This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1964
Page
2
New York year end fashion feature by Helen Hennessy outlines festive holiday wear. Soft feminine designs include long gowns with jackets or coats, the soft short dinner dress, tiered tunics, and beaded embroidery on silks chiffons and Chantilly lace in white and black dominant hues.
Heloise warns readers to choose fresh green trees, test needles for brittleness, and avoid dead branches. She advises soaking the trunk, watering daily, spraying moisture, and keeping the stand stable with protective floor coverings. Also test lights for shorts and decorate with family.
CELESTINE SIBLEY recalls Christmas memory through heirloom decorations. A wreath arrives sparking nostalgia, prompting the family to sort keepsakes and patch worn items. She reflects that young families should build their own Christmas rituals with their own mementos.
Melt eight ounces process cheese with two tablespoons milk then stir in half cup crumbled American blue cheese. Add hot pepper sauce and garlic salt to taste. Serve hot with chips and crackers.
Miss Garry Dee Conley and Ronald Lee Halvorson pledged vows at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque. The couple’s families and attendees included Jay Halvorson and Bess Jane Conley, with a reception following. The bride, formerly of Lubbock, works at Bank of New Mexico. the groom studies at the University of New Mexico.
Todays calendar lists multiple Lubbock events including Duplicate Bridge at 7 Club 4 45 p m Pioneer Hotel and YMCA Golden Youth Club at 7 p m at YMCA plus several fraternal and church group meetings. Details include Pythian Sister Friendship Temple 7 30 p m Knights of Pythias Hall Delta Zeta Alumnae 8 p m Mrs H C Barton 3516 44th St and more across area venues.
The Lubbock Rose Society will host a Christmas Parade themed tea from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Municipal Garden Arts Center. The event has drawn over 300 invitations.
The Avalanche Journal asks readers to share holiday plans and guest visits for inclusion in columns. Submit details to the Women's Department at PO 3-4343 during listed hours from Monday to Friday, with special Saturday calling slots.
Mrs Estelle Work author of Three Sides to the River and former Brownfield field school teacher was honored Saturday with a coffee at the home of Mrs W K Scudday Brownfield Co hostesses were Mrs Jeanne Mullins and Mrs C R Betcher Assisting were Miss Mary George Wilson Mrs Bobby Andrews and Mrs James Murdough all of Brownfield Mother of the honoree Mrs L J Carruth of Meadow was a special guest
A Nut and Popcorn holiday guide offers crisp popcorn with nuts and spices as gifts. Variations include Garlic Pecans and Curried Almonds, detailing ingredients and steps for crisp, seasoned snacks suitable for entertaining guests.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.