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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1968
Page
6
A 14 year old writes of running away after punishment and deciding to stay home. A sister with kleptomania and a tyrant mother prompts a letter about moving out, urgency to help herself, and urging therapy for the sister.
A reader asks for practical tips to keep hands and feet in good condition while caring for three young children. Advice covers footwear, foot sprays, regular pedicures, hand cleansing with suitable germicides, moisturizers, and daily routines to maintain softness and health. Readers may write Mary Sue Miller for more beauty guidance.
The Lubbock League of Women Voters will present voter education programs at 7 50 p m today and Tuesday in Adult Basic Education classes across Alderson Matthews O L Slaten and Guadalupe Wheeler Ela Isles Elementary and Junior High Schools. Volunteers lead instructions on marking ballots and what to do if a voter registration slip is lost. Voters Guides on state and national issues for the November 5 ballot will be handed out. League members listed include Mrs Gerald Sandlin chairwoman and numerous workers.
Lightweight foam-cushioned fold-up slippers in cotton prints such as jungle and granny patterns are popular. Corduroy and velour options exist for at home entertaining with washable lining and handfasted finishes. A floral motif on Orion pile or nylon lace adds charm for lazy days. The Bennington carrier disaster off Rhode Island on May 25 1954 killed 103.
Readers share handmade nylon net hangers that prevent shoulder creases and aid airflow for dresses, along with coin cleaning tips using a pencil eraser. Another note suggests stretching baby outfits by removing heel and toe while keeping a midfoot strap. A tape trick keeps shoelaces tied, and kids color with screen aids for prolonged play. A wish for servicemen to receive small mechanical toys in Vietnam and Korea follows.
Local organizations post event times and venues across Lubbock. Allen Brothers Auxilary hosts luncheon at noon. Teen Recreation night runs 7 to 9 at Hodges Community Center. Duplicate Bridge Club at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Marquam. Golden Youth Club at 7. Delta Theta Chi chapter 7. Lubbock Toastmistress at Ming Tree. Toastmistress at Citizens National Bank Arnett Room. South Plains Iris Society 7 30 at Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Women of St Paul’s Episcopal Church 10 50 a.m. at church. Osteopaths Guild 10 a.m. at Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital dining room. Daughters of the Republic of Texas meet 2 00 p.m. at Mrs Ives’s home in Hale Center.
A vintage beauty note extols vitalizing night cream for smoother skin. It advises applying to cheeks forehead and throat with upward strokes and gentle eye area taping for a soft supple complexion.
A Lubbock County survey shows many Wallace supporters favor Republican candidates at the local level, especially the sheriff race. They back George Forston’s plan to organize a sheriffs reserve modeled after the armed forces reserve to triple sheriff office strength during riots or emergencies at low cost.
The midiskirt grows in popularity in coats and may replace the mini. Worn halfway between the knee and ankle, it offers practicality during cold winds and flatters nearly every figure.
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