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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1960

Page

6

Opal and tourmaline gems mark October births

The article outlines October born stones opal and tourmaline with their colors, myths, and origins, noting opal’s Australian supply since 1933 and tourmaline’s Brazilian and Madagascar sources. It also longlines Calendula as the flower of October. Emily Post’s etiquette influence and legacy are discussed, praising her realistic social code. Night lessons at the Avalanche-Journal hint at student inquiries about government and civics.

Australia Brazil Madagascar Emily Post Dewater

Health Association Warns Dogs Can Transmit Many Diseases

Patricia McCormack reports the World Health Organization warns dogs can harbor over a dozen diseases including rabies and ringworm. Rabies remains the most deadly in the US with 1,643 dog cases reported to Atlanta CDC in one year. Public health guidance covers prevention by supervising children, avoiding rough play, and handling dogs gently to reduce bites.

Patricia McCormack New York UPI World Health Association United States Tris WHO Atlanta Public Health Service

Delegates To Convention Arriving on Pet Etiquette

Instructions warn delegates arriving at the convention to avoid abusing or teasing dogs. Do not pet or startle a dog while feeding it, or take food away. Do not intervene in a dog fight. The advice notes that 10 percent of bites may be prevented and cautions against holding your face near a dog to avoid facial injuries.

Calendar items and society notices in Lubbock paper

A dense roster of community gatherings and club meetings fills the page from 3:30 a.m. through evening hours. Events include Garden-Arts Canter rooms, art guilds, women’s study clubs, square dancing, ladies Bible classes, and a convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy arriving at Caprock Hotel with tours planned of West Texas Museum Texas Tech and Municipal Garden Arts Center. Delegates and officers are named with times and locations. a note thanks editor Charles Didway for editorial about the Theta Sigma Phi publicity clinic at Municipal Garden Arts Center.

United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas’ ‘Division Caprock WSCS Dennis G. Colwell Dalam Chlas West Texas Museum Texas Tech Municipal Garden Arts Center L. A. Kerr District 9 Charles Didway Dispatch Lubbock Theta Sigma Phi

Miss Charlene Creel Weds In Methodist Church Rites

Miss Charlene Creel Weds Harold Gene Karr in First Methodist Church at 7 pm. Lamesa and Seminole families attend as music, double ring ceremony, and reception follow. Bride, a Lamesa graduate, wore white taf feta with lace. groom is a Texaco employee from Seminole.

Charlene Creel First Methodist Church Harold Gene Karr Alene Creel Roy L. Karr Dayton Elam Ted James Lester Hill E. E. Makowsky Glenn Luker Letha Faye Todd Charles Fletcher Lamesa Roy L. Karr Jr Hobbs Linda Karr Seminole Judy Forrester Ruidoso Lamesa High School Jessie Lee Hair Design Institute Lubbock Plaza Beauty Salon Lamesa Karr Seminole High School Texaco, Inc Shallowater Joleta Worthene Baleshe Robert Lee Bobby) Hegan Jr First Baptist Church J. T. Scott R. L. Hogan

Joleta Bales Weds Robert Lee Hogan Jr in Galveston

Joleta Bales marries Robert Lee Hogan Jr at a church ceremony with Judy Ratliff Alberteen Ratliff and Julia Powell performing music. Reception follows in Fellowship Hall. House party includes Mrs. Ken Kerrick and others. Bride, a Jackson's Private School graduate, attends South Plains Junior College. groom attended New Deal High School.

Judy Ratliff Alberteen Ratliff Julia Powell Fellowship Hall Ken Kerrick A.B. Bryant Tammy Tarter C. K. Giles Galveston Jackson South Plains Junior College Levelland New Deal High School

Patricia Couch Engaged to Leonard Don Greaves in Hawaii

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Fuller announce the engagement of their daughter Patricia Diane Couch to Leonard Don Greaves son of Mrs. Loyce Greaves. The couple plan to marry in Hawaii after Patricia travels there October 14. Patricia attended Mesa schools and Leonard is a Navy man stationed in Hawaii.

Lamesa Arnold Fuller Patricia Diane Couch Leonard Don Greaves Loyce Greaves Lamesa High School Texas Tech U.S. Navy Hawaii Miss Couch

Vacationing in Japan and Texas club notices in Lubbock

The Orient hosted Mrs. L G Metcalf of 3010 25th St as she returned from a seven week trip with Dr and Mrs Merle Frances of California. They spent 25 days in Japan two days in Taiwan Free China and two in Okinawa staying at Hakone’s House of Flowers. Four Lubbock women attend a Texas Federation of Music Clubs meeting in Pampa with state president Mrs Raymond Marshall guest speaking. A birthday dinner honors Mrs F A Sims in Ropesville with extended family across several towns. 12 grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild noted.

Orient L. G. Metcalf 25Th St Lubbock Merle Frances California Japan Tiwan Free China Okinawa Fupa Hotel Hakone House of Flowers Pampa Texas Federation of Music Nbs Raymond Marshall Jimmie Yates S. W. Brunson T. J. Lovett N. A. Lee Coronado Inn Marshall Joe Kelly Lovett Cecil Bolton F. A. Sims Ropesville Tom Sims Plains Otto Sims Tony Sims Willie Mae Saunders Slaton Roland Evans Meadow R. G. Knott Amherst Fred Stryker R. N. Sullivan Sammye Penn James H. Cook Shreveport

Shallowater Women Hold First Mission Study Meeting

The Shallowater Specials Women’s Union Missionary Society met at the church for the season’s first study led by Mrs. Neff Preston. Mrs. Garland Boozer led the program from His Mission Our Mission. Guest Mrs. J. T. Campbell of Pueblo, Colorado attended. Nine members present. Next meeting set for 2 pm Monday at the church.

Shallowater Women's Union Missionary Society Shallowater Baptist Church Neff Preston Garland Boozer J. T. Campbell Pueblo Colo

Washing Gloves Care Tip

White gloves should be washed as soon as they are soiled. A small amount of liquid starch added to the rinse water keeps them looking like new.

Officers Elected For Tech Chapter

The Texas Tech chapter of the National Rehabilitation Assn has elected new officers for the coming year. Jerry Clark from Gorman is president, Charles Martin from Sundown is vice president, Shirley Clark from Lubbock is secretary, Milton Lege from Lubbock is treasurer, and Tom Adams from Lubbock is faculty liaison officer. Dr Beatrix Cotsh of Lubbock is faculty sponsor. The group includes professionals in rehabilitation and related fields. Clark notes many disabled persons need rehabilitation and supporting services are expanding nationwide.

Texas Tech National Rehabilitation Assn Jerry Clark Gorman Charles Martin Sundown Shirley Clark Lubbock Mileton Lege Tom Adams Beatrix Cotsh Clark

Heritage Roundtable to Hear Review Thursday Lunch

Mrs. David Wigness will discuss The Texas Santa Fe Pioneers at the Heritage Roundtable meeting to be held at 32 noon Thursday at the Lubbock Women’s Club house. Reservations may be made before 11 a.m. Wednesday with Mrs. Waggoner Carr or Mrs. W. L. Broadhurst.

Heritage Roundtable David Wigness Texas Santa Fe Pioneers Loomis Lubbock Waggoner Carr W. L. Broadhurst

Lubbock Study Club Meeting Moved to Sunday

The Lubbock Study Club will meet at 3 pm today at the home of Mrs. Robert L. Stewart located at 1905 dist St. A calendar error in Sundays edition wrongly listed the meeting day as Wednesday.

Lubbock Robert L. Stewart Dist St

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