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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1945

Page

2

Candy bar deluge and a bride offers pantry hints

An essay compares vast numbers to candy bars and reflects on mass consumption by the Army and other forces. A bridal shower idea suggests emergency pantry gifts with recipe boxes and cakes. A lost bracelet prompt asks for its return while an insurance warning links smoking to health risks and costs, urging caution to curb future deaths.

New York G. I. Joe Ap Een Life Insurance Company United States

Miss Sannie Callan Speaks For PTA

George R. Bean PTA members heard Miss Sannie Callan speak on Family Relations Today at the school Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. N. EFicheberger’s room presented songs and a playlet The Road to Happy Town with all children participating. The business meeting was presided by Mrs. J. D. Lawson, president, and members voted to donate 100 to the school for library books while Miss Lucille Coillier’s room received the attendance award.

George R. Bean Parent-Teacher Association Sannie Callan J. N. Eficheberger Happy Town J. D. Lawson Lucille Coillier

New Officers Installed at Lone Star Newcomers Luncheon

New officers for the next six months were introduced at a luncheon Wednesday at the Hilton hotel. Twelve visitors attended as eighteen members were present. Next meeting is 1 p m February 14 at the Hilton hotel.

Hilton Hotel Lone Star Newcomers Club Cecil Williamson F. O. Rudy A. N. Norman R. L. Sigler R. P. Coats Williamson Clyde H. Smith J. E. Jeffreys W. E. Newton Frank Murray Russell Dennison J. E. Wallace C. B. Faught C. L. Caudil M. S. Doss Seminole Charles Hassell Arlington

Past President of Federation Speaks at Lubbock luncheon

Guest speaker Miss Kate Adele Hill of College Station spoke at the Lubbock Business and Professional Women's club luncheon at the Hilton Wednesday noon. Other attendees included Mrs Vera Chapman president and members from Plainview Dimmit Harrisburg and Plainview club members.

Lubbock

Miss Pratt Speaks To HD Club On Grape Cuttings

Miss Clara Pratt county home demonstration agent told Southwest Ward home demonstration club members that grape cuttings about 12 inches long should be set in rows one foot apart and covered to the last bud when grapes are pruned in January. She said cuttings will root and be ready to set in the vineyard the following winter. Mrs. R. E. Guthrie was elected vice president and several members attended. The club plans a meeting with Mrs. C. J. Levy at 2 30 p.m. Jan 23.

Clara Pratt County Home Southwest Ward Home Demonstration Club O. J. Snow R. E. Guthrie N. L. Carter J. H. Aufill R. O. Corcorran W. M. Gaston L. L. Lawson C. J. Levy C. E. Oswalt Doyle Oswalt C. L. Goble Howard Alford Bates Witt Wade Britt

OES Matrons Hold Meet In Abney Home

Mrs. Clara Abney hosted eleven members and two visitors of the Past Matrons of the OES at her home on Main. Guests were Mrs. Ernest Conley and Miss Oulda Middleton. Mesdames M. M. Page and Mary F. Hinton assisted.

OES Abney Clara Abney Main Ernest Conley Oulda Middleton Mesdames M. M. Page Mary F. Hinton

March Of Dimes Theme At Lubbo ck Club Luncheon

Lt. Neil C. Anderson spoke at a Lub bock Woman's club luncheon at SPAAF Officers' club detailing combat experiences and the March of Dimes history. The program used red white and blue decor and small banks for dimes. club members, officers, and wives of overseas veterans attended. Wings were presented to new members of the National Association of Air Forces Women.

Neil C. Anderson South Plains Army Airfield Woman’s Club SPAAF Officers’ Club John Kline Frank Wilhelm David Hopkins James A. LeMarco McClosky

B and PW Club Begins Safety Campaign

The Lubbock Business and Professional Women’s club launches its fourth annual safety campaign led by safety chair Letha Massie. Poster and essay contests offer $10 war stamps top prizes, with other awards for safety entries. Slogans open to all, poster contest is new, contests run through Feb. 5 with awards to follow.

Lubbock Business and Professional Women’s Club Letha Massie Safety Club

Plans Made For Club Turkey Dinner Here

Mrs Jot Smith hosted the Wednesday Needle club gathering as plans were set for the annual turkey dinner at 12 30 p m next Wednesday in the home of Mrs A E Miller. New officers include Rosella Rushing president Tom Duggan vice president Carrie Thomas secretary treasurer and B Wright reporter.

