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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1960
Page
8
A Fashion note describes Polynesian gold as a bronze like color for the average man in suitings. It contrasts with neat blue and oxford gray, offering a seasonally distinct option and noting its inspiration from golden orchids.
A dense list of church gatherings, study groups, social clubs, and community events across Lubbock. Included are WMU, Ladies Bible Classes, Garden-Arts Center activities, women and youth societies, bridge and golf groups, school functions, and a Halloween party at Cingens National Bank Building. Dates range through a Tuesday schedule with various morning and evening times.
Lubbock Women’s Club hosts a noon Thursday roundtable on Poland with slides from Mack Robertson’s summer visit. Members without signed registrations may call Mrs H J Delaney at SH4 5935 before Tuesday 8:39 p.m. to attend the luncheon.
Australia reported a wool payment total of 805 million dollars for 1969, up from 662 million dollars in 1959, reflecting a substantial rise in wool exports and earnings linked to market conditions and production.
Paris dispatch notes French women seek youth health aids from magazines and ads. A leading French women’s publication touts an “olympiac forme” program with contraptions described as dog leash like devices to pull the spine daily. A small gadget costs nine francs and resembles a miniature device for back support.
MARY LOU CRUMP of the Honolulu Gas Company Hawaii won a national home economics demonstration honor at the American Gas Association Convention in Atlantic City receiving 200 dollars in McCall Magazine sponsored competition. She planned to share the recognition with two former colleagues now homemakers.
Miss Ethelene Balentine and Ph Bobby Gene Pruitt exchanged vows in a Saturday ceremony read by Rev W D Tanner at the Balentine home 2415 Auburn St. The bride wore royal blue wool with a white carnation bouquet. Myrna Johnson and James Pruitt served in wedding roles. reception followed with house party members listed. The groom is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Plainview Eastern Star honored its Grand Officers with a breakfast at McGrath's. Mrs. J B Austin and Mrs. Wendell Smith, members of the Jurisprudence and Welfare Committees of The Grand Chapter of Texas OFS, were honored guests. Mr. and Mrs. B H Quebe pinned miniature corsages and presented boutonnieres to the men. Gifts of appreciation followed from Mrs. H Tilson and Mrs. L C Newland.
Plainview announces the engagement of Miss Bertha Sue Barnes to Dale Weatherford of Dumas. Wedding planned for November 22 at the 20th and Utica Church of Christ in Weatherford. Barnes is a Plainview resident. Weatherford is a Texas Tech junior in agricultural engineering.
Mr and Mrs George W Burdett celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Lamesa honoring a long marriage. The feature highlights their years together and ties to the community.
The Parent Teacher Organization met at St Elizabeth's Hall to discuss school closures and a duplicator machine. Guest speaker Mrs James Piatz of Lubbock Public Library described a 70 000 volume collection with 20 000 children's books and urged parents to model reading for their children. The library offers a monthly story hour for four to six year olds with the next session on Wednesday Oct 26 at 10 30 am. The note also mentions a Golden Wedding anniversary for a local couple and their family details.
Chicago based carpet specialists urge regular care to keep carpets vibrant. Vacuum twice weekly and daily in high traffic areas to prevent spots, soil penetration, and fiber flattening. Rotate carpets biannually to prevent creases and inspect fibers with a magnifying tool if issues persist.
Alpha Gamma Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha hosted a District 9 meeting at Monterey Reddy Room with Brownfield, Muleshoe, Plains, Seminole and Sudan chapters in attendance. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Harrell and Mrs. Troy Price who spoke on cystic fibrosis advances. a service award was given to Alpha Gamma. district plans include kidney foundation as philanthropic project and a January meeting in Denver City. A U S firm will study Lake Izabel area in Guatemala for nickel chrome and iron.
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