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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1968
Page
10
The Bible Roundtable at noon Friday at the Lubbock Women's Club will feature Dr. J. C. Cross of Texas Tech as guest speaker and solos by Mrs. Gertrude Lasley. Co chairmen are Mrs. Tim Hatch and Mrs. Owen Hamilton. Reservations by noon Thursday at the club, phone 603-6448.
The Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 371 will sponsor its 16th annual Miss Sweetheart Contest and Varsity Show at 8 p.m. February 16 in the Slaton Junior High School Auditorium at 32nd Street and Avenue Q. Eighteen junior high girls compete for the crown once held by Becky Horst the Queen of 1967. Special entertainment includes Betty and David Cowdrey and the Bob Simpson Band with co chairs Mrs. Harold Dane and Mrs. Ben Vernon coordinating.
Theta Chi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a rummage sale as a Ways and Means project with proceeds aiding Girlstown USA in Whiteface and the Lubbock Emergency School Nurse fund. Unsold items were donated to St Joseph's Catholic Church for distribution to needy families. A benefit card party followed, benefiting the same three organizations. Thirty three people attended. Next meeting 7:50 p.m. Feb. 15 at Mrs Jerry Seymour's home, 4108 31st St.
Cooper Young Homemakers at Cooper High School hear Charles Causby of South Plains Guidance Center. February projects include eyeglasses for a needy child and a stock show concession stand. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m March 4. Hart Beta Sigma Phi to host bridge and forty two tournament February 23 24 at Hart School cafeteria with 2 per person or 4 per couple fundraising for Girlstown at Whiteface.
Mr and Mrs Walter L Hoppes of 2516 Indiana Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Moretta Carol Hoppes to ATC Joachim D Zavenstein of Alton Illinois The wedding is set for April 16 She is a Texas Tech alumnus and nurse at Methodist Hospital The prospective bride is an Alton High School graduate stationed at Reese Air Force Base
Mrs. Kerry Dabbs former Marta Tinnin was honored at a Tuesday night bridal shower hosted by Mrs. James Alverson at 3104 Jarvis. Co hosts included Miss Linda Grubbs and others. Hostess gift was an electrical appliance with blue and white decor. Special guests included Mrs. Howard Tinnin, Mrs. Royee Dabbs, and Mrs. Charlie R. Dabbbs of Post.
The Oakwood Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday in the church to study the American Indian directed by Mrs. Claude Brown. Participants included Mines, Vestal Vaughn, Bill Koontz, Billy Phillips, S. 2. Campbell and Raymond Brigham. A Mexican dinner was served after the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for 10 am March 5 in the church.
The World Book Encyclopedia states that Italy’s green white and red flag was designed by Napoleon. The claim frames a historical attribution to the French leader shaping a national symbol.
Editor notes living costs are climbing as inflation gains momentum, affecting virtually every American household. Lawrence Sullivan of the Amies States House of Representatives provides analysis on the high and growing burden of expenses.
A college freshman asks for a 1200 word rough draft on the decline of morality and youth problems. The page features a replication of Ann Landers style replies urging students to do their own work and notes on discipline, plus a reader letter about piano lessons and a Labor Department cost of living analysis from 1967.
An ad copy discusses dry skin and wrinkles caused by winter dryness. It promotes a cosmetic cream to smooth skin on the face neck and hands and claims a line free look. Manufacturer name appears as Marcaret Merril with a doctored pharmacist recommendation.
A divisive beauty feature, focusing on lash enhancement trends and products. The piece discusses natural looking lashes and methods, noting a London departured lash style, trimmed lengths, and curled appearance. It critiques current options and mentions brands and procedures in a casual fashion.
Lubbock area clubs held meetings at the Woman's Club and Hillcrest Country Club. Mrs J L Eaton directed the conservation and beautification program while Mrs Elmo Collins reported on Lyndon Johnson’s beautification plan.
Officers for the Progressive Study Club were elected at a meeting in the home of Mrs. Earl Bell Cosby with Mrs. J. G. Burrow heading the state as president. Mrs. L. Dean Butler was elected vice president, Mrs. Ed Jawson secretary, Mrs. Nelson Borchardt treasurer, Mrs. Andrew Vogel reporter, Mrs. Joe Whitten parliamentarian, and Mrs. B. R. Evans, Mrs. Ray Barbour, and Mrs. FR. BR. Dawson Jr. advisory board members.
Mrs. Howard Hampton of 2520 Lord Street received the Distinguished Alumni Award during Recognition Day on Mary Tardin e Baylor University campus in Belton.
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