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 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1962
Page
6
Dear Miss Don’t Know and readers seek guidance on dancing etiquette and handling unwanted advances. Ann Landers advised staying true to your word, politely sitting out, and inviting future chance to dance with the admired partner.
Heloise explains a home method to remove wax buildup on wood tables using extra fine 0000 steel wool rubbed with the grain to lift a white wax powder, claiming no damage and noting other methods exist but not detailing them. A reader asks about detergent types and the benefits of line drying and starch for garments.
Paper-thin French pancakes are spread with apricot preserves then folded over twice and dusted with confectioners sugar. A dash of brandy in the preserves enhances the dessert’s appeal.
Plainview High School hosts homecoming with ex-students registering at 3 30 p m at Estacado Junior High. Reese Masten leads the ex students association. A turkey dinner runs 5 to 6 30 p m followed by a brief business session. The 7 30 p m football game pits Plainview Bulldogs against Amarillo Sandies. Coffee and doughnuts close the day.
Mrs. Jack Aufill was named president with Mrs Maudia Deen as vice president and Mrs Roy Custer as secretary treasurer at a Monday night meeting. They planned a bridge party for November 5 at Mrs Aufill’s home and to serve refreshments to Texas Tech Beta Tau Chapter members, pledges, and dates during homecoming float building.
The practice adds small fortunes to wedding gifts by wrapping each card with a real wishbone saved from turkeys or chickens. After washing and drying, the bone is painted white and tied into the satin bow for a festive salute.
NYU professor Dr. Ethel J. Aspenfels says professional women face a confused stereotype. Her opinion poll of 400 from NYU and Newark College of Engineering finds both genders see aggression in women, while women view intelligence and education differently. She argues society must offer equal opportunities and education to girls equal to boys.
Lubbock Beta Sigma Phi chapters met to discuss October projects. Upsilon Sigma Chapter hosted a model meeting at 4515 22nd St with 11 members and five guests as plans for a fashion show on Oct 24 at Hodges Center were announced. Details include officer appointments, a luau rush party on Oct 20, a 3 to 5 p.m. tea on Oct 21, and upcoming meetings at 2193 48th St and 3112 46th St.
Alpha Delta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at the Lubbock Women’s Clubhouse presented Self Estimate. Mrs Joe Aguilar and Mrs Gene Menefee were chosen to model. Mrs Woodall named Valentine Girl. A Come As You Are breakfast is planned. Thirteen members and guests attended including Mrs Bob Bryan and a transferee from Amarillo. Mrs Dick Tarkington hosted a coffee hour at 3016 46th St.
Mrs Chester Sullivan spoke on South America at a model meeting of Xi Gamma Sigma Beta Sigma Phi at Mrs Gene Quest home 3311 46th St. Movies from a month long South America trip were shown and Mrs William Blair presided.
New York teacher Faye Templeton Frisch uses an electric piano linked to a monitor and multiple headsets to supervise up to 20 children practicing on electronic pianos. She travels with her gear to music education conferences to advance group instruction.
A fragment notes punctual dating at eight o'clock and promises to be on time. It then describes a baked rice custard pudding recipe requiring cooked rice folded into a rich custard and topped with nutmeg.
A joint Fall Ceremonial of the Dramatic Order Knights of Kho Rassan and the Nomads of the Knights of Pythias lodge will be staged today at the Caprock Hotel in Lubbock. Ceremonies begin at 1 p.m. with a dinner program at 7:30 p.m. and a dance at 9 p.m. Wilburn Roach’s band will play. Russel Hardin is master of ceremonies for the dinner and Guy Barclay chairs entertainment.
Mr and Mrs John McDonald depart by airliner this morning for Athens Alabama after visiting their cousins Mrs J H Pruitt Mrs T A Jiblack and Alex McDonald McDonald serves as president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.
Miss Carolyn Jan Criswell and Donnie Eugene Hearn exchanged vows at 7 30 p m on September 22 in First Baptist Church Petersburg officiated by Rev Russell Pogue. Parents are Mr and Mrs Wilber Criswell and Mr and Mrs H A Hearn. Bridesmaid James Sell and best man James Sell. Reception at the couple’s home five miles south of town. She wore beige Italian knit with orchid bouquet and grandmother’s wedding band. He farms after high school graduations at Petersburg and Idalou.
Geraldine Oates bride elect of Harold Mills was named honoree at a Thursday night shower at Mrs. Roy Dopson's home. Blue and white decor featured as 125 guests attended. gifts were an electrical appliance. Oates and Mills plan to wed Friday at Trinity Baptist Church.
Twelve members of the Llano Estacado Study Club met at 2106 64th St to hear Mrs J D McKnight give a genealogy program. She urged starting with oneself and working back and recommended Handy Book For Genealogists. Five guests attended, and the next meeting is set for 10 am November 3 at Mrs Joe Ross’s home.
A mother and child scene shows daily irritations signaling distance in the family. The piece explains how repeated anger and unresolved hurt erode connection, leading to a hopeless routine in marriage and later affecting a child’s sense of self and safety.
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.