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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1969
Page
6
A reader asks for guidance on telling daughters about gonorrhea and urges advice on VD. The letter cites health dept options for teens and confidentiality, plus anecdotes about marriage, education, and gifts across anniversary years.
The Jewelry Industry Council outlines how anniversaries mark gifts across years from 20 through 60. The 50th is the Golden Jubilee, 55th emerald, and 60th diamond, with gifts evolving as expressions of enduring love.
The guide outlines aisle etiquette and roles for bridesmaids ushers and fathers on the wedding day. It covers procession seating the kiss at the altar recessional and the order of dances at the reception plus tips to keep lines short and nerves calm during the cake cutting and sending-off.
Miss Patricia Chapman and Miss Judy Carolyn Morrow, both bride elects, will be honored at showers today. Patricia Chapman’s event at Mrs. C. A. Rodgers home in Lubbock features pink and white decorations with about 50 guests. she and David Reed plan to wed June 27 at Forest Heights United Methodist Church. A tea at the Lubbock Women’s Club honors Morrow, bride elect of William L. Byrd II, hosted by Mrs. George Heather and others. Byrd Jr. is among the guests. A July 2 wedding is planned at First Presbyterian arch for another couple.
Chairmen of the newly formed Women's Crime Prevention Crusade will meet at 2 30 p m today in the Lubbock Avalanche Journal office to map activities. The group formed May 17 in Lubbock with 26 leaders and has since grown, with over 60 attending a second Crusade meeting at St John s Methodist Church Garden Room.
The Armchair Travel Club meeting at the YWCA Building was canceled due to a conflict with high school graduation exercises and will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. June 24.
Lambda Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted an awards dinner at Mrs. Dave Raines home awarding Girl of the Year to Mrs. Raines and Program of the Year to Mrs. Ward. Valentine Girl to Mrs. Ward, Pledge of the Year to Mrs. Dan Smith, and Man of the Year to Frank Ward. Special Exemplar degree progression honors went to Mrs. Ronnie Brown and Mrs. Raines. Hostesses were Mrs. Raines and Mrs. Bob Doss.
Mrs Eddie R Craig moving to Dallas will be honored at a noon luncheon today in Dunlaps Tea Room downtown. Members of the Lubbock Legal Secretaries Association will hostesses the event. Fifteen members plan to attend. Mrs Craig is employed by Walker Metcalf attorney.
A vintage advertisement touts Mitchum Anti Perspirant offering superior underarm dryness and protection. It claims strong wetness resistance, gradual build up, and extended use allowing fewer applications, with liquid or cream forms priced at 3 dollars for a 90 day supply.
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