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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1966

Page

6

Lubbock Women Voters Study to Promote Change

More than 100 Lubbock women form a study oriented League of Women Voters. They plan monthly luncheons and bi monthly unit meetings to discuss national state and local topics. The group emphasizes nonpartisan study leading to informed action and community improvement.

League of Women Julie Hunt Lubbock R. J. Burbridge Lubbock League of Women Voters League Hill Baggett William Penn Midland Baggett National League of Women Voters Local League National Civic Review Syd Moore Lubbock County

League of Women Voters profile elevates civic engagement

County officials and Texas Attorney General praise the League of Women Voters for promoting public service and civic responsibility. Speakers cite voter education and participation while noting community efforts and shared commitments to governance.

Arch Lamb Voltaire League of Women Voters Waggoner Carr Texas State of League Burbridge

Traits Told As Indication Of Disease From Sages Of Life

A New York WNS summary notes a study of 45 000 former University of Pennsylvania and Harvard students traces health outcomes via 42 000 men and 3 000 women. Analysis links later heart disease with heavy smoking high blood pressure overweight short stature early parental death being an only child lack of varsity athletics and high emotional index.

New York WNS University of Pennsylvania Harvard American Journal of Public Health

New YWCA Offerings Include Tennis Bridge and Sewing

New classes open next week at the YWCA for adults and teens include a beginners tennis course led by Miss Jill Philbrick meeting Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 45 p m for four lessons. An intermediate bridge class with Mrs Glenna Esmond runs Monday Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for two weeks starting at 1 p m. Advanced sewing with Mrs W G Austin begins Monday and meets Mondays and Thursdays 9 30 to 11 30 a m for four weeks, plus semi tailoring on Tuesdays and Fridays mornings. Membership info via PO3 0469 or at 1641 Broadway.

YWCAA Jill Philbrick YWCA Glenna Esmond W. G. Austin United Fund Agency Broadway

Thursday Newcomers Club Meeting at Hillcrest Club

The Thursday gathering at Hillcrest Country Club drew 35 members and 3 guests. Bridge winners were Mines, Kelley McNeil, Morris Hulsey, W. R. Watkins, I. M. Gersman, Gib Gibson, Roy Bobbett and Wayne Elfette. Canasta winners were Mrs. C. Carothers and Mrs. A. L. Lancaster. Next meeting will be Thursday Sept. 1.

Hillcrest Country Club Mines Kelley McNeil Morris Hulsey W. R. Watkins I. M. Gersman Gib Gibson Roy Bobbett Wayne Elfette C. Carothers A. L. Lancaster

Rehearsal Dinner for Paula George and Edwin Bright

A rehearsal dinner for Paula George and Edwin Bright will be held at the Top O Village Restaurant at 6 30 p m today. Guests include Miss Nannie Bee Ferguson and Rev Dr Newton J Robison. The couple will wed Saturday at the First Christian Church.

Amarillo Paula George W. C. George Edwin Bright O. L. Bright Lubbock George Nannie Bee Ferguson Waco Newton J. Robison Bright First Christian Church

Fall Fashion Show on Campus Sponsored by Panhellenic

Lubbock’s Texas Tech Union ballroom hosts a 2 p.m. campus fashion show sponsored by City Panhellenic. Twenty six Tech coeds will model back to school, sports wear, and formal wear from Margaret's under the theme Hullabaloo Campus Blast off.

Texas Tech Union Lubbock Margaret's Barbara Birmingham Sandi Palmer Alpha Chi Omega Elaine Cooings Donna Webb Alpha Delta Pi Dana Ingalls Shirley Stafford Alpha Phi Jane Barton Janet Crouch Chi Omega Pam Munson Nancy Heddleston Delta Delta Delta Sally Eastwood Janet Lewis Delta Gamma Shirley Hicks Jan Stancell Gamma Phi Beta Marilyn Mingus Carla Bell Kappa Alpha Theta Carolyn Johnston Marilyn McNeill Kappa Kappa Gamma Sally Halley Janeen Close Pi Beta Phi Linda Mixon Beverly Ray Phi Mu Donna Craig Mary Owen Sigma Kappa Judy Stewart Penny Howell Zeta Tau Alpha

Scout Camp Set for Lubbock District Six Day Camp

Brownie Junior Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts will attend Lubbock District Six Day Camp August 22 to 26 at Mackenzie Park announced by Mrs. Ruby Hobby. Sessions run from morning until 2 50 p.m. Registration is 1.50 dollars and girls may contact Mrs. Hobby at 1801 24th St from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Lubbock Mackenzie Park Ruby Hobby

Gift Tea Honors Mrs. Overly and Family

A Thursday night gathering at 3204 30th St honors Mrs. Phil Overly the former Miss Robin Gentry with pink and white decor. Hostesses include Mrs. Odell Lowe and others.CALYPSO DANCE CLUB to entertain at Hillcrest Country Club at 9 p.m. Saturday with the Dunbar Combo. Tickets: $1 per couple for members and guests. In town visitors include Miss Mary Beth Eckert and Miss Sandra Hale staying with Miss Janice Kathleen Ireland. Other visitors: Miss Patti Power in from Casper and Mrs. Nancy Cantrell with children from Sacramento visiting through Aug. 12.

Phil Overly Robin Gentry Odell Lowe 30Th St Mmes Dale Brown Johnnie Howell Ic. E. Wood Calypso Dance Club Hillcrest Country Club Dunbar Combo Mary Beth Eckert Andy Eckert Minneapolis Minn Sandra Hale Pete Hale Jr Midland Janice Kathleen Ireland 50Th St Eckerts Lubbock Miss Eckert Minnesota Miss Hale Sandra Stevenson Richard Dennington Glen Johnston Fred Bushell Anthony Hairgrove Kathleen Click Lois Stevenson

Bridal Courtesies for Local Bride Elects

A series of pre wedding showers and parties were held today for brides to be Pam Munson Sandra Stevenson Dianne Williamson and Janet Mason. Each event was hosted at homes with family and friends attending and noted wedding dates Aug 27 Sept 2 or Sept 10.

Why Women Suffer Digestive Discomfort and Relief

The ad explains that constipation with bloating fullness and fat indigestion stems from irregular bowel habits and diet due to a hectic modern life. It promotes Caroid and Bile Salts Tablets as a gentle threefold remedy aiding digestion fat absorption bile flow and mild laxation with no prescription required.

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