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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1961

Page

8

Tandem Cycling Boosts Confidence for the Blind

A growing rehabilitation trend pairs unsighted riders with sighted partners in tandem bikes. In Philadelphia and San Diego, programs run under youth hostels and clubs, with Newark and New York institutions noting long usage and benefits. The sun and outdoor exercise aid muscular development and independence for riders aged 60 and up.

Am Ri Emerica Eee Brotherly Philadelphia San Diego Calif Newark N J Josephine Industrial Home For the New York Long Island

PTA Meetings Outline Fall Programs At Arnett And Maedgen

Arnett PTA adjourned after a Thursday meeting with Mrs. Dwain Short presiding and Mrs. L J Frazier outlining the year’s plans. Frazier named Halloween carnival chair and Daisy Godeke Portrait Fund contributions were noted. the carnival will be foregone this year. Maedgen PTA session led by Dr. Robert Rouse and Paul Mills announced Cub Scout Packs 522 and 524 fall round-up September 19–21 in the cafeteria. 31 teachers were introduced and corsages pinned to women attendees.

Dogasinhag Association Arnett Pta Dwain Short L. J. Frazier Robert Rouse Maedgen Pta Paul Mills Prin. R. D. Ford J. D. Cassel PTA Daisy Godeke

Nile Daughters Discuss Projects At Daughters Of The Nile Meeting

Nineteen members of the South Plains Daughters of the Nile met at the Masonic Hall for a covered dish luncheon with Mrs. F A Kleinschmidt presiding Plans for future meetings were discussed Mrs Jim Roberts spoke of the Amarillo fair on Sept 18 23 and the booth to be sponsored by the Daughters of the Nile She urged pies from Lubbock club members and volunteer workers Donations of time were requested by telephone to Mrs Roberts Mrs C E Wilson received a gift of china from Mrs Lofton Burnett for serving as hostess over the summer Members sewed at Mrs Wilsons home for the Crippled Children’s Hospital in New Orleans A donation was voted to the Hereford Shrine Club Clinic in memory of Porter Giles The next meeting is set for 10 am Oct 12 at the Masonic Hall

South Fpiains Daughters of the Nile Masonic Hall F. A. Kleinschmidt Jim Roberts Daughters of the Nile Lubbock Club Roberts C. E. Wilson Lofton Burnett Crippled Children's Hospital New Orleans Hereford Shrine Club Porter Giles

Phi Los Study Club Hosts Architecture Slides

Phi-Los Study Club met Wednesday at First Federal Savings and Loan Branch with co-hostesses Mrs. Jack Bailey and Mrs. John Taylor. Don Kittrell showed slides on the history of architecture. The next meeting is set for 1 30 p m October ? at the Chicken Shack. Betsy Ross Needle Club gathered at Mrs. George Sawyer’s home with twelve attendees. The group will next meet at noon September 28 for a luncheon at Mrs. Boyd Millsap’s home.

Phi-Los Study Club First Federal Savings and Loan Branch Jack Bailey John Taylor Don Kittrell Benny Meador Home Life Chicken Shack Mike Fry Betsy Ross Needle Club George Sawyer 24Th St Boyd Millsap 38Th St

Service Guilds To Meet Sunday In Ralls Church

The Lubbock District Wesleyan Service Guild autumn meeting and training conference will be at First Methodist Church in Ralls on Sunday. Registration starts 12 06 p m followed by a luncheon at 12 30 p m. Workshops led by listed members. Mrs. Bowman gave the devotion. Mrs. Thomson district president delivered the keynote.

Ralls Church Lubbock Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Ralls R. O. Short Catherine Royalty L. A. Miles Bess Haltom James Baker Jim Hundley Earline Walker Lula Swim Edith Caveness R. L. Bowman Carlton Thomson V. C. Vaughan

Tahoka Club Launches Litter Bug Campaign

Tahoka Special-Tahoka Garden Club starts a litter bug awareness drive alongside a completed landscaping project at the Special School. The plan seeks public education and participation, plus pressure on law enforcement. The first meeting on Tuesday Sept 19 at 7 PM features a covered dish supper and a film by Dr and Mrs Emil Prohl on Japan.

Tahoka Tahoka Garden Club Tohoka Emil Prohl Japan

Roscoe Wilson Elementary Faculty Attend Lubbock Dinner

Roscoe Wilson Elementary School faculty and principal Mrs Ivy Savaga attended a dinner at the Lubbock Women s Club house at 7 p m Wednesday with seventeen teachers present Guests included Mrs Reudy Rhodes and Miss Trula Maud Jetton.

Roscoe Wilson Elementary School Ivy Savaga Lubbock

Mature Parent Explains Divorce Is Not Child Fault

In a letter to Mrs Lawrence a mother explains her two boys have just spent six weeks with their father and his new wife. The ex husband blames the child for the split and the letter advises the boy seeks certainty he is not to blame for the divorce.

Manners and guilt the child of divorce seeks reassurance

The piece discusses children of divorce bearing guilt for parental separation. It notes the child seeks parental reconciliation to relieve blame, while parents deny reunion and fail to address the child’s real need for privacy and reassurance.

Lumn Daddy

LCC Freshmen Enrollment Reaches Record 426

Lubbock Christian College registered 426 freshmen and sophomores Friday boosting last year’s record. Enrollment reflects local confidence and the college’s accreditation by the Texas Association of Colleges. Of the 426, 271 are freshmen, 136 sophomores. 213 freshmen live on campus, 58 off campus. 174 towns and cities are represented.

