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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1945
Page
2
A reader letter reflects on American thought, public schools, and the need for school improvements. It advocates teacher pay, better playgrounds, a school doctor, and cautious textbook use while noting parental roles and community concerns. The piece cites the Lubbock context and mentions a local store and kittens offered for adoption.
A luncheon was given for parent teacher leaders by Mrs. Roth of Lorenzo, with attendees including Mrs. W. W. Mitchell and Mes Ellis Brown from the local unit, along with several other officers and guests from Ralls Crosbyton Lubbock and surrounding units.
Miss Nadine Cummings received gifts at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. C. F. Gallimore and Mrs. H. L. Bobo. The event featured candle decorations and congratulatory messages as attendees celebrated the bride.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service opened a new study course titled The Christian Faith and the Christian Way at First Methodist Church. Mrs J H Rutherford of Abilene led the first lesson on the Book of Ephesians with about 150 women in attendance from Asbury and St John WSCS.
Mrs Wilma Rodgers Keeney is named home demonstration agent for Garza County to replace Miss Mabel Ann Manley who transfers to Cochran County. Effective February 10 Keeney arrives February 7 to learn the work. Keeney holds a BS in Home Making Education from Texas Tech and is daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Rodgers of Lubbock. Her husband William C Keeney serves overseas in the Air Force.
Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Sigma chapter held a hobbies program after initiating nine members at the Hilton hotel. Guests viewed Venetian blown glass, hand painted pictures, needlework and more. New initiates listed include Mrs. D. Desk Pep and Miss Beth Green Sundown among others of Lub.
Evangel class at First Baptist held a luncheon in the activities center on Friday. Mrs. Gradie Bownds led a prayer. Attendees included Mesdames Preston C Whorter H G Mc Cloud G E Turner Joe Ferrell Cliff Youngblood Fleeta Neeley Sam Hood Carl Wheeler Charles Loveless W T Holder G W McCraw W G McElwee E D Sumner Madge Mangum Everett Miller Bownds and Estel Wheeler.
Twenty members attended a Daughters of the American Revolution program at the Tech administration building. A ten hour followed a business session in Mrs. Creek Brown's home with assistant hostesses Mrs. F A Kilein Schmidt and Miss Katherine Brown.
Miss Frances Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Lowe of New Orleans wed Cpl Robert Keen Wylie son of Mr and Mrs H W Wylie in the Colonial room of the Wooten hotel Abilene. Dr J O Haymes officiated with a white gladioli backdrop. Reception followed at Crystal and bridal white decor. The couple will reside in Abilene.
The Circle for Servicemen's Wives held a covered dish luncheon and business meeting at Mrs. R. H. Gibson's home with 15 members present. The group plans to meet next Monday at 2 o'clock with Mrs. W. S. Combs at 2017 Fourteenth.
Calvary Baptist seni orning missionary society met Monday afternoon at the church with Mrs Pendley presenting the devotion. Pendley presided over the business meeting as fourteen members attended and refreshments were served.
The marriage of Miss Martina Dobbs of Chicago and Tommy G Wynne of near Lubbock was read at 9 oclock Saturday night in the home of Justice of Peace C E Lynn who officiated.
A cooking tip advises not shelling peas or lima beans until you are ready to cook them. Fresh shells preserve flavor and texture, avoiding sogginess or loss of sweetness during prep.
Mrs. J. H. Barnett president of Lubbock county Home Demonstration council announced the 1945 committee list at a Saturday afternoon courthouse meeting. Committees include Yearbook Finance Exhibit Educational Expansion Recreational Marketing with specified chairmen and members. Thirteen of the 16 clubs were represented.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Baptist schedules a seated tea on February 14 at the church annex to welcome January recruits and prospective members. Mrs. W. L. Pattillo led the devotional and reports from circles and committees were presented during the Monday meeting. Thirty members were present.
Alex Wayne Bell celebrated his first birthday on a Saturday with his mother Mrs. F. W. Bell at 1509 College. Two guests, Paul Winyard and Sharon Jackson, helped him eat cake while pictures were taken. The boy’s father, in the Navy, is serving in the Pacific.
