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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1960
Page
8
Sylvia Lawry 45 AIDS in multiple sclerosis research after her brother’s illness 15 years ago. She mobilizes volunteers and funds forming a national drive to speed treatment and awareness.
Mr and Mrs Norman Lynn Dowdy wed in Juarez Mexico at 7 p m and reside in Lubbock Texas. The bride Kay Tidmore is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Tidmore of 3319 29th Street. Dowdy is the son of Mr and Mrs Leo B Dowdy of 5306 26th Street. The couple attend Monterey High School and Texas Tech respectively and are connected to local work and law studies with implied MS advocacy background in the text.
Reveliers Dance Club elected officers at Leslie's Chicken Shack. Officers are Dr. Charles Hall president Mrs Coffee Conner vice president Mrs Bill Smith secretary Howard Parsley treasurer J B Livingston sergeant at arms Mrs Dave Fulton parliamentarian and Mrs Odelle Lowe historian reporter. New board members include Bill Barton Ralph Grimes Pat Garrett Arthur Rampy and Bart Barton. Next dance is a costume ball on May 20 with theme Roman Empire.
South Plains Council for Retarded Children will attend a call ed meeting at 7 30 p m today in the Community Room at the Plains National Bank Political candidates will be present to discuss their views on legislation This is an open meeting The woman who wants to be really well groomed can never afford to be careless.
The length of hems reflects personal style and the appearance of legs. Taller, slim figures with attractive legs tend to wear skirts shorter than those with less leg definition.
St Elizabeth's Rosary Altar Society met at Parish Hall with Mrs Stanley Weber hosting. Most Rev Thomas J Drury led prayer and announced a June 2 dinner climaxing parish silver jubilee for Christ the King School in Lubbock area. June 1 event details and committee roles were shared. May 17 lecture tickets available through Mrs Schroeder.
University of Vermont home economics instructor Marjorie Hamline urges housewives to plan menus a week ahead, create kitchen work centers, avoid extra steps, and use the best tools to save time and energy in cooking.
New officers of the Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae club are installed and ten senior Tech members of the active chapter will be initiated as alumnae at a noon meeting held in the Caprock Hotel Lubbock Club. Mrs. John Maner presides with officers Mrs. H S Hackfield, Mrs. Jack Brown, Mrs. Sam Bowen, Mrs. Brad Beedy and Mrs. James Alls.
Mrs L D Casey was elected president of the Lubbock Optimist Club at a Monday night meeting in the Plains National Bank Community Room. Officers named include Elmo Flenniken first vice president Dorman Igo second vice president L D Neil third vice president Allen Dabney secretary treasurer and A W Young H D Solsberg and E B Rainer as board members. A covered dish supper for members and wives was planned for 7 p.m. May 10 at the A W Young home 3305 45th St with S S Forrest to project pictures after.
Junior and senior high school students were guests at a Sunday dinner hosted by the Lubbock Christian College Student Senate in the college cafeteria. Jim Ravanelli served as master of ceremonies while Dr. Jack W. Bates spoke. The campus quartet of Thorneberry Brummitt Godfrey and Preston performed with Elva Siburt on piano playing Saber Dance and Thorneberry singing solos with guitar.
Friendly Members Club met Monday night with Mrs. Paul Denison. The group voted to meet monthly in June July and August. Mrs. Earl Davenport spoke on 12 well known flowers and led a flower guessing game. Next meeting on May 16 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. R R Holmes home.
Mrs. David Vigness will address Heritage Roundtable at 12 noon Thursday at Lubbock Women's Clubhouse, the last meeting of the year. Spring flowers will grace luncheon centerpieces. reservations to Mrs. George McCleskey at Sherwood 46648 by noon today. Linda Dennis, guest of honor, will wed Charles Ray Price June 4 at First Presbyterian Church following a pre bridal luncheon hosted by Mrs. D. F. Cunningham and others. The event featured blue irises and a silver hostess gift, with Mrs. Joe Dennis among 15 guests.
At the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs state convention, Lubbock Woman's Study Club earned first place in Americanism yearbook town histories and History of Lubbock with Mrs Frank Gaines, plus second in press book. Sarah Sue McCarty spoke on The American Dream. J L Eaton presided. 22 members attended. The season ends May 17 with a luncheon.
A dense schedule of club meetings and circle gatherings across Lubbock. Bridge at 7:45 p.m. at Slide Rd Clubhouse. Meadowbrook and Hillcrest women’s groups meet at morning times. noon luncheons at Lubbock Woman’s Clubhouse and Caprock Hotel. AAUW Bookman Groups host multiple 6:30 to 7 p.m. supper gatherings with reading selections. First Baptist WMU circles meet at several addresses. many church women’s study circles occupy 9:30 to 10 a.m. slots across multiple churches and homes.
Miss Ann Weaver and Craig McDonald announce their engagement with a tea hosted by Mrs. Kathryn Weaver at 2010 Broadway. Napkins announced the May 28 ceremony with St. Pauls Episcopal Church as the wedding venue and Dutch iris and white rose decor featured.
Jane Williams, bride to be Joe Don Gamble on June 3, hosted an attendants luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday at 2815 52nd St. with hostesses Mrs. J. J. Harral Mrs. Baxter Harrist and Mrs. O. O. Williams. Guests included Jean and Jane Lynch Mary Ann Klattenhoff Barbara Evans Charlotte Gamble Gayle Rea Williams and Mrs. Coleman Williams along with the mothers Mrs. Wilson Williams and Mrs. Clyde D. Gamble.
A study notes there are more than 30,000 cleaning and tailoring shops nationwide, reflecting the sector's extensive presence in local economies and consumer service markets.
Monterey High School graduating senior Susannah Robertson daughter of Mr and Mrs A Sug Robertson 3501 44th St was named guest of honor at a coffee given by Mrs Howard Hampton 3320 23rd St The event featured spring flowers and 16 senior guests plus the honoree her mother and paternal grandmother Mrs Gus Robertson of Slaton A lingerie hostess gift was presented
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