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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1961

Page

8

Practical fashion enters a practical era in spring line

AP fashion writer notes a shift toward practicality as couture houses unveil spring looks. Designers Adele Simpson Luis Esteves and Oleg Cassini widen waists and introduce functional features like back zippers and built in foundations while maintaining feminine lines for comfort and ease in daily life.

Jean Sprain Wilson NEW York (Ap Adele Simpson Luis Esteves Jacqueline Kennedy Coutu Oleg Cassini Miss Simpson Luis Esteves Cassini Jackqueline Christian Thor New York Guy Douvier

Teenage Car Crash Worries Mother and Boyfriend Issues

In June a teen car trip with Fred and three others ended head on after a hot night out. The mother has become anxious and refuses to let her daughter ride with Fred, who is 18, amid worries about driving safety. The teen laments the situation and seeks advice on parental limits and dating discretion.

Fred Ann Dolly Drab Dolly Veterin Mnether

Fear of helplessness in old age premise of hoarding

In a personal column piece by Mrs. Muriel Lawrence the author discusses an elderly mother-in-law who hoards food and keeps items in her room, driven by fear of deprivation. The psychologist-like guidance suggests granting the elder control over snacks and refrigerator access to restore trust and reduce the need to hoard, while noting the broader fear shaping such behavior.

Muriel Lawrence

BSP Chapters Meet Thursday in Busy Social Roundup

The Bots Thursday BSP chapter held a business meeting with Mrs Cox announcing fundraising and a Teat sales drive. Women planned a hob o party at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs John Dodier, plus a dime dance and social hour at the home of Mrs Rab Swind, with new member Mrs Gene Guest welcomed.

Bots Cox Amnounend Asn John Dodier Banger Hes Bern Arkwiy Plev Lubbock Marty Poindexter Quapie Rawls Tadhy Coffer Rab Swind Marvin Woedall Kay Granbery Gene Guest Anna

Glove colors announced for autumn fashion line

Nylon gloves in shades of fuchsia, oak leaf, and myrtle green are described as ready for autumn. The piece notes their shirred design and colorful appeal for the season.

Past Chiefs Organize At Friendship Temple No 55

The Russell Hardin home hosted a dinner Thursday night honoring past chiefs of Friendship Temple No 55 of the Pythian Sisters to organize a past chiefs club. Officers elected were Mrs Hardin as Most Excellent Chief, Mrs Acle Cope as vice, Mrs Winnie Gardner secretary, Mrs Margaret Phillips treasurer, Mrs J H Hackfield reporter, and Mrs Lillian Gothardt by laws chairman. fifteen charter members attended. The group will meet the third Friday each month with a host/ess at 6:30.

Russell Hardin 37Th St Chiefs of Friendship Temple No Pythian Sisters Hardin Acle Cope Winnie Gardner Margaret Phillips J. H. Hackfield Lillian Gothardt

Emotional Problems in Children Discussed by Pediatrician

A pediatrician outlines emotional problems in children and their impact on behavior and development. The discussion emphasizes recognizing signs early and seeking guidance from healthcare providers for supportive interventions.

Panel Discussion Shapes Time For Study Unit Program

A panel discussion on the study unit program featured Mrs Dudley Hunter, Mrs Hiery Shaw, and Mes Charles Prater. The event aimed to explore opportunities for spontaneous family participation at First Methodist Chad.

Aries Chad Dudley Hunter Bilssin Hiery Shaw Charles Prater

Mrs Kline Reviews Agony and the Ecstasy in AAUW meeting

Mrs Alexander Kline reviewed The Agony and the Ecstasy by Michaelangelo for the Fine Arts Group of AAUW on Thursday at the home of Mrs John R Bradford 3112 42nd St The talk was introduced by Mrs George D Holland Miss Angela Malouf attended Seventeen members were present The next meeting will be Navy at Mrs Paul R Sheehan 2402 38th St

Alexander Kline AAUW John R. Bradford Michaelangelo George D. Holland Angela Malouf Navy Paul R. Sheehan

Education program given by Llano Estacado Travel Club

Llano Estacado Travel Club met Thursday in Tahoka at Mrs. A B Allen's home with 19 members. Mrs J A Mullins led an education program and a panel on Our America of Today and Yesterday. Discussions covered West Texas Museum benefits and international affairs. Next meeting will be at Mrs Couch's home.

