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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1968
Page
12
A mother recalls using a large metal zipper pull loop to aid children in zipping and unzipping their jackets. The big ring also allows easy hanging, reducing wear and tear on garments. The reader credits the idea as a handy, time saving tip.
Lubbock area clubs and groups listed with meeting times at various venues including Lubbock Country Club, Meadowbrook, TOPS, and churches. Readers advised on home tips and DIY hints from Dear Heloise.
Miss Linda Sue Lawson wed Paul Duane Hillyer in a 7 p m ceremony at Berview Baptist Church. Officiant Rev L A Richardson led the double ring rite. The couple will reside at 2626 Roosevelt Street after the wedding.
The Woman's Christian Service group met at the Methodist Church on Monday with W. E. Klein presiding. Mrs. Cecil presented the program titled The Meaning of Word and discussed plans for a future meeting in room 18 on January 22 at a.m. Dag Hammarskjold The Man and His Faith was mentioned as a related topic.
A fashion note highlights the eve apparel, popular pantsuit styles, and a rain-or-shine foray into bold colors. The item also mentions a turtle motif as part of the refreshed look.
The Hobby Chapter announces new officers for the season led by Harland and Don with roles defined for the Young Mothers group.
Congress faces a sweeping five year, 200 million dollar push to promote U S goods overseas. An earmarked 500 million for Export Import Bank expands export financing and insurance. Possible tax rebates for exporters and border taxes on imports are discussed to spur trade. travel taxes are considered but passport fees unlikely. Secretary Trowbridge supports travel for teachers and students. Johnson hinted export tax rebates on New Year’s Day. one source says any rebate would be small.
Nursing staff at Methodist Hospital faced a dire flu surge with a special medical memo urging doctors to treat flu patients as outpatients where possible and admit only those with complications. Administrators at West Texas Hospital and Porter Clinic Hospital reported rising flu incidence among staff and heavy patient traffic, with doctors overwhelmed by weekend calls from influenza sufferers.
County officials approved low bids for a dump truck at 3900 dollars and library shelving at 1591.20 dollars while other bids ranged up to 4109 dollars. The minutes note delays on a civil defense unit repair study and a plan to declare units surplus.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen honored members with a tea at Mrs Lois Baird’s home 1718 40th St. A centerpiece of red and white carnations graced the event. Mrs Bill Powlers and Mrs J C Myres Jr served. Twenty five members and two guests Miss Earlene Walker and Mr J A Rogers of Post attended.
Soghra Allabadi, 56, after leaving Tehran six months ago with her husband’s blessing, arrived in Paris barefoot and stylish. She plans to go to London next to buy shoes and then return to her family.
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