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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1956

Page

5

Christmas Programs At Lubboch View Church Groups

Christian Women of Lub bock View Christian Church held meetings this week with Group 2 hosting, devotion by Mrs. Ben Eskridge, and Toys for Tots. Group 1 met at Mrs. George Wilsons with a lesson on What Is Christmas and a devotion by Mrs. Dixon Bruce. Group 4 gathered with Mrs. Barney Rushing for a lesson by Mrs. Frank Haden and a devotion by Mrs. Bates Witt. nine members delivered a Christmas basket to Carver Heights Nursery. Group 5 members participated in the described activities.

Christian Women's Tp Lubbock View Christian Church Harmon Edge Ben Eskridge Frank Haden George Wilson Dixon Bruce Jeff Graham Barney Rushing Bates Witt Lloyd Bazan Carver Heights Nursery

Hutchinson P-TA Christmas Play Draws 400

About 400 parents and teachers attended the J. T. Hutchinson Christmas program sponsored by the P-TA on Tuesday night. Mrs. Eugene Alderson led the business session while students presented The Shepherd and the Wise Men directed by Nancy Jones and Melinda Lackey. Faculty sponsors were Mrs. Elsye Andress and Miss Eula McCorkle. an open house followed. A Johannesburg report notes South African animal stamps remain popular but are running short overseas.

Hutchinson P-Ta J. T. Hutchinson Eugene Alderson the Shepherd and the Wise Men Nancy Jones Melinda Lackey Elsye Andress Eula McCorkle

Missionary Circles Hold Royal Service Programs

Seven First Baptist Women's Missionary Union circles met Wednesday for programs. Zelma Hallock nine members. Lena Lair nine. Lottie Moon nine with one visitor. Agnes Southerland Naquinn nine. Lucille Reagan eight. Charlene Moore four. Ola Culpepper seven. Hosts and leaders named for each circle.

First Baptist Women's Missionary Union Zelma Hallock H. A. Butler Bert Yeager Lena Lair Sue Jenness W. W. Nichols Lottie Moon W. E. Watson J. A. Mullins J. T. Meek Agnes Southerland W. G. Gibson Ola Culpepper Circle G. R. King Virgil Reager

Sorority Party Held At Houston Residence

Theta Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi attended a Christmas party Tuesday night at Mrs. Vaughn Houston’s home. Mrs. Albert Sanger spoke on French Christmas traditions, introduced by Mrs. Dick O’Loughlin. Fifteen members and Mrs. Sanger were served refreshments as they exchanged gifts and sang carols. A gifts basket and Christmas program were given to McMurray’s Convalescent Home by Wesley Methodist Church women.

Ray Farr Slide Road McMurray Convalescent Home Houston Theta Chi Beta Sigma Phi Vaughn Houston 45Th St Albert Sanger France Dick O'Loughlin Sanger McMurray Woman's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church

Science Exams Set For Area Seniors

Science examinations for South Plains seniors take place at 4 p.m. in the county courthouse office. The Science Clubs of America contest offers 11,000 in scholarships to 40 national winners. A regional science fair is planned for April 13 on the Texas Tech campus with several area high schools expected to enter.

South Plains Science Clubs of America Texas Tech Dunamis Club Slaton High School Tech

Efficient Fire Department Praised By Lubbock Resident

John H. Morgan of 2419 13th St. commended the Lubbock Fire Department for an early morning blaze at 14th Street and College Avenue. He praised the crew for quick action, careful handling to avoid injuries, door and window considerations, effective water cleanup, and especially Buck Price in charge.

Lubbock John H. Morgan 13Th St H. P. Clifton Morgan 14Th St College Ave Buck Price

Austria Doubles Mopeds Exports in 1956

Austria reported a sharp rise in motorized bicycle exports during 1956, doubling the amount shipped abroad. The surge highlights growing demand for mopeds in postwar markets and reflects broader European mobility trends.

Austria

Mrs. C. D. Hogg Rites Planned in Lamesa

Funeral services for Mrs. C. D. Hogg 76 are set for 3 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Lamesa. She died today in Lamesa General Hospital after 33 years in the area. Burial will follow in Lamesa Memorial Park. She is survived by her husband five daughters four sons twenty grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.

Lamesa C. D. Hogg First Baptist Church Jim Hogg Lott F. J McCamey Bill Mountainaire N.M Richmond Wichita Falls

Man's Bad Luck Is Woman's Fortune

In Monmouth Illinois on December 19 UP reports Bill Morefield escaped unharmed when his car skidded and overturned at the same icy spot where Mrs. James Carter’s car overturned. Morefield then pulled Carter from the wreck, trapping herself for about an hour before rescue.

Monmouth Bill Morefield James Carter

Saylor Church Honors Three Boy Scouts

The Jayton Methodist Church awarded the God and Country Award to Ray Dunlap Arden Lee Walker and Larry Don Moore during a worship service led by Rev. Carl Hudson. Ray will attend the National Jamboree at Valley Forge next summer Arden Lee is a Life Scout and Larry is a Star Scout.

Jayton Methodist Church Ray Dunlap Lulu Dunlap Arden Lee Walker W. E. Walker Larry Don Moore Dale Moore Carl Hudson Ray Valley Forge Arden Lee Larry

Four Diennes To Be Absent From Family Home For Christmas

The Dienne quintuplets will be away from their Callendar Ontario home for a second straight Christmas. The four surviving siblings deny any breach with their parents and say plans are finalized for the holiday. Haiti expects 40 cruise ships in 1957.

Diennes Montreal Callendar Ont Haiti

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