Hobbs Daily News-Sun from Hobbs, New Mexico • Page 17

1976' HONOREE In conclusion of National Business and Professional Women's Week, the announcement of Betty DLxon as the 1976 Woman of the Year of Hobbs Business and Professional Women's Club was made when members met at the home of Agnes Huston Friday evening for a salad supper. Mrs. Dixon is a past president of the local club and is now serving as State Historian. She was presented her Woman of the Year award by Jean Armstrong, 1975 Woman of the Year. BETROTHED The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Lisa Lynn Shclton to Ronald Dean McGill is announced by her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Jerry L. Shcllon, 1618 Steven. The prospective bridegroom is sou of Mr. av.cl Mrs.

Joe Creech, 125 West Silver. The wedding will be held at 8 p.m. Dec. 23 at Grace Lutheran Church. All friends of the couple are invited to attend.

--Photo by Ray's Studio. W)BB1K CONNEL Oct 24, im--Pigt li' Veri and Jamanis Open New Concert Season for Community Association ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Ross T. Wolfe announced the engagement of their daughter, Roxanne, to Scott McCollum, son of Janie McCollum of Alamogordo, and the late Mayor Homer McCollum.

They are both students at Eastern New Mexico University. The wedding is scheduled for Dec. 19 at Highland Christian Church. The first concert of the season for Hobbs Community Concert will feature the well- known duo-pianists, Veri and Jamanis. Appearing with their twin Baldwin pianos, the couple will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 28 at Nelson Tydings Auditorium. No tickets will be available at the door. Admission will be by season membership only; although newcomers may buy season tickets by contacting Joan Hines, Community Concert board president, telephone No. 392-6478, or Mrs.

Eleanore Vaughn, secretary, No. 397-1287. Other concerts scheduled for the year will include World of Gilbert and Sullivan, Nov. 18; Ronnie Kole Trio, March and a full broadway show, "The Music Man," by the Young Americans, May 5. BRHas Cultural Program A cultural program highlighted the recent business meeting of Beta Rho Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi, at the home of Beth Titus, 2613 Propps.

A guest, Cathey Cassles, was welcomed. For the program, "Science- Natural," the group went to Odom's Nursery where Mrs. Odotn discussed problems encountered with raising indoor plants and how to avoid these complaints. It was announced that a Ritual of Jewel ceremony will be held Nov. 2 for Gail Vann.

Reservations were made at Ross Richards T-Bone Steak House. Sharon Wallace, ways and mean chairman, announced that the chapter will give away $100 worth of groceries from Furr's Supermarket Dec. 15 It was reported that Donna Haynes, Lynn Reynolds and Mrs. Titus will take pumpkins to the special education class at Mills Elementary School Oct. 29.

The chapter prize was won by Mrs. Vann. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Vann, co- hostess, to the above and to five other members. Kay Hannum Gives Talk On Europe Miss Kay Hannum, Girls Basketball Coach at Hobbs High School, was guest speaker at a meeting of Echo Chapter No.

404 of the American Association of Retired Persons this week at Will Rogers Community Center. Miss Hannum told of her experiences while traveling in Europe with students in the People to People program. Miss Hannum and students participating in the 1972, 1974 and 1975 programs, lived with families in the different countries and became acquainted with the native foods and customs. The covered dish supper of the club was hosted by Mrs. Alice Archibald, Mrs.

Willie Belle Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Graves.

Invocation was given by Mrs. Hazel Tomsicek, followed by the pledge of allegiance. There were 30 members present. Louis Owen, president, conducted the business meeting. He announced a meeting of the board of directors at 2 p.m.

Oct. 22. The New Mexico Junior College Chorus will present a program at the Dec. 6 meeting, it was reported. Mrs.

Tom Bell announced that Swine llu immunization shots will be given from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Hobbs High School Cafeteria. She asked for. volunteers to help with registration.

It was announced that Western music and dancing will be resumed on fourth Monday nights beginning Ocl. Frances Veri and Michael Jamanis in recent years have brought youthful exuberance and refreshing vitality to the realm of duo-pianists. At their New York City debut in Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, they were received by an enthusiastic audience who rewarded their performance with a standing ovation. The New York Times wrote: "It takes more than two fine pianists to make a fine two-piano team, and on evidence of their debut Veri and Jamanis have what It tone was resonant Veri and Jamanis FOE Has Initiation Three new members were initiated at a meeting of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 3189 this week at the Eagle Hall. The meeting was called to order by Pearl Spoonmore, president.

There were 22 members present. Pledge of allegiance was led by Willie Mae Breckon, conductor; prayer by Margaret Conder, chaplain; and minutes of the last meeting were read by Kay Booker, secretary. Connie Dew, Billie Wynn and Trejcler were initiated as new members by the ritual team. Lorraine Brown, social chairman, and Helen Orr, decorating chairman, repbrted on the success of the Aerie and Auxiliary state meeting that was held this week end at the local Aerie Hall. Ed Collum, state worthy president, presided.

Highlight of the meeting was the October Fest, it was reported. There 110 Eagle members from 12 aeries across the state in attendance. It was announced that the ritual team whose president is June Johnson will go to Deming Nov. 13 to install a new auxiliary. The Hobbs ritual team is one of two Eagle auxiliary teams in the state of New Mexico, it was noted.

