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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

7

New Mexico and Texas fade in summer travel tale

A fragmented reminiscence sketches Texans and New Mexicans sharing summer in Ruidoso Cloudcroft Taos and Red River with many Texas license plates and a lingering idea of old cross border ties. The piece blends travel notes with social observations on parties and hospitality.

Lubbock Rest Ruldoso, Cloudcraft Taos Eagle Nest Gallinas Canyon Red River Texas New Mexico

Organization Wife Myth Busted by Personnel Director

Patricia McCormack reports on Con stance M. Steele, director of personnel at a large company, who argues against the organization wife image. She credits integrity and family focus, recounts hiring success, and recalls her rise from entry level to top female executive guiding 322 million dollar firm.

Patricia McCormack NEW York Upd Constance M. Steele Steele Container Corp. of America Leo H. Schoenhofen Horatio Alger

PTA Executive Meet Held at Monterey High School

Mrs. Emmett Kerr presided the Monterey High School PTA executive meeting in the school auditorium. Officers, room reps and committee chairs attended. Plans were set for an open house at 7 30 pm on Sept 19. Principal Floyd Honey announced fall enrollment reached 1850.

Emmett Kerr Monterey High School Parent-Teacher Association Floyd Honey

Blue Birds Fly-Up Ceremony At Bayless School

The Queen Bee Blue Bird group from Bayless School hosts a fly-up ceremony at 7 30 PM Tuesday at Maxey Community Center. The event marks their transfer to Camp Fire 4/1s with Mrs Ben Williams and Mrs Robert Gentry conducting and accompanying by Mrs Aubray Smith on piano. Readings and a social hour follow with assist from Mrs David Enger Camp Fire group.

Bayless School Maxey Community Center Blue Birds Camp Fire Ben Williams Blue Bird Robert Gentry Camp Fire Guardian Aubray Smith Francis Fisk Vicki Fowler LaDonna Gentry Mary Beth Smith Quinn Steele Susan Tolbert Cindy Spikes Jan Williams David Enger Debbie Dodson Dixie Enger Sally Montgomery Carolyn Howe Devon McKinney Susan Preston Jenny Tate Carolyn Fralin Susan Williams

OWA Auxiliary Hosts Dinner and Style Show in Monterey Center

The OWA Auxiliary to the American Institute of Architects opens its year with a guest dinner and style show at Hemphill-Wewells in Monterey Center at 6 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs. Joe V. Line and Mrs. House McMurtry. Prospective members with AIA husbands may reserve by calling SW9-5385 or SW9-3368. Officers listed include Mmes Marvin Stiles president Randy Billingsley vice president John Stuart treasurer Karl Megert corresponding secretary Bill Cantrell recording secretary historian and reporter.

American Institute of Architects Hemphill-Wells Monterey Center Joe V. Line House McMurtry AIA Mmes Marvin Stiles Randy Billingsley John Stuart Karl Megert Bill Cantrell

First Methodist WSCS Sets Plans and Meetings

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church met in Bowman Memorial Chapel with plans for October migrants school and teachers training day. World Community Day, to aid training women in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Chile, was announced for November 3 at Oakwood. The group also discussed studies on Churches for New Times starting September 25 and a Wesleyan Service Guilds district meeting on October 4.

Woman's Society of Christian Service The First Methodist Church Bowman Memorial Chapel Ameral Payne Mmes. R. B. Smith Jr J. E. Harvey Harvey Austin Spirit Is Lord Nelson Fletcher V. V. Beck Marlin Hayhurst Clarence Whiteside Orville Ford Ford Christian Social Relations United Church Women Oakwood Methodist Church UCW Brazil Peru Ecuador Chile Cecil Matthews Missionary Education and Service New Times J. B. Cardwell Wesleyan Service Guilds 21St St A. N. Gamble WSCS Memorial Hall

Catholic Women Name Officers At St Elizabeth Church

The Altar-Rosary Society of St Elizabeth's Catholic Church installed new officers led by President Mrs C M Starkey and Vice President Mrs Dee Oden. Other officers include Mrs L E Brown secretary Mrs Alvin Shambec treasurer Mrs C W Rautliff parliamentarian and Mrs Harold Banks historian. Plans are made for the 25th annual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women to be held in Lubbock October 24 at the Plainsman Hotel.

