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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
6
A collection of observations on choosing majors and changing careers, with examples from ex-clergymen and ex-employees. Also includes a party for Freddie McKee, a note on Amelia Earhart stamps being unveiled, a new booklet for chubby girls, and a lost striped female cat in the Union vicinity.
A luncheon honoring Beverly Ray was held in the Gold Room of Hemphill-Wells at Monterey Center on Saturday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. Jack Gray Mrs. Frank Kerr and Mrs. Tom Arnett. Guests included Beverly's mother Mrs. A D Ray Kay Cartwright Frances Blake Nancy Hood Joy Jasper Denise Luscomb Peggy Mosely Cynthia Neill and Suzi Thompson. Beverly is a senior student at Monterey.
A vintage feature showcases a hand printed petite point scenic sweater by Empire Knitwear with a matching back design. The dressmaker cardigan appears as a staple piece with free flowing floral branch motifs and rolled binding.
Rome reports tour conductors advise travelers to pack lightly for Europe and dress simply. Frank Funk of Medi terranean Holiday Cruises says one suitcase suffices and women travel best when shopping alone. He notes informal clothes suit most trips and emphasizes independence and small-group dynamics aboard and ashore.
The Lub bock Women's Clubhouse hosts a 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tea on Wednesday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Jose Paoli of Washington DC, First Secretary of the French Embassy, as featured speaker at Texas Tech's annual Foreign Languages Banquet. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Sanger are hosts. Paoli is Mrs. Sanger's brother.
A spring fashion item describes a sleeveless sweater in pastel rose print. It is hand printed on both sides with a back zipper at the neckline to protect the coif. Made from 100 percent acrylic yarn across all four sweaters.
Virginia Ann Crump, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Crump of Haynesville Louisiana, will wed Eddie Mahon Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs. Volen Anderson of Levelland. The ceremony is set for 7 p.m. June 1 at Haynesville Church of Christ with Marion Crump, uncle of the bride, officiating. Virginia Ann attended Abilene Christian College and works at Abilene State Bank. Eddie Anderson is a senior at ACC.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church honored the Wesleyan Service Guilds with a tea Sunday afternoon. WSCS president Mrs K V Hatch and Mrs H I Robina attended the ceremony and presented acknowledgments.
The article notes the Monday meeting of the study group with Mrs. Robert Carter as director and Mrs. Meriwether delivering the devotional. A listed cast joined in a playlet, and a panel including Mrs. McCorkle, Mrs. Wood, Miss Cavenness, and Joe Jenkins spoke on children’s services. Music was led by two women, and the final session is set for 10 a.m. Monday with Dr Beatrix Cobb among speakers. The line about San Francisco being built on 43 hills appears as a contrasting fact.
Parkway Elementary PTA meets at 7 30 p m in the school cafe with Mrs Dwain Short in charge of officer installations. Officers include Mrs Bob Peterson president Mrs Robert Hughes first vice president Mrs Billy Fisher second vice president R G Taylor treasurer Mrs A O Ferguson secretary Mrs Don Zachery parliamentarian Mrs Darrell Batten historian. The National Congress of PTA ballot will be returned and the Family of the Year nomination announced. A nursery and refreshments will be provided.
Instructions for submitting engagement and wedding notices to the Lubboock Avalanche Journal. Includes timing before the event, required information, signatures, and where to submit to the Women’s Department in Lubbock Texas.
The Board of Directors of Camp Fire Girls Inc met in the Wedgewood Room of the Plainsman Hotel with Winston Robertson presiding. Bruce Ferrell announced 269 girls registered for three twelve day sessions of residence camp at Camp Monikawa in Las Vegas New Mexico. Reporting for the day camp committee.
A Sunday afternoon graduation tea hosted by Connie Hurn and three friends was held at Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Hurn’s home at 3515 43rd St. One hundred seventy five guests called from 2 to 5 p.m. Red and blue Monterey colors decorated the house. Guests included Gloria Brown, Cassandra Devlin, Dianah Collier, and Linda Copp, with mothers of the hostesses serving.
The report notes 13 new groups in district 3 and 11 in district 2, totaling 24 new groups and a membership of 250 girls, an increase of 8 over last year. Mrs. Jack Sanders was elected to the board. Directors meet at noon May 20 at the Hotel.
Mrs Clyde McIntire Clark and Miss Ruth E Ford visited Fort Worth weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Henry W Mitchell. Mrs Clark and Mrs Mitchell are sisters.
Westminster Presbyterian Women met for a luncheon to discuss church unity. Rev. Houston Hodges led a film discussion and urged members to love one another, understand Christ, and stay humble. Fifty attended. next luncheon May 20.
Elizabeth Griffith bride elect of Roger McCorkle was honored Friday night at Mrs. Thurman Hoover’s home with about 50 guests. Apricot and white decor highlighted the event while hostesses included Mrs. Calvert and Mrs. Biggs among others. Also included is a spring asparagus and corn skillet recipe.
The Willover Circle hosted a noon luncheon at Asbury Methodist Church. Members led prayers and devotions, with Mrs. Glenn Woody assisting. Guest speaker Mrs. Hal Spencer spoke on Methodist Hospitals and Homes. next meeting set for May 6 at 9 a.m.
Monterey High School senior Jane Dennis was honored at a Sunday mother-daughter tea hosted by Mrs. Jack F. Strong. Guests included Mrs. L. G. Pierce Mrs. H. D. Collings Mrs. Eugene Guyer and others. The table center featured an owl in cap and gown with carnations. Hostess gift was lingerie.
President Kennedy declared May 22 as National Maritime Day and May 17 as National Defense Transportation Day in observance required by law.
The weekly recipe column prints the corrected lemon fluff dessert with crust and filling details. Submitted by Mrs. Jack D. Anderson the crust uses egg whites cream of tartar and sugar baked long. filling uses egg yolks lemon juice sugar lemon rind and whipped cream folded in.
A new women’s remedy Cardui Brand Tablets contains Pamabrom once prescription only. It claims to ease premenstrual bloating pressure on nerves and organs while relieving cramps moodiness irritability backache and headaches.
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