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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1968
Page
8
A reader seeks guidance on marriage to a man with a close male friend and limited affection. The columnist cautions against marrying someone who shows few romantic gestures and urges assertiveness with rude employers, offering to address more questions.
The Council of Garden Clubs sponsors a charity open house on Ort 16. Homes of John FE Birdwell 4901 21st St, Retha Martin 4605 21st St, and E W Williams Jr 4700 2nd St will be shown from 10:30 to noon and 1 to 3 pm. Tickets cost 2 and can be bought at Municipal Garden and Arts Center or at the door.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at the Sheddawater Methodist Church held a Monday afternoon meeting to begin a study of the Book of St John. Mrs J A Cone directed the session and Mrs Glady Slew gave the invocation.
Joseph L. Mankiewicz will direct Warner Bros Seven Arts production The Bawdy Bard a musical based on the life of William Shakespeare bringing a new stage to screen adaptation to Hollywood.
A 55 year old Mitchant laboratories formula offers Mitchum Anti Perspirant to keep underarms dry and gentle on skin. The product doubles as a deodorant and comes in liquid or cream with a 90 day supply priced at $3.00, with a cash refund option if unsatisfied.
About 450 women register for the Third Triennial Convention of American Lutheran Church Women Southern District in Lubbock. The event runs through Thursday with a communion service tonight at KoKo Palace and a program featuring Dr Vernon Mohr and Mrs F E Holman. Speakers include Mrs Elvin Humble and Mrs A C Strong as sessions proceed with reports, teas, and banquets.
Offic ers of the Area I Young Homemakers met Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce conference room for a business conference. Projects for the year, membership and programs were discussed. New officers include Mines. Ferman McBeth president and John Thomas secretary. The next meeting will be at Mrs. A F E Pittman in Kress. The state meeting is set for Dallas on Jan 3.
The Allegro Music Club will meet at 3 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs F R Priddy 4915 19th St for a program featuring Barber Humphreys Gaul Vidor Faure Mozart Drolla Godard and Haydn The leader is Mrs Jimmy Yates Hostesses include Mrs Priddy Mrs Everett Carver Mrs Lyle Holmes Mrs Charles Prater and Miss Billie Wolfe Performers include Mmes Hugh Ashwlock Marlin R Hayhurst Ernest I Knox Priddy Edward A Downs Judson Maynard and Miss Sallie Ann Manicapelli.
A series of social events honors brides to be and weddings upcoming. Karol Kuykendall, bride elect of George Fletcher, hosts a gift display shower at 4702 W 17th St with fall floral centerpieces. Glenda Lawson, fiancée of Lt Eugene Smith, receives a shower at 40M 49th St with moss green and gold decor. Barbara Reece, bride elect of Nathan Lindley, is feted with a green and white bridal shower at 3726 63rd St ahead of a December 27 ceremony. Valerie Maeker, bride to be Steven Webb, is celebrated at Lake Rawson Canyon with avocado decor. wedding planned for Oct 24 at Woodrow Baptist Church. The Rev Davis Ray discusses The Modern Message of the Bible at the Bible and Heritage Roundtable at the Lubbock Women’s Club.
A slate of meetings across Lubbock includes Guadalupe PTA at 7 30 p m in the cafeteria 101 N Ave and various clubs at multiple venues such as the United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs Fred H Schmidt 400 W Lynn Slaton AR and the Lubbock Woman's Club.
Nine members of Upsilon Sigma chapter met at Mrs. Ronnie Watkins home for a cultural program on self analysis led by Mrs. Leroy Stock and Mrs. Phil Hudson. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Tom Rigney and Mrs. Allen Strube.
The Lubbock Police Auxiliary will sponsor a style show at 7 30 p m today at the Villa Inn. Clothes and shoes will be shown by Charlene s and Paul s. Tickets are 1 and will be on sale at the door.
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