Lee Lantern publication details and staff listing
The Lee Lantern is published twice monthly by Lee College journalism class in Baytown Texas with typography by Throop Machinery in Houston and printing by Jackson Printery. Workers listed include Louise Alpha Norma Born Carolyn Foster Thomas J Carrington George Solana and Robert Hensley sponsored by J T E E L E N James F Koenig.
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Lee Lantern
Lee College
Baytown
Texas
Throop Machinery Company
Heights Blvd
Houston
Jackson Printery
Louise Alpha
Norma Born
Carolyn Foster
Thomas J. Carrington
George Solana
Robert Hensley
James F. Koenig
Norma
Rosalie Myers
Mrs. Ellis
Glenn Lowery
Laird
Ellis
Faustine Hobbs
Jack Carrington
Cook’s
Lou DeLoach
Texas U
Austin
O’hagan
Jimmy Thomas
Draft Board 63
Anonymous letter urges Lee College support for REBELS
A reader criticizes student and faculty indifference to the REBELS basketball team led by Alton Laird, noting the 104 to 71 loss to Lon Morris and urging full attendance and vocal support at games. The letter argues enthusiasm matters beyond wins or losses and calls for school spirit at intercollegiate events.
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Lee College
Rebels
Alton Laird
Lon Morris Bearkats
Jacksonville
Texas
Baytown
Lon Morris “Rooters
Lee
Laird
Len Morris
Lon Morris
Thought and Money Tone in Modern Society
A fragment reflecting on money driven priorities across clothing cars homes politics and food. It warns that millions die daily from war and disease and urges immediate precautions against TB cancer or heart disease to avoid becoming a victim.
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New House
Light Reflections on Christmas and Self Image
A reflective column critiques consumer culture and vanity during Christmas. It laments credit debt, questions advertising slogans like Does your hair pass the caress test, and ponders individuality, ego, and humanity’s small place in the universe.
Fashions and Slang Reflect Shifting Teen Trends
The piece notes constant shifts in youth slang with phrases like Oh hack and Its in The Book. It describes summer poodle hair, winter poodle cloth coats, and bold jewelry and Burr haircuts with colored cowboy boots as prevailing styles among girls and boys.
New Year Festivities Spark Local Gossip and Pranks
The page records a festive night with anecdotes about overdress tuxedos, hat and horn thefts, punch bowl escapades, and playful rivalries. Names like Albert Muller Janice Gorman Shirley Hlanak Ted Gessel Tommy Laughlin Caroline Grant and others surface amid college social life reports from Humble community area and College Lair events.
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Pat Parker
Albert Muller
Janice Gorman
Shirley Hlanak
Ted G’sell
Tommy Laughlin
Caroline Grant
Etiquette Rules for Theater and Concertgoers
A column outlines etiquette for attending performances. Tips include arriving between numbers, letting the man precede his date, giving ushers stubs and programs, not applauding between movements, applauding the conductor and post intermission, removing hats obstructing view, allowing end seats to rise, letting others pass, and waiting for the lights to rise before leaving.
Frugal Housekeeping Tips From Haire’s Witty Guide
Norma Born quotes Haire on reusing odd gifts and castoffs. She advises practical repurposing from a mismatched vase as a scouring pad holder to turning a lamp shade into a wastebasket and lighting a fire with torn book pages.
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Emily Post
Mary Haworth
North Africa
New Year Resolutions and How to Keep Them
A reflective piece on New Year resolutions, exploring why many fail and suggesting ways to commit to worthwhile goals for the year. It lists common resolutions such as reading Pilgrim's Progress, attending more classes, completing homework on time, stopping gossip, being thoughtful, and being kind to women and dogs.
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T. J. Carrington
The
the Hipp
J. W. Brandon
Jerry Pruett
Gene
the Whistler
Gene Thompson
Gloria Dickerson
Clifford Rowe
Dolly Barker
Pat Carrol
Gloria Lamb
Miss Haskell
Miss Oohner
Charles
Toogie) Flowers
Janie Tarburton
Porky Portis
Uncle Sam
Texas Ave
George Salano
Haire
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