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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1968
Page
11
Dear readers share cases of a crippled husband begging and drinking, and a mother’s meddling in her son’s school life. Ann Landers recommends the husband seek a behavioral doctor and advises parents to avoid overhelping their child, stressing independence and responsibility.
Lubbock Woman's Study Club met Tuesday for luncheon and officer installation. New officers include Mrs. Leroy Waggoner as president and several vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer. Committee chairs cover conservation education arts home life and international affairs, with various members listed. A state convention report was given and retiring president Reeves summarized the year.
The Pi Beta Phi Mothers and Patronesses Club executive committee met at Mrs. Floyd Read's home to outline the coming year's schedule. Mrs. Elvin Samford sang a vocal solo with Inez Ferrell at the piano, as plans for new officers and club duties were explained. The meeting recognized out-going president Mrs. G. Rook and approved the state federation schedule, naming new officers including Mines. Wi: Sereciate mene lam B. Holmes as president and L. Tarkington as telephone chairman.
Dr and Mrs James Reynolds of Bist Street are vacationing at the Del Monte Lodge in Pebble Beach California. They are expected to enjoy the seaside resort and its facilities during their stay.
The Lub bock Thewittnor League held its annual luncheon to introduce board members and Woman of the Year Mrs. Roy Riddel Jr. A long list of officers and committee chairs followed, highlighting education, public relations, and welfare roles. A conference report from May in Colorado Springs was presented, with music by Gene Howell and performances by Pamela Water Jay Brown and Mark Twain quotes. Decorations were by the art committee members and luncheon arrangements by Mrs. Raymond Mann.
Thirty one individuals and organizations joined a Monday meeting at the West Texas Museum to form the Heritage Projects Coordinating Committee under the Women's Council of the West Texas Museum Assn. Minutes from January were read. The group aims to coordinate historic projects and avoid duplication while reports from Ranch Project, Federated Women's Clubs, and Lubbock County Historical Survey were heard. An exhibit Plains Heritage in Handicrafts opens June 2, as does Historical Sites painting at Municipal Garden and Rescue Center. Sylvan Dunn of the Southwest Collection spoke on history facilities and led a tour of the Texas Tech collection.
The Lubbock Fire Department Auxiliary met at the Towne Crier Restaurant Monday night for supper and installation of new officers. Eleven members and a guest attended. Mrs. Davia McMann was elected president and Mrs. Othie IEEE vice president. Mrs. Raynes Rich attested as secretary and Mrs. Bobby Cooper as treasurer. The group voted to name Mrs. Alfred Parrack an honorary member after her husband retired from the fire department. Meetings moved to the third Monday at 8 p.m. The next meeting is planned for June 17 at the home of Mrs. Bright.
In a terse fitness note Mary Sue Miller outlines weight concerns and a brief spot exercise routine. Emphasis is placed on combining exercise with diet to trim waist, hips, and legs. The routine includes standing erect, lifting elbows, and contracting waist muscles for a lean figure.
Judith Tabor of West Memphis and Bobby Eugene McDonald of San Leandro exchanged wedding vows at Westmoreland Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Giles officiating. The bride wore white lace over nylon and carried white carnations. sister Mrs. Gerald A Bonner served as matron of honor. The groom is a jet aircraft mechanic at Reese Air Force Base. The couple will reside at 2403 West 4th Street.
Margaret Merril advises a simple routine for a peaches and cream complexion. Gently press cold water on the face from a refrigerator to refresh and tone, then apply a tropical oil of Olay to preserve the glow.
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