Modern weddings and small town rites in a changing world
In a humorous reminiscence the writer contrasts past and present marriage rituals. They recall obtaining a license in Big D eighty years ago for two dollars, then detail modern steps, medical tests, diverse information requests, and a flurry of wedding gifts. The piece also notes a dog as a potential ring bearer and mentions Dr. H H Wilson and an AFS student heading to Tokyo.
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Big D
Jacques Andre Pugle
Jacques
Kathy
Mrs Carroll Williams Elected THDA Chairman for 1967
Mrs Carroll Williams was elected THDA chairman for 1967 by the Ward County Home Demonstration Council at a called meeting in Wickett on June 7. Delegates to the state convention were named with Mrs E H Milson of Wickett as chair and Mrs Earl Funk as alternate. Mrs W A Scott and Mrs Carroll Williams as alternates. Mrs Milson, current THDA chair, presided. Plans were announced for clubs to assist in green thumb exhibits with an open competition.
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Carroll Williams
THDA
Ward County Home Demonstration Council
W. B. Luckie
Wickett
E. H. Milson
Earl Funk
W. A. Scott
T. J. Griggs
Camp Mitre Peak Opens For Summer Camp
Camp Mitre Peak in the Permian Basin opens June 12 with girls from eight towns attending the first session. Over 800 girls will attend five sessions through August 6 with participants from 18 towns. The nineteenth season features hikes nature study crafts swimming horseback riding music and dramatics. Miss Jettie Sams of El Paso directs with a staff of four. two thirds have prior Camp Mitre Peak experience. Some sessions are full while two week session July 24 to August 6 has openings for Cadette Juniors. Monahans girls listed include Eugenia LeRhea Knox Cynthia Jane Randolph Paula Anfi Randolph Mary Elizabeth Miller and others.
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Mitre Peak
Permian Basin
Girl Scout Council
Mitre
Jettie Sams
el Paso
Colorado
Camp
Council
Monahans
Camp Mitre Peak
Eugenia LeRhea Knox
Cynthia Jane Randolph
Paula Anfi Randolph
Mary Elizabeth Miller
Peggy Anne Miller
Jeanne Anne Hansen
Tracy
Ballard Lowe
Julia
Marig = Boeckman
Brenda Jill Callicoatte
Estalené
Cherie Rayburn
Lisa Lyn Roberts
Diana Solari
Cox-Lasiter Wedding Date Set in Royalty Church
Yolanda Diana Cox and Randal Lasiter will marry Friday June 24 at 7 30 p m in the Royalty Baptist Church sanctuary with Rev Bill Rhymes officiating. Miss Cox a 1966 Grandfalls Royalty High School graduate and Lasiter a 1963 graduate of Grandfalls Royalty School will reside in Monahans after the ceremony.
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R. C. Taylor
Sweetwater
Barbara Beatrice
Charles Eugene Chrane
Wright Chrane
Pyote
Miss Taylor
Newman High School
Texas Woman's University
Denton
Abilene Christian College
Chrane
Pyote High School
Lubbock Christian College
North Texas State University
Lamar Street Church of Christ
T. J. Cox
Royalty
Yolanda Diana
Randal Lasiter
Bart Lasiter
Grandfalls
the Royalty Baptist Church
Bill Rhymes
el Paso
Miss Cox
Grandfalls Royalty High School
DAR
Lasiter
Grandfalls Royalty School
Texas Technological College
Odessa College
Halliburton
Monahans
The Strip and End Play in Bridge Corner
Lucille Hisel explains a favorite hand with a harp hand idea and a Red Card lead sequence. North South reach 6 Spades after routine bidding as West opens with the Jack of Diamonds.
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West
Dimond
Move To Midland For Howell Family In Parkview Manor
Mr and Mrs J W Howell long time Grand Fall residents now reside at Parkview Manor 3203 Sage Midland detailing a move to Midland in a short local notice.
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J. W. Howell
Grandfall
Parkview Manor
Sage
Midland
Fishermen Return From Carlos Mexico Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs M A Eckerman Mr and Mrs Ed Monders Mr and Mrs Bob Croft and Mr and Mrs Frankinson have returned after spending a week fishing in Carlos Mexico
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M. A. Eckerman
Ed Meanders
Bob Croft
Frankinson
Carlos
Meico
Barbecuing Tips From National Barbecue Months Leader
Col Garbisch chairing National Barbecue Months 1966 offers practical barbecue guidance. He advises knowing your grill type, reading manufacturer directions, using quality briquets, lining nonperforated fire boxes, and building a steady, flame free fire with even briquet distribution.
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Col
Edgar W. Garbisch
National Barbecue
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