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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1954
Page
4
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wilson and Dowe H. Mayfield Jr. were married at College Avenue Baptist Church in Bryan. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Clinton Watson and Rev. Charlie Bullock before an altar.
Mrs. and Mrs. Bill Rogers wed recently in Canyon First Baptist Church parsonage with Barbara Dunn as bride, Bill Rogers of Olton and Barbara Dunn of Littlefield. Maid of honor Mass Tipni Stinson of Waco. best man Wanda Hutson of Tulsa. Reception in parsonage dining room. The couple will reside in Abilene after a trip. she teaches in Olton and he works in Olton, both Hardin-Simmons students.
Mrs Beaulakh Shelton of the Gordon Community celebrated her 85th birthday with a Paulie dinner on Aug 24. Seventy-two guests attended including two of her children Jonnie Shelton and Monroe Shelton and other relatives.
The 2520 Friendship Club met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Lula Hoeker leading. Eleven members attended along with two visitors Mrs. HoT Campbell and Mrs. RB C attended.
Miss Reba Buchanan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Buchanan of Martinez California became the bride of Johnny F Winston son of Mrs Homer Winston of Brownfield in a double ring ceremony at the Martinez Main Street Church of Christ. The couple will reside in San Diego after a reception for about 200 guests.
Comedienne Martha Raye collapsed Saturday night during a number at the 500 Club in Atlantic City and was rushed to Atlantic City hospital. She remained for about an hour before returning to her hotel and said she expects to continue appearances starting August 28. Doctor Louis Hornstein cited a sinus condition worsened by strain and emotional upsets from a heavy schedule.
James M. Landis former dean of Harvard Law School tells CBS radio that a hearing should follow newspaper deadlines for morning and evening editions. He notes this deadline strategy is commonly used in Washington and that he may have used it himself.
Audie Murphy prepares to shoot To Hell and Back at Fort Lewis with Marshall Thompson and others while Jack L. Warner and Ernest Hemingway coordinate Old Man and the Sea via cable. John Wayne’s son Pat Wayne joins Mister Roberts with John Ford crew.
South Plains Dahlia Society met at the Nix home for a back yard party. Flower arrangements judged by Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Culp. Plans set for the fall dahlia show at Kuykendall Chevrolet Showroom on September 18 and 19. Seventeen members and two guests attended. Mrs. Weiss presides.
Pythian Sisters gathered Friday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Florie Drake Rt 3 for a backyard supper. Canasta and forty two were played and watermelon served to 57 attendees in INE attendance.
Miss Shirley Teague of 3111 37th Street leaves for Austin to enter the University of Texas as a senior. She is a Delta Gamma member majoring in elementary education.
Moab Utah feature profiles Navaho actor Bradley who has worked in 57 film parts including Universal-International's Smoke Signal shot near Moab. He says Hollywood often misrepresents Indians and reflects on on screen battles where whites prevail, noting friction with directors.
Leading British dentists push a comprehensive campaign to combat tooth decay across the entire school system and extend preventive efforts through all grades and age groups.
North Carolina road crews plant 180 miles of signs along U S 1 with 190 messages urging caution. Messages warn seniors about safety and threaten poor driving choices, while authorities consider extending to U S 301 and 17 if drivers respond well.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., faces five months without regular dailies as the 1930s strike disrupts circulation. Readers shift to radio, TV, and nearby papers while merchants note ad losses. hopes rise for resumption as inquiries persist and supply increases.
W. H. Jones of Leroy was elected president of the Texas Chess Association. Waco will host the Southwestern Open next year. Homer H. Hyde of Waco was named secretary treasurer and six vice presidents were appointed: Willie Bills Houston Harley Wilbur Corpus Christi John R. Payne San Antonio B. Martin San Marcos Clarence Cleere Fort Worth and Fred Tears Dallas. Purchase price of the Louisiana Territory amounted to 24½ cents per acre.
Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell said the Taft Hartley act will block new labor legislation next year. He noted labor and management disputes over technical points hinder changes. CIO President Walter Reuther urged economic policy to fight poverty and hunger.
A two passenger private plane crashed about 10 miles north of Oklahoma City injuring pilot Marvin Buck Tennell aged 30 and passenger D C Watson aged 4. Watson was in critical condition with severe head injuries while Tennell sustained facial cuts and shock and was hospitalized for observation. Tennell could not recall the cause.
San Antonio records its third polio death of the year as William Pearson 27 father of two children passes away. The article also notes Virginia Dare as the first white child born in America on Roanoke Island now part of North Carolina.
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