Mail mishap and wartime social notes mix in town column
An awkward postal miscue reveals a lost dollar bill tied to Ernie Pyle memorabilia as Mrs. Glazener seeks the owner who handed back the note. A later column laments underreported society pages and urges readers to share party news while discussing wartime travel limits and a Portsmouth Ohio case on a first wife alive in Burma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Glazener
M Glazener
Guam
Ernie Pyle
Page Solomon
Portsmouth
Ohio
War Department
Burma
Pacific Theater
California
Study Club Plans Installation and Marriage Customs Topic
Junior Sunshine Child's Study club met in the Talley Tea room to discuss Customs of Marriage and the Home in Palestine with M Norvel Young pastor Broadway Church of Christ leading. Hostesses were Mesdames Carl Kight and Melvin Havis. attendees included M F Cowan Floyd Honey June Roberts and others. next meeting May 24 at 8 p m at Mrs Robertson home 2215 Twenty seventh for officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
M. Norvel Young
Broadway Church of Christ
Sunshine Child
Talley Tea Room
Carl Kight
Melvin Havis
M. F. Cowan
Floyd Honey
June Roberts
Donald Robertson
Paul Marshall
Hall McCrummen
Cloves Tune
Wayne Martin
James Campbell
Richard Walter
Roy Burgess
Herman Bruckner
Ralph Robinson
Lester Cooper
Pete Bynum
D. J. Brown
Robertson
Vegetables Used For Variety In Wartime Meals
E C Munro from WFA Office of Supply says planners boost seasonal vegetables like carrots cabbage onions and citrus to diversify menus and reduce waste. Markets are well stocked and steady farm-to-table movement helps conserve scarce foods for future harvests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Munro
WFA
Office of Supply
Weekly Luncheon Hosted by Euzelians at First Baptist
Mrs. O. C. Todd led a devotional during the Eurelian Sunday school class at the First Baptist church weekly luncheon held at the Activities center. A business session followed as members gathered. Attendees included Mesdames Perryman Kirk Hobbs Jackson McNeil and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Todd
Eurelian
First Baptist Church
Activities Center
Mesdames Olen Perryman
Ross’ Kirk
Lewis Hobbs
J. A. Jackson
C. R. McNeil
Earl Hobbs
A. E. Jones
B. T. Rucker
W. A. Pettey
J. O. Pope
Charles Brown
Don King
O. W. Luck
George B. Long
V. W. Simmons
Carl R. Hart
Clarence C. Gibson
Gradie Bownds
Teacher Discusses Romans 8 at First Baptist Gleaners
Mrs Tom Tarwarter, a class teacher, spoke on Romans 8 during a luncheon for the First Baptist Gleaners class on Thursday in the annex. Hostesses were Mesdames Witt, Yancy, Williams, and Gunn. Mrs M L Shepherd presided as officers’ reports were read. Iris bouquets adorned the table. Forty attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Tarwarter
First Baptist
Annex
Douglas Witt
Paul Yancy
O. T. Williams
G. A. Gunn
M. L. Shepherd
Breakfast Planned By Women Graduates
The Tech Council of Women Graduates will attend a 9 o'clock Sunday breakfast at the Hilton hotel. Reservations should be made with Miss Myra Ann Perkins, 9916, today. Any college graduate is invited, regardless of council affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech Council of Women
Hilton Hotel
Myra Ann Perkins
Theater Party Honors Energetic Club Members
Energetic club members six attended a theater party on a Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Jimmie Phipps as hostess. Corsages served as favors. Special guests included Mesdames J. B. Wills and J. A. Addington. Members present were Mesdames Roxie Craushay Flora Nutt R. C. Hopping J. B. Walker Exie Ewing and J. F. Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Phipps
J. B. Wills
J. A. Addington
Roxie Craushay
Flora Nutt
R. C. Hopping
J. B. Walker
Exie Ewing
J. F. Knight
Wester visits family in Willard New Mexico
F C Wester Jr of Willard New Mexico is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F C Wester at 412 Ave R and his sister and husband Mr and Mrs Bud Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Wester, Jr
Willard, N. M
F. C. Wester
Ave. R
Bud Shelton
War Bond Rumor Recedes as Troops Return Awaited
The wartime rumor of widespread marriages to secure status and benefits is questioned as thousands of women married during the war awaited word on their husbands. Observers note the trend may fade when troops return from Europe and life returns to normal.