St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church C. M. Starkey Dee Oden L. E. Brown Alvin Shambec C. W. Rautliff Harold Banks Armual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Lubbock Plainsman Hotel

Mrs. McKee Hosts Zeta Tau Alpha Supper

New pledges and members of Zeta Tau Alpha were entertained by Alumnae and Patronesses at a backyard supper held Saturday at Mrs. M. B. McKee’s home 3414 45th Street. Mothers of Lubbock girls attended. About one hundred guests participated with hos pitality assistance from Mmes. Overton Waggoner Baker Spellman Stevens Hawkins and Hackfield.

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority

Lovington Couple Wed In Roswell Holiday Weekend Ceremony

Sabra Jane Kelley and Ronald Wilson Moore united in an early morning double wedding at First Christian Church Chapel Roswell officiated by Avis C. Wiggins with Beth McClure on organ Cloyce Bennett and Phyllis Perry as singers Maid of honor Weedon Kelley assisted by Arlene Thomas Best man Dan and Don Moore Ushers. After a Colorado honeymoon the couple will reside at 1700 N Union Roswell Moore owns Chief Theatre Roswell and holds a Abilene Christian College degree. Kelley is a Roswell High School graduate with ENMU and Abilene Christian College study and Continental Oil employee.

Lovington Sabra Jane Kelley Clyde Kelley Roswell Ronald Wilson Moore F. F. Moore Jr Avis C. Wiggins South Main Church of Christ First Christian Church Beth McClure Cloyce Bennett Phyllis Perry Weedon Kelley Arlene Thomas Jimmy Thomas Moore Dan Don Moore Harold Waggoner Lubbock Elgin Mallory Portales Carl Day Carol Newsom Anne Butterfield Colorado Roswell High School Eastern New Mexico University Abilene Christian College Continental Oi! Co Germany

Courtesies For Bride-Elect At Hillcrest Luncheon

Mrs. J. W. Chapman and Mrs. Bud White host a 12 30 luncheon at Hillcrest Country Club honoring Miss Billie Cramer bride elect of Robert Rhea. Guests include Mrs. Johnny Spikes Mrs. John R. Bradford and Mrs. Bill Spikes. Cramer youth director at First Baptist Church. vows set for Sept 30 in El Dorado Arkansas chapel.

J. W. Chapman Bud White Billie Cramer Robert Rhea Hillcrest Country Club Johnny Spikes John R. Bradford Bill Spikes Miss Cramer First Baptist Church C. Kenneth Hill Rhea-Cramer el Dorado Ark

Anniversary To Be Celebrated By Williams Couple

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams of 4311 Ave H will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house at their daughter Mrs. Bud Gibson 1303 Tulane Street. The couple married Sept 12 1936 in Fort Smith Arkansas and have lived in Lubbock eight years. Williams works for Brady Plumbing Co. Guests may call 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Assistants are Mrs. Millard Gothard and Mrs. Franklin Tow.

R. A Arkie) Williams Ave. H Bud, Gibson Tulane St Sonsi Aed Bud Gibson Robert Donald McCullough Denison Robert Jr Sylvia Davis Williams Fort Smith Ark Lubbock Brady Plumbing Company Gibson Mmes Millard Gothard Franklin Tow

Accordion Pioneer Pietro Deiro Brings Iplano to U S in 1909

Italian immigrant Pietro Deiro Sr introduced the iplano accordion to the United States in 1909, marking a milestone in American musical instrument adoption and the spread of European folk accordions.

New York Pietro Deiro, Sr United States

Community club schedules fill Lubbock day

Local groups from Beta Sigma Phi to YWCA and service clubs post dense day plans. Meetings span 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with activities at YWCA, Garden Arts Center, Lubbock Country Club, and First Christian and First Presbyterian churches.

Miss Judy Johnson To Wed Mr Seely

LAMESA Special Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson of Lamesa announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Judy Ann Vines to Dane Michael Seely son of Mr and Mrs Price Seely of Odonnell The wedding is set for 8 p m October 6 at the bride elects parents home Miss Vines is a La mesa High School senior Seely works in farming

Lamesa Ray Johnson Judy Ann Vines Dane Michael Seely Price Seely O’donnell Miss Vines Lamesa High School Seely

Spauldings To Reside In Camden Arkansas

CIMARRON special report notes after a wedding trip Mr and Mrs Michael Timothy Spaulding will live in Camden Arkansas. They pledged double ring vows in the Methodist Church on Sept 3 with Rev George Bishop officiating. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harrison and groom is son of Mr and Mrs Jim Spaulding of Lubbock.

