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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1966

Page

7

Women Drivers Get High Marks From Truckers in Evansville Survey

Atlas Van Lines asked 200 van drivers to rate passenger car drivers. Only two said women are not equal behind the wheel, with one noting there should be more women drivers. Truckers praised motorists who help breakdowns but faulted car drivers for tailgating and failing to signal.

Evansville Ind Atlas Van-Lines Tom Billing Salesmen . Co Nen Thes

Tea honors Gail Rosebrough before April wedding

Gail Rosebrough, maid of honor to Ronald Gray Chilcoat, is feted at a tea hosted by Mrs. Don Furr and co-hostesses at 4607 21st St. Guests include Mrs. Charles A. Rosebrough and many local clubwomen. Rosebrough and Chilcoat plan to wed April 4 at First Presbyterian Church.

Gail Rosebrough Libride Ronald Gray Chilcoat Don Furr 21St St Furr Fred Underwood Nelson Nichols Warrick Carr Charles A. Rosebrough Mmes Harold Humphries Iva Dunlap Tom Simmons Jim Finley Bud Ely Glen Gay Doyie McLeod Pat Schwenker Kris Kroner Rosebrough and Chilcoat H. G. Chilcoat Duncan, Okla First Presbyterian Church

Child Study Club Hears Speaker on Sexual Maturity

The Lubbork Child Study Club met at Mrs. J. C. Mackey's home with co host Mrs. James Walters. Texas Tech School of Home Economics member Jan Greenwald spoke on Teaching Our Children Toward Sexual Maturity stressing parental responsibility. A future meeting at Mrs. Leonard Frances's home will discuss First Aid for the Home.

Lubbork Child Study Club J. C. Mackey 38Th St James Walters Jan Greenwald Texas Tech School of Home Economics Apaal Ve Leonard Frances Aberdeen

Pythian Sisters Plan Antique Show at Friendship Temple

The Pythian Sisters met Monday night at the Knights of Pythias Hall at 2455 24th Street to discuss plans for an upcoming antique show hosted by the group at the Friendship Temple.

Pythian Sisters

Community Calendar Highlights for Wednesday Activities

Needle Club meetings at 1615 10th and 601 Lord St list sewing and crafts. Sisterhood at Congregation Shaareth Israel hosts noon event with visiting district deputy Ruth Moore on March 21. Fire First Baptist Church event and Lubbock Newcomer's Club gather, plus Hub City Duplicate Bridge at Precine Clubhouse. Antiques show planning discussed at St. John's Methodist with the founder Joseph Addison noted by Frank Warlick. Sigma Omega of Beta Sigma Phi hosted at 411 W 7th St with several co hosts and guests attending.

Alpha Kappa Gamma Conducts Business Meeting

Alpha Beta chapter of Alpha Kappa Gamma held a business meeting at the Lubbock Women's Club Monday with Mrs Burl Beedford presiding. Twenty one members attended. The next meeting will feature a rush party at 7 pm Monday at the Lubbock Women's Club with a dinner and program planned.

Alpha Beta Chapter Alpha Kappa Gammas Sorority Lubbock Worens Club Burl Beedford Lapbock Women's Club

Medic Alert bracelets save lives in emergencies

More than 115,000 wear Medic Alert bracelets or neck tags, bearing the red medical emblem and an emergency message. The program, started after Linda Collins’s anaphylactic scare in 1953, aims to identify medical problems in unconscious patients and prevent deadly drug reactions.

Weldon D. Woodson Turlock Calif Wns Medic Alert Foundation International Aesculapius American Medical Association Medic Alert Central Linda Collins Marion C. Collins California Collins Linda

Miss Nancy Bernard to Headline Lubbock Luncheon

Bob Poteet announces a public luncheon honoring Nancy Bernard 1966 National Maid of Cotton. The event Monday at Lubbock Country Club costs 3.50 and tickets are available through the Chamber of Commerce. Bernard arrives Sunday for a three day goodwill tour with press interviews, luncheons, and a style show Tuesday night at the Municipal Auditorium.

Bob Poteet Lubbock Chamber Bernard Memphis Hemphill-Wells Lubbock Municipal Auditorium University of Texas Ralph EF. Bernard 34Th St Dee Tenn

Rose Workshop Planned In April

Lubbock Rose Society met March 20 at the Municipal Garden Arts Center with members present. Dr. Calvin C. Orr of the U S Agriculture Research Service spoke on soil nematodes. A new member was welcomed and a workshop in Midland on April 20 was announced for local rose society members and consulting rosarians. The next meeting is set for 2 50 p m April 6 at the Center.

Lubbock Rose Society Municipal Garden Arts Center Calvin C. Orr U. S. Agriculture Research Service R. H. Ready J. W. Cook I. Hh Edo Holcomb MM. WK. Woodard J. L. Salon

Ben Franklin and the origin of the granny sunglasses look

The article credits Ben Franklin with influencing the early fashion of eyewear by popularizing wiry gold plated frames and oval rectangular or square lenses that resemble the modern granny sunglasses style.

Ben Franklin

Summer bonnet promises to tame hairdo with style

A large baby bonnet may hold hair curlers or cover a hauffant, keeping hair in place during summer. It combines practicality with glamorous appeal, offering a fashion solution for warm weather.

Miss Lana Bradley Receives Kitchen Shower Honors

Miss Lana Bradley bride elect of Tommy Atchison was honored with a kitchen shower Tuesday night at Mrs. James M. Atchison’s home 1510 Auburn. Ras Coleman assisted. Attendees included Mrs. James D. Atchison and Mrs. Hershall Bradley. Mint green and white colors featured.

Lana Bradley Tommy Atchison James M. Atchison Auburn Ras Coleman James D. Atchison Hershall Bradley Miss Bradley Bradley Marek Tin Monterey Church of Christ

Stop Dry Skin Remedy From Margaret Merril

The piece advises applying oil of Clay to the face and neck daily before makeup to combat winter dryness. It explains the hygroscopic oil draws moisture, helping maintain a healthy glow and preventing wrinkle dryness.

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