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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1969

Page

9

Costumes In Miniature Boosts Muleshoe Hobby Profits

A Muleshoe woman creates tiny period gowns from broken jewelry and found materials. She sketches outfits from Gone With the Wind era 1865 to 1880 England and plans to sell pieces to fund her Texas Tech education. Her family, including Bailey County Attorney Roger, supports her craft.

New York Gorrell Jean West Roger Bailey County Texas ‘Tech Roger Gorrell Muleshoe

Santa Claus Talks with a Child About Age and Belief

A Santa figure answers a child’s questions about age and belief. He explains a child’s age by clouds and memory, notes the joke about Mrs. Santane in the sleigh, and recalls older siblings who doubt Santa. The aim is to elicit joy and gratitude in each child.

Mrs. Santane North Pole Jong Santa Claus Tim

Postmaster Urges Sobriety to Keep Postal Service Strong

Reports from Krugersdorp South Africa show Postmaster C R Laebenberg appealing to people to keep mail carriers sober to ensure reliable service. In Venice Italy the title Queen of the Adriatic is noted as a cultural aside. A nested feature at Slaton Church describes a Chrismon Tree crafted by Grace Lutheran women using beads pearls and gold to depict biblical symbols and the story of Christ's birth and communal effort.

Krugersdorp South Africa C. R. Laebenberg Christ Michael Gabriel Raphael Uriel Women of Grace Lutheran Grace ‘Lutheran Church 15Th Street Jean Grace Lutheran Church Slaton

Wonder of the world of fantasy at Christmas fair

A fragment describes Mrs Santa and a playful scene where a big hearted, humorous Santa in a bright red suit brings warmth to children. The account recalls children brought in crying, then soothed and won over by Santa’s gifts, portraying Christmas as a heartfelt fair at its center.

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Lubbock Power Expansion Plans Mark Major 1970 Upgrades

Brummal outlines 1970 transmission projects adding a 230000 volt line from Tuco Station to South Lubbock Interchange to boost capacity by 200000 kilowatts. A looped system will extend to 108th Street to 43rd Street with a new substation at 74th and Ivory. Company stresses reliability at 99.997 percent despite potential outages from storms, animals, or faults.

Brummal Tuco Station Abernathy Lubbock South Plains 108Th St 43Rd St Elgin Ave 74Th St Ivory Srot Eds

Jet-Plot KNELL England War Report

AP reports British authorities warn of a jet plot with red alert tones. A Tuesday briefing notes military action and security measures following the alarm. Authorities say the plan involved potential funding of defense efforts totaling $72,000.

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