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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1961
Page
8
A collage of short items includes Dr. Samuel Johnson musings on distant lands, a note about a chest left on 3319 20th St, concerns over top high school graduates not pursuing college, Titov's example of Soviet talent conservation, and a joke about a Briton in a drugstore seeking a small toothpaste tube.
Mr and Mrs L C Thompson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter LaGuan to Jesse Joe Riney son of Mr and Mrs J B Riney of Olton The wedding is set for Oct 19 at First Baptist Church Silverton LaGuan a 1961 Silverton High School graduate attended Jessie Lee Beauty School Riney a Olton High School graduate works for Simplex Time Co in Lubbock
Delta Kappa Gamma plans an area meeting on September 15 at Mrs. James Eijland's Stanton home. About 40 members from Glasscock Howard and Martin counties are expected to attend a backyard supper. Organizers include Mmes H J Barbee J M Payne Harry Echols Claude Miller Phillip White A C Fleming and Eiland.
Celestine Sibley laments myths about genius and routine. She quips that she loves dishwashing and sweeping for their steady rhythm and simplicity, defying claims that repetitive work signals dull minds. Her playful essay satirizes stereotypes about gender and intellect.
The Child Guidance Study Group met at 2514 57th St with co-hostesses Mrs. Roy Bass Mrs. Lamar Bishop and Mrs. Kennett Hobbs. Guest speaker Dr C L Kay from Lubbock Christian College spoke on The Challenges of the Sixties stressing American heritage in schools. Twenty eight attendees noted, with Mrs Harry Howell presiding.
About 41 League of Women Voters members attended a luncheon at Parkway Manor where Roy Van Hoove, coordinator of special education for Lubbock Public Schools, spoke on services for individuals with differences. He described speech therapy, classes for the blind and deaf, preschool deaf class, orthopedic classes, and homebound services.
Mr and Mrs C R Riley and daughter Mary Louise return from a trip to Dallas and Paris visiting Riley relatives. Judy Hollars leaves for Abilene to study elementary education at Hardin Simmons University. Mrs Robert Casperson announces changes in league officers and a Panhandle South Plains Fair booth. Guests include Edith Smalley and Van Hoove visits Colorado Springs. Pruitts relocate to Reseda California for Atomics International work. Shirley Sims ex Bank employee now with Pruitts.
Miss Ann Thompson and fiancé Ronald Thorn will be honored at a rehearsal dinner at 8 p.m. today in the Holiday Inn Restaurant. Guests include hosts Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thorn of Fort Worth and Mr. and Mrs. William C. Thompson, parents of the bride elect. A centerpiece of white feathered chrysanthemums with pink accents. The couple will marry at 7 p.m. Saturday at Lubbock View Christian Church.
Slaton residents Mrs. W. T. Scudder and accompanist Don Edwards performed for members of the Heritage Roundtable at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse. Scudder played a dulcimer, a 100 year family instrument, while Edwards accompanied on piano. The program also featured Mrs. Earl Reasoner of Slaton, a public school teacher.
Mrs Scudder treasures an instrument she has owned for about 30 years and keeps it lively with piano accompaniments. Don, a Slaton High School graduate, plans further music study at West Texas State College after earning the nation music guild high school diploma last year. He helped sustain the instrument with improvised hammers made from corset staves and fishing corks wrapped in old kid gloves.
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Roberson Judith Gayle Cleavinger wed Sept 1 at 4 pm in St Johns Methodist Chapel officiated by Rev Calvin Froehner. Bride daughter of Af FE Cleavinger Dimmitt groom J E Roberson Hart and Mrs O B Winkle Dimmitt. She wore frost blue mohair suit with white accessories and carried a white Bible. She graduated WTSC Canyon Delta Zeta Alpha Chi Phi Gamma Nu. Roberson Lambda Chi Alpha and listed in Who's Who. He works for Travelers Insurance Co.
Members of Phi Beta Rho chapter Beta Sigma Phi met Tuesday night at Mrs. Bob Bailey home to map the coming year activities. Miss Shirley Matthiesen outlined a bush party program as vice president. A September 22 dinner was scheduled.
Hub City Duplicate Club held 13 tables at Precinct 1 Clubhouse. North–south winners were Mrs Wesley Collier and Mrs Bill Swart first, Mrs Leslie Calhoun and Mrs Tom Esmond second, Mrs Roy Thompson and Mrs Dudley Walker third. East–west winners were Mrs Brooke Stephens and Charles Puschnig first, Mr and Mrs Bill Anthony second, Bill Swart and Calvert Curry third. Next meeting 8 pm Wednesday.
Independence Hall in Philadelphia began in 1732 and reached completion in 1756. The timeline marks its early colonial architecture and colonial era significance in American history.
Members of the Roscoe Wilson Parent Teacher Association executive council met Thursday at president Mrs Larry Wells home. Ivy Savage principal attended as guest. The P F Brown PTA executive council met Thursday morning at Mrs Theo Cheaney home. President Ruth Carter was present. Plans for meetings and a budget were discussed. Coffee and rails were served at social hour.
The Hillcrest Duplicate Club announced winners from Thursday morning play. First place went to Mrs. James Kopf and Mrs. Chuck D Pushing, second to Mrs. Sam Jondahl and Mrs. R B Hutchinson, and third to Mrs. James Bardin and Mrs. Raleigh Cowhick. Masterpoint event set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Country Club.
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