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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1962

Page

6

P T A groups elect officers and honor families

Several Lubbock P T A meetings honored Family of the Year nominees and elected officers for 1962 83. The Rush P T A heard City Manager H P Clifton speak on Lubbock Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Brown and Sanders P T As also named officers and recognized families of the year.

Lubbock Rush P-Ta H. P. Clifton L. Marshall Nagle Thea W. Sagebiel Mark, Anthony Bill Dement Turner Kimmel Roger Kuykendall Lubbock Family Service Assn Gavie Clawson

Parent Ready Yes Spoils Children Says Mrs Lawrence

A reader asks about conflict between a wife and husband over the stepdaughter and grandchildren. An adviser notes that overindulgent grandparenting and parental fear can spoil children, urging firm boundaries and honest consequences.

Pilot Club Dinner Reviews The Listener in Lubbock

The Lubbock Pilot Club held its monthly dinner at the Women's Clubhouse with 25 attendees. Miss Lillian M. Johnson, a West Texas Hospital head physician, reviewed Taylor Caldwell's The Listener, introduced by club president Mrs. Pearl H. Smith. New member Mrs. Foster Osborn joined. guests included Mrs. Luther L. Beck, Mrs. Aline Joplin, and Miss Estella Adams.

Taylor Caldwell Lubbock

Scholarship Bridge Benefit Planned by Las Fidelis Study Club

LEVELLAND Special Las Fidelis Study Club schedules its annual bridge benefit at Texan Hall in South Plains College Texan Hall. The event opens to the public at 1:50 p.m. with tickets at the door to fund a scholarship for a South Plains College student. Past recipients include Barbara Edwards Barbara Williams and Mary dell Castleman. Mrs Eddie Paxton serves as general chairman for the benefit.

Levelland Las Fidelis Study Club Texan Hall South Plains College Barbara Edwards Barbara Willams Marydell Castleman Eddie Paxton

Heloise columns share kitchen tips and letters

Readers send advice on freezing ground chuck, grease removal, napkin care, and beating cream. Heloise thanks contributors and shares practical fixes, including freezing flattened meat between waxed paper and use of waxed paper to reduce splatter.

Viola Neidecker Heloise Mary Armstrong

Slate Named By Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mrs. Manda Marbut was elected president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at the IVFW Post Home meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Mable Johnston as president, Mrs. Fred Williams senior vice president, Mrs. Kathryn Howell junior vice president, and several listed officers. District seven plans a March 29 hospital visit and donations of nylon hose for patient therapy are requested via Mrs. J. Nichols.

Thompson State Fred Poe Carroll Thompson Pta Noel Bryant A. B. Watkins Secrerary Manda Marbut Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary IVFW Mabley Johnston Fred Williams Kathryn Howell Cye Horn J. A. Petty Lofland Roy Jeffers H. A. Doidge Mary Ann Wilson Lynn Jones Jack Diamond 8B. B. Pippings R. B. Goforth Allie Mae Crowder D. C

Sectional Bridge Winners Named at Llano Estacado

Winners at the Llano Estacado Bridge Club at Maxey Community Center Thursday night were announced in two sections. In Section A North South Joe Wilson and Mrs Bill Swart won first. Section A East West Jack Clendenin and David Dye won first. Section B North South John Hood and Jim Bian won first. Mr and Mrs W A Clemions won second. A special game will honor Mrs Swart and Mrs Walker at 7 45 p m March 12 at the center. they recently became life masters.

Llano Estacado Maxey Community Center Joe Wilson Bill Swart Dudley Walker Ron Kibler James Kopf John Chauncey Jack Clendenin David Dye Oby Stuart Don Wilson Bill Anthony

Ann Landers column discusses mothers and daughters trust

Letters express tension between teens and mothers over confiding problems and laughter. Advice suggests mothers may misread, while humor can ease pain, and notes that alcohol issues require willingness to change for help.

Ann Ther Sharon Ann Landers Alcoholics Anonymous National Committee Alcoholisms

Chapters Are At Elections Chapters Are At Elections

Mrs Emmett Day was elected president of Upsilon Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs Lois Brownlees home on 44th Street. Officers include Decker McKim vice president Jan Lovell recording secretary Dana Granberg corresponding secretary Janey Posey treasurer Bill Bunton civil defense officer and Gaines Temple extension officer.

Emmett Day Upsilon Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Lois Brownlee 44Th St Decker McKim Jan Lovell Dana Granberg Janey Posey Bill Bunton Civil Defense Gaines Temple Ways and Means Committee Well Baby Clinic Buckner’s Girls Home BSP Elton Tapp Tapp Posey 62Nd St Robert Spence

Mrs Blair Elected Chapter President of Beta Sigma Phi

Mrs. Blair was elected president of X1 Gamma Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a Thursday meeting held at Mrs. Gene Quest’s home. Officers include Mrs. Bill Boston vice president and Mrs. Dale Spradley recording secretary. four more officers and a Civil Defense representative were named. Fourteen members and a guest attended. next meeting is planned for April 5 at Mrs. Read’s home.

