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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1968
Page
15
A reader asks about amphetamine like pills teens use and warns parents about dangers and central nervous system harm. Another writes on notarizing signatures without presence and avoiding impropriety in legal docs. A grieving daughter seeks guidance about contagious cancer rumors affecting visitors.
March weddings at Hurst and Moore Conner feature Pamela Yeager and Frank Hurst at First Christian Church in a 6 p.m. ceremony with a reception, then a trip to Amarillo. Linda Conner and Roger Moore wed at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist with a reception and plans to reside in Mineral Wells after a trip to Albuquerque and Oklahoma.
This guide explains modern bath and beauty products from perfumed bubble baths to bath salts oils and milk baths. It notes that bathing before sudsing preserves foam and that new formulas soften water moisturize skin and prolong fragrance. Readers may write Mary Sue Miller in care of Lubbock Avalanche Journal for specifics.
Norman Chapter of the Colonial Dames met at the home of Mrs. Amos Harper with ten members and guest Mrs. H. H. Nance plus Mrs. F. E. Harrell of Cisco attending. Mrs. L. A. Kerr presided and reviewed Ambassador Extraordinary by Alden Hatch. Next meeting set for 2 p.m. April 11 at Mrs. Kerr’s home.
The Ladies Auxiliary to First Fighters Local 972 met Tuesday at Mrs. Andy Andersons home. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m April 9 in the Fire Department drill tower with Mrs. Luther Deans wife presiding.
Gardenaires Garden Club met at Municipal Garden and Arts Center with Mrs. Jack Spratt presiding. Hostesses were Mrs. H. E. Gentry and Mrs. Roy Bomar. A program on Fabulous Fakes was presented by Mrs. J. W. Cartwright, Mrs. H. W. Harris and Mrs. L. M. Wiley demonstrating tissue paper crepe paper and burlap flowers. Next meeting set for 9 30 a m April 19 in the same place.
Lubbock antique and collectors club met for a St Patricks Day brunch at Mrs W C Wood 2204 Wayne with co host Mrs Alex McDonald Seventeen members and two guests attended Mrs Grady Knight presented antique jewelry featuring mounted Victorian era necklaces. A morning session noted for April 11 at Mrs W V Becks 2429 32nd St with hostesses Mrs Emmett Burford and Mrs C H Hamilton discussing portrait miniatures.
The Mare County 4-H Food Show will be held Saturday at the Home Life Building on the Wayland Baptist College campus. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Open houses for the public start at 3 p.m. Winners qualify for the district show in Lubbock.
Sigma Omega chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Warren R. Eineth home 6904 Elkridge with co-hostess Mrs. Charles Adams. Ralph Carlisle spoke on People. A rummage sale begins 8 a.m. March 30 through 5 p.m. at 601 Broadway. Next meeting 8 p.m. March 26 at Mrs. Larry Gilmore 6125 Nashville.
Slaton special report says the Luther Powers Post of American Legion marks its 49th anniversary with a 7:30 p.m. birthday dinner at the County Party House. Post commander Harvey Griffith presides as Ralph Brock delivers the speech and the auxiliary sponsors the event. A pin is awarded to the outstanding legionnaire.
The Jolly Grandmothers Club of Lubbock held a luncheon at Ming Tree on Thursday with eight members and a guest, Mrs. Mary Small. The next meeting is set for 2 p.m. April 11 at Mrs. Cecil Pray’s home, 3606 63rd Drive.
The more you use a carpet sweeper or vacuum, the cleaner your rugs stay. Regular sweeping reduces dirt buildup and helps preserve carpet life.
The City Duplicate Bridge Club met Wednesday night at Precinct 1 Clubhouse. First place went to Mrs. Ruby Hutchinson and Mrs. Johfnny Hughes, second to Mrs. D E Phelps and Mrs. Dudley Walker, and third to Ken Wilson and Mrs. B F Stephens. Next meeting is 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at the same venue.
George 8 Berry Unit of American Legion met Tuesday at Mrs A C Bullard home with 15 members and one guest. Three new members were welcomed Dalton Berber Bobby J Smith and Robert Wood. Mrs W M Schroeder 18th District vice president spoke to the group.
A games night at Mrs Mary Jane Bryant's 3208 55th Street elects officers and an advisory board. Mrs Joe Nagy co hosted as a social hour followed the formal proceedings.
A travel offer includes first class jet fare and hotel accommodations plus $1,000 expense money. Details of dates or destinations are not provided in the fragment. This advertises a premium trip package with a cash stipend.
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