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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1961

Page

8

German Bride Is Not Bored Being A Stay At Home Wife

Elisabeth Sean, a 21 year old bride from New Haven whose army husband arrives from Germany six months ago, argues that home life can be enjoyable and not dull. She sees working women as glamorizing work while valuing time at home. Her sisters are all married and she notes many nonworking women spend less time at home, facing negative labels in some cases.

Vivian Brown McDonald New Haven Conn Elisabeth Sean Germany Elisabeth Kriegisch McDonald New Haven, Conn

Convention Report Given At Theta Sigma Phi Meet

Lubbock Chapter of Theta Sigma Phi holds Thursday meeting at Mrs Tray Hammer home 3017 46th St. Elisabeth Vin conv en talks at Lawrence Kan Aug 16 19. She notes homemaking could curb unemployment if U S women educated in home crafts. Elisabeth and husband Mike McDonald share German and American life details including dish preferences and plans to own a home. The group tours the Menninger Clinic Truman Library and Kansas City visit. chapter plans edit on Reports on Agricultural Industry for Tech Dept. of Agriculture with topics for year including libel laws and creative writing.

Lubbock Theta Sigma Phi Journalism, Fraternity Thursda Tray Hammer 46Th St Hugh Templeton Lawrence Kan Elisabeth Germany Erica McDonalds Farni Ture Menninger Clinic Topeka American Kitchen Truman Texas Tech Department of Agriculture James Wentworth Dick Corby Hammer

Meeting Of Guilds Set

SUNDOWN Special Wesleyan Service Guilds in Brownfield Methodist District meet Sunday at First Methodist Church in Sundown after the 11 o clock service lunch follows in the Community Building for members from 17 district guilds. Afternoon session at 2 in the church sanctuary features devotion by the Littlefield Guild and songs by Mrs Louis McGuire This is My Task.

Sundown Wesleyan Service Brownfield First Methodist Church Littlefield Guild Louis McGuire Jerry Lumsden Lit Tlefield Virgil Kelly Denver City Bryan Danil Levelland Christian Social Relations R. ©. Short Lubbock Leila Petty Morton Roy Hodnett

Sorority Chapter Entertained With Self Confidence Quiz

Mrs. Wallace Wardrup hosted Xi Gamma Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at 2710 Gist Street. Mrs. Dale Spradley presented the program Who We Are and closed with a self confidence quiz. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. October 5 at Mrs. John Reagan's home, 3111 46th Street.

Wallace Wardrup Gist St Xi Gamma Dale Spradley John Reagan 46Th St

Civil Defense Talk At Lubbock Meeting

Capt Davis of Lubbock Fire Department spoke on civil defense at the Southwest Lubbock Child Study Club meeting held at 2206 G1st Street. He warned fallout would be the main wartime threat and praised the local program. next meeting set for 7 p.m. Oct 19 at 2132 56th Street.

Southwest Lubbock H. S. Hackfield 56Th St

Chi Omega Alumnae Host Morning Meeting and New Members

Crosbyton and Washington state notes share events. Chi Omega Alumnae met Thursday morning at 2115 4th St with Mrs. Preston Cochran as co host. New members E N Fickert and John J Graw were introduced as Mrs Martin presided. Crosbyton One Hospital staff talks First Aid at Crosbyton Study Club. Columbus Day proclamation issued by President Kennedy designates October 12. Balls to be displayed on public buildings as study club tours in October.

Chi Omega William J. Martin 4Th St Preston Cochran E. N. Fickert John J. Graw Martin Crosbyton W. D. Anderson Ralls Crosbyton One Crosbyton Study Club Washington UPI Watresalton Wallace Wayne Dent Kennedy Houser Harry Jung Ib. R. Gritfin Harold Douglas Solurer Irara

Professor Dr John C Guilds speaks on Syrians at Pilot Club

Dr John C Guilds of Texas Tech English spoke on the people of Syria to the Pilot Club during a Thursday dinner at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse. The Education and International Relations Committee organized the program.

John C. Guilds Texas Tech Syria Pilot Club Lubbock Women's Marie Miles Guilds University of Damascus Duke University Durham N. C

Altrusans Hear Talk On Traffic Safety

Walter W. Lindsey executive secretary of the Citizens Traffic Council spoke on Traffic Safety at a Thursday dinner of the Altrusa Club at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse. Mrs Joe Baldridge presided as public affairs chairperson, with Miss Lucile Coltharp introducing the speaker. A board meeting preceded the event.

Walter W. Lindsey Citizens Traffic Counci Altrisa Club Lubbock Women’s Joe Baldridge Lucile Coltharp

Rush Coffee Event By Alpha Delta Chapter

Plans were made for a rush coffee to be given next Thursday when Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Thursday at Lublock Women’s Clubhouse. Mrs Eddie Parker will be hostess, Mrs Bob Swain conducted business, and Mrs Charlie Low was elected treasurer. Members were given candy for a project. Mrs John Gregory spoke on verse making. Jerrell Trainham hosted coffee at Pioneer Hotel. Next meeting set for 7 p.m. Oct 5 at the clubhouse.

