Lubbock Page 27-8 Weather and Local Briefs
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal page 27 8 dated Saturday January 24 1970 includes local briefs and notices. items cover community happenings and brief reports from the Lubbock area.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1970
Page
8
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal page 27 8 dated Saturday January 24 1970 includes local briefs and notices. items cover community happenings and brief reports from the Lubbock area.
Paris spring-summer openings signal a shift from miniskirts to longer hems brushing the ankle with a varied palette. Designers like Tullis Dior Ricci Bans and Cardin discuss length choices, while Chanel keeps tailoring with a softer ultra long mood and bold color pairings for day and evening.
Obidge Winner Mrs Hugh Newton and Mrs John Saxon topped Caprock Duplicate Bridge Club at the Bridge Center 4210 19th St. Second place went to Mrs Charles Colson and Mrs Leon Alexander with third to Mrs T L Leach and Mrs Car Lightner. Next meeting set for 9 a.m. Thursday at the Center.
The article notes Hidalgo Texas as a primary entry point for Mexican strawberries fed to American markets. Since 1958 Mexican berries rose from 4.04 pounds imported to 205 million pounds of fresh fruit in 1967 with frozen berries reaching 726 million pounds and import value surpassing 13 million dollars.
The organization will elect new officers at its annual meeting on February 20 in the Texas Tech University Law School building. Speaker Mrs Marian G Gallacher, law librarian, will discuss library services. The executive board met February 14 at Gridiron Restaurant.
The Lubbock Dietetic Association met in the Security National Bank Community Room for a program titled Nutrition Education in Guatemala. Mrs. Elwood Carruth and Mrs. Douglas Boren spoke on their Guatemala trip, describing geography, workloads, and village poverty contributing to malnutrition, with slide images and native Guatemalan dress on display.
A Lubbock roundtable hearing urged expansion of the City County Library with a central downtown headquarters and four branch libraries in shopping centers, plus additional branches as population grows. Speakers highlighted services from language aids to foreign language collections and a growing children’s department.
A collage of reader letters to Dear Heloise sharing simple hacks. Ideas include freezing hamburger patties with cupcake holders, folding shopping carts for security, converting a slip into a camisole with lace, spraying artificial flowers to sparkle, and clock-visual prompts to keep a child on time.
The Family Fitness Council suggests at home equipment such as indoor joggers exercise bicycles and belt massagers as year round aids to health and vitality. These items are offered at sensible prices in most department stores.
Members of University chapter 1082, Order of Eastern Star, met Thursday night in Masonic Lodge 4539 Brownfield Drive with Mrs. Doris Cross presiding as worthy matron and F.C Odorizzi as worthy patron. Degrees were received by Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Corum. Mrs. Leta Self entertained guests during a social after the meeting. The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. February 12 at the Lodge. Monosodium Glutamate is a natural flavor intensifier used in meat soups and fish products.
The article explains careful Champagne opening to avoid excessive foam and waste. It notes the cork should be held firmly while removing the foil and wire cage, with a gentle twist to release gas slowly. Cecil's on Lahoka Highway in Lubbock, Texas offers a selection of fine champagnes.
Alpha Conclave of Kappa Kappa Tau hosts a tea for state officers led by state president Mrs. Myrle Cable of Odessa. The 2:50 p.m. event at Mrs. Roger Orr home 12601 Marlboro includes honored officers Mrs. Hazel Standlee and Mrs. Marie Whatley with guests including Conclave president Elizabeth Enns and Beta Conclave president Mildred Dennis. Colors yellow gold and blue decorate tables. attendees from Lubbock Slaton Plainview join hostess committee members Mrs Orr Carroll Davis Opal Barrington and Mary Crews.
Alpha Epsilon Upsilon met for a card party with eight members at Mrs. Charlies McFatter’s home. XI Gamma Sigma discussed a Girlstown sponsorship and a pledge for Mrs. John Dimick. program on nature by Mrs. J B Davidson. A social dinner is planned for February 5 at Brookshire Inn and at Mrs Lee Baker’s home.
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