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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1960
Page
8
Readings voice informal notes on Texas Tech homecoming weekend with alumni crowds in dress and campus events. The piece also surveys formal wear norms from Emily Post and recalls Nixon Kennedy attire at a memorial dinner. It discusses college finances, scholarships, and lifetime earnings gaps.
New York Ladies Home Journal lists top places to find bachelors with 2 000 000 more American bachelors than women. Fort Worth El Paso Tulsa and Utah noted for high bachelor counts. Lubbock shows men average 25 across national norms. Amarillo Odessa Austin also cited for population shifts.
Freshman Miss Barton at Texas Tech addressed the Thursday AAW Child Study meeting. She spoke on the White House Conference for Children and Youth, noted her Washington D C attendance, and her role on the governor's Austin committee. She urged saving 50 percent for 18 years for home resale and cited concerns about delinquency and family influence. Fifteen members attended. Mrs. Frank L. Todd reported on publicity and clinic sponsorships.
Lou Talkin MPRINS hosts a Halloween dance at the Tap Twenty Chih House Saturday night starting at 8 pm. Candles light the autumn leaf themed floor as couples dance to recordings. Host couples include Mrs Bill Conder and Mrs David, with Mrs Hill Smith and family as guests from Irving and Odessa.
Crosbyton Mississippi bride Peggy Nell Jordan daughter of Mr and Mrs PF Jordan married Donald Clyde Ellison son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Ellison in a 6 30 pm double ring ceremony at Crayton Church of Christ. The couple will live near Crosbyton where Ellison farms after he earns a degree and serves as choral director at Tascosa High School. The wedding party included Sue August of Crosbyton as maid of honor and other local guests attended the celebration.
Lubbock Geological Auxiliary met Wednesday night at 4313 45th Street with host Mes. PB Alton Waite. Vi Johnson, Mrs Bill Rector and Mrs Vestal Yeats assisted. New member Mrs ELC Pendery II welcomed. her husband is a Texas Tech graduate wiring fellow. Bridge winners were Mrs Clayton Vilder and Mrs Bill Kalb.
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