Alpha Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Lublock Eddie Parker 63Rd St Bob Swain Charlie Low John Gregory Jerrell Trainham Pioneer Hotel

Model Meeting To Be Staged For Rushees

Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi schedules a model meeting for rushees at 7 20 p m October 5 at Mrs Ben Butler 5016 44th Street announced after a Thursday chapter meeting led by Mrs Lois Brownlee 4215 44th Street Plans also set for a rush party at 8 p m September 28 at Mrs James Posey 2717 62nd Street with Pat Gordon speaking on Greeting and Receiving Friendship.

Upsilon Sigma Chapter Beta ‘Sigma Phi Ben Butler 44Th St Lois Brownlee James Posey Pat Gordon Ing

Cooper Elects Class Officers for 1961 62

Cooper High School announced class officers for the 1961 62 year with seniors led by President Johnny Kubacak andвит Roy Lynn Kitten as VP Nancy Rackler as secretary Ann Garrett as treasurer Jane Allen as reporter and both Garrett and Kitten as student council reps Juniors elected Gail Huckabee as president Norman Lucker as VP Carolyn Lucker as secretary Jane Ehler as treasurer Steve Granger and Louise Keener as student council reps Sophomores chose Buzz White as president Lynda Wylie as VP Kenny Walter as treasurer Alex Weaver as parliamentarian Jane June Rainey and Kenny Walter as student council reps Freshmen named Betty Yeager as president Andra Allen as VP Rosemary Wise as secretary Joe treasurer Frances Key and Alan Key as student council reps.

Cooper High School Johnny Kubacak Roy Lynn Kitten Nancy Rackler Ann Garrett Jane Allen Studdent Council Gail Huckabee Norman Lucker Carolyn Lucker Jane Ehler Steve ‘Granger Louise Keener Buzz

Toastmasters District Meet Opens Today

The executive committee of Toastmasters International District 41 holds its fall meeting today at Parkway Manor Motor Hotel 2600 Parkway Dr. A noon luncheon will precede an afternoon policy making session. About 500 representatives from western Texas are expected to attend.

Toasmasters International District 41 Parkway Manor Motor Hotel Parkway Dr Texas

Bridal Showers Honor Linda Hillis Bride Elect

Linda Hillis received a miscellaneous bridal shower Thursday night hosted at Mrs. D. W. Goods home. The event featured a white jeut-work cloth table with a silver service and floral arrangement. Attendees included Mrs. A. B. Phipps Mrs. J. Walter Davis Miss Helen Gutierrez and Miss Judy Sims.

Linda Kay Hillis Lelect John Houser Hillis D. W. Goods 48Th St A. B. Phipps J. Walter Davis Helen Gutierrez Judy Sims

Writers Busy Hollywood Debuts New Tales of Wells Fargo Hour

Seven writers are at work on Revui Tales of Wells Fargo. Earle Lyon urged for more help as NBC announced a new hour long color version of the program would begin on NBC TV September 20.

Hollywood UPI Earle Lyon Nbc-Tv

Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Snippet

A reader asks how to handle a husband who hides unpaid speeding tickets while another seeks guidance after sending a harsh breakup letter. The column advises telling him about consequences, warns against blaming the postman, and offers tips on handling gifts and relationship doubts with practical, nonjudgmental answers.

Ann Landers Elbert Junior

Float Fair Tops Parade At Shallowater Carnival

A First State Bank float won first prize in Shallowater’s Gold Rush Carnival parade led by Mayor Z E Timms and Supt Jack Brock. Others honored included the Garden Club entry second and a Methodist Youth Fellowship third. bands from Lubbock Christian College and Shallowater High School performed. carnival events continue with a queen coronation at night. A separate UN study projects Mexico’s population to rise to 55 million by 1980, up 20 million in 18 years.

Shallowater First State Bank Shallowater Garden Club Methodist Youth Fellowship Assn Shallowater Lions Club Z.E. Timms Jack Brock Ed Struve Abernathy Riding Club Bock Christian College Shallowwater Ford Wayne Arnold Plainview Carroll Johnston Lubbock Riding Club Little League Ballpark Howard Preston Mexico City Mexico's

Red Cross Offers Advanced and Instructors First Aid Courses

The Lubbock County Red Cross Chapter invites applicants for an advanced first aid course and an instructors course led by Walter Riley and Hilton H Gilliam. Both are five three hour classes, start times 7 p m, limited to 25, with registration at 2109 Broadway.

Lubbock County Hilton H. Gilliam Red Cross Texas Broadway

Cowboy Reunion Opens In Lovington With Queen Vote

About 200 people are expected to register for the 28th Open Range Cowboy Reunion in Lovington. The day includes naming a queen and a new vice president to succeed the late Don Wood, a memorial service, a noon basket lunch, and recognition for the oldest attendee and the farthest traveler. Carl Crutchfield and Mrs. E H Byers will preside as events begin at 10 a.m. in the fair building.

Lovington Don Wood Henry Record Monument E. H. Byers Carl Crutchfield

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