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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
8
In a reflective piece from Washington, a psychologist notes a father who reads his son’s toy clutter as a plea for attention. He recalls a similar incident with a colleague, arguing many parents struggle to value children’s companionship amid practical demands. The column links parental self worth to recognizing kids’ need for presence.
Geoffrey London, 33, fined 10 pounds after his seven horsepower midget auto dodged Buckingham Palace cavalry in Belgrave Square during a royal parade. He recalled his brush with the Household Cavalry as a nightmare and said his only ride on a horse was when he fell off long ago.
The Republican Women’s Club of Lubbock County met at the First Federal Savings and Loan branch on 34th Street electing officers. London Krueger Jr. spoke as president and Rae Ottis Herman led the missionary council while about 65 women attended. The item notes entertainment by a band and a horse stampede outside the venue during the event.
Dear Ann Landers answers address trust and forgiveness in a past affair, a mother’s struggle with ex-husband relocation, and handling engagement gift money. The columnist cautions against marriage risks, urges focus on children, and advises saving engagement funds for future home needs. An offer to send more guidance via a booklet is included.
Mrs Allen Palm and Mrs Dol ton Gellisple presented special music at the workshop service led by Mrs Charles Thompson. R J Stewart spoke on The Plan of Salvation. Gifts to missionaries were shown. A guest, Mrs James Mahony of Selfridge Air Force Base Michigan, attended. The group will meet Tuesday at the campground 42nd St and Ave A.
The late R J Donnell family held an all day reunion Sunday at Mackenzie Park with forty nine attendees. Notable members listed include Mr and Mrs J C Donnell Saint by and Mr and Mrs Jack Grant Lawton Oklahoma among others and several Boyd and Page families from nearby towns.
An advertisement lists oil paintings prints and accessories with rug sales scheduled July 15 through August 5 including Oriental Walker Spanish and decorator rugs. Listings show sales dates July 22 July 29 August 5 with gang carpeting by the yard or roll and by August 1.
Downtown Lubbock Inc formed by Lubbock interests held a Tuesday meeting to elect officers and plan promotions for August 17. New president Clarence Solnick and officers discussed articles of incorporation and a shift to Park n Shop Downtown branding.
Eastern New Mexico University School of Music presents two performances of Bells Are Ringing starring Rosanna Hamilton and Joe Harrell. Show opens 8 p m Thursday in the University Theatre and repeats Friday night. Corral Playhouse plans The Fireman’s Flame melodrama July 31 to August 3.
Judge I B Holt of Lamb County Pioneers announced the 13th annual meeting will be August 22 at the Littlefield Community Center. Special awards go to the oldest man and oldest woman. long-distance traveler also honored. Committee chairs named. air conditioning at the center may boost turnout.
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