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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1964

Page

14

Patsy Thompson wins 10th Annual Academy Award Sweepstakes prize

Patsy Thompson daughter of Mrs Rose A Thompson 2508 21st St won 500 cash and a Hollywood round trip via Delta for predicting all seven categories in the 10th Annual Academy Award Sweepstakes. Entry stood as only correct among 30 000 plus and marks the second time a perfect seven-category forecast occurred in the nine year history.

Iss Patsy Thompson Rose A Thompson 21St St Dallas Texas Instruments Inc Hollywood Iss Thompson Patsy Miss Thompson Luci Johnson

Dona Carmen Franco Key Figure Behind Spain’s Regime

Profile of Dona Carmen Polo de Franco, 64, Spain’s First Lady, detailing her discreet yet powerful influence on state and family matters. The Asturias-born charity ally and devout Catholic guides household routines, favors intimate with ministers, and remains close with General Franco, prioritizing grandchildren and church visits.

Harold K. Miles Madrid Dona Carmen Polo de Franco Spain Franco Dona Carmen Asturias Oviedo Alfonso XIII Overda San Juan Africa General Franco Paco Francisca Pardo Palace el Pardo Palace Marquisa of Villaverde Carmen Francisco Franco

Church Women Luncheon at Westminster Presbyterian

Forty women attended a luncheon in Fellowship Hall of Westminster Church. Mrs. Grantland Groves gave the invocation and Mrs. William C. Smith led a program on Women’s Birthday Objective for 1964, with reports on Itasca Children's Home and church development progress.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall Grantland Groves William C. Smith Ghana al Slingerland

Abbott Hostes Invites Guests From Multiple States

Mr and Mrs L J Abbott of 1922 27th St hosted a weekend gathering with Col and Mrs John Parker and son Matt who just returned from Thailand. Also attending were Mr and Mrs W H Hindman of Dickens and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hindman of Spur. Col Parker is stationed in Amarillo.

L. J. Abbott 27Th St John Parker Matt United States Thailand W. H. Hindman Dickens Lloyd Hindman Spur Col. Parker Amarillo

Vacancies Open At Camp Manakiwa Camp Fire Session Four

Bruce Ferrell announced vacancies remain in session four July 12 to 23 at Camp Manakiwa Las Vegas New Mexico with May 25 deadline for reservations and fees. Day camp sessions three and four also have openings July 6 to 10 and July 13 to 17.

Bruce Ferrell Camp Manakiwa Las Vegas N.M Camp Fire Girls, Inc Camp Fire Camp Fire Girl Marion Mayes Fred Timberlake United Fund Agency

Wedding Date Set By Plainview Couple

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Judy Janell Simpson to Robert Lee Fish has been announced by the bride-elect's parents. June 6 has been set as the wedding date. Vows will be exchanged in College Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Fred Howard of Wayland Baptist College performing.

Plainview Judy Janell Simpson Robert Lee Fish J. C. Simpson A. W. Fish Ollie Louise Fish College Heights Baptist Church Fred Howard Wayland Baptist College

Barbecue Hosts Lambda Iota Chapter Members

Seventeen couples attended a hamburger barbecue at the home of Mr and Mrs Don Woodman 5211 45th St. Hosts were the husbands of the members. Jack Curry was a guest. The next meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. May 27 at Plains National Bank.

Lambda Iota Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Don Woodman 45Th St Jack Curry The Plains National Bank

Two Lubbock Women Attend Texas Hospital Association Meet

Mrs. Vera Maxey and Mrs. J. C. Dennig left Sunday for the Texas Hospital Association convention in Austin. Registration for the three day meeting began Monday at the Commodore Perry Hotel. Maxey is president elect of the Methodist Hospital auxiliary in Lubbock and Dennig is the corresponding secretary.

