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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1967
Page
9
Imported puncturevine weevils arrived in West Texas and spread under supervision of Norris Daniels and Dr Ab Adlotura at Bushland Agr Station. The pest harms row crops but in some areas the weevils cut damage to about nine percent.
Guthrie Texas Women’s Division members of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce heritage committee announced a one day chartered bus trip to the 6666 Ranch in Guthrie for May 31. Advance registration is at the chamber offices and the cost is 6.66 dollars. Membership open to all women in the Lubbock metro area with dues at 10 dollars. Buses depart at 8:30 a.m. from the chamber building.
Mires Stubbe read verse as Mrs. James Prather recited a poem. Mrs. Marvin Dorsett and Mrs W D Taylor attended as visitors. A nominating committee was formed and the next meeting is set for 2:30 pm at the home of Mrs. Ben Mansker, 24733 B 2nd Pl.
Xi Gamma chapter of Beta Kissa Phi held its final gathering of the year at the home of Mrs. Warren Downs on 45th Street. Mrs. Wayne Elliott led the session focusing on flower arranging and year end notes were discussed.
A Seagraves Rotary Club member and Mrs Hearne will attend the Rotary International convention in Nice France opening this week and lasting through May 25. The traveling group from District 573 plans stops in Barcelona Paris Amsterdam and London before the convention. Hearne has about 30 years of perfect attendance at club meetings in Chicago Los Angeles Washington Havana and other cities.
A worldwide effort by Roman Catholic and Jewish leaders to remove hostile references to Jews from religious textbooks is showing progress. European and American surveys cite changes in Spain Italy and beyond, with recommendations to revise, expurgate and re teach lessons and materials that portray Jews negatively.
A South Texas official outlined a proposed model hospital to serve the South Texas Medical Center. The facility would include the latest electronic and audiovisual aids and operate about 700 beds, with 380 designated for psychiatric care. The project ties to the University and exag Medical School affiliation in 1970.
The Tops Club meets in the Arnett Room of Citizens National Bank with Mrs. H. H. Yearwood presiding. The event notes Try N Trim activities and outlines upcoming plans for the group.
The American Jewish Committee released a five year survey of Jewish families in a suburban community showing Judaism now centers on ethical behavior rather than strict law. Only 2 percent were Orthodox. 14 percent valued dietary laws. 24 percent attend services. 93 percent insist on ethical living. two thirds prioritize humanitarian and civic aid.
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