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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
6
A reader reveals pregnancy by her brother in law and seeks guidance. Ann urges silence to avoid harming others, while the column also shares a long married life pie tale and a college of tips for handling social drinking discreetly.
Readers share clever fixes from fingernail polish removal with rubber finger tips to using paper and aluminum wrappers for cooking, plus a doorstop solution, fabric care notes, and a rug anti static spray. The column preserves practical, quick home tricks and chores guidance from Heloise.
Mrs. B. H. Pendley was chosen president of the TOPS in Lubbock Club during a Tuesday election at the Lubbock National Bank cafeteria. Other officers include Mrs. L. H. Shaffar as vice president and Mrs. Ruby Dell Overstreet as secretary.
Miss Marvalene Hoffman and Dorsey Virgle Oliphant Jr. married in a 2 p.m. double ring ceremony at the bride’s sister’s home in Morton. Matron of honor was Mrs. Royce Hanna. best man was Royce Hanna. The couple will reside at Coronado Naval Air Station California after a wedding trip to Abilene.
Carol Harrell and Gary Don Woodley repeated double ring vows December 18 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Les White officiating. Bride’s parents are Charles Harrell and Wilson Woodley of Levelland. groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Woodley of Levelland. Bride wore satin brocade gown with pearl crown and veil. presented by her father. Matron of honor Heloise Ware wore turquoise velveteen. Freddie Woodley of Lubbock served as best man.
A sign near the White House fence describes South Lawn plantings from the American elm planted by John Quincy Adams to two oaks planted by Mrs. Johnson's husband. The aluminum marker marks the sequence of historic plantings for visitors.
The Lubbock Citizens Traffic Council urged every resident to prevent needless slaughter during the New Year weekend after a Christmas period reported 85 accidents, 19 injuries and one death. Stay alert behind the wheel and avoid driving after even one drink.
U S Rep Joe Pool warns that federal funds for the Vietnam war may push back the Trinity River canal project by years. He notes post office and federal building plans in Dallas remain on track and predicts Dallas could become a major federal center outside Washington. He cites a $900 million river project approved late in Congress and possible funds redirection to defense. Copenhagen Danish butter prices rising.
Vice President Hubert Humphrey toured the U S military hospital at Clark Air Base Philippines meeting seventy seven American Viet Nam casualties. He offered encouragement and invited wounded to visit him in Washington. Humphrey greeted stretcher patients before their airlift to follow on routes. He arrived in Manila for Ferdinando Marcos inaugural and plans to visit Taipei and South Korea.
Crosbyton burglars pried a back door, opened the narcotics cabinet, and fled with about 370 narcotic units along with cash from a safe and register. Owner Bill Nickson reported amphetamines, barbiturates and other narcotics left behind. ring and silver dollars also missing. Sheriff Stark said no suspects yet and few clues.
Lynda Bird Johnson left Wynning Utah after a heavy snowstorm stalled a car trip to Salt Lake City. She traveled with her college roommate Warrie Lynn Smith and was escorted by Secret Service to United Air Lines.
Veteran newspaperman Patrick E Taggart will be featured speaker at the United Fund annual dinner at 7 p m January 10 in the Texas Tech Student Union. Taggart heads Newspapers Inc and chairs several Dallas area papers. Reservations available by calling SHT 2711. Beirut requests U S military aid from Lebanon.
Selective Service officials weigh tougher student deferment rules to boost inductee numbers as manpower from the Viet Nam war tightens. Meetings across the nation will review current standards and possible reexamination and reinstatement of Korean War era criteria, with 2.2 million students already on deferment as of November 30.
Secretary Gardner will send HEW investigators to Chicago to assess compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 amid protests over past federal funding cuts. Chicago Board of Education President Frank Whiston defends the system and says cooperation is likely. the dispute centers on school boundary lines and neighborhood integration.
The United States and Mexico announce a joint plan to build a 23 mile canal in Mexican territory to divert saline drainage from the El Morillo irrigation area away from the Rio Grande. Construction cost about 1.2 million dollars shared equally. operation and maintenance also shared.
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