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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1971
Page
8
A reader shares folding scraps saved for quilting and donations to church, Salvation Army, or a state school. She praises the Dear Heloise column and notes folding towels into kitchen covers with simple pin and sew steps for appliances, making a coordinated kitchen set.
Community notices list events across Lubbock including Slaton Chapter Young Homemakers 7 30 pm Meadowbrook and Lubbock Country Club Ladies Golf Association 9 50 am as well as Sigma Kappa Alumnae 7 50 pm and TOPS gatherings at Asbury United Methodist Church. Also notes Navy Mothers Club noon at Naval Reserve Building and Hillcrest Country Club Women s Golf Association 10 am.
Memphis report notes a National Cotton Council backed rise of pre-cut dress kits. Pieces buttons threads trims are prepared, collars and cuffs pre finished, leaving only straight sewing to assemble. Newest kit creates a sleeveless child's dress with sailor collar in red white stripes and polka dots on cotton sailcloth with permanent press finish.
Mrs Sterling Crumpler discusses Current Texas Literature at a covered dish luncheon of the Lubbock County Federation of Women's Clubs with Mrs C L Evans presiding. The Music and Fine Arts Roundtable final meeting features an Easter theme with talks by Mrs Claude Weingand and sacred music by Mrs Dorothy Pijan. Reservations at 763 6448. Delta Delta Delta Alumnae plan a 9:30 a m Wednesday lodge gathering at 2211 University Ave hosted by three members.
Dear Ann Landers addresses a guest at a gathering who advocates public school sex education despite a 16 year old present and faces backlash. The response supports frank terms for youths and criticizes the hostess for shaming the discussion. A second letter asks for help with a alcoholic and drug abusing wife. guidance urges hospitalization and medical contact.
Bridal luncheon honored Sandra Crump bride elect of Dwight Roye at Hemphill Wells Gold Room Monterey Center. Hostesses and relatives attended with spring pink rose decor. Diane Metzig and David Bean wedding plans also noted with attendants luncheon at Hemphill Wells.
Mary Sue Miller explains the three D's deodorant depilatory and daintiness as keys to modern grooming. The column outlines deodorant forms anti perspirants and depilatories for underarms legs and face with cautions on fuzz removal and post wash routines. Readers may write to Mary Sue Miller in care of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal.
Multiple engagement notices from Hale Center Olton and Slaton area announce Betty Jayne Carroll to Gerald Castle both in California context with Vietnam service. Marcella Breland to Delta Steve Jividen of Abilene. Nancy Parker to Joseph Cox II of Plainview. Brenda Barham to Jerry Davis. Cynthia Smith to Roger Sanders. Betty McClesky to Edwin Knight. Plans include June weddings and June dates.
Memphis report notes dresses regain prominence in the spring lineup. The National Cotton Council highlights classic shapes like the shirtwaist and figures a clingy jersey shirtdress as a top seller in blue denim tones with triple belts and a front button down.
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