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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1971
Page
9
Readers ask about marriage with a humorous partner and about a dentally challenged girlfriend. An ex pot smoker shares quitting, while a note on differing opinions ends with guidance and a call to send questions to Ann Landers.
Miss Carla Sue Caswell and Danny Wayman Waddell marry in a Friday evening ceremony at the First Baptist Church Brownfield with Rev. Cletus Caswell officiating. The couple, both Brownfield area natives, plan to reside in Lubbock after a wedding trip to Juarez Mexico.
Readers share thrifty ideas from Heloise Dear Heloise including sewing rubber bands to socks for a better fit and using corn starch as a dry shampoo between washes. A homemaker describes a home hair powder method and a pad for removing hair clogs in lavatories using a drilled strainer. A young worker notes making durable denim bags for electric brooms as a reusable alternative.
Mrs. D. R. Banning and Charles Hill, outgoing matron and patron of University chapter 1082 Order of the Eastern Star, were honored at a salad supper in the Lubbock Masonic Lodge. A dozen yellow daisies and a white carnation boutonniere were presented. Special guests included members of Freedom chapter 898 and Littlefield chapter. Next meeting planned for 8 p.m. June 10 in the lodge hall.
A dated ad style note on wine use cites a 1965 quote by Raymond Postgate and outlines unit estimates for cooking and serving. It explains a fifth holds about two fluid ounces, a generous glass is four ounces, and recipes typically use 14 cups, leaving five servings for guests. It closes with a Cecil’s ad promoting wine and beer selections on the Lubbock Texas highway.
The calendar lists the Today's Calendar Bridge Center Duplicate Bridge Group at 7 30 p m at the Bridge Center in Lubbock Duplicate Bridge Club at 2 p m also at the Bridge Center Whirlers Club square dance at 8 p m at Andrew Ward gym Floydada.
A group of Coronado High School, Monterey High School, and Lubbock area graduates were feted at several events. Lori Moore Janice Sterling and Lee Ely were honored at a dinner hosted by the Holmes family. Nona Jo Cox had a swim party hosted by the Lisman family. Chris Gililland and Cindy Wilson with Vicki Bruce were also recognized. Julie Tice and Gale Gainer received respective post graduation events while Mackenzie Junior High bid farewell to retiree Mrs. Lynn Pope.
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