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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1961

Page

3

Christmas beliefs and lore from a bygone column

The piece surveys folk beliefs tied to Christmas such as births granting gifts, signs of luck or misfortune, and rosemary’s festive lore. It includes a long quotation letter urging faith, peace, and shared journey, plus reflections on Christmas imagery and meanings.

Giovanni Contessina Allagia Dell’ Aldobran- Geschi Florence Contessina

Christmas Born Is Doubly Blessed

The piece describes Terri Elliott and Robin Was ohire Church children born on Christmas Day. Parents stress the special birthday double meaning with gifts, parties, and Santa imagery to teach joy rather than feeling left out. Robin plans a skating party and Terri will have a party as Christmas gifts arrive.

Robin Vasicek Victor F. Vasicek Terri Elliott Robert Elliott 24Th St Jesus Christ Dou Chris Dee Robin Ohire Feck Terri Ing Santa Little Citizen's Victor F. Vasideraarten 57Th St Santa Claus Hay Robert Santa Claus

Mature Fereut Advice On Constructive Sympathy

Dear Mrs Lawrence outlines a family dilemma about supporting a son in law who won’t work. The writer seeks guidance on setting limits, offering practical help like job training, and avoiding harsh remarks that worsen the situation while empowering the daughter to become self supporting.

Muriel Lawrence Ter Corituss

Anniversary Open House Planned

An anniversary open house is planned at a hall near La Be Hae tapes with participants including Archers and Dorothy, Denver, Mayes. Relatives of the Hide family and Mere She boner M nie Lae Moyles will attend and receive a share in Godlee later.

Asher Delaras New Seth Dorothy Denver Mayes Halls Hull He Hide Godlee

Groseclose-Hunter You Read In Prayer Chapel

Wedding notice describes garments and attendants including Miss Kay Hobbs of Hale Center as maid of honor. Mrs Groseclose, a repeat attendee at Lak eke dourn ay tence, and graduate of Tech Tatton attended the service with Miss Hobbs. The groom and other details are unclear in the fragmented text.

Wayne Panter Gary Markel Kay Hobbs Hale Center Grusechose Lakeke Mtr Girserlon

Ann Landers Urges Peace and Courage This Christmas

Ann Landers reflects on a world lacking peace and good will. She warns against defeatist attitudes and urges living with brotherhood, personal responsibility, and resilience. The column emphasizes hope, service, and facing reality with courage.

Jackson Wests Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Jackson R West are honored at a Friday evening anniversary gathering hosted by Mrs E V Hickson and family. Caroline and Ray West attend Baylor University and Texas Tech respectively and gifts include a silver service. The celebration features pink lace table coverings, carnations, silver bells, and a 25 in silver on the cake.

Jackson R. Wests E. V. Hickson iCaroline Baylor University Waco Texas Ray Texas Tech Miss West Linda Hicks Gladys Jackson

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