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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1961
Page
7
Traveling carnival families visit Lubbock and enroll children in school for a week. Paul and Edith share dreams of aviation nursing and travel, while Mrs. Ladd explains the value of their mobile life and its lessons.
Overton Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church on Thursday for a program explaining the emblem and purpose of the organization. Mrs. Gene Tawa directed the session.
Esther Peterson of Utah, assistant secretary of labor, says more mothers with children under 18 will join the labor force, noting nearly 8 million mothers with school age children hold jobs, the highest on record, and rejecting claims that working mothers neglect children. She argues a mother's happiness and contribution to the economy justify work.
Mrs. Richard Barber chairs a church study meeting at 7 30 p m on October 11 led by Rev Albert F Lindley. The discussion explores security and female work value, contrasting living conflict with the idea of security and citing statistics on working mothers and childcare. A Roman Catholic priest criticizes the secretary of labor Ey J Goldberg over views on women's roles.
Claire Cox Auer notes toy selection hinges on play value and developmental needs. For infants under six months, choices focus on visual stimulation and comfort, favoring mobiles and bath toys. Rattles remain a staple as a simple, enduring option for early sensory engagement.
Seven members of Tau Gamma Kappa sorority were entertained at a Thursday luncheon by Mrs. C Casstevens at 3708 39th St A short mountain trip was planned during the business meeting with Mrs Fred Nix as co hostes The next meeting will be with firs D F Eaton 2606 and Yet 12 with the time to be
Betsy Ross Needle Club gathered at 3403 38th St to share soft stuffed toys for babies and young children. Sixteen members attended and voted to donate 10 to flood relief. A quilt for needy families will be made at the next meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Oct 12 at 2206 Slat St with Mrs Betty Tarrance.
Dear Ann Landers responds that parental consent is required for teens in the South State described, advises consulting a lawyer on age and marriage legality, and warns teenage marriages carry higher risk. The column also includes reader queries about bets, gifts, and unsolicited financial help, with Ann Landers offering guidance and a book for further help.
Dr. Mattox president of LCC spoke at a Thursday women’s gathering in the Mattox home 5515 20th Street. He praised the women’s role in college growth and noted LCC as the state’s largest church related junior college. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Joe Burks Mrs. Percy Francis Kenneth Rhodes and Miss Rosemary Pledger. An off campus American Heritage Seminar was commended and a business meeting followed with Mrs. Joe B. Cope named hostess for Oct 19 at 7 30 p m.
A shipwreck rush party honored prospective Upsilon Sigma Chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs. Janey Posey’s home on 2717 62nd St. The undersea setting featured fish nets sails fish mobiles and corals. Guests dressed as shipwreck survivors included Mrs. Omalee Peak Gail Powers Mrs. Diane Mrs. Ann Drake Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Joyce Papp. A model meeting is planned for 7:30 p.m. Thursday hosted by Mrs. Ben Buller at 2018 aath st.
Analysis of handwriting by Mrs J H Hardberger entertained members at the Welcome Luncheon Club meet at the Lubbock Women’s Club house. Mrs W H Trice presided and welcomed new member Mrs Maudie Thrush. Nineteen members attended. A coffee and book review by Mrs Sterling Crumpler will be held at 10 am October 12 at the clubhouse.
South first place in the non A competition at Hodge's Community Center went to Mrs. John Chauncey and Mrs. D. V. Streetman. Second place to Calvert Curry and Mrs. Betty Weinke, with Mrs. A. C. Verner and Mrs. W. C. Wharton close behind. East-west first went to Mrs. Jane Anderson and Rufus Rushseed. tying for third were Mrs. Hollis Keys and Mrs. J. Ray Sartpire, Ken Grove, and Mrs. Frank Dum Me. North-south first were Butch Adams, Bernard Johnson, Mrs. RB Hutchinson. East-west winners were first Mrs. Calvin Steen and Mrs. Walton Hale Floydada. second Willan and Mia Bb. Coper. third Mr. and Mrs. Jack Clendenin. The group will meet at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Maxey Community Center.
Dry rot has appeared in Glamis Castle. Decay of timbers found in the library and billiards room. The report notes structural concerns at the historic site in Scotland.
Woolworths moves into large scale discount retailing with 18 Woolco stores over 18 months, starting in Columbus Ohio. The 5 and 10 cent store operator aims to become the largest discount house chain in America, calling the outlets Woolco department stores while signaling discount pricing.
The National Association of Life Underwriters chose R. J. McMillen of Abilene Texas as president at the Denver convention. McMillen is district manager for the Business Men's Assurance Co. The annual gathering concludes Friday.
Miss Maryanne Reid named assistant dean of women at Texas Tech after serving as assistant dean of students at UC Berkeley and head resident at UCLA. She holds a B S from Northwestern and an M A in educational guidance from UCLA, with early counseling work at Zeta Tau Alpha. Twenty one farmers from Western Nigeria completed a month study in England of American and European farming methods.
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