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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1962
Page
1
Readers submit practical home hints and tips from timers to crush wafers for crusts to dusting windows for streak free cleaning. The letters cover time saving tricks for baking, cleaning, and food prep with anecdotes and advice.
Detective Dale Mc Clintock said two 17 year olds admit burglary and forgery involving Edward Carroll's home on DAL Ave. They took Carroll trousers billfold and oil company credit cards then charged clothing at Hemphill Wells and Monterey Center stores totaling $285.25 plus $15 in gasoline.
In a column about cohabiting dynamics, Millett argues for clear house divisions when roommates share an apartment. The piece emphasizes practical etiquette and respectful boundaries to avoid conflicts.
Amarillo hosts a ceremonial event with plans and attendees including Moos Lofton Burmette and others. A Texas Day ceremony was held in Galveston with a luncheon and activities to support the Shriners Hospital in Shreveport Louisiana. A second meeting is scheduled for later.
Exchange Garden Club members met Wednesday at Mrs. Harry Evans residence 1902 64th Street. Officers elected include President Mrs Evans Vice President Wayne Wood Secretary Elbert Ewing Treasurer Woodard Thornton Reporter WGTVinn Welfare Chairman Doug Wood. Eight members and one guest Mrs Linda Brawner attended.
Mrs N B Percival presided at a meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainment Thursday afternoon in the IOOF Hall. The hall was decorated with dahlias for plans of the annual Husbands Banquet. New members are Mrs JOR Jensen Mrs Orville J Leggett and Mrs Doale Papasor. The next meeting will be at 9 pm Sept 28 at the Hall.
Thirty five persons attend the annual picnic of the AAUW Child Development Group Unit No 3 at Wagner Park Tuesday night. New member Mrs Doorothy Harrell and Mrs Clara Stewart of Duncan join, with Okia as a guest. Next meeting set for October 9 at Mrs Ivy Savage’s home co hosted by Mrs Husen Jo Penney and Mrs Warner Sinus.
Eleven members gathered Thursday afternoon at Mrs BTS Chappell home for a Colonist Needle Club meeting. Mrs Ernest Boothe was elected president with Gatien Maer as president, Mrs Roof as secretary, Bertha bins as treasurer, and Charles Rhodes as devotional leader, plus B F Kuster as reporter. The next meeting is scheduled for 7 pm September 20 at 231 College Ave.
Chicago report says the American Medical Association urges people over 45 to vaccinate against the Asian flu A-2 amid expectations of a third wave this winter. It notes past outbreaks caused up to 90,000 deaths and advises booster shots for the already vaccinated, with a two shot schedule for the unvaccinated.
Representatives from 15 Lub bock churches mapped plans for an annual migrant aid program. Volunteers from 28 churches will assist farm workers with companionship and recreation as migrant laborers arrive in the county. Rev Ben Zermeno said the program will start soon. Clar ence Fuqua spoke on assisting migrants. Thirty eight people attended the meeting at First Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Donald Ashdown presided over the South Plains Genealogical Society fall meeting at the Municipal Garden and Art Center. Ter Ashderannis spoke on starting genealogical research. about 64 attendees heard plans for the year and a dinner by Texas Genealogical Society official Mrs Forrest Bo Dosher. Next meeting set for Get od) according to Mrs Pearl Gelin.
Mrs August Kitten of Slaton served as hostess for a Jolly Grandmothers Club meeting Thursday afternoon. Co-hostess was Mrs A G Marteney. Officers elected: president Mrs Marteney, vice president Mrs Kitten, secretary Mrs A B Henderson, treasurer Mrs A ho Mans. Next gathering set for 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Frankie McWhorter 2005 32nd St.
The Community Facilities Administration approved a 1.51 million dollar loan to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater to construct 108 apartments for manned students on campus.
Local UNICEF committee in Lubbock announces a Halloween night drive for United Nations Children's Fund with youth groups and individuals collecting contributions. The committee lists Arsene Barasch Larry Ginsburg Joanne Mady Jan Hood Motley Abbott Mike Malcik Henry Blur and Robert Whiteside as members. Oct 24 is United Nations Day and Oct 26 features a UN dinner. Christmas card sales in UN official languages are planned.
New Mexico Governor Edwin L. Mechem holds a breakfast campaign event for Republican supporters at the Holiday Inn Tam. in Roswell before noon. He will address the Roswell Sertoma Club, backing his campaign in a region also hosting his Democratic rival Jack Campbell.
Miss Shen Kay Faulkner of Levelland High School was crowned Hockley County Fair Queen at the Levelland event. Dr. Marin Baker of South Plains College presented a one year scholarship. Finalists included Miss Family Ruth Cotton Pettit Miss Brenda Pree Pettit and Miss Kathy Kahlick Ropesville High School with performances by Faulkner Cotton and Price.
Four people were injured in two traffic crashes in Lubbock on Thursday morning. A three vehicle collision at 7:25 am at 1%h Street and Flint Avenue sent Charles Hughes and Mrs. Katie Hughes to Methodist Hospital in fair condition, while Orlan Cannon remained in fair condition at West Texas Hospital after a separate intersection crash involving Cato Carven and Robert Ferguson.
The Houston Space Center has awarded a $41,145,044 contract for construction. Work is set to begin by September 21 with completion anticipated in September 1963, per Col. R. P. West, district engineer of the U S Corps of Engineers. The report notes a tangential fact that carp and goldfish are in the minnow family.
A fragmented listing shows radio programs on CBS and affiliates with news weather and music segments. It includes times and station call letters such as KRDAV KEES KBEM KBEM KSEI and mentions Paul Harvey news updates and various morning shows.
Portales four day Roosevelt County Fair attendance more than doubled from last year with events including a quarter horse show at 9:30 am and a jump class at 6 pm in Mounted Patrol Arenas. Grand champion Hereford shown by Corit schoolie Claw det fries weighed 1077 pounds. reserve by Johnny McGee, 12, of Blida. Judge was B F Yates, Dalhart county agent. TEHRAN harbor project interest noted.
The Senate moves to send fight-if-necessary declarations on Cuba to the armed services Foreign Relations Committee. Witnesses including Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara will appear at a Monday hearing. The Mansfield resolution asserts presidential authority to act against Castro and Cuba to protect U S security and the Panama Canal.
Former President Eisenhower warns against internal tyranny and criticizes a Kennedy era farm program. He claims citizens resist the idea that money buys all outcomes and condemns what he calls a legalistic pressure to conform.
Astrological guide outlines daily focus for each sign from ARIES through PISCES. It covers morning advantage, afternoon shifts, and evening opportunities, with notes on cooperation, group activity, finances, and personal plans. It also notes birth guidance and cautions about friends and influence.
Fort Worth voters will decide October 6 if the Jacksboro Strip should be wet or dry. The motion followed a Sansom Park petition. Frank Rawlings, lawyer for the Tarrant County Beer Distributors Association, challenged the court’s authority to call the election and warned of possible legal action if alcohol is outlawed.
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