Shower Honors Slaton Couple at Posey Parish Hall

A joint wishing well wedding shower in Slaton honored Miss Lena Klattenhoff and her fiancé Alvin Neugebauer. About 85 guests attended at Posey Lutheran Parish Hall with hostesses listed and games led by Mrs Meyer and Mrs Lester. The couple plans to marry September 10 at Posey Lutheran Church.

Marilyn Meyer Frieda Walter Lester Miss Meyer Posey Lutheran Church

Rebekahs Plan Friendship Night at Lodge Meeting

Rebekah Lodge 321 held a stated meeting Thursday with Mrs Harold Dane presiding. Thirty five members attended and Mrs Agnes Lane was initiated. Plans were made for Friendship Night at 8 p.m. with invited Rebekah members from the area. A salad supper will follow.

Rebekah Lodge 321 Harold Dane Noble Grand Agnes Lane Rebekah

Slaton Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E T Caldwell marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home in Slaton. Illness limited attendance to family. They have two sons Bruce of Lubbock Earl and two daughters Lynn Perdue and Dave Robison. Nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Freedom Chapter Hosts Friendship Night of Eastern Star

Mrs. M. L. Eldridge and Neal Byrd presided at Mackenzie Hall for a called meeting of Freedom Chapter 898. District 2 Section 4 chapters attended a barbecue dinner honoring Masons with about 150 guests in attendance. Gerald Allen Associate Grand Patron spoke as honored guest, with other grand officers present.

M. L. Eldridge Neal Byrd Order of the Eastern Star Mackenzie Hall Gerald Allen Robert Lee Earl Horton Mollie Goodpasture Brownfield Allen Ben V. Smith Paul Basinger Goodpasture Ella Mae Adcock Georgia Texas Slaton Levelland Ropesville Morton O’donnell Abernathy Truth Lubbock 76 Tahoka Anton Sundown Sudan Seagraves Crosbyton Floydada Coleman Lamesa Concho San Angelo

Roosevelt Wiley to stay jailed as transfer possible for trial

Roosevelt Wiley 28 Odessa ex convict awaits transfer order after his second murder trial here ended with no feasible jury. He remains in county jail until a court orders transfer to another county for trial.

Roosevelt Wiley Odessa Wiley San Angelo Victor H. Lindsey Court of Criminal Appeals

Mrs. Prather Hosts Loyalty Club Breakfast Meeting

The Loyalty Club breakfast gathered fourteen members and two guests at Mrs. J. E. Prather’s home. Guest list included Mrs. J. R. Anderson and Mrs. R. W. Scott. Next gathering is an all day quilting party and covered dish lunch September 16 at Mrs. Roy Previtt’s home with bluebird day gift exchange.

J. R. Anderson Garland Prather R. W. Scott C. Z. Mays Roy Previtt

Athens Men Buy Marlin Democrat

The Marlin Democrat daily and semi weekly newspapers were sold to Marlin Newspapers Inc. by George Buchanan who ran them 16 years. New owners are R. E. Dick Dwelle and Hyman L. Fortinberry Jr both of Athens and Dwelle also owns the Athens Review. Fortinberry is an executive of the Review. Dwelle holds an interest in the Winkler County News at Kermit.

Marlin, Tex Marlin Democrat Daily Land Marlin Newspapers, Inc R. E Dick) Dwelle Hyman L. Fortinberry Jr Athens George §. Buchanan Dwelle Athens Review Fortinberry Review Winkler County News Kermit

Nurses Workshop Reported for Lubbock Area

Earnest Ralston of the State Health Department led a one day workshop on hearing problems for more than a score of school and public health nurses from Lubbock and 10 surrounding counties. The session at the City County Health Unit included a noon luncheon with Rev. W. E. Thorne delivering the main talk at the Johnson House restaurant. Juanell Johnson chaired the District 18 Texas Graduate Nurses Assn. section and directed the event.

Earnest Ralston State Health Department Lubbock W. E. Thorne Calvary Baptist Church Johnson House Juanell Johnson Texas Graduate Nurses Assn

Doris Day Voted Star of the Year by Theater Owners

Doris Day received the 1960 Star of the Year award from the Theater Owners of America. The ceremony will be at the Cocoanut Grove with about 1,000 theater owners attending. The award honors the actor or actress deemed most successful and creditable to the industry.

Doris Day Doris Theater Owners of America Deborah Kerr Cocoanut Grove TCA

Johnson Plans Campaign HQ at LBJ Ranch in September

Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson will base his September campaign for the Democratic ticket at the LBJ Ranch near Johnson City Texas. He will join Sen. John F Kennedy on a Texas swing September 12 13 then attend the state convention September 20 before returning to the ranch and visiting Abilene. Johnson also plans three days at the ranch September 24 25 26 after stops in several Midwestern and western states.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson City Johnson John F. Kennedy Kennedy el Paso Lubbock San Antonio Houston Austin Fort Worth Grand Prairie Dallas Sen. Johnson Abilene Lbj Ranch South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Illinois Indiana Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Deep South

Thirteen presidential candidates elected with under half vote

A report notes that thirteen presidential candidates secured victory with less than 50 percent of the total votes cast, indicating a fragmented electoral outcome.

Gettysburg National Cemetery Dedicated in 1863

The battlefield at Gettysburg was dedicated as a national cemetery on November 19, 1863, just four months after the battle. The ceremony marked a federal commemoration of the fallen soldiers as the Civil War memory took shape.

Gettysburg

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