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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Page
6
A collection of Heloise letters from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal features readers describing practical home tips and family moments. Topics include surprise boxes for returning dads, stuffing cushions, restoring old trunks, furniture uses, pressure cooker hacks, kitchen rug advice, non slip tub decals for babies, and cheese in grits as a flavor and nutrition booster.
Local calendar lists numerous Lubbock gatherings across clubs churches and centers including the Women Missionary Council of First Assembly of God at 8:30, TOPS at 7, South Plains Duplicate Bridge at 7, Women’s Golf Association at 10, YWCA TOPS at 9:20, and Junior League activities. Also notes Navy Mothers Club at 3:30 and various circle and study group events at multiple venues.
A panel discussion titled To Combat Drug Abuse led the monthly WSCS meeting at Bowman Chapel First United Methodist Church. Panelists included Mrs. Lou Keay, Louis Martinez, Dr. Richard Jones, and Glenn Pennington. Rev. Dietrick narrated. soloist was Mrs. Omega Hayhurst with pianist Mrs. Bob Newton. A luncheon followed. Mrs. Harold Harriger presided and Mrs. Nell Oldham played the organ.
Nine contestants vie for the Adelita title at Guadalupe Center in a Jamaica celebration honoring Mexican Independence Day. The winner will preside over outdoor activities and ride atop a parade float with several organizations featuring in the event.
Mrs. Robert Leighton of Fort Worth was honored with a lullaby shower Saturday afternoon at 2105 70th St hosted by Mrs. Harry D. Smith. Co hosts included Arnom Parks Bob Todd Bob Kinsey and Pat Garrett. Guests were Mrs. W G Blair Dianne Blair and Mrs Robbye McCan and Wynde Leighton. The gift was an electric sterilizer and bottles. The honoree and husband are former Lubbock residents and Texas Tech alumni. HOUSING SHORTAGE LONDON Newlyweds buy knocked down houses.
Adult sewing courses led by Mrs. Steve Martinez begin Sept 21 at 7 p.m. for eight weeks at the YWCA. Sewing fee is $12, includes machine use and garment construction basics. Swimming at Lubbock Boys Club Pool starts Sept 22 with multiple age and level classes. nine week sessions, $8.50, physician approval required at registration. Registration at YWCA 3101 35th St or call 792-2723. yearly adult dues $3.50.
Ten new members were accepted at the Lubbock Women's Club board meeting in the clubhouse with Mrs. David Wigness presiding. A rule change allows a new member to entertain with a member upon paying a fee. The club noted reciprocal agreements with Abilene Women's Club, Fort Worth Woman's Club, and Wichita Falls Woman's Forum with ID cards available at the office.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society chapter begins its year with an 7:30 p.m. gathering at the Municipal Garden and Arts Center. Mrs. Bill Campbell will present a state convention report and Mrs. C. B. Haught will discuss the yearbooks. A regional meeting planned for November 6 at Estacado High School will be discussed, with Mrs. Mary Boswell chairing the hostess committee and officers serving.
The Lubbock Cotton Auxiliary and the Chamber of Commerce Maid of Cotton Committee sponsor a noon luncheon Thursday at the Lubbock Country Club for 31 Maid of Cotton contestants. Public event with $3 reservations by noon Wednesday to Mrs. Frank Bando or the Chamber. pageant is 8 p.m. Friday at Municipal Auditorium with contestants modeling cotton dresses.
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