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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1965
Page
6
Fragmentary memory recalls a nurse’s vigil during a flu and pneumonia outbreak linked to World War I. The narrator notes strict hospital rules and a joyless director of nurses while reflecting on a mother's friend who kept watch over patients and staff during long nights.
The Eta Rho chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma begins a culture studies sequence with a business meeting at the National Bank building. Mrs Gilliam conducted the meeting with Mrs Leota Matthews as chairwoman. Guest speaker Sammie Saulsberry, formerly of Odessa, joined for the program.
Delegates from the Delta Delta Delta alumnae chapter and the Texas Tech collegiate chapter attend State Day in Fort Worth with workshops and a tea at the TCU campus. The event honors 50 year members and includes a reception for Myra McKnight and Elizabeth Jean Kimes with gifts and luncheon.
Jean Ramage hosted a bridal shower for Miss Ramage and Robert Jackson Tuesday night at 3017 37th. Guests included Mrs H L Jackson of Louisville and other Lubbock residents. About fifty attended as Mrs Jackson's absence from their son was noted. The couple will wed Saturday in San Diego with yellow and green as the chosen colors.
Lubbock Toastmistress Club will meet for a luncheon at 12 noon Monday at the Piccadilly Cafeteria with the topic The Transition of American Culture. Mrs James Couch presiding and several members to speak. The event precedes the West Texas Regional Bridge Tournament at Municipal Coliseum.
A Cairo based gathering discusses African nations, including Zanzibar and Tanzania, with Mrs. Cone and Mr. Vernice Ford supplying decorations featuring hand carved animals and a tree house. Mrs. Clem Boverie chairs the Round Table event. In Paris a burglary professor ran a school for teen burglars and was arrested after a heist involving handbags from a leather store.
The First Assembly of Gods Women’s Missionary Council met under Mrs James Blevins with devotion on Qualifications For a Vessel Unto Honor Serving The Lord Out Of a Pure Heart. Clothing for returning missionary families and a birthday remembrance were provided. Officers elected: Mrs R S Stewart president Mrs Elmer Newton vice president and Mrs Hull secretary treasurer. Next meeting 9 30 a m Thursday in the Church.
The wedding of Miss Mary Frances Wooten daughter of Mrs. C A Wooten to Mr. Young was announced with a reception at the Wooten home. The couple will reside at 2120 List Street after their honeymoon in Ruidoso New Mexico.
An advertisement touts bathe n glow bath oil as a dry skin remedy. It claims the cosmetic oils moisturize, ward off aging effects, and restore youthfulness, urging readers to ask a druggist for personal use at home.
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