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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

3

Iterium Society’s First Annual Show and Growth at Lubbock

Hand reviewed records show the Iterium Society at Lubbock Municipal Garden and Arts Center outlining its rise from a preliminary group in September 1967 to a full-fledged chapter by January 1968 with 179 members from 128 families. Marshall Pennington presided as president. Mrs. Benidean Tamimock and Mrs. Edgar Jarman chaired the first annual show in October. Georgia Booker reported on the national flower show in Tulsa. J.C. Williamson won multiple awards including the sweepstakes in horticulture and a President's Cup. Elected officers included Pennington as president, Mrs. George Bonner as first vice president, J. C. Williamson as second vice president, E. G. Pharr as secretary, Charlie Speed as treasurer, and Mrs. Hurley Carpenter as historian. Forty-five members attended the dinner with the motto “Miami's the Word.” Membership spans Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and Texas.

Hand Coloranga Chamber of Commerce National Chrysanthemity Society Marshall Pennington Benidean Tamimock Edgar Jarman Society Georgia Booker Tulsa Hanimock Lubbock J.C. Williamson Charlie Speed Levelland Katrina Jarman Karla Jarman Lee Graves Alors . Hammock Pennington George Bonner Olton J. C. Williamson E.G. Pharr Hurley Carpenter Jarman

Lubbock Chrysanthemum Society Grows In First Annual Dinner

Bob Hand of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and Chrysanthemum Society spoke at the inaugural dinner, noting the group’s expanding membership and broader recognition as a chrysanthemum hub. The event highlighted local horticultural interest and community support for flower enthusiasts.

Bob Hand Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Lubbock Chrysanthemum Society Lubbock Chryssan

Two escapees Captured After Jail Break Relapse

Two men escaped from Angelina County jail during services three weeks ago were recaptured in Post Garza County sheriff said David Compton of Amarillo and Jerry Harvard of Lufkin were taken into custody after deputies located them in Post. They had been working there for a week to 10 days.

Angelina County Lufkin Garza County C. F., Clabern Jr David Compton Amarillo Jerry Harvard Lafkin Clabern Larkin

Tech professors win Education Dept grants for Latin American programs

U S Rep George Mahon announced two Texas Tech projects approved by the Office of Education. Dr Owen L Caskey will train about 200 bilingual counselors for Latin American students through a 1969 70 term program with $4 000 scholarships and dependent allowances. A second project led by Da Co L Ainsworth targets about 20 elementary principals in a three week summer workshop on Latin American culture sensitivity and teaching materials with stipends. Both programs fall under the Education Professions Development Act with no final grant totals yet released.

Office of Education Washington Texas Tech U.S George Mahon Owen L. Caskey Vie Caskey Tech Department of Elementary Education da Co

Evans Junior High Sing America Sing Delights City Audience

Evans Junior High students staged Sing America Sing to a packed Evans auditorium with 550-plus attendees. Ninth and tenth graders performed patriotic history in song and pantomime, earning praise from adults and a thrilled crowd, ending on Now thank we all our God.

America Evans Damier High School Erie Canal Mae Vallehii

JFK's Crutches Solved Problem

Dr Janet Travell details President Kennedy using crutches after a cheek injury during a 1965 Europe trip. She explains he relied on the crutches to avoid kneeling awkwardly, noting his humor and self deprecation in the McCall's magazine feature.

New York Gar John Fo

Hearing Begins In Damage Suit At Maryland Court

Testimony opened Thursday in Temd Thstrict Court in a 70 000 drainage suit arising from a collision between a person on a motor vehicle and a motorcycle rider. William T. Stewart of Tushek book seeks opufement against Abfer at 56200 Brewenfield Road. He claims Miller was negligent in the Aug. 1987 accident at dth Street and Quaker Avenue, Stawart, who was on a motor vehicle, and suffered a partially disabling back injury. Judge Wilhiaut R. Shaver recessed court until 9 a.m. for resumed testimony.

William T. Stewart Tushe Book Brewenfield Road Miller Dth Street Quaker Avenue Stawart

Communists Agree on World Red Summit in Moscow May 1964

Representatives of 67 Communist parties reached agreement on a world Red summit to be held in Moscow in May 1964, the Czechoslovak news agency reported from Budapest.

Vienna Moscow Ctk J Budapest

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Cushion of Comfort eases sore gums and lets you eat, laugh, talk, and sneeze without embarrassment. Denture refits in minutes, lasts for months, removing daily powders and cushions. Tasteless, odorless, money back guarantee. Call drug counters.

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