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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
10
Readers ask about obesity affecting behavior and relationships. A letter describes a 220 pound woman and social awkwardness at chairs and clothes while another notes family conflict as a son prepares to marry someone judged unwise. Ann Landers replies urge help for the son and caution on attendance.
Local sororities Sigma Phi, Lambda Iota, and others held gatherings at members’ homes including 5412 Program title events and 5417 30th Street. Members and visitors attended salad suppers, bridge games, cola rushes, and model meetings with Rushees named as Byron King and Jerry King among attendees.
Beta Sigma Phi and Phi Sigma Alpha chapters held meetings at homes and restaurants. Mrs. Kinsey presided at a business session while Mrs. Dale Allen spoke on crime. Bridge clubs Caprock and Hub City reported winners in master point play with details of top pairs and next meeting times.
Listings describe the Miss Wool of Texas for 1968-69 with entries from San Angelo and nationwide fashion creators. The winner will present a wardrobe and represent Texas in wool and mohair events.
Members of New Deal Home Demonstration Club heard representatives of the National Cotton Council speak on Wear More Cotton Thursday in the community center. Mrs. Bill York was introduced as a new member, led by Mrs. Roy Patterson.
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