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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1945
Page
2
A wartime letter reflects on Cadet Nurses Corp participation as seasoned graduates return to uniforms to free younger nurses for frontline duty. It discusses emergency needs, the glamour of hospital work, and public appeals for help, including delivery of magazines and small tasks during rationing.
A clover of circles at the First Presbyterian church held varied sessions Monday afternoon. Hostesses guided Bible study and programs featured topics like Faith and Mexico. Nine to fifteen members attended across circles. Circle 6 gathered for a farewell gift as J W Sloan moves to Hondo with Captain Sloan.
Lucille Reagan circle led the First Baptist Women's Missionary Society meeting in circles with eighty nine attendees. A covered dish lunch follows at 12:30 p m next Monday in the church annex with Dr C E Hereford reviewing a book after the meal.
Twenty two members attended the Central Baptist Women's Missionary Society meeting at the church. Mrs. Boyd Crooks and Mrs. W. R. Dean led prayers as the group studied the 119th Psalm.
First Christian Woman's Council circles met Monday in members homes for Bible study. Ten to twelve members attended each circle with new guest, lessons led by Mrs. Hufstedler, Mrs. Gantz, Mrs. Kildress, and others. Refreshments served by all circles.
At the First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service pledge service the playlet Behold I Have Set Before Thee An Open Door was presented. About 110 women attended as Miss Virginia Bell Gamble sang and Dr. R I Robinson administered the sacrament.
Cheese making on a commercial scale began in New York as an adaptation of English methods, marking a notable development in dairy industry practices.
A busy slate of club gatherings and church group events listed for today includes nurse alumnae at 7 nine p m and a Baptist cabinet meeting at 3 30 p m in the cinema room. Numerous circles and study clubs meet around town from 2 30 p m to 7 30 p m with hosts named, venues given, and times specified.
New officers were elected and installed at the Sunday meeting of the Tasker H. Bliss Auxiliary No. 29 United Spanish War Veterans. Installed: Madge Boren president Alice Eddie Eddieman senior vice president Davie C. Bessent junior vice president Iness Knight secretary Nora B. Davis. A ceremony is tentatively scheduled for May 6 at the home of Elizabeth Girrand.
A study finds music broadcast in several industrial plants increases output by 6.2 to 11.3 percent. Workers report improved morale and efficiency, with management noting measurable gains in productivity across multiple facilities.
Miss Vivian Rutherford daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C Rutherford of Anton became the bride of Pfc. Ralph Matthews son of Mr. and Mrs. J Matthews of Brownwood in a candlelight ceremony December 31 at the Brown First Methodist church. The Rev. Boone officiated. The altar was decorated with ferns white pom poms and white chrysanthemums. The bride is a graduate of Anton High School and attended Texas Tech. She has worked for Comet Battery Charger Co of Lubbock. Matthews is a Hale Center High School graduate who has served four years with the Armed Forces and returned to the States December 21 after 29 months in the Southwest Pacific. The couple is at home in San Antonio where the bridegroom is stationed temporarily.
A Royal Service program titled Baptists Working Together for a Century was presented by Mrs. L Richardson for the College Avenue Baptists Women's Missionary Society Monday afternoon at the church. A business and fellowship hour followed. Attendees included Mesdames Richardson Jackson Ross Blackwell Read Kent Campbell Ledbetter Hay Tate Fry and Hallie Hunter.
Seven members of the Canyon Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon at the church. Mrs. Marvin Biffle presided and Mrs. A. G. Lundberg gave the devotional. The group decided to meet every Monday at 2 30 p m at the church.
Mr and Mrs Hymie Clayton and children of Amarillo were guests of Mr and Mrs Doyle Joran, Mrs L S Everett and Mrs Oliver Haag over the weekend.
A Sunday afternoon tea at Mrs. Addie Lou Williams’s home announced the engagement of Miss Posey Lou Gainer to Pvt. John Paul Kuhns of South Plains Army Airfield and Chicago. Guests ranged through 4 to 6 pm with sweet peas centerpieces, and attendees included the honoree’s relatives and house party members, as well as Mra. L. C. Odom and others.
Arnett-Benson Bible class met with Mrs. C. E. Wilson at 2606 Elm Monday afternoon. Rev. C. J. McCarty led a lesson from Matthew. The next meeting is set for 2 p m Monday at Mrs Wilson's home with several ladies in attendance.
Advertisement claims one application of Blue Star Ointment relieves itching from eczema rash tetter ringworm pimples scabies and toe itch. Promises healing with repeated use as nature helps. Money back if first application fails to satisfy. Try it today.
An advertises a home cough syrup using sugar or honey with Pinex for quick relief. It claims a pint makes four times the value, keeps well, and soothes throat and bronchial membranes to ease breathing and promote sleep. Money back if not satisfactory.
About 80 women attended a covered dish luncheon at Asbury Methodist Church. The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday afternoon with Mrs. E. L. Lansford in charge. Rev. C. A. Bickley led devotional and installed the new officers.
Eight new members joined the Idalou Home Demonstration club at a recent meeting. Members listed include Mesdames T. L. Holt Roy Stence Leonard Davis H. C. McMillian Truett Pruett Pearl Owens and W. W. Lewis. Miss Clara Pratt demonstrated pruning grape vines and fruit trees. Mrs. J. O. Barnhart to host January 18 at 3 o'clock.
Six hundred thirty Jewish refugees arrived today in Istanbul from Romania en route to Palestine. The delayed dispatch notes their twelve year journey and their destination, highlighting the ongoing migration crisis.
Public figures including Jeffrey Parker Laura singer TS Wallis and others back a wet bond proposal. The list of supporters spans multiple local names indicating broad community backing for the financial measure.
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