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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1947

Page

4

War Time Resolve At Home Amid Bomb Shelters And Shortages

Mrs F J Lloyd and her three children endured air raids and rationing while her husband fought in Africa and Europe. She dyed blackout curtains, slipcovered furniture, and waits for spring repairs. Despite cold and scarcity she feels deeper happiness and gratitude, teaching French to help support the family. Her Turkish mother, visiting at the war’s start, died en route home from the Balkans.

F. J. Lloyd Africa Europe Hampton

Luncheon Embraces St Patrick Motif at church event

First Methodist Builders class luncheon at the church featured a St Patrick motif with Mrs V L Cade’s group as hostesses. Mrs Kenneth Alexander and Mrs Jim Johnson sang two Irish songs as guests. A business session led by Mrs D M Davis drew 48 attendees.

St. Patrick’s First Methodist Builders Cless VL. Cade Mirs Kenneth Alexander Jim Johnson D. M. Davis

Bookman Unit 5 To Meet Wednesday

The AAUW Bookman group Unit 5 meets Wednesday at 236 p.m. with Mrs. L. C. Craven at 2704 Twenty-second. Mrs. Sadie Cech will be assistant host. Life Ruby Lee Waller will read "The Turquoise" by Anya.

Bookman Aauw ‘Bookman Group L. C. Craven Sadie Cech Hoselife Ruby Lee Waller Anya

Annual Sunday Night at 1 Hotel Rock Event

Late Rock performer Dorothy Carel headlines a Sunday night show at the 1 Hotel with a sultry set and guest appearances. Organizers promote a relaxed vibe and strong turnout for the evening concert.

1 Hotel Late Rock Dorothy Carel Sn Couene

Local Listings Show Weekend Afternoon Shows

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Saturday and Wednesday afternoon time slots around 1 o'clock with mentions of events at places named Lanchezes and Returdos. No clear dates or full venue names are readable.

Family plans trip and moves in West Texas

The text notes the Schindler home and a trip to Mexico, with plans to be at home in Monahans later. Mrs. Lasiter has lived in Post for the past six years.

Schindler Mexico Monahans Lasiter Post

Musicians Enter Federation Contest With Noted State Winners

Three past state winners in the piano section from con Fincley and Caroline Cole will compete in the state contest March 22. Two contestants from Amarillo join the seven district TFMC event.

Con Fincley Caroline Cole Amarillo TFMC

Mrs Mai Es Ve Is Party Honors Betrothed Couple

A social page notes Mrs Mai and Mr Jennings hosting a wedding shower honoring an engaged pair. Guests included Miss Kayken McCullough Miss Mary Helen Nunnalee Jeek Shelly and Mr and Mrs Tayler. Yellow roses and white tapers adorned tables.

Mai Es Ve Spat Maton Sroka Robert Priey Aint Cokér Horace Um Sean Thi Aviss Rubby Tom Rhodes

Bride and groom linked to California and Texas colleges

Annie Jenkins Sallee circle and Mrs J E Hamilton are named in a wedding notice. The groom is son of W Grant Smith and Sanee Calif. The couple plans a ceremony with ties to Texas and California college connections.

Wk . Campea We Toatess Ry Annie Jenkins Ee Grant Ham ‘Bock Feuke W. Grant Calif Texas Asiefor College

Community club and society events in Lubbock noted

District nine WMU and various clubs list meetings at Hotel Lubbock and Senior High auditorium. Activities include study groups, readers, a Western dinner, Jaycee-Bti gathering, Mothers club, Shakespeare circle, and Methodist class with times from morning to evening.

WMU Litetefeld J.P. Wat Lubbock Martin Ruel Western Milton’ S Baraat-Teecher Council Cad George Dupree Sevsatebin Lubbock Joem Nissar Aquest Umpee Terner Mothers Club Wee Tatum le Kennedy Methodist Fellowship Hall

Labor committee warns of possible strike

Fragmentary notes show a House Labor committee discussion in Washington about a potential union strike. References mention 30 day notices and workers in 38 states, with Rep Kersten noting the possibility of action this April.

Washington House Labor Committee United Statand Joseph Beirne Kersten R-Wis Head

Chapman Home Hosts B P W Club Tea Scene

The Chapman home was the setting Sunday afternoon for a Business and Professional Women club tea. Marion Leftwich presided at the tea service. Pink carnations decorated the room and special guest Mrs. Irene Bretz of Yuma Arizona attended.

Mabelle Lub Lubbock & Businessens Professo el Women’s Club Ral

High School Students Hold Annual Banquet in Lubbock

The second annual Who's Who banquet at the Hilton drew 200 students, staff, and board members. Stony Wall presented a resolution for a Westerner Round-Up Day to be voted on by students within two weeks as part of a program highlighting school life across educational, physical, social, and spiritual aspects.

Lubbock Hilton Hotel Board of Education Stony” Wall Sammy Dunn Lubbock High School Herbert Puryear Peggy McClatchy Dan Davis Meredith Smith Jack Alderson Jim Johnson Patsy Gibbs Anne Adams Jane McCoy J. H. Peazt J. T. Hutchinson Clyde Tatum Paul Hardwick

Greece Could Expand Army By 30000 With U S Aid

Greek embassy spokesman Alexander A Pallas said U S assistance would allow Greece to raise its army by 30000 and secure frontier regions under threat. He spoke as Britain and others considered an American proposal amid financial and economic concerns in Greece.

London Alexander A. Pallas Greece Pallas Secetary Ernest At Reece

Lions Minstrel Show Opens South Plains Tour in Tahoka

The Lions Jubilee Minstrels led by Rex Van will perform tonight in Tahoka with shows in Tulsa Crosbyton and Brownfield this week. The cast features Lubbock businessmen, Dorothy Carmack as the star, and Dr Doyle Jackson as interlocutor. A chartered bus and several autos transport the troupe to each town with big crowds expected and Lions Club planning an annual event.

Lions Jubilee Ministrels South Plains Tahoka Rex van Two Black Crows P. m Tulsa Crosbyton Brownfield Lubbock Doyle. D. Jackson Dorothy Carmack Lubbock Lions Club Spo Soring

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