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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1964
Page
8
Ruby Osborn Heilsketch for the 87th fall Texas Garden clubs gathering in Lubbock features Connie Martin. Delegates are welcomed to view blossoming crysanthmums on the Texas Tech campus as the meeting begins today.
Tulia Herald editor H. M. Baggarly was guest speaker at the Tulia Literary Arts Club patriotism program in the First National Bank Chandelier Room. He spoke on politics, defined left and right terms, touched on communism, compared Jefferson and Hamilton, and urged attendees to stay with mainstream views. The meeting also set the 1965 Miss Swisher Revue date for March 27.
Yale University art historian Alice Elizabeth Chase urges art appreciation to be taught with reading and arithmetic. She lectures to about 25 000 children yearly and promotes artmobil es for areas without museums. Chase, author of Famous Artists for the Past, argues art nourishes the spirit and ties to human history.
Dorothy Whigham and Karl Schwab plan a November 28 wedding. Dorothy is the daughter of C. J. Whigham and has degrees from Southwestern University and Texas Tech. Karl Schwab holds a geology master’s from the University of Arizona. He works at Humble Research Center in Houston.
Mrs George Pat McDonald formerly Miss Alice Ann Anderson of Galveston was honored at a tea Sunday afternoon at Mrs Vera Shahan’s home 2517 33rd St. Hostesses included Mrs J E Massen and others with guests totaling about 109. The couple, married Oct 3 in Galveston, are supported by families from Levelland Abilene and Oklahoma City.
Marguerite Esters, 8, told a Belgian storekeeper she swallowed coins she kept in her mouth to avoid paying for bread. She explained she had no handbag and did not know where else to hide the money.
The Lubbock Woman's Forum meets at 3 p.m. in Mrs. Earl Hobbs's home 3305 24th St. Hostesses include Mrs. Pete W Armstrong and Mrs. Clifton Cummings. Program directed by Mrs. Cummings features Allegro Music Club members singing with Mrs. Ernest Knox on piano and discussions on hand bell ringing.
Readout of events across ATKINS Junior High PTA AAUW group Plains Navy Mothers Club and many local organizations. Meetings cover study clubs, social gatherings, bridge groups, diabetes support and youth activities with times ranging from morning to evening at various halls, clubs, and venues.
Nat Williams superintendent of Lubbock Public Schools will address the Allen T. Stewart PTA at 7 30 p m Thursday in the school cafeteria. A social hour will follow the program.
Miss Sandra Mae Williams and David Allen Coffman repeated wedding vows at 7 a m in the home of Mr and Mrs O B Gee. The bride wore a white silk suit with yellow mum bouquet. Matron of honor was Mrs J C Suggs and best man Ronald Coffman. A reception followed. couple will reside at 2006 Akron.
Shallowater Special The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Shallowater Methodist Church with Mrs. O A Crockett presiding. Mrs. F C Haught led worship and Mrs. Louis McMenamy projected a film and presented lesson four on Spanish Americans assisted by Mrs. J A Cone. Guild to host next meeting Oct 19.
The article argues for comprehensive sex and alcohol education in schools and stronger home guidance. It cites Patricia Moorhead of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, linking teen drinking and venereal disease to poor home example and calling for frank, scientific schooling and affectionate parenting.
The Upsilon Sigma chapter held a rush party titled Welcome To Spooksville at Mackenzie Park Little Party House. Guests included Mr and Mrs Dye Mr and Mrs Cunningham Mr and Mrs Poage and Mr and Mrs Zell. Prizes went to Lawson M Smith Mrs Charles Young Mr and Mrs Cunningham Mrs Dye and Mrs Smith. The next meeting is at 5230 40th St in Mrs Glen Rhodes home at 7 30 p m Thursday.
A vintage ad promotes ESOTERICA medicated cream to reduce age spots on hands and face. It claims to clear blemishes while whitening and smoothing skin, applicable to face neck and arms, with a greaseless base and fragrance. Available at drug stores for $2 plus tax.
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