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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

Page

8

Ann Landers Advice Letters on Alcoholism and Marriage

A compilation of reader questions to Ann Landers covers heredity versus illness in alcoholism, family drinking habits, and the impact of a child born out of wedlock on marriage plans. Guidance emphasizes recognizing character and the consequences of disclosure before remarriage, urging readers to consider social judgments and personal responsibility.

Ann Landers Bella Ann Wally

Sew-It-With Cotton Winners Named In County Contest

Winners named in six divisions of the Sew It With Cotton contest held Saturday afternoon in the conference room. Mrs Jim Haynie top winner and Look-with-Style winner wore the Farmer's Co op Compress dress. Mrs Ted Simpson won Party Time. Mrs Viola Howell won Casual Time. Mrs Jack Wood won School Time. Sugar Plum went to Mrs Edward Weil with Rhonda Weil modeling. Teen Time winner was Linda Alexander. Contestants from Lubbock Lynn Yoakum Cochran Crosby Hale and Hockley counties. judges included Dr Graham Hard and others.

Jim Haynie Haynie Ted Simpson Goodland Saundra Simpson Viola Howell Crosbyton C. D. Cash Jack Wood O'Donnell Charm Wood Edward Weil Hale Center Rhonda Weil Linda Alexander Rt. 4 Lubbock Lynn Yoakum Cochran Crosby, Hale Hockley Counties Graham Hard College Station Aubrey Russell Gene Sheldon Jim Davidson Bill Hamman

Delta Theta Chi Elects Taygeta Province Officers in Oklahoma City

Mrs Rex McWhinney of Texas Nu Chapter was elected president of Taygeta Province at the Oklahoma City convention Oct 4 6. Mrs William M McDade of Texas Nu was named corresponding secretary. Mrs Kenneth Minner named alternate for national nominating committee. Texas Nu won scrapbook first and yearbook second. Lubbock chapter to publish Taygeta Prelad in Feb Jun Oct with editor Miss Gaye Welch. Executive board meeting set for Apr 20 1969 in Wichita Falls. next province convention in Enid Okla. Regular meeting at 7 50 p m in Lubbock Woman's Club with Mrs Ruby Jackson presiding. report on convention. Next meeting Oct 28 at the Woman's Club.

Rex McWhinney Texas Nu Delta Theta Chi Sorority Los Angeles Calif Lubbock Gaye Welch McKinney Wichita Falls Enid Oklo

Engagement of Twyla Standlee and Melvin Sims Announces

Mr and Mrs John Standlee announce the engagement of their daughter Twyla Gayle Standlee to Melvin Kant Sims son of Mr and Mrs Lyndon Hi Sims of Wheeler. They plan a December 21 wedding at Knox City First Baptist Church. The bride elect attended Texas Tech and Draughons Business College in Lubbock. Sims is a Tech senior. Wisconsin has more than 8500 lakes.

Knon City John Standlee Twyla Gayle Standlee Melvin Kant Sims Lyndon Hi. Sims Wheeler Knox City

Spanish Swindlers Target Madrid Women With Little Pictures

A Madrid mother loses 23000 pesetas to the estampita con artists who feign misfortune and money need. The scam follows a similar pattern with a beguiling boy and a slick accomplice, then the duo vanish, leaving torn newspaper scraps and empty hopes. Separate lottery and long lost relative ruses also prey on the elderly, underscoring common theft tactics across Spain.

Ahe Spain

Designers Go Latin By Jean Sprain Wilson

AP Fashion Editor notes American designers aim for a Latin Olympic style with elaborate borders and gaucho hats inspired by Mrs. Kennedy. Leather suede fabrics rise in status as outfits feature passementerie braid beading appliques and country craft looks suitable for the Games or elsewhere.

Jean Sprain Wilson New York John F. Kennedy Spain

Bosses Frown On Mod Clothes In Offices Survey Finds

A UPI report outlines how many bosses disallow mod dress and grooming in offices. Boots and turtlenecks are often banned while certain mini skirts and beards draw mixed reactions, with electronics and science fields showing more tolerance.

Patricia McCormack New York UPI America Administrative Management Society

Community Calendar Highlights for Lubbock Area

Local groups list events across Lubbock including Merry 18 Needle Club at 3 p.m. and LCC PTA at 7 p.m. The Reese ABF Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:45 p.m. at Reese AFB Youth Center. Other notes include TOPS sessions, golf clubs, bridge units, Bible study, and women’s clubs across multiple venues such as First Christian Church, YWCA, Lubbock National Bank Cafeteria, and Lubbock Women’s Club through the afternoon and evening.

Reese Abf Reese Afb

Bridal Countesses honor Miss Karen Pharr in bridal luncheon

Miss Karen Pharr bride elect of Mike Thompson was feted at a luncheon by Mrs. Raymond Barton with eight guests at Dunlaps. A separate miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Louise Bills and Mrs. Robbye Bills occurred at 2119 47th St. The couple plans to wed on November 8 at First Christian Church.

Karen Pharr Mike Thompson Raymond Barton Dunlaps Louise Bills Robbye Bills Thompson First Christian Church

Mrs Marvin Biffle Conducts Program at Canyon Methodist

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Canyon Methodist Church met with seven members. Mrs Marvin Biffle led a study from first and second Peter. A charter service and Week of Prayer observance were planned with a cover dish luncheon following at 10 30 a m on Oct 23.

Pioneer Memorial Methodist Women Society Women's Society of Christian Service of the Canyon Methodist Church Marvin Biffle Peter

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