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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1972
Page
12
Dear Heloise shares service clubs recycling coffee cans into decorative bedside keepsakes filled with small items for nursing homes. Readers offer ideas on measuring with wall tiles, using ceiling tiles, and preserving pressed flowers with paraffin as practical home hacks.
The Lubbock Duplicate Bridge Club held a novice game at the Bridge Center Monday night. North-South winners were Mr and Mrs Mike Miscal first with second shared by Mrs L J Wright and Mrs Weldon Reichert and Mr and Mrs E Vorlop. East-West winners were Reid Townes and Ruth Wadburgh first, J L Downs and Mrs Ruby Burns second, and Al Postar and Bill Gause of Dallas third. The club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the center.
Mary Alice reports a rise in china painting as a fulfilling hobby and business in Lubbock. Mrs. W. B. Little, who started in 1950 after family bereavements, became a noted teacher and author, winning top honors in 1960 and publishing a textbook in 1962. Her former student, Mrs. Graves, calls the group a nationwide sorority of china painters.
Spotlight on local artisans Mrs Graves Mrs Hill Mrs Ellison and Mrs Little discuss long involvement in china painting dating from 1561 influences from primitive man and nature forms. They describe stages from preparation to firing and sourcing supplies from France and Gaeta. the group Porcelain Arts Texas has grown with over 32 clubs and more than 80 members statewide.
Readers discuss affectionate balance in marriage and the value of therapy while Ann Landers confirms column authenticity and explains letters come from real people. The column notes how personal voices like Rusty Pipes and Assaulted Eardrums reveal fears about voice perception and reassures readers that self view differs from audience reaction.
Delta Zeta alumnae members Mrs. Sam E. Curl and Mrs. Richard D. Monroe of Lubbock have been selected as Outstanding Young Women in America for 1972. The program honors civic contributors from each state with biographical sketches and national finalists. Curl is State Day chairman for Delta Zeta and Monroe is a ranch and museum group member and tour guide. both active in community service.
Kaspar presents a fall 72 lineup for Joan Lealle featuring soft silhouettes in sand tones. The collection emphasizes luxury through fabrics and color, with key pieces including two piece dresses and wide-leg pants. The style is described as alluring, effortless, and refined for today’s woman.
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