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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1961
Page
6
Margaret Turner reflects on teen parent communication inspired by Eric W. Johnson. He outlines ten practical steps from a survey of 400 seventh through ninth graders, urging parents to be available, listen, avoid harsh authority, and show unconditional support to foster honest dialogue and mutual respect.
Fort Worth special report on the wedding at Carswell AFB Protestant Chapel of Miss Maryann Branch to Lt. Robert Leffel Sr. with officiant Mrs. F. M. Worth and Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb of the Dominican Republic as parents of the bride. Attendant was Miss Omalu Branch. best man was Tr ick Holly Reese AFB. Ushers included Lt. Robert Fischer Reese and Dudley Raw Cole Longview. The bride attended Texas Tech. groom is a U S Air Force Academy graduate.
Reading Pennsylvania reports Siamese twins joined at the head born to Mr and Mrs Bronk Schappell of Hambleton. Hospital says delivery normal the infants weigh 4 pounds 4 ounces combined. Both babies and parents named with family details and a note on a gift giveaway in a separate item.
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Fourteen candidates were initiated into the Littlefield Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star during a called meeting at the Masonic Hall. Worthy Matron Findley presided as past Grand Patron Pat Boone spoke. the room featured flowers and candles with refreshments served. Attendees included members from Sudan, Kaath, Anton and Olton and the event was announced as a Thursday night meeting.
Russ Wilkinson, president of Monterey High School student council, will discuss "American ism" at the 7:30 p.m. PTA meeting today in the school auditorium. The program theme is Creating Community through Effective Leadership. An open house and reception in the cafeteria will follow.
About 90 delegates attended a Wesleyan Service Guild session at Ralls Methodist Church. The event included workshops on introductions, studies by Mrs. Short and Miss Walker, a luncheon, worship, and gifts for longtime district secretary Mrs. Lou Miles. Attendees named include Mrs. W. C. Vaughan, Mrs. F. A. McMillan, and Mrs. James Baker.
The appreciation club held its first fall meeting at the Lubbock Woman's Clubhouse at noon on Wednesday. Mrs. George Motion presided, with Mrs. Ravenond Marshall state president of Red ieated Music Clubs and Mrs. John Oldham president of the second district. Coe Bolton planned the convention schedule for Parkwey Manor Motor Hotel October 19 and 17 at Park Wey Manor. The event featured organist Parcelly with pieces by Bach and Sowerby.
Christ the King School PTO met to review the season and hear a speech by Rt Rev Thomas Drury Ike. Bob Maynard received a plaque for his service as president and Sister Mo Flavian was introduced as the new principal. The main project aims to raise 2008 dollars for desks for seventh and eighth graders with officers listed.
UBB WALANCHEHOURNAL officers installed at a Luncheon Meet in Lubbock with 12 noon Thursday program at the Women's Clubhouse. Mrs. Fern Cone will discuss travel in the Far East and Japan with slides. reservations through Mrs. Hobbs or Mrs. White. Also notes on Junior Leagues council, Duchess of Fort Worth candidate, and church circle chairmen.
Blue Bird groups from two schools join Camp Fire Girls in fly up ceremonies at 7 30 p m in Monterey Center Reddy Room. Princess Blue Bird Group from Bayless School to meet in the cafeteria with candlelight ceremony led by Mrs N T Cloyd and Mrs Ford Mitchell. Members include Donna Boles Pamela Campbell Diane Cloyd Darcus Douglass Toni Johnson Sarah Mitchell Marilyn Patterson Shelley Shaver and aides Janice Crow Brenda Cherry Debbie Denum Janice Harrod Kathy Pilkington Mary Jane Ripley Susie Wallace. Parents and grandparents invited. social hour to follow.
Mr and Mrs Harvey W Allen recently married in Albuquerque are honored at a Saturday reception hosted by Dr and Mrs R Hand at 4611 18th St. Mrs Allen, formerly Miss Carat Cole of Albuquerque, is introduced alongside her Baylor Dental School student husband. Hosts and guests mingle as yellow rose centrepieces adorn the table. About two hundred guests attended.
A fragmented timetable lists a Busy Tuesday at Staly chub and Women's groups, with events from 9.30 and 9.20 a.m. to evening services at First Methodist, Wesleyan, and Peace churches. Includes PTA activities, club meetings, and Daughters of America events, detailing locations such as Hillcrest, Charters, and Macken venues.
Washington group of state governors spent ten hours with top defense officials for a secret civil defense briefing. They discussed a nationwide fallout shelter survey and Pentagon plans for nuclear attack warning systems and radiation protection progress.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for monthly cramps hot flashes and change-of-life distress. It claims most women experience improvement with Pinkham tablets and notes benefits for iron deficiency anemia by boosting energy and vitality. A liquid version is also advertised.
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