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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1966
Page
2
New York special columnist Joan Crawford details the essentials of being a poised hostess. She stresses preparation, guest balancing, personal invitations, and clear time plans to ensure smooth conversation, menu planning, and adaptable serving.
Readers share practical tips from Heloise on repurposing items. A reader converts dull manicure scissors into two nut picks, while another uses nylon net bags for doll clothes cleaned in a coin operated dryer. Other notes include labeling garden tools to curb borrowing, foam cushion brain cushions for infant seats, and table setting tips for a poised, clutter free dinner.
A breakfast of junior members of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs is set for 8 a.m. Wednesday at the Johnson House with Mrs. Paul Head of Galveston presiding until noon. The program includes reports, a talk by Mrs. J L Ginnings on the Diamond Jubilee, greetings from Mrs. E D Pearce, a Q A period, candidate introductions for Texas junior director, an awards session, and a joint luncheon with senior clubs. Registration runs Tuesday afternoon and all day Wednesday.
LOCKNEY Special reports the engagement of Joyce Lanelle Noland to John Preston Mack. They plan to marry May 28 at St Marys Catholic Church in Amarillo. Noland is a Floydada High School 1963 graduate. Mack a 1962 Price College High School graduate. Both are West Texas State University students and will reside in Amarillo after the wedding.
A dense listing of gatherings across Lubbock including Women of St. Pauls Episcopal Church at 11:30 am, Delta Theta Chi and Alpha Omega Mothers Club events at various homes, Lubbock Women’s Club activities, Toastmistress chapters, a Garden Arts Center session, and other community club meetings scheduled from morning to evening at churches, restaurants, civic centers, and local clubs.
Dear Ann Landers presents a curious tale of a mother who, longing for dependence, gains two adopted babies through a welfare license and ad hoc parenting. She finds happiness, while urging others to consider practical care, and a reminder to showcase home numbers for deliveries.
Real estate item notes Tunisia intends to offer land to foreign buyers. Aruba Netherlands Antilles considers special tourist rates as an inducement to attract visitors.
Miss Suzanne Harrington of Fort Worth and William Carter Brock were feted Sunday night at an open house hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitacre at 1905 29th St. About 100 guests attended including sorority sisters and fraternity brothers. The couple plans to wed May 28 at the First Methodist Church in Fort Worth. Taiwan Formosan smugglers may soon face taxes.
Coronado Toastmistress Club meets at Farr's Cafeteria Family Park Center at 7 p m with Mrs George Andrasko presiding. Speakers include Mrs Si Harris on My Mother Mrs J D Nelson Life's Changing Patterns and Mrs Max Stockton Be In Earnest. Ah Counter is Mrs T W Cadenhead and evaluator Mrs Leo Beaty. Interested persons may telephone Mrs Andrasko SW9 1355.
Miss Jessie Hubbard bride elect of Johnny Simpson was honored at a 2 to 4 p.m. shower in the home of Mrs. A V Blake at 2120 54th Street. Co hosts were Frances Blake Kathy Gibbins Sharon McLaughlin and Shirley Scott with special guests Mrs W B Hubbard and Mrs C J Rusk. The event featured green and white decorations and a hostess gift of an electrical appliance. About 70 guests attended. Lebanon plans cancer cures.
An advertisement touts remarkable complexion improvements through skin vitalizing cream. It promises wrinkle smoothing and a refined bloom with an English countryside look. Usage involves isotonic clay night cream applied with upward outward strokes, sold by drug stores. Margaret Merril.
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