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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1944
Page
2
Disjointed notes discuss book donations to the chamber of commerce, hit tunes from soldiers abroad via shortwave broadcasts, and a Miss Shore troupe tour with Army nurses. The piece also shares tips on hip comfort from Emily R. Andrews and a stray dog sighting near Monroe on the Lubbock highway.
A legislative committee met and discussed forming this year’s program with the ex chairman of the finance committee in the American auxiliary. Mrs Berry will later organize a meeting of that rank to develop the plant section of the plan.
New officers were elected and Bible study featured at the First Baptist Calvary Baptist and Central Baptist Women’s Missionary Society meetings Monday afternoon. Attendance reached 64 with 10 at Lena Lair circle. Members and hostesses listed. WMS to pray for state mission 2:30 to 5. Chaplain Miller to speak at 4.
The first Lub bock branch of the American Association of University Women is postponed until October 14 due to Parents' Day observance at Texas Technological College. The meeting at 2:30 p.m. will be in the home economics tea room and open to members and prospective members.
At Texas Tech USO Monday 11 am the event So Youre Going To Be An Officers Wife showcased dress ideas for officer wives. Mrs. James A. DeMarco led the program with 88 attendees. Lt. Sabetta to present On Personal Business Affairs as cadet wives attend.
Miss Virginia Bess Tubbs and H L Caviness marry in Marysville Kansas on September 27 attended by Miss Kathy Lousten and Dwain Cornell of Lincoln Nebraska. The bride, a Fren ship high school and Southwestern Junior College graduate, and the groom, a Lincoln High school graduate and college senior, reside at 30909 South Forty-eighth Street Lincoln.
Mrs W C Vaughn reported on the recent council meeting at Shallowater Home Demonstration club. Miss Clara Pratt advised ironing skirt seams flat then nose the iron under the seam to remove seam marks. Eighteen members attended. next meeting Oct 12 hosted by Mesdames A F Reese and Johnny Redwine.
Daily listings show K Carter Faculty tea at German hall at 7 30 p m Bible study at 3 p m Merc H R Ramp and USO events at 8 30 p m an officer wife program at USO at 11 a m SPAAF Junior Matrons league and Woman's club meetings at various venues Lubbock area groups including Readers Digest, Red Cross, Parent-Teacher council and church circles plan afternoons and evenings with luncheons, covered dishes and prayers for state mission.
Miss Mary E. May daughter of Mr and Mrs G W May and Pfc Edgar E Belden Jr of Amarillo married in a double ring ceremony at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev C J McCarty officiating. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit and gardenia corsage. They honeymoon in Santa Barbara Calif. Belden served in the quartermaster corps since 1940 and recently returned from 28 months overseas.
St Elizabeth Catholics Junior Club will meet at 7 30 o clock in the Parish Hall. The program theme is Heckler s Heaven.
The report notes that more than 236 billion cigarettes were produced in the United States in a recent period, reflecting a peak in manufacturing activity and demand across major markets and brands.
At the initial fall meeting of Alpha Sigma chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, three honorary members Mes dames M C Overton F B Malone and Milton Kirksey were inducted. Forty eight women attended the Hi ton hotel ballroom dinner followed by group singing and introductions. The regional meeting renewal was announced for Amarillo Oct 28. Local and out of town members attended, with many from Lubbock Meadow and Brownfield chapters listed.
USO hall hosts a kid party honoring men in service with seven foot tall elephant and teddy bear decor. Hostesses from Aerodom plan dresses anklets and bows while pink lemonade and gingerbread are served. Lubbock Army Airfield band provides music. party starts at 8:30 PM. prize for best kid costume.
An advertisement touts Kicerex a safe medicated liquid that dries pimples overnight. It claims instant results and free refunds if not satisfied. Sold and recommended by Mark Halsey Drug Stores with a 50 cent price.
An inexpensive home remedy promises slim figures using Barcelel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice to make a pint, taken two tablespoons twice daily. The ad touts easy weight loss without exercise or starvation and offers a money-back guarantee if the first bottle fails.
The Christian church council met Monday evening for a business session to organize packing and shipping of clothing to Europe. A follow up gathering is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. to finalize packing while another meeting at 7 p.m. covers shipping details as Mrs L O is noted among attendees.
The executive board of the St. Pauls Episcopal auxiliary met with Mrs. John Winslow at 1510 Ave X on Monday afternoon. Eleven members attended the gathering.
On Java Island bicycles have emerged as the prime transport mode. Residents rely on pedal power for daily commutes, markets, and travel between towns, reflecting a shift from motor vehicles to affordable, low emission mobility in urban and rural areas.
Rev. C d McCarty directed the Bible class gathering held Monday at the home of Mrs L P Serene 2 5 Eighth. Present were Mes Mullins W Wat son ne R Stratton and J H Agee with several ladies including Laura Sanders Pend ley Parker LeArm ag Glenn and J H Wise in attendance.
Fragments show an alleged event in August involving testing by a group or authority. Readable names or places are not present, leaving the exact action and participants unclear. The brief hints point to a testing period or exercise with limited details available in the readable portion.
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