Christmas in South Texas and a busy holiday week
The writer recalls a holiday visit to south Texas to see family including a 14 month old granddaughter Christie. They describe warm recent weather turning rainy, poinsettias blooming around the city building, orange trees, date palms, and photos at Pecos River Bridge and Amidstad Dam area. They mention a Russell party hosted by Jim Ed Miller, mingling with honorees Marion and Jeanne, and note a crowded gallery with 160 paintings.
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South Texas
Christi
Alice Corpus Christi
Pecos River
Russells
Jim Ed Miller
Marion
Jeanne
Traditional Dinner Set For White House
Mrs. Nixon outlined Christmas plans at the White House noting the family will keep its traditional dinner and stockings. The decor was completed with trees garlands and lights as the first lady described gifts, family ornaments, and a Christmas Eve with guests including David Frost.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Congress
David Frost
Toys for Young and Old NEW YORK Toyland 1970
In a 1970 Toyland preview, infant toys for three weeks to eight months aim to foster early development under Dr. Burton L. White. Space themed Orbiting Spaceway, SSP drag racer, talking dolls like Peggy Pen Pal, and realistic baby motions feature alongside Spirograph inspired gear designs. New games Ad Lib Globetrotter and Rose Bowl Computerized Football expand family play with educational and interactive elements.
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Burton L. White
Harvard
Spaceway
Earth
Peggy Pen
Safe Christmas Fire Safety Tips For Holidays
A holiday safety guide highlights supervising children, planning an escape route, choosing fresh trees, inspecting lights, turning off lights when away, using noncombustible decor, disposing of wrappings, watching kids near trees, and keeping matches and candles out of reach. It notes travel tree gifts and sponsored games by sports figures and teams for holiday enjoyment.
Betty Canary On Paper Shortages And Grocery Bags
Illinois humorist Betty Canary writes about paper shortages at home and her family turning notebooks into paper dolls. She jokingly notes kids steal typing paper for school, use grocery bags with orange crayon, and hides sheets from youngsters. Her book Surviving as a Woman is offered for $5.95.
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Illinois
Betty Canary
Radio City
New York
N.Y
Price-Lovingier Vows Read In Lubbock Church
Miss Mary Joe Price and Michael Lynn Lovingier wed at Calvary Baptist Church Lubbock in an afternoon ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C F Price, wore a Satapeau empire gown with lace appliques and carried a Bible. Groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. W T Lovingier of Euless. Officiant Rev Claude Cone and organist Louise Taylor aided in the ceremony. A reception followed at the Seven Knights Restaurant. The couple will reside at 2806 Avenue U Lubbock. the groom will soon depart for service in Vietnam.
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Mary Joe Price
Michael Lynn Lovingier
Calvary Baptist Church
Lubbock
C.F. Price
South Oleander
W.T. Lovingier
Glenn Drive
Euless
Claude Cone
Louise Taylor
Carla Taylor
Charles R. Price
Regita Hooper
Fort Stockton
Costa
Six
Dior
Tom Hooper
Jeryl Jordan
Seven Knights
Polly's Pointers on Squeaky Shoes and Stain Tricks
Polly suggests fixes for squeaky shoes with tiny holes in the sole or by dusting talcum or foot powder inside and shaking out the excess. She also notes that toothpaste can remove black heel marks from linoleum.
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Polly
Polly's Problem Dear Polly Merry Holiday Tips
Reader questions cover removing model cement from nylon carpet crafting gift bags from colored mesh, guests' forgotten items with keys placed on them to prevent loss, and a punch idea using frozen grapefruit juice with red cherries and mint to resemble a Christmas wreath.
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Polly
Nadean
Pam
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Willis Reed
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Tony Esposito
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New Mexico
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Texas Tech University
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Texas Tech
Phi Kappa Phi
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Ohio
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