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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1945
Page
2
Visitors observe a B-17 at the field during a tour led by Lt. Gen. Warren A. Polking and Capt. Francis Wilson. The visit highlights the bomber's power, sparking strong pride in the U.S. Army Air Forces among attendees.
Announcement of the marriage of Evelyn West of 1708 Ave H to Bill Jeff Jones of Lubbock. The ceremony occurred Friday at 1822 Ave D with Rev Ben D Johnson of Tabernacle Baptist Church officiating. Bride wore a blue suit with white and black accessories and carnations. sister attended. Vernon Billings was best man. Reception followed with punch and cake. The bride works at Ellison Drug. the groom is with Texas Roofing Company.
Tech Council of Women Graduates elected officers with Etoile McLeod as chairman and R O Bennett as vice chair. Louise Sharp is secretary Roger Clapp treasurer Harold Schlotzhauer reporter. sixty women attended. Mrs W C Holden retires as chairman.
Tickets for the annual Texas Tech Alumni association banquet in Lub bock hotel at 7 p m May 26 go on sale at Hemphill-Wells, the College Bookstore, or via Bill Collins Dutch Wiginton or Jason Gordon. Deadline for purchases is Wednesday May 23. Marine Cpl Hop Halsey, former state representative, back from 14 months in the Pacific, will be principal speaker.
Policewoman Mrs Dick Green spoke to the Posey Home Demonstration club at Lutheran church. She said cooperation of home church and school would prevent juvenile problems. Hostesses included Mesdames O R Patterson Red Sloan and Buck Craig. Nch and cookies were served to 18 members and 18 visitors.
The P T A will present a KFYO radio program this afternoon from 1 45 to 2 o clock. The topic is Safety in Wartime with Miss Thelma Davidson as chair at George R Bean school. Sixth grader Ruchelle Thompson, winner of the essay contest on the subject, will appear.
Miss Craveford Enochs, daughter of Mr and Mrs I C Enochs Levelland road, appeared as part of a 16 member chorus in an ancient Greek drama at Randolph Macon Woman's College Lynchburg Virginia Sat Greek students presented the play. She has previously acted in two other Greek plays at the college.
Women attended multiple missionary gatherings across Lubbock churches and homes. Mrs. J Ben Cole led a mission study on Indians for St Johns Methodist Society. Rev Jack Welch taught Central Baptist circles. many members joined Bible lessons, devotions, and prayers. Attendance ranged from eleven to eighty-one across groups with plans for next meetings.
Various local groups announce meetings and events including First Baptist Homemakers, Asbury Methodist Wesleyan services, Dorcas society, WMS institute, radio broadcast, Arnett Benson Needle Club, Bee Needle Club, Army Airfield Officers Wives club, CBS program, Lubbock Child Study Club, Shakespeare and Lore clubs, Lubbock Woman's Club luncheon and installation, and Delta Theta Chi sorority with times ranging from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at venues such as First Baptist annex, Dorcas Works Room, Hilton hotel, and Masonic hall.
A dramatic program will be presented tonight at 8 o clock in the home of Mrs E L Rabun 3010 Twentieth by first level pupils of Mrs Grace White Monologues skits and a drama The Merchant of Venice will be performed Participants include Betty Sue Rabin Elaine Sherrod Jane Webster Rita Martin Margaret Tunnell Lynn Benton Kay Reed Mrs Paul Sherrod will preside at the punch bowl.
Belgian Premier Achille Van Acker said King Leopold would not return to Brussels for some time due to health. The remark fueled speculation on whether the monarch would resume the throne after losing it May 30, 1940. Charles, the king's brother, was appointed by Parliament last September 21.
Scientists warn that middle aged men may lose vitality from a vitamin and hormone deficiency. Tromone combines essential vitamins and hormones to restore energy and zest, claiming to recapture youth. Follow label directions and obtain Tromone at Bowen's Drug Store and druggists.
Chairman Claude Williams of the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission is likely to resign by July 1 to pursue work in Washington on behalf of employers. A past president of the Interstate Conference of Employment Security Agencies, he is regarded as a national authority on unemployment insurance.
A meeting of the First Baptist Homemakers executive board is set for 4 o clock this afternoon at the home of Mrs. W D Lawson Jr located at 1905 Thirty.
Guests in the home of Mrs. Sam T. Davis at 1909 Twenty-seventh include Sgt and Mrs Sam T. Davis Jr of Wyoming and Cpl Joe C. Davis of New York visiting.
Williams stated he is in position to make a definite statement. He was appointed to the Texas Unemployment Compensation Commission by former Gov. W Lee O Daniel. Formerly from Longview, he came to Austin as a member of the secretary of state's department. Buy A War Bond TODAY.
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