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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1971

Page

8

Postal Clerk Sheds Pounds Weight Watchers Win

Steve Billings of Lubbock, at 24, has shed 102 pounds from 330 since October as he aims for 165. His mother, Raph Billings, has lost 89 pounds. both follow Weight Watchers with family and coworkers joining. He won second place in Weight Watchers Magazine Moment of Truth contest, praised for his motivation and humor.

Dianne Barbee Steve Billings Ave. W Lubbock Billings Barbara Brian Weight Watchers Magazine Moment of Ralph Billings

Tint Your Glasses Brighten Your Look With Style

Mary Sue Miller explains tinted sunglasses flatter faces and offer eye protection indoors and out. She advises frame width, eyebrow visibility, and color choices to enhance eye color, with makeup guidance and a reminder to consult an eye professional for prescription lenses. Readers may write for tailored beauty help.

Mary Sue Miller New York Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Conflicts Over Privacy and Grief

Readers in Los Angeles and White Plains raise family dignity and boundaries. Ann Landers urges changes in behavior, cautions about underage relationships, and guides on welcoming new grandparents while stressing manners and safety.

Ann Landers

Miss Cowand Recognized In Floydada

Miss Mary Pearl Cowand received a Sunday reception at the home of Mrs. J. M. Williams in Floydada. She retired after 22 years teaching elementary grades including 13 years in special education, starting in Center Community Floyd County. Her career spanned Deaf Smith Hale Center and Denver City with about 80 guests attending.

Floydada Mary Pearl Cowand J. M. Williams

Heloise Hints on Packing, Decorations and Craft

Readers share thrift tips from saves on gift wrappings to decorative storage and baking notes. A mother details storing wedding decorations, a dough punch trick, a diet quip, baby diaper pail rug tip, and a foam filler method for toy stuffing. Content from Mary Pierce via United Press International.

Tom Mary Pierce

Edge Man and Mrs Gross Lead Hub City Bridge Winners

Edge Man and Mrs Michael Gross captured top honors at the Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club Wednesday night. Mrs L F Marquam and Mrs Richard Catero took second, while Mrs Hollis Keys and Ken Wilson were third. New members include Mrs M A Coy, Mrs L J Wright and Mrs C C Christian. A special game is planned for 8 p m next Wednesday at the clubhouse. CAPROCK DUPLICATE Caprock winners were Mrs Robert Burns and Mrs Bill Lee with Mrs Andy Gutmeir and Mrs Myrtle Rose second and Mrs T L Leach and Mrs G W Crandall third. The next meeting is set for 9 45 a m Thursday at the Bridge Center.

Michael Gross Hub City Duplicate Bridge Club Precinct L. F. Marquam Richard Catero Hollis Keys Ken Wilson Grosses Mmes. M. A. Coy L. J. Wright C. C. Christian Caprock Robert Burns Bill Lee Bridge Center Andy Gutmeir Myrtle Rose T. L. Léach G. W. Cranda

Quest Couple Heads to International Oil Mill Convention

Mr and Mrs A E Quest depart for the joint convention of the International Oil Mill Superintendents Association and Auxiliary in Phoenix Arizona. Mrs Quest presides over the women's auxiliary groups and has held several officer posts. About 400 men and 200 women attend with 15 local couples and delegates from the United States Mexico and other cotton producing nations.

A. E. Quest International Oil Mill Superintendents Association International Oil Mill Superintendents Association Auxiliary Phoenix Ariz Quest International Oil Mill Superintendent’s Auxiliary Oil Mill Machinery and Supplier Association Auxiliary West Coast International Oil Mill Superintendent's Association Auxiliary Oklahoma City Oklo Oil Mill Machinery Manufacturing and Suppliers Association Lubbock United States Mexico

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