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Europe
Junior High P T A Units Meet Thursday For Programs
Roscoe Wilson school hosts Junior High P T A with installation of officers led by Mrs. M C Butler. Mrs C C Schmidt spoke on family recreation within the budget and school exhibits feature woodwork art and practical art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Wilson
P.T.A
C. C. Schmidt
Agnes Bozeman
Rose Hope
Betty Jo Loveless
Reta Howell
Mesdames Noel Stalnaker
Kenneth Hicks
Betsy Ross Needlers Plan Afternoon Meeting
Betsy Ross Needle club members attended a Thursday afternoon gathering at Mrs. E. E. Rodger's home 2202 Twenty-fifth. Attendees included Mesdames Millsap Rabin Chaney Rag land Torrance and Rodgers. The group meets at 3 pm with Mrs. Gallimore 2120 Ninth to collect clothing for Milam's orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross Needle Club
E. E. Rodger
Mesdames
B. P. Millsap
E. L. Rabin
W. M. Chaney
O. G. Ragland
W. D. Torrance
T. F. Rodgers
C. F. Gallimore
Milam
Community Club Activities This Friday
The Ruth class of First Baptist meets at 1 p.m. at the Activities center with luncheon. Chapter AK of PEO gathers at 3 p.m. at 2535 Twenty-second, hosted by Mrs. H L Kent with Mrs. T R Tageart assisting. Friday Needle club meets at 3 p.m. with Mrs. Lora Tucker hosting at 1506 Ave R. Fellowship club holds 3 p.m. at Talley Tea Room with Mesdames C R Hurmanse and W L Baugh as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peo
H. L. Kent
T. R. Tageart
Lora Tucker
Ave. R
L. J. Fernandez
Talley Tea Room
Ave. M
Needle Club Meeting At Mrs Kimmel Home 1916
Needle club members gathered Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. V. Kimmel for a party. Mrs. H. G. Bizzell assisted as hostess, and punch was served from a tea table decorated with sweetpeas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Kimmel
Needle Club
H. G. Bizzell
Edmee Dashwood Revealed as E M Delafield
The English novelist Mrs Edmee Dashwood is identified as the writer using the pseudonym E M Delafield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Delafield Is
Mrs. Edmee Dashwood
Knowlton's Ninety Disarms, Surrenders German Forces Near Russians
In waning war phases a U S Army unit from the 87th Reconnaissance squadron led by Lt WilliamsKnowlton of Weston Mass operates 50 kilometers behind German lines. Knowlton's Ninety disarms thousands of troops including SS men, organizes enemy soldiers and accepts surrender of Lubz, taking thousands of prisoners and millions in equipment as Russians approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Dixon
Associated Press
Germany
87Th
Seventh Armored Division
Williams
Knowlton
Weston
Mass
Kenneth Dixon
Epite
Nesmance Ct
Hoyle Ladd
Deport
Texas
Lubz
Parchim
Charlemagne Grants Monks of Sithin Order Trade Rights
In 790 emperor Charlemagne granted monks of the Sithin Order the rights to procure skins and produce goods including gloves girdles parchment and book coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sithin Order
Anton Lions Club Charter Night Set In Anton
The Anton Lions Club holds its charter program at 8:30 pm in the Anton school gymnasium with Ince Johnson of Wink as principal speaker. Ed M. Hart is club president. The event includes a dinner and Ladies Night program with R L Burdettee as toastmaster and performances by Betty Wright Mary Eva Roe and Joan Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Anton Lions Club
Anton School
Ince Johnson
Wink
Lions International
Lions Organization of
Levelland
Ed M. Hart
Anton Club
R. L. Burdettee
Betty Wright
Mary Eva Roe
Joan Tate
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WAC Company
Postal Packing Mama
Japan
Lubbock
Nicole
Euzelians
Lusbock
Womens
Lubbock, Tex
Nina Thompson
E. F. Philley
Edythe Walker
Aubrey Edwards
Bill Pendley
Harry Delaney
Arnold Purtell
H. E. Gipson
M. M. Ewing
John W. Wilson
G. M. Unger
George Box
S. C. McCarty
O. L. Byrd
Walter Hills
W. D. Massey
Betsy Ross Needlers
West Texas
West Texas Clinic
Main Street
Charles J. Wagner
Sam G. Dunn
M. D
F. A.C
Gursery
WM. L. Baugr
Allen T. Stewart
Learsers
Fred W. Standefer
Robert T. Canon
Allery
Hayfever
Denzil D. Cross, M. D
O. W. Englior
Gwen L. Aunt
M. & Benson
M. D. Lataate
C. Mansell
7M Wees Biscuit Company
Brown Cracker and Candy Company Division
Foday
Ruth
Kimmel
China
Royal S.A.S
ROYAL
Y New Toy
S.A.S
Hackels Ready-To-Wear
Broadway
VOGUE
Vogue Cleaners
College
Harry J. Smith
Optometrist
Lester's Credit Jewelers
Lubbock, Texas
Operth
Rodeptand
Ioe
G. T. Hatton
Leveland
Barbara Gould
Barkare Ould
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