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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1944

Page

3

Senior High Parent-Teacher Executive Meets Reorganizes

The Senior High Parent-Teacher executive committee met Thursday in room Tio with Mrs. George S. Berry presiding. Mrs. R. O. Bennett was elected president to succeed Mrs. Joe Arrington who resigned. New officers include juvenile section chair H. J. McCabe safety chair Kay Ingram hospitality additions Mayme Alexander and Mrs. J. C. Bateman. An open house at the school gym Friday will host officers and chairmen.

Everal Tio George S. Berry R. O. Bennett Joe Arrington H. J. McCabe Kayngram Mayme Alexander J. C. Bateman C. Butler Achoo Gymnasium F. B. Malone T. A. Niblack

Ramsdell-McMillin Vows Revealed

Geraldine McMillin wed Lt. Joseph P W Ramsdell in Savannah at the post chapel on Sept 13. The bride, a Lubbock High graduate, wore a white two piece dress. best man was Lt. Theodore W Nachtrieb. The couple will reside in Savannah at 910 West Thirty second.

T. K. McMillin Geraldine Joseph P. W. Ramsdell Philadelphia Post Chapel Chatham Field Savannah Maxine McMillin

Allegro Music Club Season Schedule Highlights

The Allegro Music Club outlines a year of recitals and programs led by Mrs. Chester Elliott and other organizers. The calendar runs from September through March with themes featuring Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven among others, including open program dates and multiple hostesses and leaders.

Wagner Marshall Verdi Stanley Evening Star Walton Howell Chester Elliott Hallmark Nabors Mesdames Hall Watson Franck Strauss Brahms Vienna Woods Treadaway National Music Week Mesdames Mitchell Elois Elliott Chopin Rosary Nevin Mesdames Webster and Smith Beethoven Mesdames Marshall Nelson and Howell Low Mesdames_ Croslin Frimly Mesdames Chester Mitchell Hall Gavotte Lloyd Croslin John D. Watson Co. N. Hallmark Mary Evelyn Pickle Charles Webster Mary Wilson Ruth Towne Herschel Maxey Handel and Gluck F. C. Stanley Handel Ed S. Hall Eurydice Gluck Miss Towne Bourree Fred C. Nelson Verdi Pratt Don Mitchell Raymond Marshall Mozart Gordon Treadaway Maxey Haydn Marlin R. Smith Dave Sono Largo Xerxes Eloisa Elliott Schubert Smith von Weber Rossini Mesdamesohn Howell Fred Nelson Miss Yowne More Miss Webster Mendelssohn Mrs. Marshall Miss Pickle Charlies Harris Croslin God Johnson Nabers Jand Watson Smith and Marshall Bassett Stanne White Peacocks Griffes Malotte Texas Schumann Liszt Mittehbell Fred Wiland Howell Mrs Jaxey Webster Owne Elizabeth

PTA Study Course on Challenges Theme 1944 45

Central Ward school PTA presents a series titled Challenges Today and Tomorrow. First program October 19 features a Home and School Teamwork panel led by Mesdames Wiesen and Ellis and Roy Hagerty. Subsequent meetings cover Education for Usefulness, Security in Spiritual Faith, and more with school programs, choruses, and officer installation scheduled through May.

Central Ward School Parent- Teacher Association Mesdames T. F. Wiesen L. C. Ellis Roy N. Hagerty R. Bantz Howard A. Long South Plains Army Airfield John Watson G. V. Pardue G. H. Nelson G. T. Dyess O. W. English Watson

Hackfield Home Tea For Sub Deb Pledges

An introductory tea for Sub Deb club pledges will be hosted today from 3 to 5 PM at 1705 Twenty-ninth Avenue by Mary Frances Hackfield. Pledges in the receiving line include Billie Jo Stephens and Bobby Anne Tubbs among others, with a long list of club members attending.

Mary Frances Hackfield Billie Jo Stephens Bobby Anne Tubbs Lillian Smith Patsy Felty Betty Lou Cone Louann Hardy Patsy Keith Marjorie Allen Nell Anthony Sammie Anthony Mary Faye Bonds Mary Ann Caswell Betty Ruth Cobb Lois Cone D'Ann Corco

Webster and Pickle Officers Named for Group

The organization announces its officers: Mrs Marshall as vice president, Mrs Hall as secretary, Mrs Nelson as treasurer, Miss Towne as parliamentarian, and Mrs Mitchell as historian.

