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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1962
Page
8
Fran Kolton argues women travelers bring unique gifts to tourism by focusing on people food beauty and culture in home and abroad. Her syndicated column highlights learning from other cultures and borrowing ideas for daily living beyond souvenirs. The piece contrasts her insights with a broader view of travel's meaning.
Miss Darla Waylene Fred and Glyn Arthur Grimes wed in a 7:30 p.m. Thursday ceremony at the First Methodist Church Levelland. The Rev. H. W. Kyle performed the double ring rite. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Wayland W. Fred and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Grimes. The groom is connected to the Perryton and Morton families and works for Delta Airlines in Houston. The couple will reside in Houston after a reception at the San Andres Hotel ballroom.
Patricia Montgomery Hewlett and Theodore Michael Lakos wed at 4 p.m. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral New York led by Rev. Constantine Kasanas. Attendants from Houston Chattanooga and Las Vegas joined as family and friends. Reception at Savoy Hilton followed a Mexico City Acapulco trip. Lakos a Vanderbilt and Harvard alumnus served in the U S Army and sits on corporate boards.
Twenty one members and guests of the Y Wives Club met at the YWCA to hear Mrs Johnny Powers discuss preserving flowers leaves and plants and to see her arrangements. An announcement was made of the Y Wives progressive forty two party at 6 30 p m Sept 28 at the YWCA with a covered dish supper. The next meeting will be at 10 a m Thursday at the YWCA with Mrs Larry Taylor presenting a devotionals program and a covered dish luncheon. A nursery will be provided.
The 54 candidates describe motivations from scholarships and career dreams to being asked by others or prompted by family. Miss Delaware Alice Richards Watte says she was drafted and glad. Miss Oregon Martha Wyatt joined after a man asked. Miss Pennsylvania Crystale Martin seeks drama exposure. Miss Alaska Mary Dee Fox says entry helped her come out of her shell. Miss Kentucky Nanci Bowling joined to enable a local pageant. Miss Ohio Jackie Mayer speaks of a dream and possible future opportunities.
Announcement describes engagement of Miss Maida A Esmerian to Donald Day Shores. Dinner event at Lubbock Women's clubhouse with sponsor family Dr. and Mrs. Frank B Malone. Vows planned for Nov 22 at First Baptist Church with rehearsal dinner for bridal party. Includes biographical details and guest lists.
Truth Chapter 941 Order of the Eastern Star met at Mackenzie Lodge Hall with Mrs. S. H. Edwards and Early Daniels presiding. They planned a spaghetti supper for October 19 at Plains Co-Op Oil Mill Party Room, 2901 Ave. A, tickets at the door. Hostesses were Mrs. A. L. Curtis, Mrs. Glen Curry and Mrs. Mary Gulledge. Next meeting 7:30 p.m. October 2 at the hall.
Members of the 1%2 Samba Club met Thursday afternoon at Mrs George Lee’s home. A guest was Mrs Minnie Mae Littleton. A fish fry is planned for noon on November 4 at the home of Mrs Pearl Poulson.
Mrs. William B. Anderson entertained the Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary with a civil defense program by Mrs. Richard Davis. The group discussed plans for new yearbooks as ten members attended.
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