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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
7
A collage of snippets from mid century news notes includes a critique of typographical errors in the Fort Sumner New Mexico paper, a Kennedy family moment with Caroline Kennedy, a 1962 kitchen sink usage study, a quip on women drivers vs men, a lost dog notice, a mail inquiry about a cookbook, and a Cheyenne dog missing from Cheyenne street with a contact number.
The Gamma Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha began rush season with a horoscope party at Mrs. Frances Cagle's home. J C Rickman of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal led a handwriting analysis program. Rushees present included Mrs. Jerry Sides and others, with a model meeting planned for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Country Inn clubroom.
A simple recipe combines 1 ripe banana with 1 3 cup instant nonfat dry milk and 2 3 cup whole milk in an electric blender until smooth. This yields one serving to top ready-to-eat cereal for extra nourishment.
Patricia McCormack notes New York fashion week presents thin evening gowns in crepe chiffon and flowing fabrics. Dippy necklines, backlines and scissor cuts highlight bodices while hip skimming skirts and bold wraps frame the slender silhouette amid nocturnal style.
A New Orleans chef at the Roosevelt Hotel blends French and Latin American elements with Native American, Aztec, and Inca influences to define Creole cooking as a fusion of French and Spanish traditions. The report cites Rene Nicolas of Louisiane and mentions Orleans Parish Home.
Social notes from 1920s era include Mrs J S Bennett hosting a gift tea for Miss Glenda Coward at the Bennett home inviting 75 guests prior to her January 19, 1925 marriage to Tex Ray Stephenson at Arnett Benson Baptist Church. Mentions hostesses and house party members plus club events and Creole cookery notes.
A note for the PEO chapter AA meeting led by Mrs George A Simmons at 1 30 pm at 2124 Broadway.
Duplicate Bridge at Lubbock Country Club results in a first place tie between Mrs. Roy Gamble with Mrs. Olen Stewart and Mrs. Rufus Rush with Mrs. Jack Clendenin. Other winners include Mrs. Gene Anderson and Mrs. T. W. Anderson. Continue play next Wednesday at 9 45 a m.
WMU members met at the First Baptist Church to discuss home missions including the Japanese Crusade. Mrs. Earl Dictering introduced guests from the Texas Latin American Convention and Bible study from John 3 was led. A luncheon for 150 members followed.
Mrs. Dudley Walker and Mrs. L F Marquam won first place at Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club Wednesday night at Precinct 1 Clubhouse. Second went to Mrs. Ruby Hutchinson and Mrs. Brook Stephens. third to Lawrence Melcher and Chuck Pushing. The next meeting is 7 45 p.m. Wednesday at the Clubhouse.
Needle Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. FE Merrill at 2006 23rd St. Nine members attended. New officers led the meeting. The next gathering is set for 2:30 p.m. February 13 with Mrs. A L Huckabay at 4319 42nd St.
Lubbock resident Mrs W R Anthony who recently earned life master status at the national fall bridge tournament in Phoenix was feted at Maxey Community Center. She and Mrs Roy Thompson of Omaha placed third in national women's teams and the event included life master traveling trophies. Salt is noted for its wide industrial uses.
Members of Wednesday Needle Club enjoyed a noonday luncheon at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse. Mrs. W E Upshaw gave the devotional. New officers are Mrs Smolie C Wilson president and Mrs 8eed treasurer. Thirteen members and two guests attended. The next meeting is set for 3 p m February 13 at Mrs W E Upshaws home.
Cone hosted a noon Thursday bridal luncheon at the Lubbock Country Club for Miss Beverly Kay Boase bride elect of Lt. Marcus Covington. The centerpiece featured white stock and gladioli crafted as a soup tureen hostess gift. Sixteen guests attended including the honoree’s mother Mrs. James Boase. Vows are set for January 25 at Second Baptist Church.
Mrs Willard Day led a Woman's Missionary Society program on God's Call To Be My Servant at Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Church Tuesday night. Assisting were Mmes Clyde Powell, Max Coleman, Waylon Carroll, Vern Tappan, Opal Ward, L O Ingley and Troy Allen.
A Fredericksburg advertisement by Mrs. Raymond Sears promotes Baker's Beauty Lotion and Baker's Hair Tonic. It claims the lotion improves complexion and helps pimples and dandruff, offering a money back guarantee with the slogan Face The World With A Clear Face.
An advertisement offers courses titled School for Women Self Improvement and Refinishing School led by Jean Johnson. It promises exciting, educational, and fun classes with free booklets upon request and enrolling details.
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