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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1962

Page

9

The Silent Spring sparks pesticide debate and govt review

Margaret Terner notes that Rachel Carson's The Silent Spring prompts government interest in long term pesticide effects. Kennedy backs study by the Federal Council of Science and Technology led by Jerome Wiesner. Carson’s prior works and scientific stature amplify the book’s anticipated fall impact.

Achel Carson New Yorker Kennedy Miss Carson Federal Council of Science and Technology Jerome RB. Wiesner Science and Technology WNISS Carson Chemical

Teachers Receive Plaques at PTA Meeting

The chair announced a 1:30 p.m. meeting of retiring teachers at Hodges Community Center. Plaques were given to Miss Gertrude Watson for 43 years and Mrs. DeAlva Holmes for 26 years. Mrs. Jack Strong presided as Rex Webster thanked volunteers for the SOS Polio Immunization Drive.

Country Inn Hodges Community Center Gertrude Watson DeAlva Holmes Jack Strong Marvin Armstrong Crosbyton Memorial Rex Webster Association P-Ta Parkway Roy Carnes Bob Peterson

Parisian wool suit and knit dress by Tricosa Feder of Paris

A jaunty wool suit with brown beige and blue plaid and a matching ribbed knit dress in beige offer chic options. Designs credited to Tricosa-Feder of Paris, highlighting refined Parisian tailoring.

Tricosa-Feder Paris

Borglum to Address Luncheon and Lecture in Lubbock

Lown Talkie EANS announces lecture appearances by Lincoln Borglum son of Gutzon Borglum. He will speak at a 12 30 p m luncheon at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse, then receive a reception at the Municipal Garden Arts Center. A illustrated talk on the Rushmore Memorial Project will follow.

EANS Lancoln Boreham of Beeville Gutzon Borglum Lubbock Kerenhappuch Norman Colonial Dames Municipal Garden Arts Center Borglum Stephen W. Wilkinson United Daughters of the Confederacy James Smith Daughters of the Republic of Texas

Mission Study Lead By Mrs Forrest At St Luke’s

Mrs S L Forrest led the first session of a WSCS study titled On The Rim Of East Asia at St Luke's Methodist Church. The program featured Hong Kong films from her city visit, Oriental costumes, and a tea service, with 35 members attending.

Forrest Japan Paul Woods Mary Circle Clay Barger Secretary of Missionary Education and Service

Seamstresses to Compete in State 4-H Dress Revue

Fourteen 4-H seamstresses from Texas travel to Dallas October 5 and 6 for the State 4-H Dress Revue with forty finalists chosen from district contests. Winners may earn a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago, while a cotton ensemble prize of 50 dollars is sponsored by the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association. Judging by clothing specialists from Texas A&M will be conducted at the Adolphus Hotel and Women's Building during Rural Youth Day at the State Fair of Texas. Twelve State Fair Honor Award winning 4-H boys will escort, and contestants will judge the clothing event this year under specialist supervision.

College Station Texas Dallas Chicago Simplicity Pattern Co New York Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association Texas Agricultural Extension Service Texas A&m College

Local Club and Church Group Schedules Listing

A dense listing of AAUW book groups and social clubs with meeting times and locations across Lubbock. Also notes Rose Society at Manipal Garden Arts Center and various Church of Christ Ladies Bible Classes with morning schedules. Expressed thanks to the PTA Council for Boy Scout support.

Lubbock Rose Society Manipal Garden Arts Center PTA Council Boy Scout Organization

Guest Speaker Alan Henry Addresses Lubbock Club Meeting

Alan Henry community ambassador spoke at the Lubbock Study Club gathering held at Mrs. Robert L. Stewart’s home. He discussed the Experiment in International Living program with slides from Argentina and Chile. Attendees included 15 members and guests. The next meeting is set for 2 20 p.m. November 6 at Mrs. Whiteside’s home.

Alan Henry Lubbock Study Club Robert L. Stewart W. G. Alderson Henry Argentina Chile D. M. Davis Maxine Daly C. K. Whiteside 21St St

Mrs Woody Speaker At Monterey Opti Club Meeting

Mrs Glenn Woody of the American Cancer Society spoke at the Monterey Opti Club meeting hosted by Mrs W C Mauzey. Mrs Chester Rampy reported on club projects and a business session followed. next gathering set for November 5 at Mrs Vance Alber’s home.

Ronnie Smith Monterey

Mrs John Hall Hosts La Mesa ABC Darlings Meeting

Mrs John R Hall Jr of 3209 39th St hosted La Mesa Chapter ABC Darlings Monday with President Mrs W M Peticolas presiding. The group will host Downtown Dames and Caprock Dolls at 7:30 p.m. November 12 in the Southwestern Public Service Reddy Room. Alan Henry Community Ambassador will speak.

John R. Hall Jr 39Th St la Mesa ABC Darlings W. M. Peticolas Dames Caprock Dolls Southwestern Public Service Reddy Room Alan Henry

Mrs Cope Leads School Instruction at Friendship Temple

A school of instruction conducted at Friendship Temple 55 by Mrs Asle Cope with assistance from Mrs Evelyn Hardin Mrs Winnie Gardner and Mrs Christine Weathers. Nineteen members attended and social hosts included Mrs Ruby Warlick Mrs Es sie Wilson and Mrs Weathers. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m October 15 at the hall. Meat production up in Texas August red meat output 119 million pounds 2 above August last year and 10 above July per USDA data.

Friendship Temple Pythian Sisters Asle {Cope Knights of Pythias Hall Evelyn Hardin Winnie Gardner Christine Weathers Austin UPI Texas U. S. Department of Agriculture USDA

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