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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1960
Page
9
The column laments senior night at the Raiders final home game, praises loyal Lubbockites, and catalogs fan types from the crowd. It recalls basketball humor and ends with a humorous gag about hats sold at a store, reflecting community sports life.
Wheelock Elementary School teachers were honored at a PTA luncheon hosted by the PTA executive board. Mrs. George Gilkerson chaired the board, with invitations from Mrs. Hal Taylor to Nat Williams and others. Rex Webster led decorations as spring themed tables featured yellow linens, copper accents, red geraniums, birds and branches. Parents also visited classrooms during the week.
Stockholm reports a 1958 1959 expenditure of 190 million dollars allocated to highway improvements across the nation. The announcement details the scale of funding aimed at expanding road capacity and elevating transport infrastructure.
Dr. F Michael Smith Jr of Thibodaux says infant crying labeled colic is a sign of immaturity and environment. Hunger, formula quality, early solids, and lack of parental preparation fuel fussiness, while gentle holding and care soothe babies.
Phi Gamma Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held an organizational meeting Tuesday at Miss Karen Spruiell home 2713 59th Street. A candlelight installation for the new chapter occurred Sunday in the Green Room of the Hotel in Lubbock. Officers elected Tuesday include Carolyn Ratliff president Sandra Weeks vice president Audie Light recording secretary Marcia Kelley corresponding secretary Helen Cook treasurer Ruby Schuman City Council representative. Committee chairs are Virginia McCrary ways and means Betty Jane Fite program Carolyn Johnson service and Spruiell social. Mrs Glenn Wayne Smith acted as adviser and pledge training. Mrs Mike Cecil and Melba Price from Phi Beta Rho demonstrated a facial. Phi Gamma Lambda will meet first and third Tuesdays with a social set for 8 p.m. March 8 at Sandra Smiths home 5401 West 59th Street.
A dense list of events and meetings across Lubbock organizations including YWCA programs at the Boys Club and YWCA, church ladies bible classes, bridge sessions, and auxiliary meetings. Notable groups include St. John's Methodist WSCS, Sunset Church of Christ, Aldersgate Methodist WSCS, Pioneer Park Church of Christ, Northside Church of Christ, Hillcrest Country Club, VFW Auxiliary, Pilot Club, and the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse hosting various socials, demonstrations, and study clubs throughout the day.
The Loyalty Club meeting set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Mrs. R E Blanton 2806 40th St was cancelled. Mrs Blanton will host the next gathering on March 18 at her home.
Thirty seven members and guests attended a Tuesday morning coffee hosted by The Shakespeare Club at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Mrs. C. B. Martin spoke on The Romantic World of Art while Mrs. Roger Powers poured and Mrs. Carl Jones, Mrs. I. L. Henderson and Mrs. J. A. Raley hosted. An arrangement of purple Dutch iris highlighted the refreshment table.
A surprise birthday party for Mrs. Gladys Bray was hosted by Mrs. A. W. Keith at 1917 44th Street. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jim C. Bray, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Bray and son, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bray, George Hilton and family, Roy Roberts and family, and David Myers and family.
Turquoise and white motif tea from 9 30 to 11 a m today honors Miss Sonya Blackford bride elect of Jack Blackstock at the Huffstedler home 3309 40th St with 200 guests invited. Miss Blackford to wed April 30 at Bowman Chapel First Methodist Church. Also notes St Patrick Day theme lunch for Music Roundtable at Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse and Julia Hartley chosen for University Chorale at Texas Christian University.
An observant note warns about the discomfort of dining with someone who has poor table manners and urges readers to monitor their own etiquette at the table.
Mrs. James Curry hosted the Highland Home Demonstration Club luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home 5206 West 7th. After the meal, Mrs. Curry and Mrs. Monroe Curry demonstrated glazed bottle painting. Mrs. Dick Jackson will host the next meeting on March 16 at 9:30 a.m.
ABC Dolls met Tuesday night at the Chicken Shack with 17 members present. Don Henderson presented a program on flower arrangement and display. Hostesses were Mrs. Buck Fredrikssen, Mrs. Odis Taylor, and Mrs. H. C. Hamilton.
A Tuesday shower at Mrs. Glenn Harris home 3401 36th St honors Saundra Stewart bride elect of Dub Heffington. Co hostess Mrs. Bob Rawls. Guests include Mrs. G C Stewart mother of the bride elect. Stewart to wed Heffington April 9 at Second Baptist.
Parents of Tom S. Lubbock High School students are invited to lunch in the cafeteria and attend a 1 10 p m meeting to discuss the testing program. Teachers were honored at a school appreciation coffee held Tuesday morning with Mrs M S Morrison as hospitality chairman. Newly elected officers were announced.
Weather delays force postponement of the Lubbock Junior Garden Club meeting planned for 9 30 a m Thursday at the Lubbock Women s Clubhouse All cured and smoked items should be kept in the refrigerator until ready to use
Dr. and Mrs. John Selby serve as co presidents with Mrs. Sam Camp as senior vice president and Mrs. Ira Dunlap as junior vice president. Mrs. Richard Heineman is the sophomore vice president, with Mrs. P. T. Glazner as secretary and Mrs. Morrison as treasurer.
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