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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1969
Page
12
Mrs. T. E. Worsham gardens through doubt about oleander’s hardiness. Four years ago she planted a red oleander at 2418 32nd Street NE. The shrub blooms lushly despite snow, aided by its front-door location creating a warm micro climate.
The South Plains Iris Society plans a midweek sale of recent iris developments since 1950. Most rhizomes, including many in the Hundred Best and Award of Merit groups, will be offered at 35 cents each or three for 1 and 50 cents for those valued above 2.50. iris will be sold at Farr's Food Stores in Lubbock and Plainview with additional sales at the Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center through the summer.
Beginning orchestra lessons start today at the Lubbock Garden and Arts Center under the Lub bock Park and Recreation Department. Francisco G Hernandez will instruct all instruments with sessions for piano string and brass woodwind players. Classes run daily through August 23 with no charge and instrument must be supplied by students except piano and bass. Call PO2-6411 Ext 363 or visit the center to register.
Eastern New Mexico University selects three students Riciela Pena Judith Greaves and Janie Beth McNutt for $500 Junior Year Abroad scholarships announced by Dr. Gail Shannon. They will study in Europe this summer for a foreign study year.
A practical guide to creating a garden walk using concrete, flagstone, bricks, wood, or gravel. It covers mixing ratios, base preparation, forms, and drainage, with tips for durability and cost savings. It notes wooden paths use treated lumber and that flagstone can be used as stepping stones to reduce costs.
Twenty six graduates received diplomas at a Friday commencement at First United Methodist Church with Dr. John H. Selby as speaker. Awards went to Christi Claitor Walker, Jeanne Peterson, Karen Key Redwine, and Martha Atchison for top scholastic and professional achievements.
The Defense Department announced continued MIRV testing for eventual deployment in Minuteman II and Poseidon missiles. Opponents urge halting tests to protect arms talks, while Pentagon RD chief Foster argues new MIRV systems are needed to penetrate Soviet defenses. Also noted is Robert E. Peary’s 1901 sledge trek to the North Pole.
GAO report cites waste of millions in Thailand military construction due to oversized barracks, poor planning, and lack of coordination. About 395 million program nearly finished. recommends tighter controls on future base projects. Defense agreed with GAO conclusions. Turkey exports overhead power systems for cranes.
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