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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1968
Page
10
A reader shares a simple method to create perfect pimento strips using an egg slicer. By lining up whole pimentos through the wires and slicing, one can produce even slices for salads and decorations. The tip covers storage in vinegar and juice, and using strips to spell messages or decorate dishes.
Miss Sharon Lee Archer bride elect of Michael Dennis McCormack was honored at a tea and shower hosted by Mrs. H. C. Poindexter with about 180 guests. Apricot and white decorations featured the event, with a toaster as a hostess gift and plans for a 3 pm wedding Saturday at St Elizabeths Catholic Church.
The Amiga Needle Club met Friday at Mrs R Holmes 2510 25th St with co host Mrs Earl Jackson and Mrs Jess Welch presiding Members discussed projects for the year One new member Mrs George Holland was present Next meeting set for 2 30 pm Feb 1 at Mrs J C Ewing 4705 18th St showers anticipated A note on bathroom shower installation mentions tile moisture proofing and new adhesives
Lubbock landscape authority Mrs. Grady Knight spoke on Maintaining and Updating Our Landscape at the Tulsa Garden Club meeting in the Chandelier Room of the First National Bank. Hostesses were Mrs. Dewey Seay and Mrs. A. D. Parker. a new member, Mrs. Leo Gardner, was welcomed along with guests Mrs. Robert Devin and others.
Thursday newcomers joined a luncheon at Hillcrest Country Club. Bridge winners included James, Mary Gillock, WHHam Watkins, Hardy Rampy, Mike Hanna and Brad Prieby while canasta victors were Mrs Harry Storey and Mrs H M Emrich. Couples bridge starts at 8 p.m. on Jan 13 with reservations via Mrs William Watkins or telephone contact SH4 0643.
Wanda McClure reports on Dr. Willan S Banowsky Broadway Church of Christ minister addressing the Lubbock Women's Club Music and Fine Arts Roundtable. He defends Christian moral ethics over situation ethics, citing World War II and abortion cases, urging a balanced, Bible based approach with love and responsibility.
Miss Dannella Northam and Alan Collum united in marriage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Northam home. D. H. Rudd officiated. Bride wore lace over taffeta with nylon lace bodice and full train. maid of honor Deb ie Northam. Reception followed. Couple to reside in Lubbock. bride a Monterey High School graduate. groom a Lubbock High School graduate employed by Carnation Ice Cream Co. Various society notes from local clubs and a lemon frosting recipe conclude the item.
Theta chapter of Phi Sigma Alpha held a covered dish dinner and installed officers at Mrs. Iva Edington's home. Officers installed were Bob Parker president Jack Foster first vice president Thelma Colleton second vice president Alfred Redwine recording secretary Doyle Sewell corresponding secretary and Alice Stanton treasurer. Twenty eight members and one guest Mrs. Don Kissell attended. Next meeting set for Feb 1 at 7 pm with co hostesses Mrs Ruth Clapp and Mrs Edwin DeLavan. Plans were made for eight members to attend the state convention in San Antonio in June.
The note states flavored dishes with finely diced mushrooms for meat poultry fish or vegetable dishes cooked as Vitalienne. It advises using stick cinnamon rather than ground in clear liquids like pickling vinegar and fruit campote syrup.
Local group hosts a bridge gathering for new members at the community club. Members, including Seth Haidaring, participate in a friendly afternoon session aimed at socializing and learning basic bidding.
The Coronado Toastmistress Club meets 7 p.m. Monday at Mrs. A J Moffitt’s home to hear topics on “A Date with 68.” Mrs. Flagg presides, with inspiration by Mrs. Nelson and education by Mrs. Jordan. Speakers include Mrs. Farrington “Organizing a Speech,” Mrs. Moffitt “Your Date With 1968,” and Mrs. Templeton “Fun with Candles.”
Miss Wool of Texas Sherrill Reagan will narrate the state make it with wool contest at Stephen F. Austin College in Nacogdoches. About 50 winners from 10 districts compete across junior senior and adult divisions with Tech faculty Dr Gene Shelden and Mrs Myra Firmmons among the officials.
Emery Vuette of TriChem Inc will conduct a loss in liquid embroidery at 9 30 a m Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Parkway Tr The event notes use of ballpoint tubes of paint in decorating clothing linens and other items.
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