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Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Lubbock, Texas • Page 58

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STUDIES POLITICAL, SOCIAL AFFAIRS Visitor Compares Countries By SUSIK BrLLOi Stuff am interostod in the cotton: bu.sincss. but I am moro cstod'in political, social and oti- affairs in Anv'rica. Mrs. H. J.

Stmink, a visitor; Holland who here with her husband at the in-j vitatipn of the National Council. Mrs. Stroink, uho is visiting in the United States for the first tune, is a member of the Town Council, an elected governmeni in her home. The Dutch woman who represents the Liberal Party in the Council that the Council is com-i posed of representatives from right" political parties. Among the perties represented are the Socialist Party, tlie Communist Party, the Roman Catholic Party.

apd the Christian Party inj addition to the Liberal Party. our country we have extremely left wing and right wingj crouris. The Christian or Reform i Party is declining since: the ere revolting against it. Tliese right wingers worship the Sabbath in its! strictest sense in that no one is! allowed to ride a bicycle, attend! a movie or even read a book on reports Mrs. Stmink.

Prior to coming to Lubbock. Stroink visited in where she toured an olemcntary school. ivns nmazeii af how and orderly the American' childijpn are in the said Mrs. Stroink. Dutch childcpn are noisy by nature, but the American children appeared flifficult children have emotional i children in order to prevent Kcn- quiet; although completely resulting from their ding them to prison, and free in their con- environment, and they can! When asked if the traditional tte managed in a costume was still worn in difference that explained.

jher counti-y, Mrs. Stroink nrrted; in the school Mrs. Stroink, who replied that it was tiie Netherlands visitor, French and English as worn occasionally, but only for that schools as Dutch, said that hf'nefit of American tourists, mudvmoi-e technical equipment.jempiiasis is placed on she added. In Holland, we are just now in the Dutch schools. She said shoes serve a practical hegirming to use electronic aides that in grammar school for the country people, in Dutch students began studying They keej) their feet dry, of American.

P'rench as early as the fourth However lHX)ts are large- rducation that I highly favor and in high school beginning to rej)lace wwden that of sen'ing lunch Rt school.Ilearn German and English. she said. In my home the children Because of her concern Mrs. Stroink emphasized that sc I kk from 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. the constantly growing age Holland is still a skating coun and from 1:30 p.m.-3:.30 p.m.|group of 65 and over, the Dutch try.

ice skating is no following a two hour lunch has become a gymnastics; longer a means of I fee! that such a for the elderly women in'in Holland, children are taught gram breaks the school her community. She teaches'to skate at a very early age. It routinue, and I for one have'swimming and e.xercises to a is not at all find I'oen trying to change it," of ladies ranging in age young child tied to chair on from 6.5 to 81. Since 10 per cent the ice as he is learning to not having lunch at of the Dutch population is 63 or skate, Mrs. Stroink much attention has been' unique aspect in the children have the to programs for the elder- Dutch said the portuoity to socialize with one ly.

that almost over another and there is also less biggest i home has window boxes full of teacher student communioa- teachmg swimming to tliis age fresh flowers. Flowers may be said Mrs. Stroink, was bought at the market, and The Council woman jwinted that many of them did not have either plant them out that like the U. Holland l)athing suits and had never tnake their own arrangements. many specialized schools'owned concluderl, such Hs those for the deaf.

the. Amonc; her activities in husband is mtarded, and slow or basic Holland's community life, the.cntton buyer, and will conclude children. Dutch woman is a sponsor for his business in Lubl)ock tCKiay in our 1 two delinquent children. She ex- The couple will then continue system we have a specialized plained that juvenile judges ap- their of the United States s('h(x)l for very difficult or hard point non-professional persons to i-eturning to their Tiativ to handle childi'en. Most of and supervise country Tuesday.

ubbock A valanche -J ournal PAGE 2-B LUBBOCK, TEXAS WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17. Is Show Theme The La Rosa Garden Club will I present a ishow and tea from 2-4 iThursday at the Garden Arts I Center I Twelve classes eaih in artistic division and in horticulture will be judged with Mrs. Jeff Wheeler serving as chairman. Members of the flower show Luncheon Given For Miss Cain committee include Mmes.

