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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1964
Page
8
A nationwide survey shows most American households opt for a traditional Christmas menu. Turkeys account for about 52 percent of main dishes, ham 30 percent, with potatoes, yams, squash and greens as common sides. Desserts center on cake and pie, plus Christmas cookies and fruit cake.
Seven people received awards at the annual Young Farmer Young Homemaker banquet in Billy Graham Colonial Inn. About 100 attendees. Dickie Holcomb earned a silver tray as outstanding Young Homemaker. Plaques went to Paralyn Render, Pat Moran as outstanding Future Homemakers of America. Richard Connell earned a plaque as outstanding Young Future Farmer. Rayphard Smithson received a special award as Castro County’s outstanding Young Farmer 1964. Honoraries went to Johnny Linn and Bill Bennett.
The Heritage Study Club of Lubbock receives a 1962 to 1964 citation from Texas Federation of Women's Clubs official Mrs. Kelly McAdams for improving community life. The club aided Lubbock Day Nursery No. 1 with leadership from presidents Mrs. Joe Jenkins and Mrs. Jack Garrett and project chairs Mrs. Murray Owens and Mrs. Ted Ray.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary from Lubbock staged a Christmas program Thursday at Veterans Hospital Big Spring for 225 patients. Mrs Janey Williams chaired the event guiding a play Behind the Scene Casting of Romeo and Juliet with Id Fisher as MC and Jerry Wood Bruce Loughridge John Braselton and Fred Pierce in cast. Gifts and candy were distributed and the Big Spring PTA Council provided refreshments.
The Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 321 met for a business session and annual Christmas party Thursday at Rebekah Hall. Noble Grand Mrs. Jon R. Hatley presided. Mrs. Ben Vernon led the program with stories by Mrs. Roy Gruessendorf, carols sung by members, and gifts of fruit and candy for children. The group will not meet on December 24 and will reconvene December 30 at 7:30 p.m.
The Pilot Club of Lubbock held its annual Christmas party at the Lubbock Women's Club. Mrs. Otey Johnson Jr. chaired the event with invocation by Mrs. C. L. Franden. Tom Jones of New York City, author of The Fantastiks, attended as a featured guest.
Mrs. Ralph Gray and Mrs. Frank Todd hosted 21 members and 3 guests for the Horizon Study Club Christmas luncheon and gift exchange at the Lubbock Women's Club. Mrs. Curtis Ripley, president, welcomed visitors from Nebraska and local members. The program included a reading by Mrs. Frank Haden. The next meeting is scheduled for 7:30 AM January 21 with Mrs. Myron Vann at 1318 58th Place.
A fashion item showcase highlights a left-acetate rayon crop jacket over a tiered sheath belted with a satin bow in Paris pink or bone for 25.00. A graceful acetate rayon crepe sheath with bow trim is priced at 15.95. Also featured is Hollywood Vassarette backless bra with nylon lace cups and booster pads in black or white, 32-36 inch, 6.95.
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