Llano Estacado A. B. Allen Tahoka ‘Hwy A. C. Walker T. A. Meklaskie West Texas Museum J. A. Mullins America Mullins A. P. Couch Roy Cocanougher E. P. Ensey Lelay Adams W. E. Upshaw Allen Couch Goth St Pam. Noy

Friendship Night Observed By Rebekah Lodge

Rebekah Lodge in Lubbock held a Thursday night meeting with around 100 attendees from Hub City, Levelland, Tahoka, Floydada, Abernathy and Brownfield lodges. Reports on Dallas Fair participation were given by Mrs. Lily Alexander and Mrs. T. C. Porter. a Hurricane Carla relief donation was approved. Mrs. Sybil Law was initiated. entertainment featured Hub City Rhythm Band and a pantomime by Van Kreaps. a salad supper preceded the meeting hosted by several members.

Lily Alexander T. C. Porter Dallas

Alpha Phi Luncheon Scheduled at Monterey Center

Alpha Phi Alumnae and Mothers Club will host a joint luncheon at 12 30 pm Saturday in Hemp hill Wells at Monterey Center. Hostesses are Mrs Joe Jenkins and Mrs LK Ryne. Approximately 25 people expected to attend.

Alpha Phi Hemphill-Wells Monterey Center Joe Jenkins LK. Ryne

Burnette to Lead Grandmothers Club in Hemphill-Wells Tea Room

Mrs. Burnette was elected president of the S9ers Grandmothers Club at a Thursday afternoon meeting in Hemphill-Wells tea room Hemphill. AAUW Child Study Group 2 named officers for the coming year including Mrs. Thursday morning at J W Dewhurst home vice president Mrs Zeb Moore secretary Mrs EL Tarver treasurer and Mrs B R O Neal co hostesses Twenty two members and one guest attended the installation Mrs C P Price and Mrs E C Carson attended current meeting at 2817 58th St. with cohostess 1 are Slaton and other attendees. A luncheon was planned at noon at the home of Mrs Tarver to view A Natural History off A Love 1 slated for November 16. The next meeting is at 9 30 a m November 16 at Mrs Harlan Fisk 2120 St. address.

Tarver Harlan Fisk

Buttons Stay On Kids Clothes With Dental Floss Sewing

A tip suggests using dental floss instead of ordinary thread to sew buttons on children’s clothing so they stay secure. The guidance emphasizes strong, durable stitching suitable for school wear and active play.

Local Briefs Include Arrests and Community Events

Clint Fuller 56, a Negro rm worker, was arrested near Shallowater on incest charges. He and his family of 12 recently moved from Temple. Bonds set at 1,000 by Justice McCleskey. Ori Houston Gowen, 10 Main St, charged with driving white intoxicated after highway patrol arrest. bond 1,000 posted. Jim Johnson of San Angelo and his wife visit Baylor Law School graduate in Lubbock. Fourth Sunday Singin at First Foursquare Gospel Church. groups from out of town to perform. Perry and Tyler Toles of Roswell visiting grandparents John and ? Toles. WAG forest fires in 1960 burned 4,155,591 acres.

Clint Fuller Shallowater George Nelson Dupuies Fuller Temple Lubbock County Jane Justice of the Cave George H. McCleskey Dist George Gilkerson Ori Houston Gowen Main St Gowen Slaton Hwy Justice of the Peace George Ht. McCleskey Jim Johnson San Angelo Ihock Johnson Otey Johnson 24Th St Baylor University Texas ‘Tech Baylor Law School First Foursquare Gospel Church Ave. Q Sth St

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