Dear Heloise tips for summer home hacks and safety
Readers share practical summer housekeeping hints from Lubbock Avalanche Journal. Tips include freezing water bottles to keep meat dairy cold without melting butter, using vinegar to rinse bottles after soap or bleach, cutting swing chains with hose sleeves to prevent pinching, refilling sun lotion in roll on bottles, using car mats as baseball bases, and extending shoe life with plastic bandages placed inside toes. Barbara Coleman, Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heloise
Susan Comstock
Barbara Coleman
Lubbock
Double Ring Wedding for Ruth Short and William Pierson
Miss Ruth LaNell Short became the bride of William Thurman Pierson in a double ring ceremony at First Baptist Fore Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. August first. The couple will reside in Seguin where Pierson works as a highway patrolman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth LaNell Short
William Thurman Pierson
Fore Memorial
First Baptist Church
R. Leslie Sparkman
Henry Roedolph Short
Hereford
Woordon Doyle Pierson
57Th St
Lubbock
Harriet Moore
Linda Bowers
Midland
Don Blake
Brownfield
James Henry Short
Jerry Don Purtell
James [Lee Smith
Austin
Laurel Lee Short
Ben Pierson
George Schoner
Sandra Roberson
Colorado Springs
Colo
I. Vaughan Ave
Seguin
Pierson
Texas Tech
Texas Highway Patrol Academy
Adorable A line dress with crisp organdy trim
A fine whipcord fabric emphasizes the crisp lines of the design while a soft twill weave forms the A line dress. The easy care garment features inverted pleats at front and back with a crisp organdy collar and cuffs trimmed in ribbon.
Daughter Of Joan Crawford Reflects On A Harsh Childhood
Christina Crawford, daughter of film star Joan Crawford, recounts a difficult upbringing as a child of fame. She describes a demanding mother, early independence at 18, and her path to establishing herself as an actress while seeking her own identity beyond the Crawford name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Curtis Denver
COLO
WNS
Christina Crawford
Joan Crawford
Tina
Miss Crawford
Hifa
Mother
Hollywood
Nerson
Jouni
Joan
Crawford
Mrs Moxley Hosts Kitchen Gadget Shower for Bride Elect
Mrs John Robert Moxley entertained at 2619 27th St with a kitchen gadget shower for Miss Linda Zachary bride elect of George Ronald Goff. Co host Mrs James G Nash. Twenty two guests attended including Rogstad Zachary and Claud Keeton. Gift was an electrical appliance. They plan to marry September 19 at Ford Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church.
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John Robert Moxley
27Th St
Linda Zachary
George Ronald Goff
James G. Nash
Rogstad Zachary
Claud Keeton
Zachary
Goff
Ford Memorial Chapel
First Baptist Church
Queen Elizabeth Uses Name Tags at Buckingham Palace
Celestine Sibley reports Queen Elizabeth urged guests to wear name tags to help remember names, noting how busy social scenes and official duties make name recall hard for hostesses and public figures. The piece contrasts royal practice with common hostelry habits and security concerns.
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Celestine Sibley
Queen Elizabeth
Buckingham Palace
Winston Churchill
Anthony Eden
Joe
Lucy Belle
Donovan Boying
Ton Jones
Jones Boyington Donovan
Boyington
Hollywood
Miss Kay Keeling Luncheon Honoree at Home Lunch
Miss Kay Keeling to wed John Selby Jr on August 29 was honored at a Friday noon luncheon at 3021 22nd Street hosted by Mrs. Joe Leaverton. Fifteen guests attended with Mrs. Bishop Keeling of Levelland and Mrs. Jack Selby as special guests. White daisies adorned the tables and a salad set was the hostess gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Keeling
John Selby Jr
Joe Leaverton
Bishop Keeling
Levelland
Jack Selby
Name Tags Put a Face to Forgotten Names
A lighthearted piece notes that name tags help prevent forgetting names and aid recognition in social or professional settings. It emphasizes practical use in events and workplaces.
Frances Kelly Bride-Elect Honored at Mother-Daughter Party
Mrs Ben F Brewer hosted a mother-daughter gathering at 3119 20th Street for Frances Kelly bride-elect of Lynn Baker. Guests included Mrs Joseph A Kelly and Mrs Mary C Williams. Hostess gave an electrical appliance. Wedding vows planned August 29 at Lubbock View Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Brewer
20Th ‘St
Frances Kelly
Lynn Baker
Joseph A. Kelly
Mary C. Williams
Lubbock
View Christian Church
Miss Lee McElroy Honored at Surprise Buffet
Mrs. Dudley Hunter and daughter Darlene hosted a Friday buffet at 4626 30th St honoring Miss Lee McElroy bride elect of Royal Furgeson. Guests received hand painted favors as keepsakes and a personalized kitchen ladder as a hostess gift. wedding vows are set for August 15 at the First Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Hunter
Darlene Hunter
Lee McElroy
Royal Furgeson
Manners by Millett Does the constant complainer ruin fun
In Millett’s assessment a habitual critic questions whether constant spoiling of others’ enjoyment is justified. The piece probes social dynamics and the impact of chronic nitpicking in daily life with a cautious stance on civility.
Sandra Shadden Honored at Shower Before Sept 5 Wedding
Miss Sandra Shadden bride elect of Mike Nichols was feted at a Thursday shower. Hostesses included Mrs. Donald Bledsoe and many others. Decorations used rose and white. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Shadden and Mrs. C. QO. Nichols. The couple will marry September 5 at Second Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Shadden
Mike Nichols
Donald Bledsoe
Rt. 1
Mmes
Frank Bledsoe
Chester Gilmore
Carroll
Zschiesche
Jack Phipps
Robert Collier
Vilas Tudor
F. I. ‘Johnson
Willis Wood
Johnny Joiner
R. T. Lambert
Wheeler ‘Robertson
H. C. Girod
W. ‘F. Pruitt Jr
J. W. Shadden
Mrs Hatley Presides Rebekah Lodge Meeting
Mrs Jon Hatley noble grand presided at the Lubbock Rebekah Lodge 321 meeting in Rebekah Hall. The Rebekah degree was conferred upon Mrs Royce Howell. Members plan a visit to the Ennis Rebekahs and Oddfellows home and the Corsicana children’s home on Sept 6. Mrs Harold Dane, lodge deputy, led a school of instruction. Next meeting will be a covered dish family night at 6 30 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Hatley
Noble Grand
Lubbock
Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Hall
Royce Howell
Rebekahs
Oddfellows
Ennis
Corsicana
Harold Dane
Lodge
Miss Judy Tapp Honored With Bridal Shower
Miss Judy Tapp, bride-elect of T. C. Gattis, was feted Thursday night at Mrs. Clayton Brooks home with a miscellaneous shower for 110 guests. Mrs. Homer Tapp attended as a special guest, hostesses and helpers assisted, and the couple plans to wed August 30 at Highland Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Tapp
T. C. Gattis
Clayton Brooks
40Th St
Homer Tapp
Mines
W. B. Cole
E. W. Copp
Merle Monroe
Don Moore
Rufus Pace
A. J. Stradler
Lowrie Strange
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Sally Knighton
Dolores Thompson
Mrs. Moxley
U.S.C.A
JOE Wood Market & Locker
College
Japan
Brussels
Manners
Millett
Hall’s
Madacrete
Ave
Mrs. Hatley
Lurbock Country Club
F.D
William Pierson
LaNell Short
Pope McDonald
Dallas
Texas
FiFi
Hemphill-Wells
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