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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1971
Page
9
Readers share practical tips from the Heloise column, including adding powdered dry milk to bath water for dry skin, mending a frayed corduroy robe by reinforcing buttonholes, carving a decorative fly swatter cover, and keeping a plastic bag to prevent ice tray sticking. The letters show everyday chores, small fixes, and nostalgic sentiments.
Mrs. G H Graham presented an exercise program at the Southwest Home Demonstration Club meeting hosted by Mrs. H C Pumphrey at 3602 46th St. Co host Mrs. L L Hendrix. Mrs. J J Hastings presided and Mrs. C P Price gave the devotional. The group will Luncheon with Slaton Club Tuesday at noon and next regular meeting is set for April 20 at the home of Mrs D R Hall 4208 45th St.
Mrs John George appointed a nominating committee for new officers during Prairie Winds Sweet Adelines business session at St Luke's United Methodist Church Monday night. Chorus director Mrs Lon Miller led the meeting as a newly formed quartet including Mrs George, Jack Denton, Pat Hartsfield and Don Davis performed. Guests included Mrs Dan Stader, Mrs Wanda Norris, Mr Earl Ridge and John P Walden. Next meeting is 7:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Phylls Mushroom Barley Soup updates a classic recipe using beef stock bones, barley and vegetables. Simmer bones with water and aromatics two hours, strip and dice meat, cook barley with stock then add carrots celery and a mushroom onion mash. Combine with meat, season and serve six.
A nurse warns against pressuring doctors for penicillin, noting its limits for colds and risk of resistance. The page features Ann Landers style guidance on unwed pregnancy, fatherless child myths, divorced families, and a Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary meeting with plans for a community salad supper.
Debra Ann Hinz and Larry Earl Grimes exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m. Thursday in Arnett Benson Baptist Church with Rev. James McGuire officiating. Miss Hinz is a Coronado High School 1969 graduate and student at Lubbock Christian College. Mr. Grimes attended Lubbock High School and works for Missouri Valley Constructors Inc.
Widespread confidence is given that glass-ceramic cookware pairs with new cooktops without warping, pitting, rusting, or tarnishing. It can be soaked while hot without fearing damage, according to manufacturers.
The Lubbock City Council of Beta Sigma Phi set final plans for the Girlstown Style Show at 2 p.m. April 3 at the Red Raider Convention Center near the pool. Tickets are $1, sold by BSP members across Lubbock chapters. Founders Day activities were also tentatively planned for April 29 and refreshments were provided by Alpha Delta chapter.
Mary Sue Miller describes daily exercise sequences to slim the upper back and improve posture. The routines, done over eight weeks with weight control, include floor arm raises, head lifts, fast elbow swings, and diagonal arm flings to shape the back and improve shoulder carriage.
The Gamma Xi chapter and Lubbock Alumnae of Delta Gamma plan a 6:30 p.m. Founders Day banquet at the Lubbock Women's Club marking the 98th anniversary of the national sorority. Gamma Xi and Lubbock alumnae were founded in 1934. program committee includes Stevenson Neuman Haynes Ramsey Smith. skit Hanna Girl and candlelighting to be featured.
Edna Flores Pierson and Filimon Pablo Perez exchanged double ring vows at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the dining room of June's Drive-In officiated by Rev. James Andrews of New Deal Baptist Church. The bride, pale yellow lace gown, was given in marriage by James Alsup. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Trevino of Cotton Center and ring bearer Mark Alsup. Reception followed. The bride attended Mexico City's Catholic Sister's School and runs Jane's Cafe. groom is a graduate of Abernathy Public Schools.
Mrs. Alice Shankland presented a law and ritual study at Friendship Temple 55 Pythian Sisters meeting in Knights of Pythias Hall. She was honored as the temple's deputy while assisting in her program with Mrs Kenneth Jofland and Mrs Essie Wilson. Hostesses were Mrs Paul Harris and Mrs Acie Cope. Next meeting is 7 30 p m April 5.
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