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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1963

Page

3

Lubbock HD leader Miss Clara Pratt to retire after 26 years

Miss Clara Pratt, Lubbock County Home Demonstration agent for 26 years, announces retirement effective April 30. She helped develop women into civic leaders through home demonstration clubs, garden clubs, and study groups. Her work span includes training agents, leading district initiatives, and promoting Texas Extension Service leadership programs.

Wanda McClure Clara Pratt Lubbock County Pratt Lubbock Texas Extension Service Miss Pratt Dickens County Mary, Hardin Baylor College Colorado A&m Arkansas A&m County Home Demonstration Agents Association of Texas District 2 Texas Association National Association National County Home Demonstration Agents Association

Renovate old shade lamps with paint and trim

Heloise suggests refurbishing fabric lined lamp shades by painting the inside black or dark color, then the outside with a flat light color for an opaque finish. Add trim from dime stores or ribbon for a attractive touch, and ensure proper drying between steps.

Heloise Jackie Kalani

Martha Blocker Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Martha Blocker bride elect of Pat Hendon was honored at a Saturday bridal shower attended by two hundred guests. Hostesses included Mrs. E. E. Anderson and Mrs. R. E. Sikes with yellow and white decor and net over taffeta table settings. Mrs. John Blocker and Mrs. John Hendon attended as mothers of the couple.

Martha Blocker Pat Hendon Mmes. E. E. Anderson Bob C. Fisher Charles Ruby Rose Manning Bill Gregg R. E. Fisher R. E. Sikes John Blocker John Hendon

Miss Nelda Teeter to Marry May 11 at Hale Center

Hale Center report announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of Nelda Joyce Teeter to Jimmy Donald Peggram. The couple plans a May 11 wedding at First Methodist Church with Mrs W A Teeter and Mr J A Peggram listed as families. Nelda is Hale Center High School alumna and Jimmy is Petersburg High School graduate.

Hale Center Nelda Joyce Teeter Jimmy Donald Peggram First Methodist Church J.A. Peggram Petersburg Miss Teeter Hale Center High School Pegigram Petersburg High School Ann Landers Mrs. X NEW - Yorker NEW. Yorker

Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights

Dear Ann Landers addresses range from social decorum to family matters. A reader condemns a woman dressed for bed near a bachelor neighbor, while another asks about adopting his wife's teenage sons and changing surnames. The column responds on decorum and family naming, with various readers' scenarios and a note about supporting alcohol misuse resources.

Ann Landers

Tech Toreador style show set for Coronado Room

The Coronado Room of the Tech Union hosts a style show titled Women’s World of Fashion sponsored by Toreador. Miss Johnnie Lu Raborn coordinates with a lineup including Val Garner, Linda Nolan, Sandy Jassiter, Jodi Conway and others from Lubbock, Robstown, Crystal Lake and Abilene. The Toreador will publish coverage in a special women’s section on Tuesday.

Coronado Tech Union The Toreador Johnnie Lu Raborn Val Garner Brownfield Mademoiselle Linda Nolan Robstown la Ventana Sandy Jassiter Crystal Lake Ill Jodi Conway Lubbock Tech the Toreador

Community Circle and Club Meeting Schedule List

First Baptist WMU and Anne Jenkins Sallee Circle meet at various times from 2 p m to 9 30 am at Maudie Pielder Frances Smyth Hattie Stallings Lucille Reagan and St Elizabeth's Parish halls. Asbury Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild 7 pm at Fellowship Hall. Lubbock Duplicate Bridge 7 45 pm Pioneer Hotel. Pythian Sister Friendship Temple 7 30 pm Knights of Pythias Hall. South Plains Stamp Club 7 30 pm Municipal Garden Arts Center Game Roundtable 10 am Women’s Clubhouse. Lubbock BPX Club dinner 7 30 pm Furrows Cafeteria Caprock Center. District Camp Fire Leaders Association morning motor meet Mrs H C Lewis 3505 i St.

First Baptist Wmu Anne Jenkins Sallee Maudie Pielder Frances Smyth Hattie Stallings Lucille Reagan

Mrs Earl Hildreath Reviews Your Future in Optometry

Mrs Earl Hildreath reviewed Your Future in Optometry by James R Gregg OD at a South Plains Optometric Society Auxiliary meeting held Thursday night at Mrs Richard Morgans home in Plainview. The auxiliary will donate copies of the book to area public libraries. Attendees included Mrs Weston Petty Mrs Carl Dean Mrs J W Kinard Mrs Hildreth of Lubbock Mrs Joe Belote Jr of Slaton and Mrs John Andrews of Plainview.

Earl Hildreth James R. Gregg O.D South Plains Optometric Society Richard Morgan Plainview Area i Public Libraries Weston Petty Carl Dean J. W. Kinard Hildreth Lubbock Joe Belote Jr Slaton John Andrews

Iraq Plans Imports For 1963 Similar To 1962

Iraq states its import program for 1963 will mirror the 1962 pattern. Officials argue continuity will support economic stability and foreign trade relations amid ongoing regional tensions.

Iraq

Suddenly Slim girdle promises quick figure change

A new 4 ounce girdle called Suddenly Slim uses science fibers to slim without diet or exercise. It features a nylon front panel, slimming side panels, and a Lycra Span dex blend for a firm silhouette. Available in girdle or panty versions at retailers in Dunlap's, Lingerie, Caprock, Downtown, Family Park, and Town and Country.

Wonder Dunlap’s Caprock Family Park Town and

Beta Sigma Event Notices At ABC Dolls Location

Beta Sigma Zeta Chi chapter hosts an 8 pm event while ABC Dolls hosts a 7 pm gathering. Mrs. John O'Shea listed as contact for the 8 pm portion, along with a reference to the 45th anniversary note.

Zeta Chi Beta Sigma John O'Shea

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Lubbock, Texas Shade First Baptist Church American Cancer Society Connie Berburg Connie Martin Graham Luella Elsie Stegall 34Th St Buck’s Frame Shop Carlton Palmer John R. Hall, Jr B. Buckner Robert Wood Julius Olsson Poritiro Selinas, Jr Jean Johnson Johnson House YWCA Nelda Teeter Lone Star Texas Fashions Creators’ Association Dallas Charles Dickey Sunny Isle Double Dome Applesauce Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Tech Toreador St. Mark Westminster Presbyterian Women Ofhhe Asbury Methodist Wses St. Elizabeth's Asbury Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Duplicate Bridge Club Pioneer Ioens National Bank Ywca Golden Youth Club Camp Fire Girls Plainsman Hotel Pythian Sister Friendship Temple Knights of Pythias Hall South Plains Stamp Club Municipal Garden Arts Center Ifurr's Caprock Center Associa Motor A. m. Mra H.C. Lewis I St Southwest Opti Buckner Millett Earl Hildreath Olga Venient Marcy’s Marcy's Frontier Éee Ny Nt Galaxie SCM Ave. L Air Force PX Ramstein Germany UPD U. S Capetown South Africa ABC Dolls Country Inc Oril Ist Aulrs Lokey Cleaners S0th & Ave. Avenue Colonial Manor Poplar Grove Convalescent Home 19Th Street Ray McNeice, R.N
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