The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1914-06-04
S. p. ODD FELLOWS ASSN
Sixth Annual Session Held al Crosby
ton on Last Thursday and
Friday, May 1929

The South Plains l. O. o. r. Asso-
citation met at Crosbyton, Texas, on
the 2Sth and 2eth Of May Lubbock
vas represented by two delegates,
one from the odd Fellows Lodge and
one from the Rebekah Lodge. and
the Sec Treas OF the Association.
The meeting was net a. well at
tended as the Crosbyton people had
hoped for and made preparations for.
but those who did attend enjoyed It
for an.
After boarding the train at Lub-
bock we soon met up with repre-
sentatives from Sleton and Post City.
We were met at Crosbyton with a
hearty welcome and an kinds Of autos
and good Odd Fellows 70 drive them.
First we we're carried TO the well,
known Crosbyton dairy where we
witnessed some things that were in.
teresting and instructive We were
taken through the plant and saw how
and where we received such nice Jer
sey butter that Our grocers keep for
sale We enjoyed a car ride over
the country. saw what Crosby couuty
can boast OF n way ot crops and
good land The driver Of the c1r
which / was fortunate % be- Co., re-
marked that better crops and land
could not Bee found n Texas OF
course. We were courteous enough 90
agree.
The opening session OF The associa-
Hoa was held az $500 Tire meeting
Fss held m the school building as
he people ~ Crosbyton had been un.
FORTUNATE by having a Ere few
weeks before. which burned the han.
on entering the opening meeting We
we're each presented with a cape jas.
mine. --aindne-s OF the Crosbyton
Lodae The program for the evening
was very interesting addresses Of
welcome and responses we're given
ly different members of the assocla-
tion: music both vocal and iustru-
mental numbers. were rendered by
Crus1yton musical talent The audi
ences showed their enjoyment OF the
musical numbers hy their encores.
On the morning OF the 18th the
Acting Presiden, called the meeting
10 order az 2 30 and the business ~
the association was transacted. Somo
ch1nges Ia the constitution were
made Spur and Croslyton were
made members OF the association. the
lodge az spur being well represented
The association win meet next
year on the second "Wednesday and
Thursday IN June The slaton lodge
left the impression thar We might
meet In their little city at that time.
A picnic had been planned By the
Crosbyton people for the association.
something we all looked forward %.
We had heard so much of the pretty
scenery on the canyon near Crosby.
ton and Of the old rustic rock build.
ing. and We were anxious 20 witness
the SCENES but on account of the
heavy rain. Ne were compelled 10
stay under shelter The odd Fellow
members enioyed themselves very
much az the night meeting. The last
of the association. three candidates
were initiated and they tell II. afford.
ed all present much fun We lady
members did not understand. but are
sure they gave a true report. and at
a midnight hour the Odd Fellows par.
took OF feas, Of good things to eat
Saturday morning. despite the
down-pour of rain. we boarded the
train for home. feeling that we were
indeed fortunate % have been with the
crosbyton people. who were more dhan
courteous and kind 20 Us, and whose
donrs were open as well as their
hearts. We can truly say. I'VE are
mighty glad that we vent"
Contributed.