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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1968
Page
6
A compilation of readers sharing simple household ideas. Nylon net as a gravy strainer. paper towels to make dust mop covers. metal shower hooks to replace plastic hangers. mat clips for secure bath mats. resealable plastic bags for bibs and small toys. using holiday wrapping paper to line wastebaskets. tips aim to save time and keep items clean.
A fragmented calendar entry lists household tips such as washing shoe laces without tangling, floor cleaning with a broom, and kitchen tidying. It references names like Jeanne Leech and organizations in a stray, OCR-like flow from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
A profile of Rose Mary Woods, long-time private secretary to Richard Nixon, detailing her influence, loyalty, and close bond with the Nixon family. The piece traces her Ohio roots in Sebring, rise to White House role, and status as confidante, advisor, and gatekeeper who manages Nixon’s correspondence and schedules.
Readers share opinions and questions on hair color myths and dining etiquette. A hairdresser proves blonds may attract more attention, while Ann Landers warns against dangerous dyeing and advises discreetly removing tainted food at table.
Mary Sue Miller explains that high school boys prize a pleasant personality above all in a date. Attractiveness, good manners, intelligence, humor, and being fun to be with shape a desirable personality. Readers may write to Miller in care of The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for beauty tips.
In Midland at 4 p.m. Saturday, Uta Myrle Hayle became Mrs. Howard Edward Ehler in a double ring Catholic ceremony at St. Ann’s Church officiated by Rev. J. Franko. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Eva B. Hagle of Crane.
The article describes the marriage of a Crane area bride and an Idalou High School and Texas Tech graduate groom with formal attire, family participants, and a reception to follow in El Paso and Alameda. It also notes Texas cattle numbers and a Civil War note about Mount Vernon as neutral territory.
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