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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

10

First men's fashion show at Worth features bold sleeveless jumpsuits

London AP report details Sighsten Herrgard's debut as Worth's designer reveals decollete necklines and sleeveless jumpsuits in crepe and jersey. He showcases hip belts, extensive jewelery, caftan suits, and color boldness with green and pinky ginger tones while replacing ties with polo necks and scarves.

Esquire Herrgard Includ Wats Helsinki Finland Sweden Stuart Walker Andy Johnson Dacron London Pat Bashford al Flemming House of Worth New York

Adults Seek Film Protection Not Kids Says Dr Gendel

Dr. Evalon Gendel asserts adults need protection from modern movies more than children do noting The Graduate as sensational. She argues sex education in schools is not censorship and should help individuals understand gender roles rather to deter viewing.

Orange Udirte Evalon Gendel Kansas State Department of Health Motion Picture Association of America the Fox Essex County Medical Society Sandoz Pharmaceutical

United Fund second checkup set at First Methodist Church

The 1968 United Fund campaign holds a noon luncheon today at First Methodist Church. Officials target about 75 percent of the goal after reaching 60 percent previously. Peggy Kincannon and Bill Crume join the event as speakers while 89 speeches have been delivered to date.

United Fund First Methodist Bob Snyder Snyder Peggy Kincannon Lubbock Bill Crume Rolleal Canyon New Methodist Wesley Foundation West Tex Us State University Cecilio Matthews Texas Tech WSU 6Th St

Local VA Chief Attends Meeting

The Veterans Administration plans a training session for Lubbock area staff with George W. Collingsworth and Roscoe Chark to brief contact representatives on recent VA benefits changes. Attendees should note dates and wait until the following Monday October 25 for applications.

Veterans Administration 2Th Vno Waco George W. Collingsworth Lubbock Roscoe Chark

Rhode Island State Flower: The Violet

The Rhode Island state flower is the violet, symbolizing the state’s natural heritage. It is celebrated in official notes and cultural references as a defining local emblem.

Rhode Island Violet

Bride Elect Jeanie Haliburton Honored In Lingerie Shower

Jeanie Haliburton bride elect of Merel Rice was feted at a lingerie shower on Tuesday at 2008 44th St. Hosts were Mrs Strege Mrs Cokerham Mrs Slaton and Mrs Mickey McKinley with pink and burgundy décor. Guests included Mrs Laura Haliburton and Mrs Hoyt Rice.

Jeanie Haliburton Merel Rice L. R. Strege Strepe Bob Cokerham W. D. Slaton Mickey McKinley Laura Haliburton Hoyt Rice

Amity Study Club meets at 2519 56th Street

The Amity Study Club gathered at Mrs. James McPherson’s home with co hostess Mrs. Derry Harding. A panel discussed the Election 1968 featuring Mrs. Harding Mrs. Kenneth Kerr and Mrs. Mike Higgins.

Amity Study Club James McPherson 56Th St Derry Harding Harding Kenneth Kerr Mike Higgins

DAV Convention Set In Lamesa

Disabled American Veterans from 12 area cities gather in Lamesa for the annual fall region convention. Keynote speaker J W Martin of Wichita Falls Department of Texas Commander. Barbara Pickett of Lubbock auxiliary commander. Registration starts 1 p m Saturday at the Lamar Forrest Community Building Forrest Park. John L Gates of Waco national service officer conducts a rehabilitation session Sunday 3 to 5 p m.

Lamesa J. W. Martin Wichita Falls Department of Texas Barbara Pickett Lubbock Lamar. Forrest

Security forces say 60 terrorists killed in Mozambique raid

Portuguese armed forces said in a communique that security forces killed 60 African terrorists and lost six men in 143 operations in northern Mozambique last month. The report claimed more than 100 terrorist bases were destroyed and Soviet and Chinese weapons captured.

Beira Mozambique

Caribbean development conference slated in Virgin Islands

Delegations from 15 West Indies governments are invited to the first annual Caribbean development conference in Charlotte Amalie November 25 to 27. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall will deliver the keynote address and water shortage across islands will be the main topic. Orlando Gonzalez of the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority will speak on desalination plans for Puerto Rico.

Charlotte Amalie V.I West Indies Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall Orlando Gonzalez Puerto Rico

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