Cimarron Michael Timothy Spaulding Maurine Gwendolyn Harrison Camden, Ark George Bishop John Harrison

Woman’s Society meets at church for Latin America study

Mrs. H L Gentry presided at the Monday session of the Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mrs. Wright led devotions, Mrs. Crockett introduced the Latin America lesson, and Mrs. Reese gave the benediction. Mrs. Gates Jr. assisted with yearbooks and was honored at coffee hour.

Shallowater H. L. Gentry Woman's Society of Christian Service A. C. Wright Latin America OQ. A. Crockett A. F. Reese G W. Gates Jr

Change of Life Relief Promises Women Reclaim Vitality

An advertising notice promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menopause symptoms. It claims to ease hot flashes irritability and weakness, restore energy, and restore a sense of being a full woman. The ad urges women to buy from druggists and feel “all woman” again.

Lydia Pinkham Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Pinkham Tablets Claim Quick Strength for Anemia

Ad claims a tran deficiency anemia remedy from Iran called Pinkham Tabs rich in iron. Text asserts the product strengthens blood in one day and promises rapid relief after 'sleep six hours and wake up tired' framing.

Iran

City PT Council Sets Full Meeting at Garden Arts Center

The City Parent-Teacher Council begins full board activities with a 1 30 p m meeting Tuesday at the Garden Arts Center at 42nd Street and College Ave Plans of work for the year will be approved The executive committee meets at 1 p m

Parent-Teacher Council Garden Arts Center 42Nd Street College Ave

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Margaret Tunner Grandpa Grandson PEXAS School Texas Tech George Fitzpatrick New Mexico Electric News Shen Texas-New Mexico Igo Las Vegas Lans Jather Massachusetts Institute of Technology Connie ‘Murphy Chicago PTA Modern Fur Department Ruth Service No ‘Ces Lubege Brock, Tex Clark Estes Lubbock Women's Club Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse Estes Robert Arnold P. H. Tomlinson Corpus Christi J. A. Laney Sr St. St James George F. Box C. H. Gilliam Gerald Felton J. A. Laney Tomlinson Jo Ann McMurry College Abilene David Rosemary Slaughter Hobbs N.M William G. Dingus David Slaughter Texas A&m College Hobbs High School First Methodist E. A. Manning Alaska Circle U. V. Blake & T.V. Service Ned First National Bank Mrs. McKee Mrs Ronald Moore Sabra Kelley Lambda Lola Beta Stgma Phi Don C. Sikes Auburn St South Fiains Navy Mothers Club Farr's Rebekah Lodge YWCA Lubbock Boys Club Southwest Home Demonstration Club Carrol Alben 39Th St Brama Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Ipm George Beaver 47Th St League of Women Voters Mid-town J. W. Jackson Fist St. Rush Robert Casperson 60Th Bt Hillcrest Country Club Ladies Golf Association Lubbock Country Club Ladies Golf Associaton Lubbock Country Club St Christopher’s Episcopal Church Theta Chi Federal Savings and Loan Branch Rainbow Girls Masonite Hall Berry First Federal Savings and Loan Downtown Dowlers Mackenzie Park Freedom Chapter OES P.m Mackenzie Ladie Hall Lubbock Osteopathic Lubbeck Osteopathic Hospital South Plains Writers Club Garden-Arts Center West Texas Gladiolus Society Garden-Arts St. Luke's Stitch and Chatter Club First Presbyterian Church St. Mark Presbyterian Women of the Ray Diekermoer 19Th &T Oakwood Methodist Wscs Word of Truth Federal Savings and Loan Association Wesley Methodist Wscs Greenlawn Church of Christ Ladies Bidg Lubbock Christian’ College Trinity Baptist Parkway Drive Baptist Wmu First Assembly of God Missionary Council Church Forrest Seighta Methodist Wlcs Churc Shepherd King Lutheran Women of the Church Judy Johnson Mr. Seely Spauldings Jim Spaulding Judith Harrison Linda Lietzell Judy Lambert Karen Kelly Fort Worth Clifford Harrison Jerry Smith Avis Brodhead Thelma Martin Mary Alice Dunlap Bradley Carlisle J. W. Jones Burke Piper Jack Pascetti Paul Cathy Billy Metzig Michael Spaulding Maurine Harrison City PT Council Mink COIF Joseph Zable Yubbo Ie So Eole TECH 34Th ST AD Drug Arspahere
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