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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1961
Page
7
The article notes budget woolen and fur blends competing with luxury fibers for fall. It highlights 45 percent wool and 15 percent tar fiber, textured worsted wool for suits, and mohair blends offering crisper, lighter wear.
Meg Carter, a home economist for a pattern company, answers about 15 000 sewing queries since 1960. She advises on fabrics, patterns, collars, buttonholes, and wardrobe planning for women and a few men, receiving letters, calls, and occasional visits from across regions including Africa and Nigeria.
The WSCS met at Oakwood Methodist Church Tuesday morning with Mrs. Roger Powers giving the devotional and Mrs. Alton Robertson presiding. Plans included making book stitches for Brazilian children, stocking school supplies for World Community Day on November 3, a stage show at 7:30 p.m., with tickets 25 cents, and organized helper crews led by Mrs. Robertson and others.
Hobbs hosts the second annual show sponsored by the Green Thumb Garden Club on October 29. The event invites all flower gardeners of Lew County to display blooms and participate in judging and prizes. Readers are urged to bring entries by a specified time and follow local guidelines for submission.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a social gathering at Mrs. Hobart Howard’s home with attendees including Mrs. Ruth Mords and Miss Frances Calle. Reference to tapes, heartline arrangements, and a display at the center, with unclear times and outcomes.
The Sunshine Study Club met at the Lubbock Women's Club house Tuesday afternoon with four dozen members present. Mrs D E Dawson gave a book review of In His Hands by Edwin Balmer. The next meeting is set for 3 p m October 17 at Mrs Clyde G Tatum's home. C L Kay of Lubbock Christian College will speak on Americanism.
Mrs. Robert A. Hill Jr. hosts Delta Gamma Mothers Club at 8 p m with an election for president and Dads Day at Texas Tech to be arranged. Air Force Cadet Wives Club at the Presbyterian University Center heard Lt Col George Hull speak on enlistment in ROTC and future officer wife life. Dale and Mrs. Allen plan a 10 day trip visiting Panama and Jamaica departing from Carter Field Fort Worth.
Dr John Lyon of Mount Airy Hospital in Denver argues adult love is essential for durable marriages. He has studied breakups from a day to 40 years and says true love means caring for a partner's welfare as for one's own. He jokes about state mandates but warns childish love can erode trust and needs. He remains hopeful but notes difficulty in trusting people who cling to selfishness.
Camp Fire Leaders Association of Pawnee District met at Westminster Presbyterian Church where Mrs Bil Atwill explained Christmas projects for Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls. Members displayed crafts by Maedgen groups and refreshments were provided by Mrs J J Whiteley. Next meeting planned at Soam New church.
Country Inn hosted a Monday night bridge session with winners Mrs W C Wharton and Mrs Bill Sigmsden. Runner up were Mrs Lo R Range and Mrs Leste Calhoun with partners Lawrence Melcher and Macarguam. Next play is scheduled for Thursday at 2 am and Sunday at the Country Inn. Milverton social plans include the March of Time Study Club meeting hosted by Mrs A S Hinds with invocation by Mrs Troy Burson and committees led by Mrs Rost Mayfield, Mrs Alvie Mansfield, and Miss Anna Lee Anderson.
University home economist explains common labels such as Breakfast French dressing Fancy Choice Standard and USDA beef grades. Breakfast signals at least 22 percent fat, French dressing at least 30 percent oil, while Fancy indicates high quality and Standard may have imperfect size.
The Executive Board of the Woman's Missionary Union at First Baptist Church discussed plans for October, November, and December at a Tuesday morning meeting in the Activities Building lounge. President Mrs. A. T. Cocanagher presided as committees reported quarterly plans and several new projects were adopted. Refreshments were served.
Shallowater engagement announced for Doris Jean McKeown daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade McKeown and A C Harris Jr son of Mr and Mrs A C Harris Sr of Abernathy. Miss McKeown a Shallowater High School graduate employed by Hemphill-Wells Co in Lubbock. Harris a graduate of Abernathy High School employed by Joe Thompson Implement Co. The wedding is set for November 23.
Mrs. Jack Whitehead hosted the Southwest Opti-Mrs Club on Monday night at 3409 32nd St. Project ideas were discussed and a program on sex education in children was presented. Mrs. Bill Wharton will host at 7 30 p m November 6 at 3010 47th St.
Bob Crump of Shallowater spoke on Early days in Cattle Raising on the Plains at the Shallowater Study Club meeting. Hostess Mrs F W Farris served twenty one members and three guests. Next meeting features a West Texas Museum tour at 2 30 p m on Oct 17 with members meeting at the museum.
Lubbock study club meeting heard Mike Lundy, community ambassador, summarize his trip to Brazil. Co-hostesses were Mrs. P. W. Armstrong and Mrs. W. E. Mansfield. The next gathering is planned for 12 30 p m November 7 with the location to be announced.
Lubbock Woman's Study Club meetings at Lubbock Women's Club house draw 24 attendees. Guest speaker Dr. Herman O. Wilson, registrar at Lubbock Christian College, discusses Communism Today’s Crisis. Mrs. W. B. Sides chaired with a devotion titled One Day At A Time.
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