Dick El. Davis, president: L. F. show chairman: W. O.

Reed, awards chairman; L. L. Lavv- artistic cla.ssification; Carroll Berryman, horticulture classification: Winston Brummett, educational chairman; Benedean Hammock, staging chairman: Ken Lorenzen, publicity chairman; and Don Blain, social chairman. FJVJOYS CHHYSAmilEMfJM II. I.

Stroink of Emsrhede. Holland admired (hrysarithemunis and commented that Dutch families hare these floirers' of varied hues in yards and homes tnost of the year. Mr. and Mrs. Stroink left Lubbock this morning after conferences and tours concerned until the cotton industry'.

'J hey arc continuing a trip by the National ('otton ('ouncil and the I iV. Department of Agriculture. (Women Staff Photo AUTHOR VISITS Miss Lorene McClintock, mu- sic authority and author from Miss Lynnetta Cain, York City, is visiting this elect of Dr. Wesley Leftwich.j^yppj^ parents, Mr. and will be honored with a brides-; O.

D. McClintock, 3112 maids luncheon at 12:.30 p.m.^32nci st. She will return Friday in the home of Coast on Monday. C. Hart, 3202 41st St.

Miss I Hart will be co-hostess. Chosen coloi-s of pink and cranberry will be used in the decorations. Special guests will be Mrs. (Alton Cain, mother of the bride-elect; Mrs. Marion Leit- wich, mother of the prospective bridegroom; Mrs.

E. J. Cooper, grandmother of the bride-elect; and Mrs, V. T. and Mrs.

G. W. Blair, grandmotheis of the prospective bridegroom. SHOWER r.IVEN Mrs. Gary Washington, the, former Miss Debbie was honored with a shower in; the home of Mrs.

Jame.s F. Bradley, 3726 63rd Tues-: day. Cohostesses were W. Y. Reece, Mrs.

Wedz Coke and Barbara Reece. The couple married Sept. 27 in Cen-; trai Baj)tist Church. i Complexion Beautifier The complexion takes' on a peaches and cream look through the use of a tropical moist oil with remarkable beautifying properties. It is isotonic in action, assisting the plasma colloids (the water carriers) to retain a balanced moisture level at the surface, so tJiat the complexion acquires a glorious bloom.

Smoothed over the face and neck before make-up is applied, this moist oil of Olay helps the skin to enjoy clear loveliness. Ask your druggist for a supply for your personal needs, Margaret Merril. Glitter, glamour and glow in the look of silver or gold. Paul's unearthed this rare fashion find in time for festive occasions wrth blunt toes and little heels ready to dance. Handbag to match $7.00 17 PavVa Optional Charge Account MONTEREY CENTER or Dunlap's APPLIANCE CENTERS Downtown and Coprock 1301 Broadway 50th Elgin P05-7711 SW9-4338 45th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL NO DOWN PAYMENT NO PAYMENT FEB.

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Holds up to 19 lbs. HUGE VEGETABLE BIN Holds bu. Por- celain-on-steel, easy to clean. THREE CABINET SHELVES One shelf is justable if different shelf height Is needed. DOOR STORAGE Includes deep shelf for gal.

milk cartons, tall bottles! NO TRADE-IN REQUIRED COMPARE AT 199.95 ANNIVERSARY SALE PRICED AT 149 00 WHILE CURRENT INVENTORY LASTS Comts In White, Coppertont and Yellow Only 28 in. WIDE and 61 In. HIGH NO MONEY DOWN NO PAYMENT TILL FEB. 1. 1969 UP TO 36 MONTHS TO PAY APPLIANCE CENTERS Downtown 1301 Broadway PO 5-7711 andCoprock 50th and Elgin SWM338 NO TRADE-IN REQUIRED FREE DELIVERY IN LUBBOCK COUNTY G.E.

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