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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1968
Page
15
A column from Heloise shares practical, era-specific tips including reusing damp paper towels on the drainboard for dishwashing to keep dishwater cleaner, using secondhand towels for pots and pans, and avoiding waste. It also covers quick cleaning tricks, kids hygiene aides, cole slaw prep, nail polish removal, wallpapered telephone covers, and laundry tag labeling.
Miss Lynda Willhite bride elect of Robert B. St. Clair will be honored at a 2:30 to 4 p.m. shower today at Pam Cuddy home 4202 S 2nd St Yellow and white decor will be used Hostesses are Linda Fowler Jeanne Ziombo Donna Law Linda Vaughan and Jo Lynn Wilson Guests include Mrs Daisey Willhite mother of the bride elect Mrs Bill Billingsly and Mrs Jim St Clair sister and mother of the groom An electrical appliance is the hostess gift The couple plans a June 3 wedding at Oakwood Methodist Church.
The annual Little Miss Lamesa pageant will be held at 7 30 p m in the Lamesa High School auditorium. More than 60 contestants are entered in the La Petite and Little Miss divisions. The event is sponsored by the Beta Sigma Phi sorority Lambda Phi chapter. Winners advance to state competition.
A bridal shower was hosted by Mrs. George A. Davis at 6014 Vernon Ave to honor Miss Jan Hood, bride elect of Eddie Broome. Miss Mary Margaret Davis served as co hostess. Attendees included the mothers of the couple, Mrs. Sam Hood and Mrs. J. W. Broome. The wedding is planned for May 2 at the First Christian church.
Mrs David Burchett formerly Miss Julian Jones will be honored with a luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hillcrest Country Club. Hostess will be Mrs Harold Hudgens. Table decorations feature a centerpiece of yellow and white daisies.
The Certified Public Accountants auxiliary held its annual spring coffee Wednesday morning at Mrs. Frey Norwood’s home 6103 Lynnhaven. New officers elected include president Mrs Hal Sandefur vice president Mrs Wayne Chapin secretary Mrs Don Kelley and treasurer Mr Frank Imke.
The two day Great Plains Beauty Show sponsored by the Texas Cosmetologists and Hairdressers Assn begins with contestant registrations at 5 30 pm today in Holiday Inn East 2600 Parkway Dr Contests start at 7 30 pm with six prize places and a jobbers cocktail party A Sunday schedule includes 9 am registration opening remarks 10 am judging for first timers and student contests 10 15 am and a luncheon fashion show from noon to 1 50 pm with models hair by Mademoiselle Hair Fashions Tickets for lunch and show are 33 per person Admission for contests is 1 per event Public welcome during all show phases and trophies will follow Sundays judging Leading organizers include Mrs Leon C Vaughn and Roger Thompson with Mrs Virgin Haile among expected attendees.
Rebecca Lodge attended a school car instruction at Oddfellows Lodge in Ledge with Mrs. Martin Harris district deputy. Plans were made to attend the South Plains Associational meeting in Lockney with the next meeting set for eight o clock Thursday.
The VFW Auxiliary 2466 elected new officers at a Thursday meeting held at the VEW Post. Elected were president Mrs. Roe Sikes, senior vice president Miss Peggie Kraft, junior vice president Mrs. John Freeman, chaplain Mrs. Billy Leach, conductor Mrs. Willard Burgy, historian Mrs. M. Jae Connor, secretary Mrs. R. G. Deffers, treasurer Mae Crowder. Several members attended as new officers were introduced and accepted.
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