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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1961
Page
6
Violinist Mischa Elman, turning 70, says women keep art and music alive and notes a supportive home life with wife Helen. He reflects on gender roles in art promotion and cites experiences with artists and patrons, while readers send letters to Ann Landers on dreams and family discipline.
A collage of reader questions and responses from Ann Landers style guidance. Topics touch on mealtime manners for children and family togetherness, second chances in love, and personal reflections on aging and family life. The clippings reference The Lubbock Avalanche Journal and a California backdrop with violin lessons from a renowned teacher.
LOVINGTON Special report notes a concert with a Berlin debut at noon and a performance for British royalty. The text mentions a sub-district meeting of York year records and a later report about the Women’s Society of Christian Service. A meeting at First Methodist Church Eunice with registration at 10 a.m. leads to a session at 10:30 a.m. with program titled New Year New Shoes.
Mrs. Dean Killion hosts a community music funding event at 3433 54th Street with Mrs. Gene Quest leading the program. Dr. Gene Hemmle and Paul Ellsworth of Texas Tech join the event, featuring a selection from South Pacific by the chorus. Mrs. Howell co hosts the gathering.
The AAUW Child Study Group 7 met at 4713 4th St with Mrs E W Cecil hosting. Dr Lamb from Texas Tech, head of food and nutrition, spoke on preschool nutrition and flexible meal patterns, stressing feeding as education in food. The next meeting, at Mrs Jim Hobbs home on 38th St, is set for Feb 16 at 7 30 p.m.
Mrs Eve Young district 7 guest of honor at the Ladies Auxiliary gathering held Thursday at the Post Home. Mrs Lynn B Jones presided as Young entered with the colors and received a gift. A salad supper followed the program dedicated to Mrs Young. Next meeting set for 7 30 on Feb 2 at the VFW Hall. Mrs Jones Mrs Mabel Johnson and Mrs Tommy Doidge depart for San Angelo to attend the state meeting.
The group announces future activities for the Alpha Delta Beta Sigma Phi chapter at the Women's Quhthouse. Members voted to contribute to a convalescent home, with Mrs. John R. Gregory as hostess at 205A Sth St for a coffee event.
A local homebuilders group held a meeting at Mrs Gay's home to discuss Texas taxation and sociable topics. The session covered climate and terrain issues with a supper and a talk by Mrs Deities win jack Tay. The next gathering is planned at the home of Mrs Jack Shisler.
Children needs and adult values were discussed by Lubbock PTA groups on Thursday. Dr Clarice Wills of Texas Tech moderated a panel on Our Children's Needs with Judge Robert Bean and others. Vanishing to page 2B, the article details nominating committees, seminars, and PTA programs across several schools led by Virgil Trout and local leaders.
A brief item notes Millett warns against jokes that might offend readers. The piece suggests skipping jokes when their taste is dubious and urges caution in humor.
Recently installed officers presided over the Thursday night meeting of Hub City Rebekah Lodge at JOOF Hall 1913 Ave K. Lodge deputy Mrs. Donay Wilson conducted a school of instruction for members.
Two new Phi Mu members were introduced at the Thursday night Phi Mu Alumnae meeting led by Mrs. Troy Myers. Mrs. M. L. Cunningham, former Louisiana Tech Chapter president, and Mrs. Richard M. Widdes, Tulsa University graduate, joined as new members. Directors from the national grand council were read. Mrs. N. H. Riviere reported on State Day plans for Lubbock on March 4 and 5, and gifts were presented to Mrs. J. Lester Robert before her Jackson, Mississippi departure. Representatives Mrs. Thord Dockray and Mrs. J. Powers spoke on the Community Ambassador program.
The Needle Club held a Thursday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Huron Seale’s home on 33rd Street with twelve members present. Mrs. E. E. Lokey was voted in as a new member and five guests attended, including Miss Pelo and Mrs. Jimmy Kitchens. Hostessing duties move to Mrs. J. D. Nelson on February 2 at 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Robert Reevy was guest speaker for a gathering hosted by cafeteria workers. Over 100 people attended the February 2 meeting at 2401 3rd Street, Keller, at 2 p.m.
Dr. and Mrs. Glenn M. Jones have returned from a wedding trip to Europe after marrying December 26 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Hearn officiating. The couple visited Paris London Rome Lucerne and Madrid during their European tour. The bride, Martha Jayne Shannon, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Morgan of Saint Joseph, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Jones of Wichita. She is a North Texas State College graduate and Monterey High School teacher. he studied at Texas A&M Baylor and Johns Hopkins. They will live at 2718 South Seventh Street.
Reservations taken until Sunday night for a dinner meeting of Lubbock View Christian Women's Fellowship with husbands and visitors from First Christian Westmont Christian and Bethany Christian churches. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chicken Shack. Paul A. Sims of Fort Worth will speak on The Christian's Role in the Race Question.
The marriage of Mrs. Edith Cox Griffith and Eldon Ray Dillard, both of Lockney, occurred in Memphis on January 14. Vows were exchanged at the home of Rev. C. B. Herring, pastor of the First Methodist Church in Memphis, a former Lockney pastor. The couple planned a wedding trip to church and Oklahoma points and reside in Lockney.
Mrs Henry JA Maasen is elected president for a two year term at the January Dawson County Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs C Tarter in Lamesa. Other officers named are Mrs Gus Schmidt first vice president Mrs C C Westmer second vice president Mrs J H Adkins third vice president Mrs Bruce Moore secretary Mrs Hoyt McClendon treasurer and Mrs Tarter parliamentarian Flower show planned at Midland No 5 school March 7 to 9 with February meeting moved to an 1130?am session at Mrs Roy Bearden home.
A home demonstration session featured a slide show on maintaining body weight. Mrs. Brown then discussed her trips to Guatemala and shared brief asides about her experiences there.
Elder T Bunch of Lipan will preach at Orthodox Primitive Baptist Church in Lubbock at 7:30 p m today and Sunday with Elder J N Hisham as pastor The Rev John Isom of First Unitarian Wichita Kan will speak at 7:30 p m Sunday services at Lubbock First Unitarian Church Fines and court costs were levied in County Court at Law No 1 against Harold D Gott and Larry Bounds for check law violations Forgery charges filed against Kenneth Lee Patterson in Dallas The suspect is in custody Kenneth Osborne, son of Mr and Mrs Bobby Osborne, was treated at Methodist Hospital after his bicycle was struck by a car driven by Marilyn T Taylor at 4th St and Ave T The injury left him hospitalized Johnny McMertry was admitted to Methodist Hospital after cottonseed cake fell on him sustaining a possible fractured leg Wellington New Zealand school children will not get fruit flavored milk in schools as the milk board and health department move to wean youngsters from milk.
Workmen from Frank and Hobbs of Austin dismantle interior of City Hall and the adjacent American Legion home as part of plans for a new two story City Hall. Under contract the sites must be cleared within 60 days. The Austin firm bid 19810 for the razing job. The city commission approves plans linking the new hall with the remodeled Central Fire Station and a two story Police Station expansion. Bids due February 16 at 4 p.m.
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