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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1970
Page
9
Dear Ann Landers shares a heartfelt plea about taking guardianship of her granddaughter after a troubling pattern of truancy running with a harmful crowd. The writer asks if turning her in to authorities was right, while Ann affirms the decision and offers support for the family’s difficult situation.
A string of honors for Monterey and local high school seniors marked by luncheons and home gatherings. Melodie Jones, Pam Chetty, Nancy James, Robin Martin, Brenda Brecknell, Melissa Flemmins, and Cindy Osborne were feted by family and friends in Lubbock, Coronado, and Hemphill area homes, with guests including mothers, grandmothers, and sisters.
Eighteen Lubbock residents joined about 10,000 United Methodist women from 50 states and overseas at the 1970 Assembly of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and Wesleyan Service Guild in Hogaton. Theme “Choose Life” guided events with speakers including Mrs. Theodore Q. Wedel and insights on consumer spending and nutrition.
The Lubbock Council of Garden Clubs honored top prize winners in art horticulture and junior divisions at the Spring Flower Show held at the Mini Garden and Arts Center. Winners included Lee Coil Harold Kelley Ben Workman in artistic, D Whitfield Renson Stanke land Charies Reneon Katrina Jones of Slaton and Mines in horticulture, with Junior Garden Club members also earning top spots.
Mary Sue Miller of New York explains how makeup can intensify a tan as an alternative to sun exposure. She notes her doctor advised avoiding tanning this summer, and she discusses her personal experience with cosmetic options.
The Sagemont Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday in the Southwestern Public Service Reddy Room in Monterey. Mrs Charlies Gilbert and Mrs Hank Hanza presented the program How to Take A Vacation for a Small Amount of Money. Hostesses were Mrs Mike Laird and Mrs Dale Ray.
A jumbled calendar note lists names and places like Labee, Mt SL Jarky, Bir Hak Labbe, and Wormer. It mentions dates such as 3 Maa Stes and references events or meetings with varied spellings, suggesting a fragmented, OCR damaged local schedule.
The Lubleck Women's Club, led by Mrs. Hamid Warthaw, meets Monday at the biophoise with Doarathy Lamas presenting the club name as Grandmothers Club. Membership approval follows as Mrs Edwin Davis outlines a summer redecorating project. A Christmas dinner is planned for members families and guests. A New Year committee includes Mines David Mieness Jack Strang Neel Elis and Davis. The clubhouse will close for the summer from May 23 to Sept 2.
A California designer Olga unveils Suddenly Slim foundations marketed as a peak achievement in figure shaping. Available in lingerie departments in Downtown and Monterey, the line targets women seeking a slimming effect.
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