Jot Smith Needle Club A. E. Miller Rosella Rushing Tom Duggan Carrie Thomas B. Wright Buna Sowell

Officers Installed By Navy Mothers In South Plains

South Plains Navy Mothers club installed new officers at a Tuesday night meeting in the American Legion hall. Mrs. J. B. Walker became commander replacing Mrs. A. C. Sanders. Other officers include Mrs. D. A. Forbes second vice commander. Mrs. J. B. Morrisset adjutant. Mrs. John Thompson assistant adjutant. Mrs. James Samson finance. Mrs. L. Walthall and Mrs. L. B. Wright matrons at arms. Mrs. J. A. Blackwell color bearer. Mrs. W. F. Cole chaplain. The club reported sending 525 to the National Navy Relief Society and purchasing a 1000 War bond.

South Plains Navy Mothers Club American Legion Hall J. B. Walker A. C. Sanders D. A. Forbes J. B. Morrisset John Thompson James Samson L. Walthall L. B. Wright J. A. Blackwell W. F. Cole National Navy Relief Society

Salmon spawning patterns differ by ocean species

The article notes salmon in Pacific Canadian waters spawn once and die, while Atlantic salmon spawn multiple times. It discusses life cycle behavior and geographic variation in reproductive strategy across oceans.

Pacific Canada Atlantic

Alathean Class Holds Business and Social Session

Mrs. Fred Rogers hosted a First Baptist Alathean class meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Eva Watkins presiding. The group voted to support a Chinese orphan for a second year and refreshments were served by group two. Visitors included Mesdames J. W. Chapman W. L. Rentrom and A. H. Milsap. other members present included Eula Draper Mark Day A L Harris L Vanney Barney Alford and others.

Fred Rogers First Baptist W. L. Rentrom A. H. Milsap Mesdames Eula Draper Mark Day A. L. Harris L. Vanney Barney Alford J. A. Lee Cora Davis S. W. Harris J. E. Reid Ben Noell D. W. Hodges

LAAF Society Elects Officers After Dessert Bridge

The Lubbock Army Airfield Officers' Wives club elected officers Tuesday afternoon at the officers club after a bi monthly dessert bridge. Mrs. Howell M. Estes Jr. was retained as president with Mrs. George Stout as vice president and Mrs. R. E. Nitschke as secretary, Mrs. John T. Miller as treasurer. Ninety members attended. War saving stamps were given as bridge favors to several members and rummy winners included Mrs. N. Dale and C. McWhorter. Mrs. W. P. Camp attended as a guest. The club will host USC Sunday afternoon.

Lubbock Army Airfield Howell M. Estes, Jr George Stout R. E. Nitschke John T. Miller Sam Paschall John Donahue A. Roach Albert G. Arnold Paul Ecelbarger H. E. Patton Stout R. Vitek N. Dale C. McWhorter W. P. Camp USC

Mrs Henderson Hosts Needlers Needle Club Meeting

The 1916 Needle club met with Mrs. D. M. Henderson at 2420 Twentieth, with Mrs. J. B. Edwards as co-hostess. Two guests attended, Mrs. J. C. Hardgroves and Mrs. W. S. Cutter, alongside a list of members including Mesdames Allen Brown Bryan Edgett Kim mel Kinnel Martin Young Gamel Green Bizzel Gordon Leidigh Ham bright Pressley Tubbs and Lyle.

Needle Club D. M. Henderson J. B. Edwards J. C. Hardgroves W. S. Cutter E. R. Allen Willie Brown J. H. Bryan W. H. Edgett James Kimmel R. V. Kinnel R. H. Martin F. F. Young J. W. Game

Party Cancelled Due to Death of Floyd Beall

The 1911 Needle club gathering scheduled for this afternoon at Mrs. J. C. Ellsworth's home has been cancelled following the death of Floyd Beall. Mrs. Beall is a club member.

Floyd Beall J. C. Ellsworth Beall

Gift Presented To Mrs Moore By Needle Club

A farewell gift was presented to Mrs. Fraser Moore who is moving to Amarillo when Needle Club Bee members met at Mrs. W. D. Massey’s home. Massey was elected secretary. Guests included Mrs. Lye wood Hughes of Albuquerque. The group noted the January 23 meeting will be with Mrs. Massey.

Moore Fraser Moore Amarillo Needle Club Bee W. D. Massey Mrs. Massey

Mrs Griffin Hosts Forty Two Club Meeting

Mrs H L Griffin at 2704 Jefferson hosted nine members and three visitors for a 1936 Forty-Two club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. A salad plate was served. The next meeting is set for 3 p.m. at 1220 Tenth with Mrs Be.

Griffin H. L. Griffin Jefferson

Garden diseases carried by seedling roots

Some of the worst garden diseases such as root knot and club root are carried on the roots of seedling plants.

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