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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1960
Page
6
The column reflects playful notes on Castro late to dinner and Khrushchev, bomb shelter art debates, and cheap living tips. It blends cultural with political quips, suggesting art as shelter morale and urging simple, frugal meals from Miami diet insights.
Winners in the Flower Festival horticulture division were announced for the Panhandle South Plains Fair. Awards covered formal decorative and informal dahlias including white Carthel Lockney yellow Marlin and purple Hatchel with multiple second and third places across many color classes. Superintendents are Mrs. F. E. Lenthan and Mrs. Davis K. Putfeet.
Mixed town notices outline dates for assemblies and social gatherings. Names and places are partly obscured but reference a monarchist assembly, church groups, and community clubs. Exact times and venues are unclear but include events planned through the week.
Mrs James W Spears hosted a Beta Phi alumnae coffee in Lubbock at the Women's Clubhouse to honor patronesses mothers and alumnae. The event featured a Round-Up themed decor, Pi Beta Phi and City Panhellenic yearbooks, and a rush week report from Texas Tech presented by Mrs Dexy Sudduth.
The Junior League of Lubbock hosts a silver and white themed ball at 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lubbock Country Clubhouse to honor the provisional class of 1960-61. Mark Anthony and his orchestra provide music until midnight as decorations feature crystal chandeliers and silver leaves.
Installation of officers for WAMU readers in Slatted Sunday at the First Baptist of Bast Tested. Readings list president Mrs Tamita Price and secretary treasurer Mrs Lillie-Wuerflein, with other officers named including Mrs Pete Olbor and Mrs UPS Aiur.
Mrs Wosaue Morten presides at a Methodist FP board meeting at 9 30 am Bridas. The crop wall page references a drought impacted season in Arkansas with rising concerns in the northwestern region and Haeset bert Jowloned.
Patricia Ann Bishop and Morris Wayne Woodall were married at 9 p.m. Sunday in the home of the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Woodall of 2615 Duke Street. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson Bishop of Sherman. Bobby L. Hoover performed a single ring service.
Mrs. J. T. Inmon who lives at 2116 7th St. was feted with an open house marking her 92nd birthday. Attending were her son Dr. H. E. Inmon and his San Antonio wife, her Austin sister Mrs. Martha Atkinson, another son Edgar Inmon and her daughter Mrs. Mamie I. Neal. Guests called during the day.
Alpha Conclave gathered at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse with hostesses Pearl Scott Lottie Rankin and Mellie Cox. Mrs Scott presided for the first fall meeting of the group composed of teachers.
In a 1835 special election, Arkansans chose to pursue statehood, setting a path toward admission as a U.S. state. The vote reflects early territorial advancement and political will in the region.
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