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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1963
Page
7
Heloise describes a method to clean crystal chandeliers without dismantling them. Use a tall narrow jar filled halfway with hot detergent solution and hold the jar under each crystal drop to catch grime. Repeat twice, then rinse with fresh solution, letting grime fall into the jar.
A long reader correspondence column covers a separated husband defending his actions, the perils of divorce and child support, readers choosing education over work, and practical household hints from Heloise and others. It includes advice from Ann Landers, Russ, and a note about a birthday party cake etiquette.
Miss Janice Lee Gibson and Jim Franklin Cook married at First Congregational Church Yakima. Rev. Paul Donovan directed a double ring service. Bride’s twin sister Mrs. Sandra Withers and bridesmaid Miss Gail Taylor assisted. Couple planned a California wedding trip after graduation details.
The Lubbock Woman's Study Club met Thursday at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse for a program on Other Americans. Fourteen members attended with Mrs. J. Ward as leader and Mrs. Porter Garrett leading an inspiration period. Latin American countries were discussed and Alan Henry, community ambassador, presented a slide lecture on Argentina. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Gaines and Mrs. B. W. Baker. The next meeting is set for 3 p.m. January 15 at the clubhouse.
Oakwood Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service opens a new study titled Roar of Asia. Mrs. Eugene Thurman introduces the topic at the Thursday morning meeting. A mock committee on the study is led by Mrs. John Smotherman Mrs. Tom Harris and Mrs. Al Robertson. Mrs. Mac Harrison presides at the business session. A luncheon is served at noon.
Amiga Club held a Thursday social hour at Mrs Graham's Tea Room in Oglethorpe with 21 members and two guests. Hostesses were Mrs A C Sawers and Mrs R D Cole. Guests were Mrs Madge Boy and Mrs H A Boone. Tarver presided. Next meeting planned at Mrs R P Holmes's home with co host Mrs A Ellis.
The Theta Chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority completed charter membership on Thursday night at the Ming Tree. New members introduced included Mrs. Ruth Bogart Mrs. Sybil DeLavan Mrs. Trudy McCasland and Mrs. Judy Whisenhunt.
Miss Gladys Matthews and Kenneth Wayne Griffith wed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lockney Plainview area. Bride parents Mr and Mrs R C Matthews of Providence Community. groom son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Griffith Rt 2 Plainview. Ceremony featured pastor A K Windecker and organist Milton Mickey with reception at the bride’s sister home. Griffith serves National Guard duty at Fort Polk Louisiana.
Alpha Delta and Ni Gamma Sigma chapters of Beta Sigma Phi held meetings at the Lubbock Woman's Clubhouse and the home of Mrs. Pat Garrett. Plans included a state convention in San Antonio, a January 26 social, and spring rush events. Committees were named and a New Year party with husbands attended at IOu Stubbs Party House.
Woodrow Home Demonstration Club members met at president Mrs. Bennie Hagens home with guest Mrs. Marvin Gonzales. Hagens led the Creed and Prayer. committees were appointed and yearbooks completed. Fred Gonzales won a homemade apron. Next meeting January 17 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. J. P. Walters for a soap and detergent demonstration.
Mrs. A D Burress of Abernathy hosted a Caldwell Home Demonstration club meeting on Thursday afternoon. Ten members attended as a program on the club constitution and by laws was presented. The next meeting is planned for 10 a.m. January 17 at Mrs S Wales's home on Rt 2.
At First Baptist Church in Lockney a 7 p.m. Dec 31 wedding joined Lyndal Nell Poole and Bruce Edward Mankins in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Gene Hawkins. Poole, a Lockney High School and Lippert's Business College graduate, is the daughter of Doyle Poole. Mankins, of Floydada, is employed by Floyd County Coop Gin.
City Duplicate Bridge Club met Wednesday night at Precinct 1 Clubhouse for master point play. Officers for 1963 are W R Anthony president Butch Adams vice president Mrs Hollis Keys secretary Mrs L R Rampy treasurer Mrs D B Streetman tournament champion. Stan Stone and George Ellis were received as members. North south winners were Mrs Rufus Rush and Mrs Jack Clendenin first Mr and Mrs John Vickers second and Mrs A C Verner and Mrs W C Wharton third. Kvast west winners were Mrs Anthony and Mrs Dudley Walker first Bill Warren and O L Stewart second and Mrs Keys and Butch Adams third.
Driving too fast for conditions is identified by safety experts as one of the most frequent factors behind traffic crashes. Authorities urge drivers to adjust speeds to weather and road conditions to prevent harm.
Entertained at Le Chateau Richelieu in New York where master chefs Raymond Richet and Rolland Kannen Gieser show an American style bouillabaisse. The dish uses lobster, shrimp, fish pieces, mussels, saffron, wine, and herbs with crusty bread, served hot in deep soup plates.
Plains farming advances showed more than 4 000 samples tested last year at the Lubbock Experiment Station soil laboratory. Head Jim Valentine expects 1963 to top 5 000 as February and March bring peaks. Farmers advised to sample before the rush for faster results and better fertilizer planning. Top Young Farmer Lane of Gustine was named 1962 Outstanding Young Farmer of Texas at Fort Worth. An Agricultural Chemicals Conference set for Feb. 12 14 at Texas Tech will cover weed control soil fertility insecticides and more.
Government scientists report isolating the sex lure chemical of the American cockroach to bait poisoned traps. They synthesized a closely related compound and aim to produce the lure itself soon, with work extending to other cockroach species.
A 12-year-old Californian boy, Raymond Dinkins, vanished December 27 and is believed to be headed to Texas on a bicycle. California authorities launched a search. he has relatives in Marshall including an uncle and aunt, and grandparents in Texarkana.
St John’s Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service met Thursday at the church. Mrs Glenn Woody led the devotional on The Church’s Mission to People of Special Needs. Helpers included Mrs Henry Huneke and Mrs Clyde Schneider. Button-Sanford Circle hosted the noon luncheon.
American Motors Corp will invest 2.6 million dollars to expand its Grand Rapids appliance plant and add 500 new jobs. The Kelvinator plant manufactures Rambler auto components and the expansion will produce Rambler interior trim and door parts.
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