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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1963

Page

2

Women Swim Fifty Miles In YWCA Red Cross Program

The article notes women surpass men in long swims, with 50 mile goals pursued in water. In Lubbock, Mrs. C. Earl Hildreth and Mrs. Loyd Wigersma supervise weekly quarter mile sessions toward a 50 mile target as part of the Red Cross and YWCA led Splash and Stay Fit program begun in 1961.

Wanda McClure Washington Lubbock C. Earl Hildreth Loyd Wigersma Young Women's Christian Association American Red Cross Kennedy Red Cross Hildreth YWCA Lubbock Boy's Club Ave. E Wigersma University of Iowa The Ywca's Zoo Texas Tech Chicago City Park and Recreation

Ann Landers Advice Column and Community Events

A collage of society notices for Lubbock including meetings at the YMCA and Women's Club, plus Dear Ann Landers letters on marriage and personal advice. Readers submit questions about divorce, marriage regrets, and relationship advice amid local club schedules and civic notices.

Auxiliary To Conduct Meet at Pioneer Hotel

The 19th District Convention of American Legion Auxiliary will meet at Pioneer Hotel on Saturday and Sunday. Registration starts 10 a.m. Saturday with a social hour and dinner, breakfast Sunday, and joint Legion Auxiliary session at 9 a.m. Mrs. George S. Berry will preside.

19Th District Convention of American Legion Auxiliary Pioneer Hotel George S. Berry Legion and Auxiliary Colonial Ball Room Ellen Sherrell Unit 575

Seniors Honored With Luncheon at Home of Mrs Schoner

Lubbock High School seniors Martha Cates and Nan Faulkner were honored at a Friday luncheon hosted by Mrs. George W. Schoner at 2811 Elgin Ave. Twenty guests attended, including mothers Mrs. Paul Cates and Mrs. A H Faulkner. Elyse Thompson of Snyder and Beth Faulkner, Nan's sister, were also present. The table featured silver service.

Lubbock High School Martha Cates Nan Faulkner George W. Schoner Elgin Ave Paul Cates A. H. Faulkner Elyse Thompson Snyder Martha's Beth Faulkner Nan’s

Girl Of Year Says Going Steady Is Not For Teens

Lillian Riley, 16, of Wilmington Delaware, named Girl of the Year by the Girls Clubs of America, argues that going steady is a teen stage and schools should not expel students for it. She favors delaying marriage in favor of education and says voting age should not be lowered to 18.

Ann Landers Fiatmas Patricia McCormack United Press International New York UPD Lillian Riley Lillian Wilmington Del Girls Clubs of America

Sorority Board to Be Elected at Delta Psi Lodge

The Kappa Kappa Gamma house corporation meeting is set for noon Tuesday at the Delta Psi lodge on Broadway. Mrs Harmon Jenkins will speak on Gracious Living as house board members are chosen with President Mrs J Robert Howard presiding.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Psi Lodge Broadway

Y program marks fifth year of instruction

The Y program enters its fifth year with Mrs Wigersma in her third year of teaching and the club at the Y reports six years since it began. Ten women enrolled in the first weekly class.

Wigersma

Miss Lela Morris Weds Tommy Childress in Tulia

Miss Lela Sheran Morris and Tommy Lyn Childress married at First Methodist Church. Bride wore organza gown with lace bodice and chapel train. groom is son of Mrs. Fay Tidwell and the late Otis Tidwell. The couple will reside in Lubbock after a reception in Fellowship Hall.

Tulia Lela Sheran Morris Tommy Lyn Childress First Methodist Church Russell McAnally Methodist Church of Melissa Childress Orvillia Morris Rita Cook Burrell Jones Jerry Stout Dale Swinburn Ken Burrow Norman Burk Leland House Billy and Bobby Dean Charlie Mitchell Randy Gore Pamela Hale Joe Don Morris Plainview H. E. Toles Tim Tucker Fellowship Hall New Mexico 21St St Lubbock Tulsa High

Overton PTA Meeting Planned In School Cafeteria

The M. C. Overton Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 3 30 p m Thursday in the school cafeteria. An executive committee session is set for 2 30 p m. A report on the district conference will be presented and mothers of the graduating sixth grade students will be honored.

M. C. Overton Parent-Teacher Association

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