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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1961

Page

37

Ann Landers Advice Column Dances Through Dog Death and Social Boundaries

Dear Wilma recounts a 14 year old collie Blaze dying on a hot day and a blaming husband. The reply consoles that the dog lived a full life and suggests getting another collie named Blaze Jr. A second reader faces unwanted advances by a card-playing man and is advised to set boundaries with a handshake and tell her father. A third reader asks about a bride’s platonic college letters and is advised to maintain trust and send inquiries for a correspondence etiquette book.

Ann Landers Collie Blaze Wilma Jim Blaze, Jr

Lubbock civic calendar featuring clubs and meetings

A dense schedule lists numerous local groups meeting at churches clubs and civic spaces in Lubbock. Events include Sweet Adelines at St Christopher’s Church, various country club golf and social groups, YWCA bridges and demonstrations, women’s clubs, church study groups and executive boards with times ranging from morning to evening across Midtown and South Plains venues.

Crosby Daughter Marries Oilman in Houston Chapel

Cathy Crosby, 22, daughter of Bob Crosby, wed Edwin Gilbert, 32, an oilman in Houston, in a simple Monday night ceremony at St John the Divine Episcopal Church. The couple planned a Puerto Rico wedding trip and Crosby’s brother Bing Crosby’s sister gave the bride away.

Houston Cathy Crosby Bob Crosby Miss Crosby Edwin Gilbert St. John the Divine Episcopal Church Puerto Rico Crosby Bing Crosby

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Meeting At Mrs Wilsons Home

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae gather at 10 a.m. today at 3303 40th St in the home of Mrs George Wilson. A coffee hour precedes a program titled Active Chapter Interest.

Pi Beta Phi George Wilson 40Th St

Texas P T Congress Sets Annual Convention Dates

The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers will hold its annual convention in Houston from November 29 to December 1. National and local leaders, including Mrs. Clifford N. Jenkins and Dr. Andrew D. Holt, will speak and new officers will be installed. The theme centers on Homes Create Community Strength Through Effective Learning.

Austin Ord The Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Houston Clifford N. Jenkins Long Island, N.Y National Congress of Parents and Teachers Houston Public Schools City Coliseum T. W. Whaley Rosse Mmes. Jenkins and Whaley Leon S. Price Dallas

Manners by Millett Do Not Comment On Growth

A short guidance piece urges avoiding remarks like My how you’ve grown to prevent embarrassment of a young reader. The author cautions about sensitive comments during developmental years and stresses polite conversation.

Lea County Reports Farm Labor Shortage

Lea County faces a farm labor shortage during harvest with over 500 cotton pickers gin workers and machine operators needed in Lovington and Hobbs. Officials say sufficient housing exists to support a larger workforce.

Lovington Lea County New Mexico Employment Commission Hobbs

Coffee Will Honor Candidate Bill Hays in Temple

A coffee event will honor Republican lieutenant governor candidate Bill Hays of Temple. It starts at 10 a.m. today at Mrs. Raymond Tapp's home, 3310 39th St. The event is sponsored by the Lubbock County Republican Women executive board with several ladies assisting.

Bill. Hays Temple Reymond Tapp 39Th St Lubbock County Mmes J. T. Krueger Jr Travis Canon Ernest Nalle Homer, Roper Bruce Spencer Pichard C. Linden Lynn B. Ross Odell Herman J. F E. Eckert Jr Slaton Don Farr John R. Moxley R. B Sparks Sam Loomis

Church concept outlined at Monday Woman's Society gathering

Dr. Marvin Boyd spoke on the nature and mission of the Church at the Monday meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church. He described the church as a redemptive fellowship and a witnessing community while urging new units, better preparation, ongoing instruction, and greater cooperation with other churches.

Marvin Boyd Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Disciples of Christ Boyd New Times Cecil Matthews Missionary Education Noel Bryant Vo VL Beek B.L

Chapter Party In Gay Nineties Motif At Plains Bank

Zeta Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a dessert bridge rush in magenta pink and black with a Gay Nineties theme in the Plains Bank Hospitality Room Friday night. Winners were Mrs. Mary Frampton and Mrs. James Rippy. low prize to Mrs. Ray Talent. second high to Mrs. Dick Gillette. traveling prize to Mrs. Wayne Ellette. Attendees included Mrs. Roy Bobbitt, Mrs. Henry Rogers, Mrs. Barbara Gates, Mrs. Bryce Wright, Mrs. D. B. Scott, Mrs. Mary Frampton, and Mrs. Jack Kreager. Next meeting set for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mrs. Bob Winter’s home, 4502 48th St.

Zeta Chi Beta Sigma Phi Sorority the Plains Bank Mary Frampton James Rippy Ray Talent Dick Gillette Wayne Ellette Roy Bobbitt Henry Rogers Barbara Gates Bryce Wright D. B. Scott Jack Kreager Bob Winter 48Th St

Mrs Bennett Installed As First Presbyterian Women Leader

The Rev Tom Anderson led the 1961 62 installation at First Presbyterian Church with Mrs James A Bennett named president and officers including Mrs W R Price as vice president and Mrs Herbert Bannister as secretary. Circle chairmen and committee heads were named in a detailed list reflecting a year of leadership at the church.

Tom Anderson First Presbyterian Women of the Church James A. Bennett W. R. Price Herbert Bannister W. A. Camphbell J. M. Hall H. A. Close James H. Milam World Missions John L. Holloman Christian Education H. D. Woods Paul Judah Emmett Hazlewood Hadena ‘Hester General Funds Agency Circle Elmer Haas William B. Holmes Ben P. White A Doyle Justices H. Earl Archer John M. Gees A. W. MeKes E. R. Rose C. Douglas Sr iGene Shelden BR. A. Metcalfe Robert ©. Miller Sam Ainsworth Jr James Q. Cade

Hadassah Chapter Tea With Fashion Show Today

The Hadassah fall membership tea will be at 1 p.m. today at Houston Hall. A fashion show is planned and Mrs. William Calfin will receive a life membership. A brief business meeting follows with Mrs. Joe Blair presiding.

Hadassah Houston Hall William Calfin Joe Blair

Church meeting details with songs and luncheon hosts

Gaston performed O Jesus I Have Promised with Mrs RevC Douglas Jr at the plano. Rev Don Meeahan delivered the invocation at a tumcheen before the meeting. Mrs Elmer Haas on behalf of Women of the Church presented retiring president Mrs Cade with a silver service. Circles 12 and 13 hosted the luncheon.

Gaston Jesus Revc. Douglas Jr Plano Don Meeahan Elmer Haas Cade

U S Sixth Fleet Arrives for Weeklong Istanbul Visit

United States Sixth Fleet units led by the missile cruiser Springfield and carrier Independence entered Istanbul harbor for a weeklong visit. Thousands of Turkish guests will board the ships during the visit, with crews meeting public interest events and tours.

Istanbul Turkey U.S. 6Th Fleet Springfield Independence

Pinkham Aims to Relieve Ailments and Tense Feelings

Doctors test Pinkham for relief of physical distress and tense emotions. The product claims to soothe ailments and improve well being through medicinal relief.

Pinkham Pink

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