Members voted to give $50 to the local Elks Club for shoes for local children. It was also voted to give $50 to begin a new program in the city for transportation for the mentally retarded. This will also be used to furnish gas for the cars used to transport the mentally retarded to different programs, it was announced. Closing prayer was given by Mrs. Conder.

and well-balanced, they displayed total rapport in matter of articulation, phrasing and dynamics. Best of all, their playing was crisp and bright, with a refreshing sense of buoyancy." In addition to their concert appearances, Veri and Jamanis combined their talents with those of actor Hans Conned to give a most successful and award-winning television show entitled "Carnival of Animals." This was broadcast over the a a i a Television Network and recently was telecast nationwide over National Public TV. Veri and Jamanis have made three recordings, the last of which is soon to be released. The first recording released by the Connoisseur Society featured Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" in its original version for two pianos, as well as works by Milhaud, Bizet and Chabrter. The second is Interesting because it is a first recorded performance of Gershwin's "Second Rhapsody" and in addition includes original transcriptions by the composer.

Yet to be released, the third album again will salute George Gershwin and also honor America's bicentennial celebration. Sharing honors with Gershwin on the disc will be the piano rags of Scott Joplin. Frances Veri from Pennsylvania and Michael Jamanis New Hampshire, met and studied at the Juilliard School where they also obtained their musical degrees. Early in 1869 the couple received grants and through competition were awarded the Darnrosch Memorial Scholarship to study--in Fontainebleau, France with the internationally known Robert and Gaby Casadesus. The couple makes their home in Lancaster, with their young son, Michael Jr.

Since the duo-piano team of Veri and Jamanis was formed their concerts have always been characterized by a performing style that captures and holds an audience from the first note to the final ovation. Their mastery of piano ensemble techniques and interpretation of two- piano literature give an an audience a blend of precision and musicality rarely found in a piano duo. They are at home with both the classics and contemporary works, and their varied repertoire easily works into any concert situation whether it be a formal concert or an informal lecture-recital setting. Tamara Palmer Becomes Bride of H.M.Beasley In an early afternoon ceremony Oct. 9 at St.

i i a Church, Miss Tamara Kay Palmer became the bride of H. Michael Beasley. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Amos Gaume. The bride is a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Pal F. Palmer, 1123 Pennington. Parents of the bridegroom arc Mr. and Mrs.

Gil Hinshaw, 5 Lakeview. Jerry Bullok attended the bridegroom as best man. Matron of honor was Mrs. Sieve Duda. Urn arrangements of pink, blue, yellow and green carnations fjanked the altar.

The bride was attired in a floor length gown of white organza fashioned with sheer sleeves, ruffled cuffs and a V- neckllne. A ribbon trim of pink and blue enhanced the cuffs, neckline and ruffle at the hemline of the gown. She carried a nosegay of pink, blue and white carnations trimmed wilh streamer ribbons matching Ihc ribbon trim of the gown. After a wedding trip lo Lubbock, Ihc couple Is lit home at 415-B East Broadway. Graduating from Hobbs High School in 11)70, Mr.

and Mrs. Bcnsley are both attending New Mexico Junior College. He is employed by First. National Bank of Lea County. WHO'S WHO A senior student at Lovington High School, Miss Starla Wiggins has been selected for biographical recognization in the 10th Annual Edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students.

Miss Wiggins is a 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin J. Wiggins. Less than four per cent of the nation's junior and senior class high school students are honored in the current eidtions.

4-H Responds To Citizenship CHICAGO-How have 4-H are representative of 4-H members responded to the citizenship initiative nation- American during the challenges of citizenship Bicentennial'! Responsibly and enthusiastically, according to several states reporting on the 1976 citizenship activities of their 4-H'ers. Young people attending this summer's Texas 4-H Congress, for example, had an opportunity to simulate the democratic a a i process in a very realistic setting. Congress delegates visited the Captiol Building in Austin- where they divided into a "senate" group and a a i discussed issues of concern to youth, and wrote bills, debated and voted on them. The bills then were forwarded to the Governor for signing. Iowa 4-H'ers launched a get- out-the-vote campaign this year.

They put up signs urging registered voters to cast their ballots on election days, provided baby-sitting services for voters and arranged transportation to the polls. Activities in Texas and Iowa wide during America's 200th anniversary. Learn-by-doing 4-H projects and activities, supervised by the Cooperative Extension Service, give young people 919 an insight into the workings of democracy and practical opportunities to maximize their potential as effective citizens. The national 4-H citizenship program recognizes six 4-H members who excel in citizenship with J800 college scholarships and expense-paid trips to the 55th National 4-H Congress. Nov.

28-Dec. 2 in Chicago. During Congress, the high-ranking boy and girl are presented with silver trays in the name of the President of the United States. Citizenship awards are donated in memory of the late Thomas E. Wilson, founder of the meat packing and sporting goods companies that bear his name, and by friends of Kenneth H.

Anderson, associate director of the National 4-H Service Committee. Mr. and Mrs. 11, Michael Beaslc (Pholohv Knmon Garcia) ANNOUNCING the engagement and approaching marriage of Julie Kay Hardin to Donald Ross Owings are her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth T. Hardin, 1108 Steven. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R.

J. Owings, 1003 Hogue Place. Vows will be exchanged at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

A 1976 graduate of Hobbs High School, Miss Hardin is currently enrolled as a secretarial science major at New Mexico Junior College. A a high school student she was a member of National Honor Society, Office Education, Chi Delta Chi sorority and was a Candy Striper. The prospective bridegroom is a 1975 graduate of Hobbs High School where he was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He attended Western New Mexico University and is employed by Cactus Drilling Co..