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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1971
Page
9
New York designer Josef Head argues that room success comes from accessories, color, and accents rather than foundation pieces. His Paradox room blends modern and Oriental chimeriserie elements with red, green, and white, using varied price points to create a unified but contrasting look.
Cindy Adams reports on a traditional Chinese wedding in Taipei where the bride’s side pays nothing, guests contribute 100 N.T. per head, and the couple’s ceremony features red decor, three bows, and a neon phoenix and dragon. The bride changes outfits multiple times and no honeymoon exists, only a 24 hour honey day.
The Women’s Council of the West Texas Museum Association will sponsor a fall branch for perspective members at 10 a.m. Thursday in The Museum. The council opens to any member, with new members accepted only in fall. An October orientation for new members will acquaint them with council workings, led by Mrs House McMurtry and committee chairs. Thursday’s branch is directed by the special events hostess committee, chaired by Mrs J. J. Willingham.
Mrs. R L Bigham received the Phi Sigma Alpha Woman of the Year Award during Founders Day Tea at the Lubbock Women's Club. Five Lubbock chapters attended with hostesses Texas Theta and Texas Alpha. Omicron chapter awarded scrapbook honors.
Pythian Sisters met at the Knights of Pythias Hall with Mrs Charlie Stockton presiding. They set an antique show for October 14 to 16 and noted donations in memory of Winnie Gardner from Oklahoma dealers.
Patricia McCormack reports on the Owen Court first grade creative writing contest with stories by Kevin Howard Julie Cassmeyer Michael Gallacher and Douglas Pleas. The youngsters share adventures about animals vacations and hopeful endings reflecting their imaginations and daily concerns.
The Lubbock Charter chapter of the American Business Women's Association met at the Lubbock Women's Club Monday night with Mrs. Joe L. Davis presiding. Mrs. C. C. Bloodworth gave the invocation and Mrs. H. M. Fields moderated a round table on the association worded aims and officer duties. Following the program Mrs. Davis delivered a vocational talk and Miss Laura Hinsley was installed as a new member with Benediction by Mrs. Jewel Wilburn.
The Lubbock Women's Club Roundtable will meet at noon Friday in the clubhouse tea room. The program features scenes from Texas Tech University Theater's Marat Sade and selections from Lubbock Theatre Centre's Hello Dolly. Reservations closed noon Thursday. committee chair Mrs Richard Dickey and members host the event with Inez Ferrell providing musical selections.
Mrs Lena Nitcholas led a beads program for the Idalou Young Homemakers at Idalou High School. New officers were introduced and Area 1 officers and honorary members were announced. A Little Sister winner Teresa Criswell will compete in January state contest. A training clinic is planned Oct 6 at Roosevelt Clubhouse with a covered dish lunch. Next meeting Oct 18 will feature Flowers with Burlap.
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