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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1968
Page
12
Fashion notes show leather dominating fall wardrobes with leather and trim appearing in women and men’s wear. Leather dresses feature faux dirndl skirts and loden green tones with cream leather trim, highlighted by Mrs Lile W Lewter of 2811 Elgin as a standout example.
A collection of reader tips and quips from Heloise in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Ideas include a temporary diamond hanger fence to guard new gardens, storing cottage cheese upside down for moisture and taste, elbow-softening with lip balm, and repurposing a high-riser bed for visiting children.
Kathy Morgan bride elect to Bobby Rush receives a spice and rice shower at 3706 66th St hosted by Mrs. Joe Reynolds and Mrs. Tom Ed Reynolds. Attending guests include relatives from Acuff and local families. The couple plans to wed August 3 at First Methodist Church. Peggy Sheffield and Carolyn Copenhaver also honored at a surprise bon voyage party for a Europe tour. A bridesmaids luncheon celebrated Kathy Ann Ray’s party entourage at Hemphill Wells. Ray and John Patterson Bond set the wedding date for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church. The Lubbock Child Study Club gathered for a picnic at Stubbs Park with a September 10 meeting scheduled for a talk on instilling values in children.
Area 1 Young Homemakers of Texas sponsored by the Texas Education Agency will hold a Thursday seminar at Amarillo's new Vocational Arts Center. Registration at 8:30 a.m., assembly at 9. Topics include Personalities and Hats, Beauty In A Box, Drapes, Carpets, and Newest in Crafts. A catered luncheon, door prizes at 3:45 p.m., and a 4 p.m. seminar follow. Seventy-five guests pre registered.
Asbury Wesleyan Service Guild met at 3201 36th St to share a backyard supper with Rev. Ray Johnson present. Mrs. Nelda Griffin chaired the business session and announced plans to buy two pairs of pajamas for a surgery needy child. New member Mrs. G. F. Lindstrom joined. district meeting set for Sept. 29 at St. Matthew Methodist Church. July 13–14 guild weekend at Ceta Canyon. next meeting Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at the church.
A Monday night affair at Mrs. Martin Dorsey home 2306-B Ave T featured Miss Vicki Cotten as bride elect to Robert Blackwell. Miss Becky Clanton and Miss Risa Casey acted as hostesses. The couple plans to marry August 2 at Southcrest Baptist Church.
The 19th annual School of Christian Mission opened at McMurry College with 225 women registering. Mrs. H Doyle Ragle presided, Dr Joe C Humphrey welcomed attendees, and the 28th Annual WSCS and Wesleyan Service Guild report was dedicated to Mrs J P Elms.
TEJM hosts a calendar of meetings including Needle Club July 10 at 3 with Mrs. L B Wright at 5402 Ave T Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club 745 p m at Precinct 1 clubhouse Vettes 330 p m YWCA Aloha Delta Pierran Club 7 pm lodge 426 19th St Women s Missionary Societies First Baptist Church joint meeting 930 am lower auditorium Lubbock Newcomer s Club 1 pm Holiday Inn South Zonta Club of Lubbock noon Citizens Tower cafeteria
Cowan Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at Precinct 1 clubhouse. Mrs. A Z Autry presented on modern fabrics and Mrs. Owen Copes led the devotional. Next meeting set for 8 50 a m July 123 in the same location with Mrs. Lynn B Jones presenting on liquid embroidery.
The article promotes a tropical moist oil named Complexion Beautifier as isotonic to help skin retain balanced surface moisture for a peaches and cream look. Applied before makeup, it smooths the face and neck, claiming to yield clear loveliness and urging readers to ask their druggist for a supply.
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