The Lee Lantern Staff and Supporters
The Lee Lantern is a twice monthly college publication from Lee College Baytown Texas. Typography by Throop Machinery Company Houston and printing by Jackson Printery Houston. Workers include Louise Alpha Norma Born Carolyn Foster Thomas J Carrington George Solana and Robert Hensley Sponsor 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
The Extras in Life and the College Social Scene
The piece argues that American life overvalues extras from car gadgets to campus cliques. It laments superficial college culture prioritizing social status over learning, urging students to reject tinsel and pursue solid, substantial education and true vocation.
Light Reflections on Campaigns and World News
A columnist questions campaign issues and debt facts, proposes focusing on real benefits for the common man. The piece critiques Russian rules of language, hints at political psychology, and references James Thurber's The Thurber Carnival and Freudian themes.
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James Thurber
Thurber
Wick Slimming helpp Nick and Barbara Grant's notice
The item narrates Nick and Barbara Grant's presence drawing attention away from a TV program. Vanda Gunter and Mr Koenig have differing views on entertainment. John Smith admires a hair style on our Lee campus amid a spread of social intrigue.
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Barbara Grant
Vanda Gunter
Mr. Koenig
John Smith
Lee
Mr. Green
Mr. G
Highlights And Low Notes On Houston Culture Scene
The article surveys Houston cultural life with theater film and book notes. It highlights Claudia at Playhouse Theater and The Madwoman of Charlot at Attic Theatre with cast and plot hints. It also reviews films Ivanhoe The Greatest Show On Earth and Cry the Beloved Country and previews local readers’ notes and book picks including The Distant Shore by Jan De Hartog.
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Houston
Playhouse Theater
Claudia
Rose Franken
Charlot
Attic Theatre
Girraudoux
Stephen Kumalo
Natal
South Africa
Johannesburg
Jan de Hartog
Battle of the sexes quips and light jokes from Claire
A collection of humorous lines about men women and social roles. Edith quotes a remark on sympathy while others poke fun at appearances behavior and dating. The tone is playful satirical with references to bluffing classes and games.
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Clifford Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Edmond
Abe” LaFonte
James Correll
Student Opinion On Elastic Cinch Belts Sparks Mixed Reactions
A student opinion poll on new elastic cinch belts reveals a range of views. Jane Oleson calls them silly on some people while Betty Traylor calls the fad cute. Clifford Rowe calls them mighty sexy. Helen Byers calls them conspicuous consumption but notes steady demand. Alton Collins dodges a statement. Wanda Gunter asks about belt style resembling girdles.
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Jane Oleson
Betty Traylor
James Carrell
Clifford Rowe
Helen Byers
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Edmond LaFonte
Wanda Jones
Hitler
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Few
Jack Carrington
Mildred Humphries
College Station
Wanda Gunter
Mr. Williamson
Don Whatley
Betty Hart
Faustine Hobbs
Carolyn Wynne
SMU
Gloria Lamb
Loyce Martin
Gloria Dickerson
Margaret Wier
Nancy Millard
Faith Smolens
Doctor
Daniel Zucca
Pat Parker
Robert E. Lee
Glenn Tiller
O. B. Gentle
Bennets
Sam and
Wilma
Glenn Cornelius
Johnny Thomas
Annetle
Harley Ponder
Jeanette
Jim Mallory
Betty
Bobby Traylor
Mary Beth Green
Gayle Johnson
Willye Carter
Claire
Norma
Fubar
Alton Collins
Johnny Wielka
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