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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1968
Page
7
In the NEA piece, Helen Hennessy urges women to be the centerpiece of holiday decor with fresh hairstyles. She advocates softness, imaginative updos, and subtle accents like lashes, color, and hairpieces to create a flattering, festive look.
Eight girls modeled wool garments in the Swisher County Make It With Wool Contest held in the Willie Room of Swisher Electric Cooperative. Since the county allowed ten entries in the district contest, no competitive judging was done. Each finalist will enter the district contest at Texas Tech on July 7 at 2 pm in the Tech Student Union Building. Contestants include Janis Vineyard of Kress, Zane Starke of Claytonville juniors, Mary Widlice of Hayes, Leigh Weatherrad of Kress, Dalana Carlile, Carolyn Smith seniors, Debra Currie of Happy, and Princess Roberts.
Members of the F-Templar FPreceptor Sigma chapter of Beta Simao Bhi and husbands gather Saturday for a dinner featuring German foods at the home of Mrs. Willan Blain on 38.0 63rd Drive. Dr. and Mrs. Al Peters of Anvrillo attended as guests. Mrs. Blair led an auto quiz with winners including Dr. and Mrs. Peters, Bill Tilton and Dale Allen. Hostesses included Mrs. Iain Mrs. David Boyd Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Pall Cookneih. The next meeting will be aes pain. Deed in the home of Mops Bob Kinsey 4al4 Gath St.
Mrs A C Wright hosted a WSCS luncheon at her home for the Methodist Church group. Twelve members and the Rev F L H Salley attended with visitor Mrs Esse Daniels. Ele Hamblin presided, FLO Lyons gave the invocation, and Salley led a devotional before benediction by Mrs UU Cone.
The page presents reader questions about family hardship after a husband's death and abuse, animal cruelty reporting, domestic control over healthcare, and a humorous note on singing in a lodge. Ann Landers offers compassionate guidance, urging reporting abuse, seeking clergy support, and continuing singing in a supportive tone.
Miss Sharon Isay Shoemake daughter of Mano and Mrs Gregory Shoemake married James Ruthledge Wright son of Mr and Mrs James A Wright in Arlington on a Saturday ceremony. The couple are listed with ties to Lubbock and Ogden Standard.
The Rev J Brin presided as the couple wed in a double ring ceremony at Vandertriff chapel The bride wore white satin Jeneth The bride's sister Becky Shoemake acted as maid of honor Attendants included Larry Stephenson Ricky McWilliains Mike Sheepmake Missy Sauk and Lee Spitth A death report from a San Antonio school and a North Texas State University student in Denton are noted The couple plan to live in Garland
We The Women Civic Club will sponsor a Christmas Bazaar at Onstead's Furniture on Phelps Ave. A bake section offers cakes candy pies breads and other foods. Handmade gifts will be for sale and door drawings occur in the morning and afternoon.
Tuesday results list North and South winners with multiple named players. A next meeting is planned at the same time and price. A national charity bridge game at 8 pm Friday at the Precinct 1 Clubhouse will be sponsored by the national duplicate bridge club and is open to all players.
Special Miss Christie Claitor bride elect of Mike Walker received a Saturday bridal shower at the home of Mrs. Gene Matthews. Co hosts were Mrs. Rope and Mrs. Bill Allman. Guests included Mrs. Jack Claitor, the bride’s mother, Mrs. Calvin Walker and the honoree’s grandmother. The hostess gift was an antique rocking chair with royal blue and white decor. The couple plans to marry January 39 at Central Baptist Chapel in Laitrhibowk.
The Friendly Members club met Monday at Mars G. W. Oatman home. Members planned a Christmas party for December 2 at Ales home and voted to donate food to the New Tafe Mission for a Christmas dinner. Special guests will include husbands.
Mrs Majorie Condra of the National Foundation for the March of Dimes led a film session for Alpha Gamma chapter at St Luke's Methodist Church on a work night. The sorority schedules its 13th annual Christmas Charity Ball for December 7 from 9 p m to 1 a m at the Pioneer Hotel with tickets seven dollars per couple. The Blue Barons Band will perform. A gift exchange party follows December 14 at the home of President Mrs Jon Holland 5002 48th St with a visit to convalescent homes planned beforehand.
Mowat and Miss Pam Wood will wed December 7 at Bowman Chapel First Methodist. Pam Day and Craig Yelverton plan December 21 at First Christian Church. O Grady pair married November 2 at Reese AFB chapel after a bridal shower for Mrs O Grady.
Miss Bobbye Elaine Zalokar and Bassett Dewayne Owens exchanged marriage vows at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Phillips officiating. The couple will reside at 1626 16th St after a wedding trip.
Delta Theta Chi Texas Nu chapter observed Founders Day with a dinner at the Lubbock Women’s Club. Hostesses Miss Earlene Walker and Mrs. Earlene McAnear spoke on Currier and Ives print Home to Thanksgiving. Mrs. McAnear reviewed history and aims. special recognition went to active charter member Mrs. Mervin Coker. Next meeting set for 7 30 p m December 9 at the Lubbock Women’s Club.
The Sagemont Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday at Mrs. Terry Hines's home with seven members present. Mrs. Dale Ray presided. The group scheduled a family Christmas dinner at 7 p.m. at Security Natural Gas.
Miss Vicki Tonn and Specialist Jack M. Shackles Jr. will be honored with a rehearsal dinner Friday at the Continental Motel of Richardson. The couple will marry Saturday. A bridesmaid luncheon was held Saturday at the S and S Tearoom in Dallas with relatives attending.
Lambda Iota Beta Sigma Phi met at 4504 59th Street with 16 members and 2 guests. The group conferred jewels on five members, planned a December 13 social at Mackenzie Park, and supported the Nurses Emergency Fund, asking for canned goods for a Christmas basket.
The Roosevelt Young Homemakers met with 10 members present at the Roosevelt Clubhouse. Rev. L. D. Reageon led devotional time and shared a Thanksgiving chalk drawing. Delegates elected to the state convention in Dallas January 3-4 are Mrs. Bill Sides and Mrs. Durwood Searcy.
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