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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1973
Page
8
A reader recounts a near miss when a man bumped into a closed sliding glass door while rushing between appointments, wondering about decals for screen doors. The piece blends more reader questions about stamp redemption and a humorous letter about mail and recycling, ending with a health warning about Salmonella from cracked eggs.
A release from the American Bankers Association cites four assumptions about female credit applicants. Eugene H. Adams claims banks view single working women as likely to marry and quit, and married working women as poor risks due to possible children. Willard Paine of Bank of the West counters women can obtain loans in their own name for most consumer needs.
In a July 30, 1973 discussion in Lubbock, bank officials including Ronnie Paulger of First National Bank and Adams of a lending group challenge myths about women borrowers. They cite income roles, maternity leaves, divorcees, and alimony as factors, urging lenders to use fact based criteria over stereotypes to expand credit access for women.
A 16 year old girl seeks guidance from Ann Landers about a problematic relationship with a wealthier classmate. The letter describes financial pressure, a gift exchange, and a conversation about equality, with the writer asking for advice on handling money and propriety.
A reader letter discusses issues with skin cream advertising and labeling. It notes misused instructions cause problems, mentions allergies in children and calls for clearer guidance. Mary Sue Aberin invites correspondence through the Avalanche Journal.
Nelda Hernandez and Atanacio Morales Jr. exchange vows in a double ring ceremony at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Dyam with Stephen Keogh officiating. Attendants include Elise Hernandez maid of honor and bridesmaids Diana Pieres Mary Rodriguez Irma Hermandes Liz Alonzo Eva Garza Rosa Sandoval Elba Garcia. groomsmen Javier Hernandez Jaime Tello. Bride wore white organza gown with lace details. reception details omitted.
Miss Vicki Bruce bride elect of Bobby Campbell was feted at a kitchen shower Thursday night at Miss Cindy Wilson's home with family guests: Wanda Bruce and L yD. Mrs. Wilson assisted. Red and white carnations highlighted the decor. The couple plans to marry Friday in Oakwood United Methodist Church. Kathy Crogier and Tom Whiteside received a backyard supper earlier at Mrs. Robert Westerbury's home with many relatives in attendance. The Whitesides set Aug 8 for the Westminster Presbyterian Church ceremony.
Gerald Yoneda and Greg Kuykendall took first in Llano Estacado Bridge Unit play at the Bridge Center. Maxwell Miller and Rey Thompson were second. Frank PoinDEXter and F L Lindsey took third. Next games are August 9 at the center. Caprock Duplicate Bridge Club results show Jacek Dulaney and Thomas Thompson first. Burtis and Ceontner second. Pell Lee and E B Hicks third. Caprock Novice Club North-South firsts George Newton and Cleon McCahon. Peden and Mildred Waybourn second. Sidney Lanier and Jerry Chapman third. East-West winners Clarence Oldham and To J Sullivan. firsts J De Richardson and J T Green. second Lorene Berry and Dool Miatkenbaugh. third. Next games August 6 at the center.
Br R T Frederiksen and Dr Dine Frederiksen of Belaire Md visit their parents in Baltimore at 27s 29th St and 4205 48th St. The couple will depart for London on Wednesday. Dr Frederiksen, formerly Dixie Ward, will take a National Institutes of Health fellowship and her husband will complete a cardiology residency at Royal Postgraduate Hospital in London. They will live in London for a year before returning.
Mrs Onetta White and Odis L Echols exchanged rings Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Weshipp 3716 22nd St officiated by Rev Dr Roy Mc Chung Wayland Baptist College president Wedding music by Pam Morris and Joe Whitten The bride owns Kiassy Kurl Beauty Salon Levelland Ex Echols co owner Studio City Shopping Center Clovis The couple plans to reside in Clovis
San Angelo announces the engagement of Susan Louise Paschal to Larry Dean-Hines, son of Ed and Mrs. Hines of Levelland. The couple plans to marry December 22 in San Angelo. Paschal is a San Angelo Central High School graduate and Texas Tech student. Hines is a graduate of Levelland High School, South Plains College, and Tech.
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