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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1961
Page
9
A quirky column traces card game origins from whist to contract bridge with notes on Hoyle, bidding, and the rise of bridge in America. It contrasts traditional play, later rules, and cultural shifts affecting leisure and wilderness writing.
A study by the Better Vision Institute warns vision problems unseen can hinder learning. It notes tests beyond 20 20 reveal nearsightedness farsightedness or eye coordination issues that impact reading and writing, with children adapting through effort but risking poor grades.
Fragments show deadlines for news and church calendars, plus a mover list for a Wenner family gathering. Attendees include Mrs Josephin Wenner, Mr and Mrs Farnest Merriott, and several Wenner relatives from Lubbock San Diego and Muleshoe.
Women journalists from the Lubbock chapter and others attend the national Theta Sigma Phi convention on the Kansas University campus in Lawrence. Special tours to the Truman Library and Menninger Foundation are planned over four days, with a theme focused on communications and hope for progress.
A Tuesday night shower honored Mrs. Ken Saddler at home with hosts and guests named. Assisting with hospitality were Mrs Johnny Hollinsworth and Mrs Cred McGowen with other family and friends listed among attendees and organizers.
Miss Jerry Ann Williams bride elect of Dan Kelly of Tucumcari NM was honored at a Tuesday bridal shower hosted by Mrs John Brown with gifts of dishes. Attendees included Mrs Earl Jones the honorees mother and Mrs Nancy Kelly sister of the groom from Tucumcari NM. The couple will wed September 2 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church.
The Epsilon Si Alpha Sorority plans a second state board meeting at Labboeks on November 11 and 12. The Samma Chapter invited members at the Texas State Council executive session in Brownwood. Attendees included Mrs Pant Campbell Mrs Edwin Seothe and Mrs Campbell who is mentor to the interim president Mes Mry esey in Oklahoma.
Theta Psi chapter of Chi Rho are to elect officers with Pat Kengin from Pecos as vice president and Nelda Brooks as treasurer. The group is connected to the American Association of real colleges and includes residents from an unspecified Dir Business Co sponsor.
The Wesley Methodist Church’s Woman’s Society held a meeting at Sponsor Ta die in the hare of Mrs. Meffee. Reports on proposed studies were presented by Masson and other foster members.
The couple marks their 57th anniversary with an informal reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Sheppard on 38th Street. They have 24 grandchildren and eight sons and daughters listed, with details of spouses and locations.
The Lubbock Chapter No. 76 Order of the Eastern Star met at the Masonic hall for a stated meeting and initiation ceremony. Mrs. James Dunn presided with Jim Rodewold the patron. visitors from Houston Granbury and Minco Oklahoma attended. The treasurer’s report was read and plans announced for a luncheon and upcoming initiation. The chapter room featured orchid dahlias pink carnation and a white Bible with the year’s scripture displayed. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Harrison and Mr. and Mrs. Porter Siniard and Mrs. SC Si.
Winners were Sil Weise and STRODaL con 1st. Mrs Hollis Keys, first, Joe W Mes, Bent Honnis, 2ach St son and Ohy Stewart sorand. Ann Ke and Mrs Bob Coguin, third Stand Mis Lattechourp. Meistery to be held after Ruthin vacation return. Sunday at Ruthin, NM, bridge city event clocks in.
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