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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
6
Five questions ponder marriage and a foiled suitor. A girl in distress seeks help for abuse and housing after parental divorce and alcoholism. Ann addresses youth inquiry, foster care, and age in a pointed, era tone column.
A reader asks how to wash a chamois. guidance covers cold water, mild soap, soaking before use, rinsing, stretching, and air drying away from sun. Additional tips mention lint on black slacks, medicine bottle lids, and protecting framed pictures with plastic wrap.
Judy Nell Cade and Larry Dan Watson pledged double ring vows at Canyon Methodist Church with Rev. Watson officiating. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a lace bodice gown. Attendants included Mrs. David Walker as matron of honor and Roy Watson as best man. The couple plans to live at 3002 4th St Apt A after a reception at the church Fellowship Hall.
Miss Connie Smith and Joseph R. Tripi wed in a 2 p.m. Friday service at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in North Miami Beach. The bride, a Monterey High School and Christian College graduate, will live at 2080 NE 167th St. after a Texas honeymoon.
Miss Ann Armistead daughter of Dr and Mrs J Davis Armistead 2125 55th St will be home for a week from Texas Christian University summer school She is a 1966 Monterrey High School graduate and a TCU junior Her brother David Armistead returns Monday after a Europe tour with the National Association of Student Councils He may speak to clubs about his experiences Visiting in Mrs T D Hamills home this weekend and at the weekend wedding of Sinday Kay Dean and Larry King Dallas guests included Mrs J T Broyles Mrs John Marshall and Nancy Armistead and Mr and Mrs Leslie G Standley of Granfield Okla
Miss Joy Lynn Hoover and Alan Richard Mayes wed in a Saturday service at Crestview Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Collins Moore. Attendants wore tangerine gowns, with Carol Lee Henry as maid of honor and Joe Johnston as best man. The couple will reside in Ruston Louisiana after Louisiana Tech alumni Joy and Alan plan East Texas travel.
The Rev Dr Timothy W Guthrie presided as Minta Jan Watkins and Ronald B Durham exchanged double ring vows at 8 8 p m Saturday in Midland First Methodist Church. The wedding featured emerald gowns, Alencon lace gowns, and a reception before the couple’s Dallas trip. They will reside at 1509 At Seymore Big Spring with Durham teaching in Biz Spring Public Schools. The Catholic Daughters of America met at Christ The King Church with Joe V Boerner as guest speaker and Mrs Jim Lopez elected historian.
A lemon based cleanser claims to remove impurities without harming the complexion. It promises immediate improvement as it smooths over the skin and eases dry lines, leaving a radiant bloom. Jelwyn cleansing milk touted as suitable for all skin types.
Mrs. McGowan was honored at a Thursday luncheon hosted by Mrs. H. G. Standlee at 2504 43rd St. The event celebrated Mrs. Dale McGowan, new president of Alpha Conclave of Kappa Kappa Jota, with seventeen members in attendance.
Mrs Rose of Morton receives honorable mention in the Democratic National Committee 1968 Women Doers Awards. Nominated by state groups, she is noted for teaching in Morton Public Schools and for work with Project Head Start, libraries, March of Dimes and community groups. She will not attend the convention in Chicago.
A shower honoring Miss Cheryl Richardson bride elect of Tom Jones is planned from 8 to 9 30 p m today at the home of Mrs L D Casey 3401 40th St Co hostesses will be Mrs Robert Hazlett Special guests will be Mrs J C Richardson and Mrs G Elmer Jones mothers of the couple Green and white decorations will be used The couple plans to marry September 14 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church
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