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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1963
Page
8
A mixed feature column notes Ruby Osborn on life’s 11 verbs and the Czech heritage exhibit by Julia Bayer with folk dances and authentic costumes. It also pokes fun at fashion with hat trends, witty lines, and fall styles, including hats, capes, and velvet suits.
A reader shares a tale of parental pressure pushing a son toward prestigious colleges and a caution to other parents. The column reassures that such pressure rarely improves chances and notes the value of the state university option.
Miss Sherry Beth Johnson and W Daniel Crump Jr were married at University Park Methodist Church in Dallas. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Lyle Johnson, wore gardenia white chiffon taffeta with lace details and carried an orchid atop a white Bible. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs W D Crump of Lubbock, a Tech student and assistant credit manager at White's Auto Store. The ceremony featured double ring vows, attendants including Miss Louise Crow and George French, and a reception at the Johnson home. They will live at 1709 Ave W, Lubbock.
Mrs. Roger Powers led the program on where does the Christian woman volunteer her time at a WSCS luncheon in Oakwood Methodist Church. Participants included Mrs. Raymond Brigham Mrs. E G Rawson Mrs. Gene Thurman and Tom Harris. Yearbooks were handed out to 23 members. The church hosts a district seminar 9 30 a m to 2 p m Sept 11. A friendship tea is planned for 7 30 p m Sept 24 with all church women as guests.
Colette Pillon, 20, captain of the Mademoiselles de Paris, recounts a disappointment when an American man forced a mink coat purchase for his wife. He paid, saying the wife was exactly the guide’s size and he promised a gift from Paris.
Calendar listings show multiple church and club activities in Lubbock including First Baptist Women’s Missionary Society circles at 9 30 a m led by Ola Culpepper and others, plus meetings for AAUW Bookman Group, Life memberships, and a full slate of Church of Christ Ladies Bible Classes at various times and venues across the city. The Lubbock Rose Society hosts an event at 2590 p m at the Municipal Garden Arts Center.
Members met Tuesday at Mrs. Wade Sumrow’s home 2603 1st St. Sumrow spoke on her 11 day tour through five states. Attendees included Mrs. Bettie Yancy and Mrs. Clara Jones. The next meeting is set for Sept 17 at Mrs. L. W. Parker’s home 2709 Baylor.
Members and guests from Lambda fola chap iter of Beta Sigma Phi gathered for a supper Saturday at Buffalo Springs Lake. Fifteen people attended the event including invited guests.
Miss Tommy Jo Johnson and Hommy Ralph Matthews, both Texas Tech students, wed in a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday ceremony at Broadway Church of Christ. B. C. Talley officiated as Norma Balch and Darrel Rickard sang. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson of Shallowater, wore a white satin gown with princess bodice and Watteau veil, carrying an orchid. Attendants included Charlotte Johnson. ushers were Bill Fowler and Dan Middleton. A reception followed at Fellowship Hall. The couple plans to live at 2221 15th St. Matthews and Mrs. Matthews are Abernathy High School graduates. he is a Tech junior PE major working at Shamburger Lumber Co.
Miss Carla Ann Burton and Edwin Neil Harris united in marriage at Whiteface First Baptist Church. Rev. Gaston Green officiated. Parents are Mrs Mildred Harris of Levelland and Mr and Mrs Edward W Burton of Whiteface. The bride wore silk mist taffeta with Chantilly lace and a chapel train. Maid of honor Mary Lou Burton and bridesmaids Barbara Sanders. best man Phil Haney. groomsmen Mike Bowman Charles McNutt and Jerry Mast.
Tea today at 5222 17th Street honors Eugenia Alexander bride elect of Harold Vorbeck of Quito Ecuador with co hosts and guests including Mrs Leon Alexander. Also Sunshine Study Club fall activities begin with brunch at 2301 32nd Street and yearbook program, next meeting September 17 at 2701 25th Street. Pi Beta Phi Alumnae host annual spaghetti supper at 3307 19th Street. Col Margaret Henderson visiting at 2420 20th Street before returning to Washington.
Mrs. O A Crockett directed the program You By Christ Are Called at a Woman’s Society of Christian Service meeting in the Shallowater Methodist Church Monday afternoon. She was assisted by Mrs H L Griffin and Mrs Sue Corley. Mrs E E Hamblin presided. Edna Arnold gave the worship. The group will meet again at 2 30 pm Monday at the church.
Linda Jennings played the organ and accompanied Linda Cotten as she sang at the wedding. The ceremony featured manche cousins as ushers and followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. The couple will reside in Canyon where both are seniors at West Texas State University. The bride is a graduate of Whiteface High School and South Plains College while Harris is a Sundown High School and South Plains graduate.
A column jokes about inviting the boss home for dinner without warning and the potential surprised reaction from the wife.
Miss Joycee Ann Linxwiler and John Mitchell Webster were married at 8 p.m. Friday in Memorial Chapel of First Baptist Church in Sherman. Both graduates of Sherman High School and students at Texas Tech, they plan to live in Tech Village Apartments. The Rev. Dr. Tom S. Brandon officiated with Mrs. Charles Q. Daniel as organist. The bride wore white French reem broidered lace over satin with a chateau neckline and lace veil. she carried a lace Bible with white roses and stephanotis. The bridal party included Mrs. Ralph C. Ryan Jr. as matron of honor and Miss Rebecca Buckley as maid of honor. Best man was Sandy Tolbert. groomsmen were Jim Webster and ushers Jonathan Sewell and Phillip McDonald. A reception followed. The couple will reside in Tech Village.
Attractive women are offered the Suddenly Slim girdle made of science fibers. The 4-oz nylon front panel and power net blend claim only for those within 14 pounds overweight. Available in girdle or panty versions at Dunlap's stores.
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