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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1968
Page
6
Readers question Ann Landers on a claim of a two year pregnancy and a “stone baby” while detailing a rare fetal calcification needing surgical removal. The column clarifies that a nonliving fetus is not pregnant and notes rare calcification cases. A teen reader praises Landers for practical guidance amid harsh online reactions.
Miss Sharon Kay Wood and Charles M. Hall wed at First Presbyterian Church Houston with Rev. Dr. Thomas H. Talbot officiating. Bride daughter of Mrs. A. R. Marcus Lub bock and a Texas Tech graduate. Groom son of Mrs. Luva Hall and Edward F. Hall, attended Arizona State University and Texas University. They honeymoon in Nassau and will reside in Austin.
Dear Heloise recounts a reader’s expensive cocktail dress ruined after stored near paradichloro benzene moth repellent. Plastic sequins softened and melted at high heat, joining into a mass, due to chemical fumes. Guidance from garment analysts notes risks and advises caution for storage conditions.
The Christ the Wine Rosary Altar Society schedules its first meeting of the year for Tuesday in the church school cafeteria. A style show by Heimphill-Wells will open the event and the board of directors will host the social hour. Members may bring guests.
Emil Joseph Joost and Carolyn Sue Houston married in a 4 p.m. Saturday service at First Methodist Church Dallas officiated by Rev Kenneth Wyatt. The couple resides at 5509 Normandy Apt 5 Dallas. Bride is Norton High School and Texas Tech graduate. groom Tech and American Foreign Trade Institute alumnus employed by Republic National Bank.
Mary Sue Miller advises that jogging can improve circulation and stamina but stresses starting slowly after inactivity. She suggests medical checkup, daily short workouts, then gradual increases and alternative activities like swimming walking biking or golf. A home routine and ballet classes are also mentioned. Readers may write for more beauty information.
Robert Lee Gray and Betty Caroline Mason were married at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Fort Worth with Rev. Fred R. Davis officiating. The couple, residing in Lubbock, plan to live at 1804 Main St. in Lubbock after the double ring ceremony.
Dallas special report covers the wedding of Jana Kay Hamlett and Kenneth Royce Young at Cockrell Baptist Church in Dallas. The bride, UT pharmacy student and Sunset High School alumna, and the groom, UT engineering student and Texas Tech graduate, exchange vows with families and friends attending a reception at the church. The couple plans to reside at 4209 Burnet Road Apt 107 in Austin.
Beauty experts tout Jelwyn cleansing milk as the ideal lemon based cleanser. It promises to float away impurities without stripping natural oils and firms the complexion with a radiant bloom for all skin types.
Xi Gamma Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi met Thursday night at Mrs. Mark Beavers home with co host Mrs. Bill Scott. Bob Langford was elected Valentine Girl. The chapter will sponsor a Girlstown girl and serve as ushers for Lubbock Theatre Center productions. Eighteen members attended. Next meeting set for Sept 19 at Mrs. Don Johnsons home.
Sweeden Bark from ordinary pine trees may best fight oil spills polluting waters. Hans Fahlvik, fire chief at a pulp plant, finds powdered bark or bark pieces stuffed into nylon booms do not rapidly absorb oil in water. The Great Unwashed phrase tied to Sir Walter Scott and Lord Brougham is noted.
The Loyalty Club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Brunson 2324 60th St. Eight members and visitor Mrs. C O Fox attended. President Mrs. W M Freeman presided. Next meeting set for Sept 20 at 2 50 p m in Mrs. G T Stagner 1509 38th St.
The passage notes that Ecclesiasticus belongs to the Apocrypha and should not be confused with Ecclesiastes from the Bible.
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