Parties For Mrs Peak Honors Before Wedding
A sequence of nuptial courtesies for Mrs. Robert Peak former Trudi Harrison included a gift shower by Kingswood Church women in Clovis a lingerie shower at Martin Dormitory McMurry a bridesmaids luncheon hosted by Mrs Dwight Wat kins and a rehearsal dinner at the bride’s parents home Blue candle and flower decor framed the buffet reception hosted by several ladies including Mrs John Reid Mac Eichenburger James Hopkins and Mildred Moyer.
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Kingswood Church
Clovis
Martin
McMurry
Paula Heathington
Brenda Armstrong
Debbie Spence
Cherbeth Crawford
Dwight Watkins
Piedmont
Mmes
John Reid
Mac Eichenburger
James Hopkins
Mildred Moyer
Silent Majority Rallies in Texas for Flag Day Support
The Associated Press reports Texas hosts Flag Day rallies as about 800 in San Antonio and 300 in Mount Pleasant express staunch support for Nixon's Vietnam policy. Speakers decry protests, defend law and order, and urge backing for U S troops amid Cambodia and war debate.
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Associated Press
Texas
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San Antonio
Boy Scouts
Shriners
Spencer Vallance
U.S
Cambodia
Mount Pleasant
Vallance
America
W. W. McAllister
U. S
Vietnam
United States
James Moore
Knox Colege
Ilinois
Polly's Pointers on Household Care and Pearls
A reader suggests using a soft brush and mild soap with flannel covers to wash painted shutters and varnished louvers, then rinsing and drying. A second note asks how to whiten yellowed pearl earrings and seeks care tips.
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Polly
P. G
Emerald color from chromium gives gem its rich green
The emerald’s deep green hue results from chromium in its crystal lattice. The Gibraltar of Chesapeake Bay refers to Fort Monroe in Virginia, described as the largest stone fort on the North American continent. Cigarette smoking became common after 1854 55 with European troops adopting the habit during the Crimean War and hand rolled cigarettes gaining U.S. popularity from 1855 to 1885.
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Chesapeake Bay
Monroe
United States
Harrison-Peak Vows In Clovis New Mexico
Miss Trudi Harrison and Robert Myrel Peak wed in Clovis at United Methodist Church in a candle lit ceremony officiated by Rev. and Rev. Harrison and Rev. Peak. The bride wore white satin with pearl lace, carried a white orchid Bible bouquet, and honored customs with specific tokens. The reception followed, with guests from Pecos Rotan Abilene and other towns. the couple plans to live in Abilene and attend McMurry College.
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Trudi Harrison
Robert Myrel Peak
United Methodist
Albert Peak
Sanderson
Harrison
Peak
Robert Merrell
Carlsbad
Jim Hughes
Bearl Hayes
DeQueen
Arkansas
Paula Heathington
Rotan
Brenda Armstrong
Hart
Diana Goodwin
Albuquerque
Hayes
Ed Turk
Abilene
Trade Fair Opens In San Antonio
San Antonio hosts the International Trade Fair in its second run opening Wednesday June 17 with exhibits from Canada to Peru and Europe to Pakistan. Highlights include the Hovercraft demo on the river and an eight wheeled Ling-Temco-Vought vehicle. Opening ceremonies start at 2 pm with free public hours 4 pm to 10 pm daily through June 21.
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San Antonio
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Tlalnepantla
Mexico
Peter M. Panfeld
Fair
Balmorhea Area News Highlights Local Visits and Engagement
Balmorhea hosts postmasters convention visitors from Balmorhea and Toyah travel to Brownwood Dallas and Arkansas. El Paso residents Hourigan visit Balmorhea while Crenshaws head to Germany. Susan Elizabeth Bingham to wed Kenneth Whittaker August 8 1970 in Abilene. Also reports on local social events and town maintenance efforts.
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Brownwood
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Arkansas
Steve Hourigan
el Paso
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Kenneth R. Whittaker
R. J. Whittaker
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Corsicana
First Presbyterian Church
Abilene
Pecos High School
Tarleton State College
Stephenville
East Texas State University
Commerce
ETSU
Groom
Ennis High School
Navarro County Junior College
Griffin Funeral Home
Thanking Friends for Sympathy in Time of Loss
The family of Lee Hunt expresses gratitude to friends and aes for their many acts of kindness during their return from Sterling City. Your sympathy is comforting and will be remembered by Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hagerty.
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Frankie Kingston
Nora Boyd
Lucille Knapp
Louise Adams
Rainbow
Dallas
Rainbows
Patty Towler
John Jones
Jug
Viet Nam
Jag
D.M
M. A. Cate
Molly
Bruce Cate
Verhalen
Mike
Suzanne Benton
Pampa
Suzanne
Lubbock
Sterling City
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S.B. Hunt
D.L. Hunt
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Today in History highlights notable events on June 16
On this date Bonanza Creek sparked the Alaska gold rush of 1897. Lincoln warned a house divided in 1858. League of Nations held its first public meeting in 1920. Petain took over France in 1940 to seek armistice. US ordered Germany to close consulates in 1941. Valentina Tereshkova launched in 1963. Eisenhower canceled Japan visit amid riots. Geneva disarmament talks in 1975. Powell case ruling noted a year ago.
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Associated Press
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Bonanza Creek
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Council of the
League of Nations
St. James Place
London
Marshal Henri Petain
Germany
United States
Valentina Treshkova
Soviet Union
Japan
Geneva
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
Adam Clayton Powell
New York
Elizabeth II names Laurence Olivier first theater lord
In the birthday honors list Queen Elizabeth II designated Sir Laurence Olivier as the first lord from British theater. The 63 year old actor said the honor could aid the arts despite his initial reluctance noting its symbolic feudal tone. He hopes to help the theater and arts as a House of Lords member.
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London
Elizabeth II
Laurence Olivier
Olivier
House of Lords
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