Vera Maxey J. C. Dennig Texas Hospital Association Austin Commodore Perry Hotel Maxey Methodist Lubbock Dennig

Roundtable and Club Meetings Highlight Lubbock Events

William C Mingus Jr reviews Hello Dolly at Broadway and Books Roundtable to be held at noon Friday at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse reservations by Thursday noon via PO3 6448 chaired by Mrs Milt Kinman and co chaired by Mrs Wallace Hess Llano Estacado Travel Club installs officers at a noon Wednesday luncheon hosted by Mrs W T Brady with Mrs E L Price and Mrs J A Mullins assisting Mrs Price to install officers Shakespeare Club luncheon today at noon in the East Room of Lubbock Women's Clubhouse with Mrs Alton Briggs presiding greetings from Miss Dorothy Lomax and Afewa Mahl AYRAS noted last meeting of the club year Word of Truth Bible Class meets at 930 today at First Federal Savings and Loan Branch with Mrs W H Trice leading program by Mrs John Cowan of Wycliff Translators in Mexico a noon covered dish luncheon at Mrs Hilton McCabe home with class resuming in September

Ee William C. Mingus JR Thorton Wilder Broadway Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse Milt H. Kinman Wallace Hess Roundtable Llano Estacado Travel Club W. T. Brady N. College E. L. Price J. A. Mullins Shakespeare Club Alton Briggs Bill Davis O'Donnell Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Word of Truth Bible First Federal Savings and Loan Branch 34Th St W. H. Trice John Cowan Wycliff Mexico Hilton McCabe 55Th St

WSCS Officers Are Installed at First Methodist Church

One hundred forty members of the First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service attended a luncheon in Memorial Hall. Mrs. C V Hatch presided. Mrs. A N Gamble installed officers. New officers include Mrs. E E White president and Clayton Ross first vice president.

First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Memorial Hall C. V. Hatch A. N. Gamble Mmes E. E. White Clayton Ross Ivan Fowler Ameral Payne M. C. Hewitt C. C. Coffee J. P. Elms WSCS Northwest Texas

Mrs Walls Reports From Nazarene Meeting At Church

Mrs Walls, delegate to the Nazarene Missionary Society meeting in Fort Worth, presented a report at the First Nazarene Church. Eleven members and two priests attended as Mrs Raymond Knox led the session and the lesson titled Many Faces of Japan was taught at 2 30 p m. June 8.

Susan Fitkin

Canyon WSCS Plans Scholarship At Church Meeting

The Canyon Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Canyon Methodist Church on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Doyle Washington gave the invocation and Mrs. Marvin Biffle presided. A report by Mrs. James Gamble led to plans to fund a scholarship for a leadership training school.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Canyon Methodist Church Doyle Washington Marvin Biffle Busi James Gamble Roy Dale McCallister Iffle John Booker Washington Cecil Tune

Mrs Ensey Leads WSCS Pledge Service at Asbury Church

Asbury Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met Monday morning for a pledge service and lunch eon at the church. Mrs J P Ensey spoke with illustrations on The Sea of Giving. Assisting were Mines Jimmy Johnson Hadlon Coulson Jack Sessums and Victor Trussell. Mrs Elmo Collins gave the meditation and Mrs Russell Denison reported on the Texas Welfare Association meeting.

Asbury Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service J. P. Ensey Mines Jimmy Johnson Hadlon Coulson Jack Sessums Victor Trussell Elmo Collins Texas Welfare Association Russell Denison

Miss Saundra Stout Honored Before May 24 Wedding

Miss Stout and James Ray Hyatt of Olton prepare for their May 24 wedding at Second Baptist after a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bill Tucker and Mrs. Lora Tucker. Guests included Charlotte Taylor Judy Guynes Rona Russell Brenda Hyatt Susan Stout and relatives Mrs. Jim Hyatt Mrs. William De Berry Mrs. Winfred Stout.

