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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1966
Page
2
A 1968 Lubbock column urges winter gardeners to start indoor gardens using diverse plants from ivy and cacti to African violets and bromeliads. It explains repotting, watering, and fertilizing steps and provides a DIY mix blending perlite, peat moss, sedge peat, urea-form fertilizer, and minerals for soil-free potting, with light fertilization after six months.
Archie Huckabee announces the final count of 1333 families aided by the Christmas Clearance Bureau in partnership with Salvation Army Christmas Cheer and Toys for Toys. Vouchers were mailed and 231 families received delivery through church and school sponsors as Marines report over 12000 toys distributed from Toys for Toys at 150 Broadway.
President Ho Chi Minh of North Vietnam sent a New Year's message through VNA to the American people offering cordial wishes and peace if the United States halted its aggression against Hanoi. The message was monitored in Tokyo.
Secretary of Agriculture Orville L. Freeman said estimates show meat imports for the year were under the level that would trigger import quotas. He noted the total governed meats at 960 million pounds, below the 995 million pounds that would have required quotas.
Area gardeners report yellowing rose foliage due to late summer blackspot. Remove diseased leaves and clean around plants to curb spore spread. Dormant oil sprays on trees may reduce overwintering pests. Plan for seed catalogues and equipment this season. Watering and proper care through winter help prevent next season issues.
The Garden Study Club met Tuesday morning for a Christmas coffee at Mrs. Reginald Rushing's 3720 27th St. Co hosts were Mrs. W J Pittman and Mrs. W M Cauley. Mrs. C W Ratiff introduced speaker Mrs. Edwin Forrest who demonstrated paper flower making and decoration.
Several thousand youths attempted to storm the U.S. Information Agency library in Belgrade. Police blocked streets, used clubs tear gas and water hoses to disperse demonstrators. Several youths were hospitalized and a second crowd near the U.S. Embassy was dispersed.
In Danville Kentucky Betty Carolyn Bugg a three year old girl accidentally stabbed herself in the abdomen while demonstrating a knife like letter opener she carried for protection. The coroner said she began carrying the opener earlier this month after a man molested five women including her mother on the streets.
Mrs. Carl Barr of 2009 14th Street demonstrates successful year round indoor gardening on ledges beside the glass rear of her home. Blooming poinsettia bougainvillea begonias crown of thorns fuchsia shrimp plant jade plant asparagus and several kalanchoes thrive with ample light and regular liquid fertilization.
Irving Texas United Press International reports 95-year-old invalid millionaire Albert Otis Birches and his 59-year-old ex-convict wife are spending the holidays in a silver aluminum trailer in Irving. Their Oct 26 marriage sparked annulment efforts by relatives’ California attorney. Reports also linked Mrs Birch to a Mexico marriage, not legally recorded. The couple travel with Mrs Birch’s sister and her 10-year-old son.
The St. Augustine's congregation in Chesterfield has helped Ha Than, a 47 family village near the Vietnam border, via contacts with the South Vietnamese Embassy in London. The village headman reports welfare needs to Rev. Brian Walshe, who says prayer must become action. Stephen Girard, noted War of 1812 financier, is regarded as America's first millionaire.
A damaged OCR shows price options for a Lubbock Avalanche Journal edition including Morning and Evening prices and various subscription durations. The text lists monthly and Sunday rates and notes postage details, with unclear numeric figures due to transcription errors.
Winter offers a chance to plan garden improvements. Mark low spots, dig when soils loosen, fill with good soil, and reseed. Lift sod to replace soil and hide work. Remove rocks by cracking with fire and water, then fill and replant.
Kelly Graves aged 21 of Idalou faces burglary of a coin operated machine after a shooting at Vickers service station in Idalou. Graves was wounded in the upper right leg and treated at West Texas Hospital. Sheriff records say Vickers and a companion watched the break in and firearms were involved. Graves released on four thousand dollar bond.
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