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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1968
Page
9
The reader shares blunt lessons from a divorce rumor and social reactions. Ann Landers advises on recognizing true friends, handling childcare sitters, and social mores while inviting further questions to the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Mary Sue Miller explains quick fixes for smudged eye makeup using cotton swabs and a portable case. She covers reblending eyeshadow, correcting mascara runs without removers, and using powder to reduce fatigue circles. Readers may write for more beauty tips via the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
At National Jewish Hospital in Denver a program lets about a dozen young girls from the Children's Treatment Center cook and share a complete meal after classes. Home economist Rosetta Gentzler plans menus while the girls, ages six and up, perform tasks from setting the table to cooking and dessert. The meals build self confidence and responsibility, helping them live normal lives after discharge.
Levelland VFW 4506 and its Ladies Auxiliary met Sunday at the post home for a council session. A pledge of 950 was made by District 7 VFW for Vietnam veterans and Big Spring Veterans Hospital. Clyde Hall and Mrs. Bob Bevers presided. VEW members from Slaton, Post and Lubbock attended. Next meeting set for 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 in Levelland Post Hall.
The Swisher County 4-H Dress Revue will be held at Fellowship Hall First Baptist Church Thursday July 25 at 8 p.m. with Mrs Kenneth Littlefield commentating. Garment judging starts Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Swisher County courthouse. A new segment features clothing made by 4-H members for pre‑D age children. Highest scoring senior and junior girls advance to the district Dress Revue July 30 in Lubbock.
Paris designers showcase fall and winter lines amid economic strain strikes and currency limits. Houses like Estee Lauder and Givenchy run shows through July 31, with Dior and Lanvin noting restrained luxury and shorter, wearable silhouettes. A shift away from eccentric extravagance targets 1930s revivals and street fashion influences amid lingering unrest in France.
Bridal events honored Miss Jane Roberts and Miss Marilyn Heath with co hosted showers at private residences. The brides elect will marry Aug 9 and Aug 23 respectively. Additional notices honor Miss Linda Kerr and Miss Freda Pointer with engagement dinners and other pre nuptial gatherings. Fashion section surveys designers like Dior Yves Saint Laurent Cardin Courreges Ungaro Delahaye and Gres outlining trends for hemlines colors and silhouettes.
Miss Phyllis Bridges and Neal Douglas Allen wed in First Presbyterian Church Amarillo with double ring vows. The bride, West Texas State University alumna and Ph.D. candidate, wore Spanish lace gown. The groom, from McAdoo, works at McLaughlin Manufacturing. They plan a home in Lubbock and a trip to San Antonio and New Orleans.
Robert Mitchum and George Kennedy are named as co stars for Warner Bros in the western The Good Guys and the Bad Guys. The UPI report notes the film pairing the two stars for a new studio project.
Listings show TOPS groups meet at 7 p m at Security National Bank and Golden TOPS at 9 50 a m at the YWCA Hillcrest Country Club Women’s Golf Association convenes at 10 a m at the Club Llano Estacado Bridge Unit gathers at 1 p m Pre cinct 1 clubhouse Meadowbrook Women’s Golf Association at 9 30 a m at the club Freedom Chapter Order of Eastern Star at 8 p m Mackenzie Hall Lubbock Assembly 98 Rainbow Girls at Masonic Hall Belle Glade Garden Club meets 9 30 a m Municipal Garden and Arts Center.
Beta Sigma Phi Xi Alpha Epsilon chapter held a picnic at Avenue Q Playfield with ten couples. hostesses were Mrs. Maycock Newsom Gibson and Hensley. A 7:30 p.m. meeting at Mrs. Gibson's home will plan an Aug 16 17 camping trip. Lambda Iota chapter hosted a Palm Room swim party Friday with a social hour and refreshments.
Miss Vicki McClellan was guest of honor at a Saturday luncheon in Hemphill Wells Gold Room with Special guests Mrs. G L McClellan and Mrs. R V O Neal. Co hosts were Mrs A R Golding Miss Gloria Golding Mrs George Andrasko and Miss Tania Andraska. The table featured blue and white decor. Miss McClellan and Michael O Neal plan to wed August 2 at Lubbock View Christian Church.
An old advertisement promotes Lemon Jelwyn as a skin cleanser and bleaching treatment. It claims lemon properties clear pores refine texture and improve complexion while also adding shine to hair when used in final shampoo rinse.
Shallowater Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met Monday in the church parlor with Mrs. E. E. Hamblin presiding. Mrs. F. O. Lyon, Mrs. G. C. Leftwich and Mrs. F. C. Haught participated in the meeting and program titled Almighty God.
The Denver Mint processes about 2 billion coins each year, reflecting high-volume production and ongoing currency circulation. The operation supports national commerce, with ongoing minting schedules and quality controls ensuring supply.
A new Mitchum Antiperspirant claims to keep underarms dry for thousands of users with a gentle formula suitable for normal skin and clothing. Sold as liquid or cream for $3.00 with a 60 day guarantee or refund if not satisfied.
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