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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
8
A simple large bed tray crafted from a grocery carton provides a sturdy mealtime surface for a sick child and a playtable for crayons. The piece sits on the patient’s knees, freeing caregivers from balancing trays, and offers a practical, low cost solution.
Mrs E D Clements led a luncheon and gift exchange for the South Plains Daughters of the Nile at the Masonic Hall on Thursday. The next meeting is scheduled for 10 am January 10 at the same hall with a luncheon to follow.
Patricia McCormack reports on a UPI survey by the National Professional Driver Education Association noting design changes for shorter drivers. Recommendations include lower mirror angles, adjustable seats, lower steering wheels, heel rests on pedals, extensions for gas pedals, and headlights that turn with wheels. Emphasis on safety gear and mirrors, with most instructors urging standard seat belts and reflective license plates. The piece also covers broader challenges like confidence and distance judgment for learner drivers.
Rehearsal dinner at The Aztec Inn honors Miss Kathryn Ann Bowden with guests from San Antonio Dallas Lubbock and Fort Worth. Wedding vows set for Ford Memorial Chapel and Boweman Chapel First Methodist as the couple pledge vows amidst family and friends. A Christmas coffee at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse hosted by Mrs. Robert Allan Hill Jr. capped the events with about 100 attendees.
A reflective piece argues that teaching children to see the goodness of life is essential before discussing life’s evils. It links childhood innocence, memories of kindness, and exposure to danger, urging careful, balanced guidance to protect mental health without denying reality.
Alan Henry served as guest speaker for a meeting of the Jolly Grandmothers Club at the Lubbock Women's Club house. Hostesses were Mrs. Paul Basinger and Mrs. S. P. Boling. Secret pal gifts were exchanged and names for the coming year drawn. A tribute was given to retiring president Mrs. A. G. Martinez who moves to Los Angeles next week. Members donated gifts for local convalescent home patients. A guest, Mrs. H. P. Boyd, attended. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. January 10 with hostesses Mrs. Roy Hall and Mrs. J. H. Morgan.
Mrs. Donna Golightly spoke on new color trends at the House and Garden Roundtable held at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Christmas selections were played on the organ by Mrs. James Boase. Attendees totaled 39 members and guests. The next meeting is set for noon February 14 at the Clubhouse.
Glamorous North Beach Pineapple n Bean Salad combines pineapple chunks kidney and lima beans green pepper and celery with a sweet sour dressing of pineapple syrup dill and oil. The recipe serves about 144 quarts and hints at pairing with chicken for holiday entertaining.
Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Linch marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday. Their children and families gathered from Paso, Floydada, and Lubock with a grandson unable to attend. The couple wed December 12, 1912, in front of the home of the late Rev. W. V. Jones and moved to Floyd County in 1923.
Lubbock Christian College women held a Christmas party at 7 30 p m Thursday in the home of Mrs James Vickers on Plainview Highway. Finis Cavender Carroll Hickey Gerald Kendrick E R Higgins D C Lawrence R V Polsdexter Jack Price Jim Ravaneli Hazel Roy Max Silvey and Dale Young assisted with hospitality. Mr and Mrs Hickey presented a program.
Members of the Tech Dames sponsor a Christmas party for Guadalupe Elementary School first graders in the school cafeteria from 2 to 4 p m today. PTA volunteers assist. Car toons carol singing led by Hank Hunt and Cary Hobbs greet Santa. A seven foot tree displays children made items and gifts are presented to the principal and first grade teachers. Mrs Mike Temple leads arrangements.
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