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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
30
An analysis by Henriette Kish describes lonely older women facing pressure to work or change living arrangements. It highlights self-appointed advisors in families urging change, while saying independence at home often remains preferable. The piece notes personal choice, isolation, and shifting social circles as outcomes of unsolicited guidance.
Edyth Thornton McLeod answers reader queries on fashion and grooming for women around age forty five to fifty. Topics cover suitable silhouettes and hair tinting, powder for oily skin, girdles and bras for posture, neck care with a paid program, and choosing dark sheer hose to match charcoal and black wardrobes.
Mrs. Floyd Lebow chaired the Past Presidents Parley meeting at the Allen Brothers Post Home. Plans were made to furnish articles for women at the Veterans Administration Hospital in the spring. The group volunteers for the 4th birthday anniversary covered dish supper at 7 pm Monday at the Post Home. It was voted to meet every third Friday at 7:30 pm at the Home.
The House and Garden Roundtable held a noon meeting at the Lubbock Women's Clubhouse where Mrs. JW. B. Little spoke on painting roses on china and demonstrated her work. The next meeting is scheduled for 12 noon on April 11 at the Clubhouse.
A luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday at the home of Mrs. Troy Bartlett will honor Connie Wolfe bride elect of Don Crawford. Hostesses include Mrs. Mel Reed and Mrs. O. B. Haught with colors pink and white. Guests include Mrs. J. T. Wolfe Vicki Wolfe and other relatives. vows set for April 5 at Broadway Church of Christ.
A collection of readers share practical home ideas and hacks. Tips cover obtaining building plans for wiring and plumbing, lost and found boxes for kids, organizing a high chair and toy storage, foaming milk seals for inner tubes, using ice to moisten hanging plants, and a cereal canister aid for toddlers. Readers are invited to submit ideas to Polly in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Mrs. C L Frey was elected president at the Thursday luncheon in Masonic Temple. New officers include Mrs. James R Skidmore as vice president and Mrs. Charles R Duncan treasurer. Installation by Mrs F A Kleinschmidt. Officers assume posts at April meeting with installation set April 6 at the Khiva Temple in Amarillo.
About 100 people attended a gift tea where Miss Wolfe was honored as hostess. Other hostesses included Mines, C. L. Stoors, Carl Jones, Lonnie Cox, Durwood Bolton, Nelson Reich, Ralph Robinson and Otis Cannon. The event occurred around March.
The Lubbock Music Club hosted a morning program at 9 30 in Mrs James Atchesons home 3203 26th St with Mrs Harold Close guiding the event. Performances included contralto L W Salisbury singing Many A New Day from Oklahoma and soprano Helen Edgett Just Lonesome and He is Gone Away. Pianist L F Reed played The Sorcerers Apprentice, while Mrs Raymond Marshall offered three solos and guitar pieces were performed by Mike Atcheson backed by The Velveteens.
The Betsy Ross Club met with Mrs. Grady on Thursday afternoon at Harrist 2124 29th St. Twelve members attended. They planned a luncheon at 12 noon on March 28 at the home of Mrs. Jewel Harris, 2519 35th St.
A simple paper plate placed under a paint can prevents rings on floors and furniture and provides a convenient resting spot for a paint brush.
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