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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1970
Page
14
In a Christmas feature from 1970 Dianne Barbee follows a Salvation Army volunteer novice bell ringer. She describes holiday shoppers, first visitors unsure to donate, and a couple with a curious child as the kettle bell rings amid seasonal bustle.
A reporter rings the Salvation Army kettle in front of a discount store to measure charitable generosity in Lubbock. Over two hours the kettle collects 8.27 dollars from about 50 of 500 passersby, while shoppers deal with guilt and avoidance sparked by the donation prompt.
A Lubbock widow asks Ann Landers how a woman alone should respond to a home invasion. The column advises not to own a gun, suggests staying hidden or surrendering valuables, and offers practical safety tips such as double locks, window bars, and insurance. The page also covers hostess hospitality, holiday bell ringers, and Salvation Army kettle locations and hours.
The Zonta Club Hub City Lions Club Lub bock Exchange Club Downtown ABC Club Shriners DeMolay Industrial Lions Club Downtown Optimist Clubs Downtown Rotary Club and Lulac Club launch the 1970 Yule collection beginning Nov 28. With about ten days left before Dec 25 the groups hope to spread goodwill and brighten Christmas for many youngsters.
Mary Sue Miller advises readers to self-improve their figure with personal effort and optional aids like massage salons and gift baskets. Start January 2 with a themed diet and exercise kit, using the contents as a daily reminder toward a trimmer silhouette in the new year. Readers may write for more beauty guidance at the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
Members and spouses gathered Friday at the Carriage House for the annual Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert C Marberry. The next chapter meeting will be a gift exchange at 7 30 p m today at the home of Mrs Bill Webb.
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