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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1961

Page

6

Mrs Johnson Chooses Ball Gowns For Inaugural Events

Mrs Johnson and her daughters prepare for the inauguration with gowns sourced from Texas. Lacy Baines and her parents will attend most events. Lucy will debut a jade green princess gown with escort John Barclay, son of the Johnsons' Austin minister. Lynda Bird attends the University of Texas.

Lucy John Barclay Johnson's Minster Austin Tex Lynda Bird University of of Texas Lady Bird Lyndon B. Johnson Bird Sona Tought Lynda

Dr Fallon Speaks on Education at Texas Tech Gathering

Dr Berlie Fallon associate seeep of education at Texas Tech spoke at a Study Club meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Bass at 2514 57th St. on Thursday evening noting the importance of funding and the century tale. Mrs Tomlena led the coffee service with guests including Mr and Mrs W Thelbert Miller and the Fallons.

Berlie Fallon Texas Tech Roy Bass 57Th St Tomlena W. ‘Thelbert' Miller

Mrs. Jimmy Kemp Honored At Shower By PTA Circle

More than 200 parents heard Dr. Morris Wallace of Texas Tech discuss education and teacher dedication at a Wheelock PTA meeting. Fourth graders presented a program as Lou Stubbs PTA gathered for a shower hosted by Mrs. Jimmy Kemp, with speakers and group activities highlighting home church and school roles.

Wallace Morris Wallace Wheel‘ock Pta Dr. Wallace Wilda Wilson Barbara Wright Jean Morris Oiles Chosen Lou Stubbe Lou Stubbs Jimmy Kemp Wise Velvin Bolen Eugene Alexander Flem Pee Banions Shropshire O. W Moodyine Andre Maurois White Dale Christy Texas Rosemary Scotlot Lubbock, Mary's University For Posey Pta Hand of MI1 Katherine Howell Walter Posey Pta Eel Alexander Robert Aod A. J. White Louis Kirkpatrick Oscar Newell Bruce Giles Charles E. Kennedy B. D. Williamson Room Group Pictures Im. P. Todd National Safety Council L. G. Fuller W. E. Waggoner Jan Clanaon Don Ciert Willam B Department of Homefly Life Texas Tech P. F. Brown Ed Stanfield Ruth Nichols

Ann Landers advice on a self reliant teen budget

Dear Bitter 15 asks how a teen in a boys high school can save for a hi fi set while earning 39.80 unaccounted funds. Ann Landers commends self reliance, questions oversized yearly expenses, and suggests rewarding the teen with the requested gift for good budgeting and behavior.

Ann Landers Ibbedi

Memorial Hour Held By Lodge

The Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 321 held a stated meeting at Rebekah Hall. The charter was draped in memory of Elsy Simmons. Forty six members attended. A joint installation for Rebekah and Odd Fellow officers will be held at 7 30 p m next Tuesday at the Hall.

Lubbock Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Hall S3rd St Ave. P Breane Dane Noble Elsy Simmons Thurmant Marion Gooden Bob Scott G.C. Bishop Ray’ Latham Teague Elmer Pattillo George W. Blair Dane l Grace Burton Lily Alexander Odd Fellow Temple Hawaii Noble Grand Evelyn Parrish Rebekah

Pre-Bridal Shower Honors Miss Alice Dudley

A pre-bridal shower for Miss Alice Dudley bride elect of Kenneth Smith was held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. G. Terry, List Street. Guests included Marjorie Robinson, Rita Brabey, Wanda Fowler of Plainview, Mrs. R. R. Dudley, and others. Hostess gift was linen. the couple will marry Sunday.

Alice Dudley Kenneth Smith G. Terry List St Mines Durong Fle Bill Dudley Dudley T. Ralaree ‘McCleskey Bill Carter Fowler Plainview Marjorie Robinson Rita Brabey Wanda ‘Fowler R. R. Dudley

Community groups organize and vote on school projects

The article lists multiple local meetings. The Family of the Year nominations include Allemanders Square Dance Club and a committee chaired by Mrs. Morris Casey. PTA groups vote to buy trees and chairs, fundraisers rely on group pictures. Texas Tech activity includes a skit and a talk on moral behavior by Dr. Ivan Little.

Morris Casey Ruth Carter Paul Willis Lillian Tilley Sam Arnett Pta Joe Pierce Leroy Ballinger L. J. Frazier Texas Tech Speech Department The Family Service Association Bean Pta Warner B. Sims Lela Puryear Ruby Wilson

Cozarts mark Golden Anniversary with Union reception

Mr and Mrs W P Cozart celebrated 50 years of marriage with an open house at the Union community home of their son and daughter in law W P Cozart Jr Hosting guests were their children Mrs David Gray Cozart and family A granddaughter Kay Cozart helped as serving staff The couple wed in Cisco on January 8 1911 and have lived in Eastland Dawson County areas for decades with 21 grandchildren mentioned in the notice

McCungs Mua Frenam Alex Jtheria Ander Fleming John Woolford Feillin Arlen Mason Felica Bozeman P-Ta W. P. Cozart W. P. Cozart Jr Union David Gray Cozart Kay Cozart Gordor Grayson Seth Cisco Eastland County Dawson County

WAC From Area To Take Part In Inaugural Parade

Nova M Chiles a 1980 graduate from La Porte will perform with the Women’s Army Corps Band at the inaugural parade for President elect John F Kennedy in Washington on January 20. Chiles joined the WAC in 1954 and plays clarinet. the 45 member band is based at Fort McClellan Alabama and has toured nationwide in its 15 year history. Additionally Army Private Jose V Molina of the 16th Infantry Division recently arrived in Germany after enlisting in July 1960 and being stationed previously at Fort Ord California.