A guide notes that finer texture in sheets correlates with greater tensile strength, making the fabric more durable. It advises considering weave, fiber quality, and thread count as factors influencing long term durability.
Circles of the First Christian Woman's Council completed Ezra study with morning meetings at 9 30. Mrs E C Yough and Mrs Homer led devotions and lessons. 12 members and 3 guests attended. Other circles met at the homes of Mrs Glass Mestess, Mrs Jameson, Mrs Davis, and Mrs Cheaney with devotions, lessons, and guest speakers including Mrs Virgil Kershner visiting from Rio de Janeiro.
Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Union circles met Monday afternoon at the church for a program and business session. Mrs. Vickery opened with prayer, Mrs. Crooks spoke on the WMU Manual duties, and Mrs. Birdwell presided for the Casino meeting. Twenty three attended including visitor Miss Pendley.
The Roscoe Wilson PTA sponsors a Red Cross first aid course starting at 9 o'clock this morning in the school cafeteria. W. A. Hood will teach and the class is open to anyone interested.
The First Baptist PEE class will meet at Mrs. Robert Abernat 9201 Main Street at 12 noon on Wednesday for a luncheon.
A cabinet meeting of the First Baptist Rebekah class is scheduled for 2 30 this afternoon in the class room.
A jumble of meeting notices for local clubs and groups. Includes schedules for nurses, navy mothers, ladies guilds, Athenaeum, study circles, and school events with multiple rooms and times. mentions teachers and community organizers but lacks clear outcomes.
Fourteen Roaring Springs natives met at Mrs Mary Ulledge home to organize a club in Lubbock. They plan to meet the third Saturday of each month with Mrs Gulledee presidentelect, Dr L B Cooper vice president, and Mrs J Goodwin secretary-treasurer. The first meeting is February 17 at 8 p m at the Cooper home 2024 Fourteenth Street.
Houston leaders including Mayor Otis Massey condemn President Roosevelt for asking Jesse Jones to resign as commerce secretary and Henry A. Wallace to take over Jones position. H R Cullen calls the move an outrage and questions Wallace qualifications. Other business figures voice surprise and anger.
Brig. Gen. Ray C. Harris warned that if labor turnover in midwestern and southwestern aircraft plants does not drop immediately, 160000 workers will be needed to meet 1945 production demands.
SMU board executive committee refused a $30,000 donation from Dallas Retail Liquor dealers citing issues involved. Baylor Baptist in Dallas had rejected a $28,000 offer, while St Paul Catholic hospital accepted a $10,000 gift, with officials expressing gratitude. The committee described the decision as unanimous.
Navy plans early postwar legislation to keep the United States as a top sea power. Congressional sources say basic bills on fleet tonnage bases and related matters will reach Congress by mid year, with details withheld and timing tied to victory prospects.
Lt. Gen. George Grunert in charge of United States defense and Maj. Gen. Richard Donovan commanding the Eighth Service command discussed Texas defense coordination yesterday in Dallas. A staff accompanying Genoa included Col. R. D. Brown Coast Artillery Col. C. P. Prime air officer Lt. Col. C. K. Nelson of the Army Air forces.
A group of Czechoslovak Nationals fed by Rudolf Bechyne former deputy prime minister called for the resignation of the government led by President Eduard Beneš amid a political crisis in London on January 22.
In Santa Fe on January 22 the First Prize Sheffer awards were announced for outstanding work in New Mexico. Will Robinson of Roswell won for editorial writing, J Wesley Huff now with Gallup for reporting, and George H B Bowra and ey K Taylor of the Aztec Independent Review for community service. The awards carry $200 cash and run for ten years in memory of the Albuquerque Tribune editor.
A Seattle bus driver pulled up before a drug store and fled to buy cigarettes. He returned crestfallen as a passenger teased him that the cigarettes were all gone.
Ginger makes an excellent meat seasoning for poultry and lamb. Rub it inside chicken or duck or over ale lamb for a wonderfully improved flavor.
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