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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1960
Page
4
This column raises hunger concerns and future food scarcity amid global surpluses and waste. It cites N W Pirie on using leaves and grasses in bread and notes a shift toward meat substitutes. It also discusses women drivers, teaching challenges, and a local carpet discussion by the Four Winds Home Demonstration Club.
Mrs Leonard J Gittinger of San Antonio elected president of United Daughters of the Confederacy Texas Division at Caprock Hotel session closing the 64th annual convention. Austin chosen for 1961 meeting. Other officers include Cullar, Barton, Sikes, Widener, Ingram, Andrewartha, Kitchens, D Olivie, Reeder, McVey, Thomas, Colwell. Colwell retires presenting microfilm of 1902 Confederate veteran names. Chester A Lauck of Houston Lum speaker at closing session.
Alumnae entertained actives and pledges of the collegiate chapter at a dessert party in the lodge on Wednesday night. A surprise paddle party by spring pledges honored their big sisters, led by Miss Janice Juwell. Skits by three groups. Eighty five persons attended. Hostess arrangements were by Mrs. David Morgan Mrs. Bill Key and Mrs. Kent Shannon. Also notes that flying time between Shannon Airport and London is now 1 hour 45 minutes.
Mrs Bill Whorton was elected president of the Southwest Opti-Mrs Club at a Tuesday meeting hosted by Mrs Sammy Ribble. Other officers include James Stroope second VP, Mrs Ribble third VP, Mrs Andy Edmondson secretary, Mrs Glen Neill treasurer, Mrs Robert Barnhill reporter, with Mrs Lynn Rowan and Mrs Jim Robbins as board members. Barnhill to host November 7 at 7:30 PM.
Mrs Mark Curtin a church and club leader shares two home recipes Hungarian Schrazy and Mrs Curtin Johnny Sandusky. She is active in John Knox Presbyterian Church Pierian Sorosis Study Club teaches Sunday School and edits the church paper. Her daughter Kelly and son Kevin are mentioned. The recipes include ingredients and quick steps with notes on serving suggestions.
Mrs. J. H. Sorrels of College Station Texas Division president of the American Association of University Women will be luncheon speaker for the Lubbock Branch AAUW at 12 noon Saturday in Lubbock Women's Clubhouse. Her speech In Keeping With Our Purpose will relate branch programs to the associations objectives and discuss the Eighth Biennial State Presidents Conference she attended in Washington DC last June. Sorrels has served as fellowships chairman first vice president president and parliamentarian of the Bryan College Station Branch since its 1948 formation. She has also held Texas Division parliamentarian and fellowships chairman posts.
Women's Auxiliary to Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 629 will attend a get acquainted coffee at 9 30 am Oct 11 in the home of Mrs John Essary Jr 3101 39th St The auxiliary met Tuesday night in the Reddy Room at Monterey Center Mrs Oscar Ray guest spoke on variations of arrangements using flowers and candles Malmos Folkets Park People s Park the oldest and largest amusement park in Sweden is advertising more outdoor dance floors and cafes this year
Low Talkor ANCERS will check their shoes at the door for a 9 p.m. to 12 midnight sock hop at Parkway Manor. Decorations include large knit socks with popcorn and multi color candles. Host couples are Roy Wylie Lou Hubbard Lawrence Haynes Wright Stubbs John Chauncey Tim Tillery Bill Taylor and John Stuart.
Carroll Thompson PTA met Tuesday night at the school cafeteria with Mrs. J. M. Marshall presiding. Principal Gordon M. Deering introduced teachers as Mrs. R. M. Brightwell outlined programs. Mrs. Elsie Wright spoke on plans for grades 1–3. Mrs. Margaret Lott discussed intermediate level. Principal Deering explained progress reports for junior high parents in the auditorium. hospitality chair Mrs. Douglas Moore served refreshments.
Mrs J B McManus was elected president of the 1952 Samba Club at a Thursday afternoon meeting in her home 2113 31st St Other officers are Mrs Pearl Poulson vice president Mrs George Lee secretary treasurer and Mrs M D Fewell reporter After serving samba refreshments were served Next meeting set for 2 pm October 20 at Mrs Margaret Phillips home 3415 38th St
Parkway Drive Baptist Church hosts a 9 30 a m service. Liana Estacado Bridge Club meets at 7 45 p m at YWCA. Liang Estacado Questers An fieue Club gathers at 10 a m. Loyalty Club meets at 9 30 a m at 1920 24th St. Mrs HOC hosts Pumphryy at 2103 Sth St Lubbock Rose Society holds a rose exhibition from 7 30 p m to 10 p m at Ganten Arts Center.
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