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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1968
Page
7
In a reader note Not Laughing condemns cruel family tickling as torture and Ann Landers agrees the act is cruel. A widow Valley of Indecision seeks guidance on selling assets and work, Landers recommends retraining, a new job, and financial counseling for income and debt relief.
Dear folks, repeat the school project instructions for a growing ornament called a coal garden. Use broken brick, rocks, or sponge with water, bluing, ammonia, salt, and food coloring to create a growing crystal garden in a glass bowl. The effect appears within hours and grows for two days, with caution about furniture and metal bowls.
Mary Sue Miller reports on appetite reduction advice from a New York specialist. The piece lists strategies such as drinking water to curb hunger, using dietetic crackers, staying busy, and visualizing slimness to influence appetite. Readers are invited to write Mary Sue Miller at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal for more beauty guidance.
The speaker describes Andrew Wyeth and Hurd of San Patricio as exemplars of intense creativity. He notes Wyeth’s multi modality self expression through painting writing and personality while Jackson Hensley blends East and Southwest influences after returning to New Mexico. Manuel Acosta is praised for portraits of Mexican people as creation identified.
BRUSSELS Belgium Lucien. Remy who runs a driving school that is mainly for housewives now offers a free final lesson that teaches their husbands how to ride comfortably in the family car while wifey is at the wheel. For ten years I couldn't bear to be in a car driven by my wife even though she has never had an accident. I worked out ten solutions for myself, and most of them are based on taking no thought or thinking of something else.
In Luton England a man who stole men’s clothing from a local shop left behind his old jacket and trousers, aiding investigators in tracking the suspect.
Musical selections from the Sound of Music will be presented at the Broadway and Books Roundtable luncheon in Lubbock Women's Club. Miss Kuykendall, bride elect, will be honored at a brunch at Mrs Underwood's home with guests including the Kuykendalls and Mrs Fletcher. The couple plans to marry October 12 at First Christian Church.
The First Presbyterian Women of the Church held installation for officers on Monday led by Mrs. O L Fredricks. New officers include President Mrs R T Groves Vice President Mrs John Harden Secretary Mrs Leo Hatfield Treasurer Mrs L H Kirby Historian Mrs Charles A Guy and leadership and resources Mrs Herb Bannister. Sessional representatives listed along with Circle chairmen. Retiring president Mrs L J Powers received an honorary life membership from Rev Andrew Jumper as sixty women attended.
P. E. O. Sisterhood Chapter AK will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Jimmie Wilson at 2622 23rd Street. Hosts Mrs. George Langford and Mrs. Charles Bacon assist. Jimmie Wilson will present the program Bees and Their Habits.
In a short wildlife note, researchers highlight the opossum as having the least developed brain in the animal kingdom, reflecting its simple neural architecture and basic sensory processing. The report emphasizes pawing behavior and limited problem solving compared with other mammals.
Bridge club activity recorded with time 3:30 p.m. at Precinct 1 clubhouse and YWCA etres noted.
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