LCC Kathy Stone Lubbock Christian College FE. R. Higgins Higgins Texas Association of Colleges LOC Lubbock Texas F. W. Mattox

Talks On Catholic Doctrine Set Here

Weekly discussions on Catholic doctrine will be held each Wednesday at 8 p.m in the parish hall of St Elizabeths Catholic Church Y305 Main St according to the Rev William Hanly who will conduct the meetings all persons interested in Catholicism are welcome to attend Meetings will run for the next three months St Elizabeths plans a bazar on Saturday Sept 23 from 3 p.m to 11 p.m Proceeds will be used for a new Catholic elementary school construction

St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Main St William Hany Hanly St. Elizabeth's

Former Area Couple Sails for Vienna Mission Work

Tahoka special reports Roy and Marianna Long sailing from New York aboard the USS Rotterdam to Vienna Austria for a three year Church of Christ mission. They are backed by the Kermit Church of Christ and intend to start a self supporting congregation, with ties to Tahoka and Abilene families.

Tahoka Roy Long Rotterdam New York City Vienna Austria Long Marianna McGinty Fred McGinty Eugene Long Abilene Lynn County News Roy Longs Kermit Church of Christ Church of Christ

Floydada Couple Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

Miss Tiny Copeland daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Copeland became the bride of Victor Gene Lowrance son of Mr and Mrs C L Lowrance in a Sunday service at the First Baptist Church Floydada. The couple will reside in Floydada where Lawrance is employed by Boren Furniture.

Floydada Tiny Copeland H. A. Copeland Victor Gene Lowrance C. Li Lowrancé P. F. Threadgill First Baptist Bob Copeland O'Wren Patterson Linda Bateman Tommy Copeland Bill Lusk Shamrock Hope Roberson Bateman Patterson Floydada High School Lawrance Boren Furniture

Miss Linda Hillis Honored At Shower Ahead Of Nuptials

Linda Hillis, bride elect of John Houser, was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by six women at 2330 60th St. Red chrysanthemum and gold carnation arrangements matched the couple’s colors. Hosts presented a bakeware set as a gift. The couple plans to wed at 12 noon on October 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Linda Hillis John Houser Phil Johnson Ewell Hindman Willard Day Marvin Gibson Pete Hubbard Clyde Powell First Presbyterian Church Albuquer Ique N. M

Sorority Cola Party Hosts and Mock Style Show

Theta Chi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a cola party at 7 30 p m Thursday in Mrs. Marvin Stewart’s home at 3312 32nd Street. Mrs Bob Hyecock narrated a mock style show with models Mrs Wesley Jordan Mrs Glen Sarvis Mr Bob Harris Mr Bobby Raper and Mr Jerry King. Thirteen members attended with visitors including Mrs Ronald Bowers Mrs Bob Boynton Mr Charles Harrell Mr Doug Maddux Mr Kenneth Jones Mr John Peacok and Mr George Nichols. A full table arrangement featured the event. A couples party is set for the Candyland Party House on Sept 5.

Theta Chi Beta Sigma Phi Marvin Stewart 32Nd St Bob Hyecock Mmes Wesley Jordan Glen Sarvis Bob Harris Bobby Raper Jerry King Ronald Bowers Bob Boynton Charles Harrell Doug Maddux Kenneth Jones John Peacock George Nichols Candyland Party House

Mrs Daniel Named PTA Hostess At Jackson Meeting

The A C Jackson Parent Teacher Association executive committee met at Mrs Archie Daniel's home 2218 South Street with nineteen members present. Mrs Daniel reported on the City Council meeting held Monday. Treasurer Mrs Thomas Tipton who resigned was replaced by Dean Ralls. They discussed meeting times yearly projects membership drive and school parties. Mrs Mattie Guthrie reviewed the year's program.

A. C. Jackson Parent-Teacher Association Archie Daniel Sth

PTA Names Mrs. Newell Vice President at Gentry Meeting

The executive committee of the P T A met Thursday morning at 2506 Colgate Street, Gentry, with Mrs. Fred hosting the session. Mrs. Oscar Newell was named vice president of the association.

Oscar Newell

Lamesa Chamber Names Four New Directors

Four candidates were elected from ten to two year terms on the Lamesa Chamber of Commerce board. Winners include Abe Holder Wendell Strahan Bill Beeson and R B Snell to replace retiring directors Tim Cook J D Dyer and Kenry Norris later this year. Ray Renner remains on the executive committee as chamber president. City Council will appoint four members to the Board to complete the new state.

Lamesa Lamesa Chamber of Commerce Abe Holder Wendell Strahan Bill Beeson R. B. Snell Tim Cook J. D. Dyer Kenry Norris Ray Renner Chamber City Development

Dear Ann Landers Pub Replies on Marriage Fidelity and Decor Choices

Dear Ann Landers answers readers on fidelity and honesty in relationships, suggesting openness about polygamy and critiquing moral double standards. She also counsels a career bride about furniture clashes, proposing gradual redecorating before marriage. Stella segment clarifies in-law status after marriage ends. Ann invites letters to Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.

Ann Landers Brenda Miss Stella

Hospital ship USS Hope returns after Asia mercy mission

The 250 bed floating hospital USS Hope returns to San Francisco from a yearlong Asia mission aiding Indonesia and Viet Nam. The voyage funded by People-to-People Health Foundation ran $80000 in the red as boosters seek a January return voyage. Hospital staff included 15 doctors and 30 nurses with volunteers deployed for two to four months. Two nurses died and orchids collected by nurses were dumped overboard, with a $100 reward posted for the culprit.

Hope San Francisco Bay Southeast Asia Indonesia Coast Guard Alcatraz Prison Asia San Francisco Viet Nam United States William B. Walsh Foundation Pital Saigon Harriet Jordan Woodside Calif David H. Palmer Fremont Calif Guardian of

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