Saundra Stout James Ray Hyatt Olton Bill D. Tucker Lora Tucker Charlotte Taylor Judy Guynes Rona Russell Brenda Hyatt Susan Stout Jim Hyatt William de Berry Winfred W. Stout Miss Stout Hyatt Second Baptist Church

Faculty Members Honor Teachers at O L Slaton Junior High Tea

Mrs J L Teal and Mrs Mary Lou Roberson were honored at a Sunday tea by O L Slaton Junior High School faculty. At the Dawson home they received silver trays as appreciation for their retirement. Mrs Inez Moore and Miss Dorothy Lomax presided at the tea.

J. L. Teal Mary Lou Roberson O. L. Slaton Junior High School G. E. Dawson St. Dawson Mrs Inez Moore Dorothy Lomax

Monterey Seniors Honored With Tea

Monterey High School seniors Chris Huffines and Helen Rushing were honored at a Monday tea hosted by Mrs. Gladys Tyson at 1905 24th Street. Co-hostess was Mrs. N. C. Huffines. Blue and red carnations highlighted the centerpiece. Special guest was Mrs. Alfred Rushing, mother of Miss Rushing. Fifty-five guests attended.

Chris Huffines Helen Rushing Monterey High School Gladys Tyson 24Th St N. C. Huffines Alfred Rushing Miss Rushing

Hints From Heloise Tackling Household Woes

Readers share practical fixes from dry casts while showering to washable walls. Tips include using a plastic bag as a waterproof cast guard a sponge bumper over spouts an ice cube tray for jewelry a cardboard sick bed tray and chenille care with wind drying.

Heloise

Crosbyton Senior Pamela Graham Honored At Luncheon

Pamela Graham, a Crosbyton High School senior, was honored at a Saturday luncheon at Dunlap's Tea Room. Rainbow decorations and a wooden handbag hostess gift highlighted the event attended by twelve guests including Mrs Arles Graham and Mrs John W. Hays and daughter Roxie.

Pamela Graham Crosbyton High School Dunlap’s

Luncheon Honors Monterey High Senior Carolyn DuBose

A luncheon in the Gold Room of Hemphill Wells Monterey Center celebrated Carolyn E DuBose, a Monterey High School graduating senior. Seven guests including her mother Mrs Bill DuBose attended with hostesses Mrs C R Horn and Mrs James A Fllis. a charm was given as a hostess gift.

Carolyne Dubose Monterey High School Hemphill - Wells Monterey Center Bill DuBose C. R. Horn James A. Fllis

Levelland Woman's Club Installs Officers

Levelland Special report notes Mrs Forrest Weimhold installed as club president at a candle light ceremony at Levelland Country Club. Officiating was Mrs Otis Burson with officers named including C G Dunn vice president John W Davis II secretary Kathleen McDonald treasurer Percy Cole parliamentarian Bert Wade historian Maurine Elkins reporter. Outgoing president Mrs C G Brown received a gift along with club members. The group voted to aid a nursing home and to continue a South Plains College scholarship. Mrs Dave Collins resignation accepted and Mrs James Lattimore given associate membership.

Levelland Forrest Weimhold Levelland Woman's Club Levelland Country Club Otis Burson Mmes C. G. Dunn R. P. Brouthertin John W. Davis II Kathleen McDonald Percy Cole Bert Wade Maurine Elkins C. G. Brown Brown South Plains College Dave Collins James Lattimore

Auxiliary District 3 meets for officer elections

Officers were elected for the Woman's Auxiliary to the Texas State Chiropractic Association District 3 after a Sunday meeting at the Holiday Inn East. New officers include James J. Robert as president, Charles Leger as vice president, W. W. Lundberg as secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Gordon W. Climer as parliamentarian, and Loren Warren of Big Spring as director. By-laws were adopted and plans set to attend the state meeting in Dallas in June conducted with the Texas State Chiropractic gathering.

Texas State Chiropractic Association Holiday Inn East Gordon W. Climer Ames Jim J. Robert Charles Leger W. W. Lundberg Climer Loren Warren Big Spring Dallas Texas State Chiropractic Meeting

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