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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1945
Page
2
A local discussion in Lubbock covers New Year resolutions at the newspaper circulation department amid staff comments on customer service. The article also explains rationing decisions from the OPA, noting stock shortfalls, military demands, and the shift to processed foods as civilian needs rise.
Mr. and Mrs. George R. Pierce and daughter Mrs. H. J. Avery hosted a New Year’s Eve open house for wives of the Overseas club. Thirty guests visited between eight and nine o’clock. The refreshment table featured a Normandy lace cloth and a large candle atop chrysanthemums with Mrs. Avery presiding.
The marriage of Miss Jo Anne Campbell daughter of Mrs. Joseph J. Henderson of Sulphur Springs and Leo H. Lightfoot of Brownfield was read at First Methodist church in Sulphur Springs Sunday afternoon December 24. Rev. J. Daniel Barron officiated. The bride wore a periwinkle blue wool crepe frock with a hat veil and gardenias in a corsage. Attendant was Mrs. Paul Raley of Wichita Falls and best man was Robert Chapman of Houston. A reception followed at the bride's mother's home. the couple will reside west of Brownfield.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Marietta Owens to F O Robert F. Little of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and South Plains Army Airfield. The ceremony was performed last Sunday afternoon at the Owens home with Rev. Paul C. Stephenson officiating. Mrs Ira Mumm served as matron of honor and Lt John D. Holt of Pittsburgh and Lubbock was best man. The couple reside in Wichita Falls.
Military authorities warn that even if all Army food stocks were returned to the United States they would not feed the civilian population for a week. Seasonal canning determines supply. many staples like corn and green vegetables are short and relisted for civilians. Baby foods soups and dried beans stay unrated as civilian supplies lag slightly behind 1941–42 levels. The Kiamichi Mountains lie in southeastern Oklahoma.
Women from First Baptist and Central Baptist societies gathered for Bible lessons and social hours. Rev. C J McCarty led Matthew study at Mrs L W Parker’s home. about 50 members discussed Task of the W M S with Dr C E Hereford outlining soul winning plans.
Mr and Mrs John Atwood will be dinner guests in the home of their daughter Mrs J W Reid to mark their 51st wedding anniversary. Also present will be Mr Reid, their granddaughter Norma Grace Reid and their daughter Miss Ruby Atwood a junior high school teacher.
A thousand Tommies returned to Britain on home leave from the Western front. Relatives greeted them at railway stations as nine days were allotted in Britain seven with families and two for travel. The group included D Day veterans. additional contingents expected daily under the home leave rotation plan.
A schedule of meetings and gatherings across Lubbock including Texas Nu Chapter Delta Theta Chi at 7 30 p m in Aztec room Hilton hotel ideal Friendship club at 3 p m Mrs D M Davis 1707 34th Sunshine Needle club 3 p m Mrs M L Handley 2608 30th Link Study club at noon IOOP all Trailers club 9 p m Hilton hotel City Parent Teacher council 1 30 p m room 208 Senior High School Lubbock Woman's club 3 p m Milton hotel First Baptist Rebekah class 1 p m Activities center luncheon Asbury Methodist Awakened Wesleyan class 10 a m Fellowship hall Firet Methodist WSC8 3 45 p m church parlor meeting of circle leaders standing committee chairs and officers and Wesleyan guild president.
Washington January 1 Farm manpower may shrink further as James F Byrnes urged farmers to match 1944 output with fewer workers draft deferments may need broadening to protect farm labor Deferment standards could be broadened while urging more labor saving machinery Byrnes praised 1944 gains noting a quarter of output went to armed forces and Allies while civilian food rose 7 percent versus 1935-39
Oklahoma political observers expect the 20th legislature to be the tamest in years as wartime sentiment reduces prospects for aggressive action. Tax reductions loom as the main issue with education and road funding contested. Governor Kerr’s message hints at some tax cuts while backing higher education and road appropriations. A state community property law and postwar highway grants funding are also debated.
First Baptist T E L class members will skip January luncheon and meet on the first Wednesday in February. The change affects the monthly schedule and confirms the February gathering.
Tuesday January 8 morning and afternoon program lineup lists hourly segments and show titles from Musical Reveille to Sign Off. Includes United Press News Aunt Jemima My True Story Kiernan News Corner and Jack Armstrong through Melody programs with serials and bands noted.
Morton R. Harrison said Maury Maverick touring battlefields in France as WPB vice chairman and SWPC manager gathers first hand data on required home front production for 1945. The telegram notes the critical phase of production amid ongoing fighting.
Moscow marked the new year with widespread gaiety as hotels reopened ballrooms and American-style bands played until 5:30 a.m. in the largest celebration since the war began.
A cook notes that a dash of nutmeg elevates succotash, enhancing sweetness and spice with subtle autumnal warmth. The comment highlights flavor balance and kitchen experimentation.
Price and Rationing Administrator Chester Bowles warns 1945 will be tougher amid continued shortages and inflationary pressure. He says OPA faces a bigger, harder job enforcing rationing and price controls as the war extends and urges Americans to follow rules to keep prices down after V E day.
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