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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1974
Page
10
Heloise forwards a column of comic letters from football wives about chaotic New Year dinners, noisy TVs, multiple games, and holiday separations. One writer describes burnout from sports overload, a divorce after 24 years, and a plan to end the football obsession. The memories are framed as humorous but sharp observations of domestic strain caused by sports culture.
The readable parts describe a dated food stand offering pretzels and pies with unclear pricing. Several garbled words and stray letters obscure intended items and locations.
Miss Iua Meidva Rhea Schaffner and John F F Conley repeat double ring vows at 6:50 pm in Hodges Chapel First Christian Church. Rev Dudley Strain officiated. Bride's parents are Mr and Mrs Melvin J Schaffner of 3147th St. Groom is son of John Te Conley Dr of 3419 67th St. Bride a Coronado High School graduate attending South Plains College in Levelland and employed as a therapist tech at Lubbock State School. Groom a Monterey High School graduate, four years Navy, student at Texas Tech University. Weight Watchers International notes sardines as approved with three ounce serving providing 0 grams protein, 72 milligrams calcium, and 17 calories.
Miss Karen Jo Adams and Jimmy Lynn Matsler wed in a 7 p.m. Monday ceremony at First Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Jaroy Weber officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Powell Adams, attended Roosevelt High and majors in secondary education at Texas Tech. The groom, son of Mrs. Cecil Fowler and J. L. Matsler, also graduated from RHS and majors in secondary education at Tech and works for National Sheradata Corp.
Rita Silber, 57, sought relief in a divorce from her 62-year-old husband Charles amid accusations of perpetual violence and drunkenness. The judge ruled the marriage intact and noted Silber’s acts of care during the trial postponement.
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