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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1967
Page
9
Readers share fears of self service elevators after a man followed a 17 year old, with guidance to avoid lone rides. A mother writes about a violent incident her husband used on their son and urges maternal intervention. A woman seeks ring advice before marriage to a law student, with a suggestion to choose less costly stones.
Italian food is mild, not spicy, says Mrs. W H Ballew of 3013 24th St a Naples native and Texas Tech language instructor. She notes Americans added heat and now favors mostly American dishes while visiting Naples every few years.
Mrs. Ballew notes many favorite Italian dishes are not popular in America and that Americanized foods like spaghetti and meatballs pizza and lasagna are less common in Italy. She explains Italians serve spaghetti and meatballs in separate courses and shares three family recipes stuffed tomatoes chicken madrallena and cream puffs with preparation details.
Observers note numerous bikini belles walking awkwardly in public areas near the pool and beach. The scene features bare feet, heavy heels, and clumsy steps likened to mermaids out of water, drawing attention to the performances of beachgoers.
The Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club met Wednesday at Precinct 1 Clubhouse with Kent Jones and Butch Adams taking first, followed by Mrs. Edwin Phelps and Mrs. Rufus Rush, and Mrs. Louis Moore with Mrs. K. L. Riggs in third. Caprock Duplicate Bridge Club held a master point game at the Quaker House. first went to Mrs. A. S. Hensley and Mrs. E. C. Terry, with Mrs. J. M. Brown and Joe Partain second and a three way tie for third.
Miss Oliva Welborn bride elect of Ronnie Beggs was honored with a spice and rice shower Thursday night at Mrs. Glenn Bailey’s home. Co-hostess was Mrs. Bob Medlar. Guests included her mother Mrs. Howard Welborn and grandmother Mrs. Frank Beatty of Earle Arkansas. Mint green and white decor highlighted the event. A hostess gift of a spice rack was given. The couple plans to marry August 4 at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
New Deal Home Demonstration Club met Thursday morning at the Community Center with Miss Kamye Exum of Albuquerque visiting. Mrs. Mary Cole of South Plains Electric Co-Op led an outdoor cookery demonstration. A barbecue luncheon followed. Mrs. A D Burress offered the invocation. The next meeting is planned for September.
College Station experts advise parents design a daily schedule to aid physical, emotional, and social development. Activities include age appropriate chores, outdoor play with supervision, and a mid day rest for quiet activities before evening family time.
Wigs and other hairpieces made of synthetics can be laundered in a washing machine. Immerse in warm soapy suds and massage carefully to avoid tangling. Rinse in warm water and finish with a fabric softener to reduce static and soil buildup.
A Lubbock resident Mrs Ted Meneley 624 40th St is named secretary of the Texas Junior Bowling Association for a one year term announced by A J Martin president of the state group The association includes about 12000 junior bowlers who compete for trophies and patches Meneley a director on the Lubbock Woman's Bowling Association will start her term August 1 Scholastic Rate reports teens favor individuality in fashion choices with high school seniors and juniors weighing clothing to fit personality
The Lambda Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Clay Fikins home for a farewell coffee honoring Mrs. Jocelyn Shipley who moves to Colorado Springs Colorado to work at the Air Force Academy hospital. Twelve members attended. The chapter plans a family picnic at 7 p.m. July 29 at Candyland Park.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Bruster of Slaton host an open house for their 50th wedding anniversary at their home from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday. Their sons Melton Bruster of Slaton and Troy Bruster of Odessa hostesses assist. They married July 25, 1917 in Post and he served in World War I.
Chicago feature notes women express personality through furniture as clothing, comparing home decor to car choice for status. Milo Baumharn cited by American Walnut Assn. to illustrate the parallel. Also reports Judy Boswell’s layette shower hosted by Opal Jones with about 70 guests including Mrs. Herbert Boswell.
Mrs. Curtis Campbell of Lubbock and 25 Texas members will attend the 16th annual convention of the National Association of Legal Secretaries at the Jung Hotel in New Orleans Sunday through Thursday. She will vote the Amarillo ALSA proxy and has held multiple leadership positions within ALSA and the Texas association. Mrs. Charles E. Key, 2516 56th St., returned from the Puppeteers of America Festival in Waterloo Ontario as a Junior League representative.
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