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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1968
Page
14
An article details a Latvian visitor named Emma, linked to Liepaja, reflecting a long-time alliance. The piece notes a deal to Mrs. Aunins who longs to see family and enjoy going barefoot, a practice valued in her homeland for health and sunlit outdoor moments.
The Lubbock Women’s Club met at the clubhouse on Broadway with President Mrs. Tracy Gage. Resignation of roundtable chair Mrs. Mark Williams was accepted and September events were outlined including a new member coffee and Members Day luncheon planning with co chairmen. A July luncheon in the Stemphill Wells Monterey Center will honor Miss Beverly Ann Smith fiancee of Paul Morris Stevens Jr. and other wedding events were noted involving Mrs. W Arthur Martin and guests from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. The article transitions to an interview with Latvian émigré Mrs. Lina Auins recounting her immigration from Liepaja to the United States, early work at Johns Hopkins, and memories of Latvia and a Latvian arts festival.
Miss Judy Ann Roberts and Lyndon Dale Hardin wed at Northside Baptist Church in Hobbs with Rev. Fluker officiating. Parents are Gene Roberts and B C Hardin Jr. of Portales. reception followed this church ceremony. Both graduates plan to reside in Portales after a San Antonio trip.
A collection of Heloise advice items from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal includes a child Randy’s coupon book idea for Mother’s Day, squeaky stairs fixes, strawberry canning tips, and sewing hacks to save temper and time.
Richard Dorman and Miss Jerry Wave Phan united in a double ring ceremony at Southside Baptist Church at 2 PM Sunday officiated by Revo Bill Wadley. Attendants included Karen Jent and Sherry Walkowiak with Bill Clemumar and Wayne Wright as escorts. The couple greeted guests at Fellowship Hall and plan futures after both graduates of Lubbock High School. he works at Smith Electric.
A dinner in Hemp Hill Wells Monterey Golf Room honored Miss Judy Gunn, bride elect of Larry Hurst, with hostesses including Misses Jayellen Harbin Leslie Weathers Linda Lewis and Gertrude Miler. Special guests were Mrs Raymond Gunn Mrs B O Gunn and Mrs Alton Hurst, mother and grandmother of the couple.
Miss Deborah Peacock and Celso Harper entertained at a patio party hosted by the bride elects parents Mr and Mrs Willard Peacock at 2514 59th Street. Special guests included the Harper couple. The couple will marry at 8 pm today in Pioneer Park Church of Christ. Hydrofoils are noted as cushion ride ferries between Denmark and Sweden.
A reader asks why she feels hostility toward her 4 year old and earns a blunt reply: stop overanalyzing the why and act. The guidance urges shared activities, patient engagement, and direct parenting steps to build mother child mutuality.
Daily calendar items for Lubbock events include the Needie Club at 3 p.m., Tuesday Readers Club at 7:30 p.m., and multiple church and club meetings such as Women’s Missionary Society at St Matthews, TOPS groups, and the Lubbock Chapter OFS at various venues. Event names include book reviews, golf associations, bridge units, and civic group meetings with locations across Lubbock venues.
Miss Cindy Wilson and Jack Scarborough were guests of honor at a Monday cookout hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Alford in Petersburg. Fifteen guests attended, including both families, with a bridesmaids luncheon planned at Lubbock Country Club today at 12:30 p.m. Special guests will be mothers of the couple. The bride-elect’s colors are yellow and white. The wedding is set for 6:50 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Petersburg.
A historical ad extols LENNOX central air conditioning as a breakthrough with easier installation lower price and fewer wear prone parts. The copy touts REC air conditioning engineered for simplicity with components designed to resist clogging slipping and sticking and notes ARMSTRONG'S SUPPLY CO endorses the product at 40th Street.
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