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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
9
A reader questions handling a young girl receiving a money gift from a classmate and a teen dating dilemma. Ann Landers urges Molly to reject sweets, explain boundaries, and notes love versus sex as a growing, communicative process.
Mrs Robert Oldson formerly Moss Joanne J Mady and her husband reside at the Oxford Apartments after a wedding on August 2 at St Josephs Church.
Calendar notes list Labbeck Newcomer's Dessert Bridge at 1:30 p.m. and Yolpe Womens Cup Wednesday Needles at 2 p.m. Also shows Mrs L B Wright and Mrs Torr Long events with times around 8:30 p.m. at the Montever Rantat Churen location.
Miss Georgia Sue Galloway and Alfred Dale Stroud renewed their marriage vows at Soupeside Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Simpson officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Galloway, wore white lace. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stroud. They planned a wedding trip to Fort Worth and Dallas and will reside at Apt. G-19 Tech Village.
The Oakwood Methodist Women’s Society met at the church for a general meeting and luncheon. Mrs. Jay Mathis opened with prayer, Mrs. Tom Harris led the session, and guest speaker Clark Wooldridge of the Family Service Assn spoke on school dropouts. Twenty four members, one new member Mrs Tete Hinegens, and three visitors attended. The next meeting is set for 10 am October 5 at the church.
The WSCS marks its 5th anniversary at St Luke's Methodist Church with Mrs Harold Ko Hieeesre noting the group's history over YW years. Mrs Andres Hart presents society history after a film, followed by a devotional by Mrs Hich ard Williams. A covered dish luncheon ends the gathering with next meeting set for 10 am in October. Federacy will meet at 1 pm at Mrs M Bougdins' home. Mrs Blair co hosts. A recitation, The Fate of Chon Te sent Wheeler, will be performed by Miss Bred Hl Schueradt of Sinton.
Janet Vernell Martin and James Craig Merritt wed at 7 p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church Snyder with Rev. Cone Merritt officiating. The ceremony featured a formal brocade gown, gardenia bouquet, and a reception in Fellowship Hall. Both graduates of Snyder High School, they will live in Snyder where the groom is employed by a construction firm.
Miss Jane Keener of Seminole and Bill Blay of Lavington New Mexico wed at 8 30 am Sunday in First Baptist Church Welch with Rev J R Williams officiating The couple plan to reside in Seminole where Mrs Blay works as an assistant home demonstration agent and Blay is employed by Cities Service After a brief honeymoon the newlyweds will make their home in Seminole
Mr and Mrs Albert Afner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their three children at the Union Community Center. The couple wed Sept 5 1915 and farmed near Tra until 1940 then moved to Snyder where Miller worked for Gulf Wholesale and later became manager of Snyder Pus Co.
The article notes a driver for Big Spring Snyder who holds a coaching position. It mentions three children: Miss Fibie Miller of Midland, Mrs I O Fannin of Littlefield and Albert Miller Jr of Amarillo, and states they have one grandchild.
Readers share easy uses of leftover fabric with clear plastic backing to create washable table runners doilies and chair covers. They suggest matching chair covers with kitchen curtains and note the plastic is subtle and non shiny.
The Shallowater Study Club met at Mrs. Cecil Dulaney's home with co host Mrs Jack Dulaney. treenty attendees were present. Guests included Mrs. Stanton, Le Ro Wienke, Kenneth Ihropshire, Howard Quiett, Jeff Hardy and Grady Preston. Slides of Austria were shown by Suzanne Langley, Texas Tech senior who studied abroad last year. The Institute of European Studies sponsored the event. Next meeting will be at 2:30 at the home of Mrs O N Wondruff.
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