Nova M. Chiles Marion Forces Institute G. Chiles Denver City Ft. Ord Calif Hendricks Partici Bagado Women's Army Corps WAC John F. Kennedy Washington Chiles Nova Chiles Ve Sows Denver City High School Ft. McClellan Ala U. S Jose V. Molina Rafaela Molina Germany Molina 16Th Infantry Baumholder Manterau High School

Cadet Nelson Koachel to Join Coast Guard Academy Parade

Cadet Third Class Nelson W Koachel Jr 19 a 1959 graduate of Lubbock High will be among 575 cadets at the Coast Guard Academy New London Conn in the inaugural parade January 20 in Washington He is the son of T Sgt and Mrs N W Koscheski Lefors The corps will be hosted at a reception after the parade honoring cadets and midshipmen from all four armed forces The report also notes Army Pvt Randel Hendricks and a local musical event hosted by ARC Dames with performances by Francisco Hernandez and others plus plans for a white elephant game party February 2 at Mrs Hubert Nelsons home

Nelson W. Koachel Jr Tom S. Lubbock High School U. S. Coast Guard Academy New London Raymond Marshall ARC Dames Leland Payne W. 15Th St Francisco Hernandez E. J. Clements Payne Jimmie Yates Hubert Nelson

Bridge Winners Are Announced at Hub City Event

Hub City Duplicate Bridge Group met at the Slide Rd Clubhouse with Norths noting first place for Mary Ruth McCrory and Frank Gumm. Second went to Jess Gurley and Bill Lumsden. third to Rufus Rush and William Swart. fourth to Hollis Key and Harry Hunter. Eastwest winners Thomas Esmond and Dudley Walker led first place. Meldon Leslie and A N Norman second. W Bh Anthonys and Refi Fuh third. E L Coggin and partner fourth. The group will meet again Wednesday night at the clubhouse.

Hub City Slide Rd Mary Ruth McCrory Frank Gumm Jess Gurley Bill Lumsden Rufus Rush William Swart Hollis Key Harry Hunter Eastwest Thomas Esmond Dudley Walker Meldon Leslie A.N. Norman

Mrs Thomas Hosts Sorority Luncheon

Tau Gamma Kappa president Mrs Enloe Thom hosted a sorority luncheon at her home on Thursday with nine members present. Mrs Mark Anderson served as hostess and Mrs C C Casstevens offered invocation. A business session approved buying a large coffee urn for club use. it will be hosted again on January 26.

Tau Gamma Kappa Enloe Thom 38Th St Mark Anderson C. C. Casstevens Anderson

Where's Fire Question Ends in Phone Call Incident

In Swisher County a secretary answered a call with a youthful voice saying tell Daddy the house is on fire. The message triggered a dispatch of the fire truck to Judge Jack Driskill’s home due to shared office numbers with Julia Special-County Ally George Jennings Jr. in Tulsa. Damage was light.

Julia George Jennings Jr Tulsa Jennings Swisher Jack Driskill

Mrs Walker Honored At Shower In Lubbock

Mrs Homer Walker Sr and the honoree were host and guests at a miscellaneous shower Thursday night at 4203 48th St. The honoree, a student at Lubbock Christian College, was married on December 25. Dr Louise Stout led a Planned Parenthood discussion at a AAUW Child Study Group meeting in the White Home venue.

Homer Ray Walker Sandra Miller James Hawkins 48Th Hawkins Homer Walker Sr Stout AAUW Charles ¢ Kennedy 28Th St Louise Stout Lynn Rowan Frank Millican

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Johnson Johnson Lacy Baines Jacqueline Kennedy Kennedy Palatine Fallon Ptas B. H. Hicks Virgil Trout Ment Hemphill-Wells Harold Harbuck PTA W. E. Thorn Mildred Shelton Calvary Baptist Church Bertha Shawver L. D. Walden Qibdock Country Club Allemanders Square Dance Club Atoecue Pvt Mackensie Park Lubbook, Texas la Porte ‘Noo Army Pvt Anita W. Hudson Tulane Ave Mrs. Thomas Mrs. Walker White Home Joe White 3Rd St. I Merchantettes Pioneer Natural Gas Co J. R. Bradford Billy O. Wesson Manners Millett Wall Ave American State Bank F.D.I.C Lubbock Superior Meat Co Dial PO
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