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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1961
Page
8
A woman and her husband faced a leaking gas issue in an imported car. She used intuition and borrowed tools to address the problem when a shop was closed. The incident highlights resourceful problem solving by the driver.
The feature profiles Mrs. Margaret Schrader and Miss Helen Corbitt amid a tale of Miss Corbitt advancing from grease monkey to network director in the automotive trade. It notes expansion across New York and several states, plus engaging Neiman Marcus and the British car market.
Wives and families of Reese trainees are feted at events as they plan visits to Port Isa bel and a three day Disaster Control session. Mrs. Charles Ford hosts a gathering after a two year teaching stint with the school. Mrs. L. C. Hess hosts attendees at her home. Meanwhile Mrs. W. Le Threlkeld and family depart for Mexico City with plans for a week in Kansas City and Tehuantepec.
Mrs Riveire was chosen Phi Mu Alumnae president as officers for the coming year were installed at the Phi Mu Lodge. New officers include Mrs N H Riveire president and Richard M Louis Cummings. Planned events include a luncheon for graduating seniors and a service marking the transition from active membership to alumnae status.
Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 321 met Thursday night at the Lodge Hall with 48 members and guest Mrs A Gilbert Hampton of Pampa. They paid tribute to Mrs George W Blair past Noble Grand who recently received the Decoration of Chivalry at the San Antonio assembly for outstanding service to the order and community.
The C L Slaton Junior High School Orchestra directed by Don Wortham performed pieces for a state contest on Thursday night during a P TA meeting in the school auditorium. Susan Evans played a violin solo and joined Teddy Blackerby Eddie Broome Kathy Leftwich and Geraldine Watkins in quintet selections. Principal G E Dawson gave the invocation and Mrs Wade Scott led the business meeting. Mrs Clea Peak received a life membership. Mrs Marvin Armstrong installed officers for next season. At GAMES PARTY Mr and Mrs Wayne Harris hosted Texas Tech Newcomers Club members at their home 904 28th St with prizes to Mr and Mrs Walt Rogers.
A fragmented letter from a teen asks about self image and relationship guidance. The text references Ann Landers and includes confusion over identity and personal issues. The piece also notes skepticism toward alcoholism theories and marriage expectations.
About 250 women from Southeastern New Mexico attend a District 4 meeting of the Association of Home Extension Clubs of New Mexico in Hobbs. Registration starts at 9 p.m. at Hobbs High School cafeteria with Jal Club handling sign‑in. General sessions noon luncheon and workshops follow. Mrs. E L Randolph of Hobbs is the convention chair.
Anita Louise Richardson daughter of Earl and Cade Richardson wed Rob Edwin Rees son of Mr. and Mrs. Rees at First Methodist Church Westbrook. The bride wore an overdress ensemble with a small tie hat and veil. Janet Stark of Lubbock attended Roy Wilson of Colorado City. The couple left for a wedding trip to Big Spring. Rees is stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky and his wife is a Westbrook High School senior.
Mrs. Frank Ford was named president of St. John's Methodist Woman's Society with officers including Mrs. Port Ragerepie as vice president and James Ellison as treasurer. Secretaries cover children’s work and various church roles. the group held a study session and discussed church mission.
Beverly Shoemaker and Charles Cole were feted at a Tuesday tea hosted by M K Woodard's home, with Mrs A J Davis and others in attendance. The couple plans to marry April 15 at the Shoemaker home of the bride's parents.
Five members attended a meeting of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Auxiliary held Thursday night at Huckabay 4319 42nd St. The gathering occurred at 8 p.m. on April 20.
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