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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
16
Readers share simple home hacks including using cream of tartar and lemon for sink stains, a tied elastic edging for picnic table covers, a cardboard train craft for Vacation Bible School, a plastic bag laundry trick for car trips, and a method to apply eyelash dye safely with a flat mirror to prevent splatter.
Mary Sue Miller explains there is no single perfect travel coat. Selection depends on climate and needs, but rain and wrinkle resistance are key, with color matching wardrobe. Styles include trench coats and capes, fabrics range from poplin to silks, and zip-in linings suit varying temperatures. Readers may write Mary Sue Miller in care of Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 2466 sponsors a steak supper honoring delegates for the Department of Texas convention in Fort Worth June 21 23. Dinner runs 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the post home with a following dance. Tickets are 2 each with proceeds aiding travel for attendees. Delegates include Mrs Porter Sue Crowder Peggy Craft and others. Public welcome.
AOU Tah and K C O Kelly of Dumas host a rehearsal dinner for Gwen Henson Robert O Kelly and wedding party at 8 p.m. in Cactus Gardens Tea Room. The couple wed at 4 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. Sharon Young and Laurin Prather will be honored at a patio party at 7 p.m. today at 4611 W 18th St. Chosen greens and whites decorate. Kimberly Cassel and John Gluck plan a 10 a.m. Saturday wedding at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Monterey luncheon today at Hemphill Wells followed by guests from New York and Garden City.
A string of pre wedding events honors Miss Leslie Duckworth bride elect of Joe Ince, with parties hosted by Miss Donese Mayfield and others in Lubbock and surrounding towns. Attendees include Miss Pat Smith, Miss Sue Watson, and families as plans firm for a June 22 wedding at Lubbock View Christian Church.
Don Taylor and Mike Gross won at the Wednesday meeting of the City Duplicate Bridge Club in Precinct 1 Clubhouse. Finishing second were Mrs. John Scales and Mrs. Otis Rogers, with Frank Paindexter and Ken Wilson third. Next gathering is at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the clubhouse.
Miss Julia Burkett and Billy Robert Hughes wed June 7 at Maple Church of Christ. Officiant Travis Looper. attendants Kathy Throneberry and Terry Strickland. Neil Binford best man. reception at Three Way School cafeteria. Bride’s gown of white organza. groom holds history degree and M A. couple to reside in Lubbock.
A traditional hot German potato salad recipe with 244 cups raw potatoes and 214 cups shredded raw red cabbage. It instructs cooking potatoes and cabbage separately, sautéing onions in bacon drippings, mixing spices and vinegar, adding the hot dressing to the potatoes and cabbage, then topping with bacon bits and chopped hard boiled egg. Serves about six.
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