William Blair Gene Quest 46Th St Bill Boston Dale Spradley Dave Fulton Mark Beavers Ims Charles Read Civil Defense Pat Garrett B. L. Clary

Alpha Delta Chapter Forms New Officers and Plans Events

Mrs. Jerry Ince was named president of Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a Thursday meeting in the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Elections chose Mrs. Jimmy Cox as president and listed secretaries and officers. A kitchen party and box supper were scheduled for late March at member homes and Plains Coop Mill. The group voted support for Guadalupe School and a convalescent home as BSP City Council projects. Thailand was discussed by Mrs. Blanche Hettler with slides and currency display. Coffee followed at Mrs. Hoffman's home. next meeting set for 6 p.m. at Lubbock Women's Clubhouse.

Jerry Ince Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Lubbock Jimmy Cox Olen Ray Andrews Charles Gallagher John Dozier Marvin Woodall Woman's Club Gene Menefee Spm Gallagher Auburn Plains Coop Mill Guadalupe BSP City Council Thailand Blanche Hettler T. J. Hoffman 48Th St

Engagement announced for Joyce Broven to Wendell Whittenburg

Mrs C C Broven and Mr and Mrs Thomas G Whittenburg announce the engagement of Joyce Broven to Wendell Whittenburg both juniors at Abilene Christian College. Joyce majors in speech therapy and belongs to GATA. Wendell majors in elementary education and belongs to Sub 16. The wedding is set for August 3 at the Church of Christ in Sweetwater.

Levelland C. C. Broven Joyce Wendell Whittenburg Thomas G. Whittenburg Sweetwater Eiect Abilene Christian College GATA Sub @ 16 social club Church of Christ In

59ers Grandmothers Club Reviews Energy Book

Mrs Novella Dewhurst hosted the meeting at 3407 40th Street with Mrs J W Dewhurst assisting. Twelve members attended as Mrs Lofton Burnette led a brief business session and plans were made for an April 19 meeting at Mrs Teddy Thrush home with Mrs His Tidmnore co hosting.

Novella Dewhurst Wilson 59Ers Grandmothers Club J. W. Dewhurst 40Th St Clc. Worrell Lofton Burnette Teddy Thrush Gist St His Tidmnore

Needle Club Hosts 1942 Meeting at Mrs Edwards Home

The 1942 Needle Club gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Punk Edwards home 3402 44th St. Nine members attended along with guests Miss Ava Gibbs of Oelwein Iowa and Mrs. Jerry Martin. The next meeting is set for 2 pm March 29 at Mrs. J L Edwards Idalou Highway home.

Needle Club Punk Edwards 44Th St Ava Gibbs Oelwein Iowa Jerry Martin Pam J. L. Edwards Idalou Highiway

Befriended Children By Mrs Whitcomb In War Time

Paris home Mrs Philip Whitcomb wife of a veteran correspondent for Maenens Inc recalls befriending refugee children during Germany’s invasion. She led 120 children across France to safety, aided by Saint George Montel estate staff, returning four to grieving parents after the Armistice. She and Whitcomb travel on an extended lecture tour.

Philip Whitcomb John Whitcomb 56Th St Lubbock Paris France United States West Texas Europe Whitcombs Whitcomb Séth Germany Madam Balsan Mrs. Whitcomb Connecticut Harvard Jillian

Pi Rho Zeta Holds Pledging Ceremony Names New Members

Pi Rho Zeta International conducted a pledging ceremony Thursday night with Miss Glenda Cowan presiding. Eight pledges were installed including Sheree Quarles Lubbock Mary Jo Martin Lubbock Jana Morris Talia Joan Meek Floydada Donna Welch Levetland Glennis Farmer Lamesa Delores Carney Monanans and Linda McAllister Brownfield who was absent. Refreshments followed the program and the next meeting is set for Tuesday in the Nancy Taylor Studio at Draughon's.

Pi Rho Zeta, International Glenda Cowan Sheree Quarles Lubbock Mary Jo Martin Jana Morris Talia Joan Meek Floydada Donna Welch Levetland Glennis Farmer Lamesa Delores Carney Monanans Linda McAllister Brownfield Nancy Taylor Draughon Business Colene

Community Classes and Meetings in Lubbock Areas

The notice lists Alpha Sigma Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma weekly events at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse with a tea at 2 am and skating class at 9 am. It also mentions a children’s French class at 30 am at the YWCA and skating sessions at Lubbock Iceland.

Alpha Sigma Delta Kappa Ganmuna Beckery Lubbock YWCA

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