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“Welcome to the Panhandle South Plains Fair!” “And more specifically, welcome to the exhibits of the Lubbock Gem Mineral Society in the Children’s Barnyard Build ing ... exhibits and demonstrations in which Young's Rocks Gems is actively participating!” Young's points out that the Lubbock society has been most active and has ex perienced a growth and popularity that should make its exhibit of prime interest. This is the fourth annual fall show of the society and includes working demonstra tions,as well as exhibits of turquoise and Indian jewelry, precious and semi-pre cious stones, lapidary equipment, and more. Fair date is Sept. 25 through Oct.2, re member. It is underway! See Young's display that actually will be a small representative stock from throughout the huge selection, to be found at Young's, located west across In terstate 27 from the south boundary of the Lubbock Regional Airport. See Mexican fire opal, delightful chok efs, numerous arrangements of lapidary work, stones, silver, turquoise, etc. (Pur chases from the Young's exhibit can be made right at the Fair Booth.) Young's exhibit proved most popular at the 1975 fair, as before, and full effort has been expended to make the forthcoming exhibit even more enjoyable and inform ative. See fine turquoise. See the artistry of “signed” Indian turquoise jewelry mas terpieces, by craftsmen of renown. In the meantime, Young’s Rocks Gems will be open, of course, with its very, very complete stock for which it is famous. Young's Rocks Gems has earned a reputation throughout a multi-state area as a dependable source of supply, wheth er for the Indian crafts such as concho belts, bracelets, ring, etc., but also for an unbelievable collection of other gem stones, rubies, emeralds, opals and lapi dary supplies, to name a few of its offer ings. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young are quite en thusiastic about the opportunity to show at the South Plains Fair in Lubbock, wel coming this method of displaying the genuine Indian jewelry, some items of which are seldom seen in this area. Obviously, few persons can become an expert on Indian crafts during a short trek through “Indian country,” for exam ple, and thus it is doubly important to re ly on dealers such as Young’s Rocks Gems who have a reputation for under standing and handling authentic Indian crafts. On display are some items worth hundreds of dollars. Young’s has become well known and accepted, not only in the Lubbock and South Plains area but throughout the Southwest where word of its large and discriminating selection has spread. Possibly best known for its most envia ble selection of Indian jewelry (with a turquoise collection that is almost unbe lievable), Young’s provides a revelation also in gems, lapidary supplies and much more. Appropriate selections for all occasions for gifting can be found there for the rab id hobbyist or for folks who simply like something unusual, pretty, valuable and in so many instances downright useful! (Lapidary equipment including polish ers, saws, etc., are excellent for the child, hobbyist or professional and are available in modestly-priced starter selections or the most elaborate equipment.) For finest hand-made turquoise crea tions from the best known Indian craftsmen, Young’s is the ready supply source. Furthermore the Young’s know Indian love and love to talk about the origin and history of the different objects offered, making a trip to Young's a very, very pleasant experience for the novice or professional alike, for children or adults. The gem and rock selections are grouped for convenient viewing and selection There are sandstone pictures. They probably are the most unusual specimens one has seen locally. A large grouping is presented of these most attractive rocks from Monab, Utah. Starter Sets Raw and polished stones and minerals are stocked in large quantities, and a “starter” selection from these is most in expensive. Drilled turquoise, ready for stringing, is available, together with all accessories for bead stringing. And African trade beads — get them at Young's Publications Maybe a book on one’s favorite gem or mineral pursuit or hobby is desired; then select from lapidary, turquoise, Indian Craft and Gem Trails publications at Young's, Imagine, being able to select from pea cock copper, Texas, petrified palm, Brazilian Agate, Australian Chrysapease, thodonite from Colorado, Apache agate from Mexico, fluroite from New Mexico, Bruneau jasper from Idaho, beautiful co conut geodes, Amazonite, pyrite, ame thyst, bloodstone, red moiss from Mexico, Apache tears from Arizona, African malachite, blue lace and sodal ite also from Africa, bloodstone from In dia, Utah varacite, Colorado covellite, smoky quartz, snow frostee quartz, bro chantite, tourmaline from Brazil, opal ized ‘wood, Montezuma agate ... and more! A business € ° Indestrial Kou siness CF Industrial eview AT YOUNG'S ROCKS GEMS — Fred Young and staff members Mary Ann Forrest (left) and Sherry Moore call at tention to some of the “goodies” always assured at this big shop near the Lubbock airport. Note the rare rock held by Young, found in Mexico and containing red agate, malach ite, turquoise, amehestinic quartz, etc., and the turquoise and silver jewelry worn by the staff members, indicative of the wide selection available at Young’s.
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Lubbock Morning Avalanche
Lubbock, Texas, US
Mon, Sep 27, 1976
Page 90
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