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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1969
Page
6
Dear Ann Landers prints a two part plea from a woman with injuries describing domestic abuse and accidents attributed to her husband. The column offers clinical insight and suggests a weekly housework routine while advising parents to support their child's choices amid a teenage romance with a 29 year old.
Dallas reports underline Texas designers embracing soft silhouettes and fluid fabrics. Juxtaposed styles include flared pants and three piece ensembles, tunics over pants, midis, and chemise knits. Jumpsuits paired with jumpers feature pleats and wide legs, while shirt dresses and lace add evening polish.
Mary Sue Miller profiles cosmetic improvements and beauty routines in New York. The column highlights trends in makeup, skincare, and personal style with tips and observations aimed at readers seeking to refresh their look.
The piece notes teen concerns about flashy cosmetics and nail polish, urging water clear nail enamels for protection and lasting manicures. It mentions sheer lipstick matching or blending, plus daily care tips and a prompt to write Mary Sue Miller at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for beauty questions.
A fragmented account notes a highway incident where a driver, identified as Williams, faced a charge under a 1872 act and was fined 14.40. The report also mentions Saudi Arabia planning to lay miles of new road.
Mrs A G Somers hosted the Loyalty Club meeting at 1915 8th St. on a Friday afternoon. President Mrs W M Freeman presided, singing was led by Mrs Somers, and piano selections were presented by Mrs Coleman Cowan. Next gathering set for 2:30 p.m. May 2 hosted by Mrs Ed Greer at 2314 32nd St.
The Lubbock Cotton Auxiliary will hold a business meeting at 10 am Tuesday at the Lubbock Women's Club. Members are urged to attend and participate in the officer election.
Miss Mary Ann Thomas and Joe Tom Pittard were married in a double ring ceremony at Crescent Hill Church Abilene officiated by J D Thomas uncle of the bride. Parents of the bride are Mr and Mrs Hugh S Thomas and Mr and Mrs Bob Pittard of Amarillo. Maid of honor Miss Sher Pittard and bridesmaids Miss Joyce Stacy wore pale yellow gowns. Best man David Pittard brother of the groom. groomsmen Jim Hughes Kip Boyd. Candlelighter Paul Thomas. The couple will live in Galveston after May 1 as the bride graduates Abilene Christian College and Pittard studies Galveston Medical College.
The Lubbock Crosby Garza County Medical Auxiliary will hold a coffee meeting at Dunlap’s Tea Room at 10 a.m. Tuesday. A program titled New Trends in Design will be presented.
New Yorks public school system expands to 1,121,922 students, up 12,258 from last year. The peak enrollment reached 1,135,478 in 1934, according to AP reporting.
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