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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1968
Page
2
A Georgia mortician proposes five six-foot drive-in display windows for open caskets facing a side driveway, letting people view deceased relatives at any hour without leaving their cars. The idea targets busy patrons, who can view through a lit window without dressing for a funeral.
A family recounts a sunny trip with four children who used inexpensive plastic cameras to capture moments. After hours in a restaurant, the parents reflect on the whirlwind return from vacation and the simple record of their kids’ shots.
Miss Carrol Jan Key and David Maynard Tarrance renewed double ring vows at Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev Francis J Wilson officiating. The bride, a Texas Tech graduate, teaches and will teach in Arlington. The groom, also a Tech graduate, will teach in Arlington. The couple plans to live at 9th St and Ave R and honeymooned at HemisFair.
In Tempe Arizona Miss Jerrie Elizabeth Cheatham and Nathan Lowell Johnson wed at 10 AM in the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany. The bride daughter of Richard J Cheatham Sr and the groom son of Leonard A Johnson of Excelsior Springs Missouri attended the University of Kansas and Arizona State University respectively. The couple plans a Las Vegas and West Coast honeymoon and will reside at 1019 East Lemon Street Tempe Apt 208.
Mary Sue Miller advises on mineral water for beauty and health. The piece traces ancient beliefs of mineral springs, cites spa cultures, and suggests home use with daily mineral water for internal and external benefits. Readers may write for details at the Lubbock Avalanche Journal office in care of Mary Sue Miller.
Wen dell Tooley publisher of The Floyd County Hesperian is chosen for the 1968 Community Leaders edition. The book lists governors senators congressmen state leaders businessmen farmers ministers and others recognized for service. Folklore mentions the mandrake shriek and aphelions in astronomy.
Cherish the youthful smoothness of your complexion by massaging the skin at bedtime with rich vitalizing night cream. Apply to cheeks forehead and throat and sweep into the skin with light upward strokes. The cream’s ironic qualities help smooth surface dryness and tiny lines while beautifying the soft supple qualities of your complexion.
The ceremony unites a Brownfield couple, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert A. Singletery, and a groom from Granite City. The bride, a recent graduate with a BSA degree and Who’s Who honors, planned to teach in Abilene Public Schools after a trip. Bridesmaids wore green satin gowns. ushers and others named. Reception followed at the church. couple to reside in Abilene after the wedding.
The Routh Platte Writers Club schedules a 7 00 p m gathering at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center in Texas. Delta Theta Chi hosts a 730 p meeting at Lubbock Women s Cabaret with Coronado Toastmistress, Amell Room. Citizens National Bank referenced.
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