Marshall Hall Nelson Towne Mitchell

Study Groups Continued Front Page One

Mothers of pledges and club members attend between 3 and 5 pm with guests from Zavala Minotaurs Western football team E. F. T. and S. H. R. clubs. Pledges hosted a coke party at Lillian Smith’s home 2427 Twentieth. attendees include numerous women and members listed.

Marjorie Moore Loreta Maner Norma Murray Marilou Norton Jewell Alice Pharr Boo Ponce Marjorie Read Beth Ann Ryan Billie Ruth Stiles Mio Stuart Ruth Taylor Martha Jane Thurman Margaret Ann West Diane Wilson Connie Willams Virginia Younger Betty Loys Tubbs Ina Marie Daniels Miss Hackfield Las Cresas Zavala Minotaurs Westerner Lillian Smith

OES Reception Held for Mrs Barnard at Stewart Home

One hundred guests attended a reception at Mr and Mrs Carl O Stewart 2419 Twenty first to honor Mrs Lillian Barnard associate grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star Texas on her birthday. District 2 section 4 hostesses in the receiving line included Mrs Florence Duncan Mrs Imogene Burleson and Mrs Flora Best Boone. Mrs Pearl Metcalfe organized arrangements. Birthday cards from Texas associate matrons were bound in a scrapbook. Mrs Barnard received three place services and two tablespoons in her sterling silver pattern. Decorations followed a fall theme.

Carl O. Stewart Lillian Barnard Order of Eastern Star of Texas Florence Duncan Barnard Imogene Burleson Flora Best Boone Pearl Metcalfe Texas Mrs. Barnard Marie Jean Filiott Nina Maude Pous Ruby Stewart

Euzelian Class Holds Installation Service

The Euzelian class of the First Baptist church held an installation service for new officers in Mrs. L. H. Hobbs’s room. Mrs. J. D. Riddle installed officers including Mrs. J. W. Simmons as president and Mrs. Clyde A. Gibson as secretary treasurer. A chicken dinner was planned to entertain retiring officers and new appointees at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davis.

Euzelian First Baptist Church Rome L. H. Hobbs C. Fred Litton J. D. Riddle J. W. Simmons Olen Perryman O. C. Todd I. H. Hobbs C. F. Henry J. O. Pope Clyde A. Gibson L. R. Harrison L. R. McDaniel Ross Kirk J. A. Jackson Oscar Killian Bill Davis A. E. Jones John McKenzie G. L. Douglas Lynn Milburn Don King George B. Long T. C. Harrell John Mallory Harry van Horn Mary Clark E. R. Trego E. V. Thompson J. A. Daniel W. A. Pettey A. E. Deitering Jerry Dye M. H. Adkinson M. E. West

Hunt PTA Open House At School

The George M. Hunt Parent Teachers Association held an open house Thursday afternoon. PTA president Mrs. J. A. Burns welcomed attendees alongside Mrs. G. E. Holmes and Lennon Hill. About 157 parents attended and 74 paid membership dues as mothers toured their children’s rooms.

George M. Hunt Parente Teachers Association J. A. Burns PTA G. E. Holmes Lennon Hill

Lone Star Newcomers Club Luncheon At Mrs Walker Home

Members planning to attend a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. T. Z. Walker 2505 Twentieth are asked to call hostess at 23357 to make arrangements.

Nostess Lone Star Newcomers Club T. Z. Walker

Population Report for Old Linslade Bucks

Old Linslade in Buckinghamshire is described as having only two houses and twelve inhabitants. The note highlights its tiny size and rural character within the county.

Old Linslade Bucks England

Coastal Gentrys Visiting Relatives in Florida and Texas

Mr and Mrs R S Gentry of Corpus Christi and Lt and Mrs Bill Johnson along with Robert Andrew of Palm Beach Florida are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs R S Johnson and Mr and Mrs Sam Gentry. Gentry serves with the U S Coast Guard at Corpus Christi.

R. S. Gentry Corpus Christi Bill Johnson Robert Andrew Palm Beach, Fla And Mertram R. S. Johnson Sam Gentry Gentry U.S. Coast Guard

Lancashire Mill Girls Wore Clogs Long Ago

The article notes that clog footwear was once common among Lancashire mill girls in England, reflecting daily work attire of the region's textile industry.

Lancashire England

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