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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1960

Page

6

Alpha Phi Is At Election In Lubbock

Alpha Phi members chose Mrs Gordon E Lee as president at a Monday gathering in the home of Mrs Joe M Jenkins. Other officers include Mrs Reginald Martin vice president and Mrs Bob Stafford secretary. The sorority plans Easter Eggs sales to raise funds for the Blue Baby Clinic at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.

Gordon E. Lee Alpha Phi Joe M. Jenkins S4th James Makins Reginald Martin Bob Stafford W. E. Stoft, Jr Robert B. Wright Monterey Center Indiana Gardens 19Th and Blue Baby Clinic Children's Memorial Hospital Los Angeles Calif Cardiac Aid

Spaghetti Supper by Texas Tech Newman Club

The Texas Tech Newman Club sponsors a spaghetti dinner at St Elizabeth Catholic Parish Hall. The meal runs from 5 15 to 6 45 p m with adult tickets at 1 and children 75 cents.

Texas Tech Newman Club St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Parish Hall

Former model secretary Ashton Thornhill reshapes wardrobe

Mrs Ashton Thornhill secretary to Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B Johnson hones outfits in her Washington office using a sewing machine. Former model, she drafts patterns, mixes them, favors plain lines and slim skirts, and keeps a subdued palette of black beige and red.

Patricia Wiggins Washington UPI United States Senate Ashton Thornhill Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

R. N. Ensors Mark Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Ensor of 2725 Erskine St. celebrate 50 years since their Ballinger marriage. An open house and dinner are set for March 26 at Roosevelt Clubhouse with family attending. Mrs. Ensor turns 76 on March 31. The couple have 29 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

R. N. Ensor Erskine St Ballinger Roosevelt Clubhouse Ensor Nanny Wilson

Sorority Plans Benefit Event and District Contest

Alpha Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse to plan a March 21 spaghetti supper and games party at Mrs. Helen Penney’s home. Merlin Cooper leads arrangements and a beauty queen contest is set for the District 9 dance on April 30 with a district winner advancing to the Galveston state convention in May. The chapter pledges $50 to support the Texas Rehabilitation Center in Houston and Juvenile Officer Eugene Faulkner will speak March 28 at 7 45 p m.

Helen Penney 27Th St Alpha Gamma Epsilon Sigma Alpha Lubbock Merlin Cooper Galveston Texas Rehabilitation Center Houston Eugene Faulkner

Miss Sally Deming To Wed In June

Clovis special engagement notice for Sally Deming daughter of Gerry and Mrs Deming to Michael Dee Allen son of L V Allen Petrolia Texas. They will wed June 24 at the Church of Christ on 16th and Pile streets. Both are Abilene Christian College students. Sally majoring in home economics and named Who’s Who. Michael a math major and varsity basketball player.

Clovis Gerry O. Deming Sally Micheal Dee Allen L. V. Allen Petrolia Tex Pile Street Church of Christ Leon Sheburne Bob Geries Dee Smith Day Bud Hall Beverly Meyer Karen Mackey Amarillo Texas Deming Abilene Christian College Abilene iShe Beta Treta Allen Galaxy Social Club

New Look to Old Style Shirtwaist Dress Gaining Spring

A UPI report notes the shirtwaist dress receives spring updates with new sleeve construction, wide belts, and bias cut skirts while preserving its classic silhouette. The changes emphasize fresh styling without altering the fundamental line of the garment.

New York UPI

Weekend Weddings Feature Montgomery Family Visits

A weekend schedule places Mr. and Mrs. John B. Montgomery of 3810 22nd Pl Houston bound from Lubbock Thursday for a double ring ceremony for Beverly Kimbrough and Roe McPherson. Mrs. Montgomery serves as matron of honor and plans to return Monday, with local family visits in Lubbock and Dallas in between.

John B. Montgomery Houston Lubbock Beverly Myrel Kimbrough Roe M. McPherson Montgomery Mike Worley

Today’s Calendar Events at Liano Estacado Travel Study Club

A dense schedule lists multiple club meetings in Lubbock including Liano Estacado Travel Study Club at 2 30 pm hosted by Mrs C A White and co host Mrs J T Meeks, Book of the Month at 3 pm with Mrs Parker Prouty, DAR Nancy Anderson Chapter DAR at 3 pm, and numerous church, woman’s club, and civic group gatherings across Lubbock locations such as Meadowbrook Clubhouse Caprock Hotel and Clubhouse venues with many hosts and addresses.

Liano Estacado Travel Study Club C. A. White

Hear of Benefits At New Deal Meeting

Jim Latimer discussed Social Security benefits at the New Deal Home Demonstration group meeting held at the New Deal Clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. Eight members and two visitors attended. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. April 5 at the clubhouse with Mrs. E. B. Baron as hostess.

Jim Latimer New Deal Home Demonstration New Deal L. A. Akins E. B. Baron

Hostess Gifts at Penrod Housewarming in 7th Street Home

A couple of hobnail milk glass lamps served as the hostess gift at a 7 p.m. Monday housewarming for Mr and Mrs John Penrod at 2407 E 7th St. Mrs Dewey Henley and Mrs Billy Ray Cate hosted. A rose in a gold harp vase centered the serving table.

John Penrod E. 7Th St Dewey Henley Billy Ray Cate

Reese Wives Groups Elect Officers at Reese AFB

Two wives organizations at Reese Air Force Base elected officers last week. The Sodality of Our Lady chose Mrs. John Wallace as president and voted support for Christian Doctrine. Protestant Women of the Chapel elected Mrs. William Reece as president with a slate of officers.

Reese Air Force Base Sodality of Our Lady John Wallace Kenneth Hartle David Reiner Sisters of Christian Doctrine Sodality William Reece Women of the Chapel Mmes Charles Burns Daniel Johnson Charles E. Rogers George Warner Thomas Tolliver Ernest Bedke

American Auto Exports Rise to 1959 Total of 305000 Units

American automobile exports increased in 1959 to 305000 units from 304346 units in 1958, reflecting a small year over year gain in sales abroad.

Quilting Bee Binds Needy Gift at Arnett-Benson Club

At Arnett-Benson Needle Club Tuesday afternoon a quilt was made for the needy. Hostess Mrs. Ben Medlock of 2512 1st St. hosted lunch and the quilting bee with guests Mmes. E. J. Cummings Ruby Lewis Lee Keesee and Miss Shirley Pinson.

Arnett-Benson Needle Club Ben Medlock 1St St Mmes. E. J. Cummings Ruby Lewis Lee Keesee Shirley Pinson

Reserve very high heels for evening when seated most time

A guidance note advises saving very high heels for evening events when seating is frequent. It emphasizes comfort during long wear and suggests choosing lower heels for daytime activities.

Plainsmen Mothers Plan April Barbecue

The Monterey Plainsmen athletic squad mothers club organized a spring barbecue for members and dates in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m. on April 7 at Mackenzie Terrace. Coaches and their wives plus several couples are invited as special guests.

Monterey Plainsmen Monterey Plainsmen Mothers Club Mackenzie Terrace Floyd Honey G. B. Morris B. J. Randies Chester Harris Mmes Beth Luedecke Robert Linder Claudia Smith

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