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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
6
A glimpse into how foster homemakers assist families in distress. The article notes volunteers provide care and supervision for children, emphasize trained aides, and describe home visits and supportive home life. It highlights the role of organized groups in aiding children and parents during difficult times.
Dr Hopper, now director of the intete Foundation and former Lubbock resident, spoke at a Presbyterian Women gathering about the need for care of the aged and children. The event highlighted federal programs, the Children’s Bureau, and funding aims to expand home makers in public and voluntary agencies across states.
Misspellings and garbled lines aside, the piece notes seniors as honorees with a host group including Mrs. Larry Wels and Mrs. L. Whiteley. Robert Smith is mentioned in relation to a will, while Mrs. E W Hester and Mrs. R C Tayler preside over a business meeting portion.
Elizabeth Green plans to marry Bowen Cox, son of Mrs. Carl M. Cox of Shreveport, with a January 1 graduation noted from Baylor. The wedding is set for a church in Lamesa, with details including her Baytor degree and a May ceremony referenced in the readable fragments.
The article recalls Sinks Freer’s wedding details with a net bow gown, fingertip veil, and pearl halo. Sylvia Jones of Fort Worth served as maid of honor while Laon Hoisipple of Arlington was best man. Ushers Carl White and Joh Sherhur, both of Fort Worth, attended. The bride wore a navy, light linen dress with white accessories on the journey to Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Mrs. Ches ley McDonald of Sterling City heads the 16 PTA units to the high school tonight for installations. Mrs. W. C. McCarty North Elementary Mrs. Bot Riker and Mrs. Dick Col among presenters with Me. M. S. Stillers as vice president and others like Dollar secretary and KD. Smith parliamentarian.
Mrs. G. C. Stewart was named president at a Monday luncheon of the Mothers Club chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma held at Hemphill-Wewell Center. Young is stepping down as outgoing president.
Mrs J Z Eime presided as officers were installed for the Woman's club spirit. Mrs Av TL Suter and others named, including Westbrook, Collingsworth, Ye Strader, Klein, Cates, Story Malton Walters and Matton Coulson, with devotion from Mrs Elms referencing Jesus seven stylies.
Reader notice outlines steps for sending wedding notices to the Avalanche Journal in Lubbock Texas. It covers submission timing deadlines FridaySaturday slots photo usage within a week and staff contact through the Women’s Department.
A fragment reads as a cryptic note about an invitation to dinner and a warning tone about returning alive, mentioning a person named Millett and a hus companion, with an odd phrasing about an axe and a call back. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context.
Music in the Community marked the brunch event at Lubbock Women's Club featuring 20 members and guests from the Music Appreciation group. Officers led by Mrs Raymond Marshall were installed, with Mrs Arthur Gamble as president and other officers including vice president Mrs Clements, recording secretary Mrs Joe McMinn, and corresponding secretary Mrs Robe rt.
Bride elect Miss Carolan Pinson was feted by Joseph Gerald Jerry Denton’s family with a Saturday shower from 2 to 4 PM at the Charles BR Bacon residence 9311 Berd Sto. The event featured spe ach and white color themes, embroidered tea cloths, and centerpieces of talisman roses and orange blossoms. Hostesses included Misses Sher Mahan Karen Kuhl Nan Bacon.
A community gift party honors bride-elect Mayme Clifton and her grandmother Mrs Tenn a fe, inviting relatives and friends to call and celebrate the upcoming wedding on May 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Attendees include Mer Mayme Clifton’s sister, 70 CONDUCT CLASS participants, and area social groups, with no charge noted for the event.
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