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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1960
Page
9
A fragmented piece blends a space themed verse with unrelated kitchen tips from a school lunch column. It shifts from a starlit echo to practical sandwich ideas and a dieting note, reflecting a collage of era journalism.
The Rev. Dr. J. Chess Lover officiated the double ring wedding for Miss Kay Harrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Harrison, and David Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rutledge. The former Miss Harrison works for Frigi-Kar Corp. Rutledge is a Tom S. Lubbock High School and Tech graduate who served four years in the Air Force. A reception followed in the church parlor with a gardenia arrangement and a brown and gold traveling outfit worn by the bride.
In a candlelight ceremony at 7 p.m. September 1 Miss Frankie Lou Hunt and Ronald Melford Ledbetter exchanged double ring vows at First Baptist Church Silverton. Miss Hunt is the daughter of Mrs. Frank Hunt. Ledbetter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ledbetter.
Members of Wesley Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met for a Tuesday business session at the church. Deaconess duties were shared, and a clothing center project was planned for Wednesdays. The group noted United Church Women talks and appointed W Q Rucker to oversee children’s gowns for World Community Day on November 4. A church anniversary dinner is set for September 18. The article also covers a wedding reception with guests and the newlyweds’ move to Silverton.
Mary Helen Montgomery of Gary Indiana returns home after a two week visit with relatives in Lubbock She is niece of Mrs C D Moss sister of Larry Montgomery and guest of grandfather A H Montgomery in Carrouzett She is a senior Spanish major at the University of Michigan and will enroll there this month Also noted a dinner party for Miss Nancy Gaines and family plans for Birmingham Alabama convention attendance by Mr and Mrs Crozier representing Texas State Exchange Clubs and the National Exchange Club meetings.
Thirty members of the Overton Parent Teacher Association executive committee are expected at a 9 30 a m meeting today in the home of Mrs C O Williams 3708 22nd Pl The first general meeting will be at 3 20 p m Sept 15 at the school cafeteria.
A new type of zipper debuts as a fashion boon. It resists shrinking and puckering and dries quickly after washing, promising smoother fits and easier care for garments.
Miss Pat Evans bride elect of David Cowan was feted at a Tuesday night shower at Reese Elementary School. Hosts included Miss Rosemary Clary and others. The couple plans to wed September 17 at St John’s Methodist Church.
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