Lubbock Chooses Colombia For Community Ambassador Visit
Lubbock selects Colombia as this year’s country for the community ambassador to visit, chosen over Egypt and Yugoslavia by about 40 attendees. May 3 is deadline to submit applications, with final selection by May 11. The eight week stay in Colombia will involve homestay with a Colombian family and a post trip address to civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lubbock
Dwight Young
Colombia
Munity
Nigeria
Egypt
Yugoslavia
Chamber of Commerce of
Tice
Texas Ave
Kent
Apple
Chamber
Columbia
Young
Garion Graves
Graves
India
Putney
Holland
Finland
Chile
Poland
Brazil
Argentina
Spain
Seminole Tops In UIL Meet
Seminole hosted the UIL District 2-AAA one act play contest and swept honors. Pete Williams and Pam Bishop from Seminole were named best actor and actress. Other top prizewinners included Pecos for Thor With Angels and Andrews with The Romans, with several cast members named across multiple schools. Judge was Dr. Ronald Shulz of Texas Tech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole
SHS
Pete Williams
Pam Bishop
Thor
Pecos
Andrews
Anastasia
Kermit
Mary Farnum
Jan Whigham
Sandra Hughes
David Andrews
Tyleen Deeds
Ronnie Chammack
Odessa Ector
Patsy Tipton
Cindy Wyche
Ronald Shulz
Texas Tech
Marriage Licenses and Court Notices Across District Areas
A list of marriage licenses and various court notices appears, including divorces and injunctions. Records reference Lubbock and nearby jurisdictions with names and ages, plus building permit items and local contractor activity.
Dividends From Crosbyton Land Bank Association
Crosbyton investors to receive 9 118.25 in dividends from the Federal Land Bank Association. Manager E H Flournoy Jr says dividend checks will be handed out at the annual stockholders meeting Saturday. The Crosbyton unit is among 73 Texas associations served by the Federal Land Bank of Houston and makes Land Bank loans in Crosby County. Directors listed include Russell McCurdy president Leslie Mitchell vice president J C McNeill I L and R H Farris Jr all of Crosbyton and E L Carlisle Ralls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosbyton
Federal Land Bank Association of
E. H. Flournoy, Jr
Leslie Mitchell
J.C. McNeill Iul
R. H. Farris, Jr
E. L. Carlisle
Ralls
Four Seek Crosby School Board Seats
Crosbyton voters head to the Pioneer Memorial building Saturday to elect two school board members. Incumbent Bob Perkins runs again with R H Farris J R Willie Smith and Anthony Latta also filing. Terms expire for Perkins and Donald Wooten who is not seeking another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosbyton
Britain Used Riot Gas Overseas 120 Times in Five Years
Parliament learned that British police forces used riot control gas overseas 120 times in the past five years. Most executions occurred in British Guiana, with purposes including disarming and dispersing rioters. Critics urged full disclosure, while government ministers defended the practice as non indiscriminate and not secretly withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Gavshon
London
Britain
United States
Anthony |Greenwood
British
Guiana
William Hamilton
Greenwood
Police Probe Burglaries In City and Area
Police and sheriff's deputies investigated burglaries at Buckner Furniture 1515 19th St and Avenue A Snack Bar 3501 Ave A with cash losses, a juke box, and a pay phone stolen. Additional thefts included watches rings shells lighters cards razors and jewelry from New Deal Cafe and multiple residences and a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner Furniture
19Th St
Avenue A
Ave. A
Pauline Betcher
39Th St
Alton Hobbs
Cleo Rodgers
New Deal Cafe
Don Coulter
98Th
Quirt Avenue
Helen Johnson
Cedar
Mamie Jones
Belton Ave
Ave. L
Apt. 4
Ave. C
G. C. Pennington
Baylor| St
Caprock Pharmaceutical Association Formed in Lamesa
Twenty five pharmacists from seven counties met to organize the Caprock Pharmaceutical Association. Elected officers include Punch Nelson as president Wayne Gowad as vice president Ray Evans as secretary treasurer Reeves Cothes E E Wright and Bonner Lytle as directors. Three Texas Pharmacy Association officers from Lubbock attended. The group plans monthly meetings in Lamesa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamesa
Caprock Pharmaceutical Association
Punch Nelson
Seminole
Wayne Gowad
Big Spring
Ray Evans
Reeves Cothes
E. E. Wright
Bonner Lytle
Brownfield
Texas Pharmaceutical Association
Lubbock
Bob Collier
Luther Parker
Joy Riddle
$60,000 cafe planned for Hereford intersection
Construction will start soon on a 5,800 square foot restaurant at the U S Highway 60 and 385 intersection Hereford. Owner G D Carson says the building will house a coffee shop and a dining room able to seat 200. Completion is expected in 90 to 120 days.
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U.S. Hwy
G. D. Carson
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Charlotte Mears
Lloyd Mears
Wilson Lions Club
Charlotte
Wilson High School
Menty Melcher Sialon
Trbatiice
Nicer Henderson Melcher
Jackson Mecarty
Ind
District Court
Victor Hinisey
Aude
Demsie Los Sones
Agronomen
Aivorce U
Flubert
W. Roberts
Mininat Clennie
Rob Jerta
Ult
Cornell Bandervon
JoAnna Hanks
Don K. Hanks
Moth Deetrict
W. Bean
Dodge
Stephen E. Coneff
Ruth Anne
Mr. Jones
B.C. Jones
Smelon
Jean Wright
Calvin Glenn
Woante Mull
Kayanette Irwin
Louis Neal Irwin
County Courtatlaw NO
Tmes
A. Bilis
Refundo Entiquer
Texas Department of Publc Relety
State of Texas
M. P. Gainer
Awin DeLavan
Leonard D. “Tarkington
EA Martin
Taylor’ Made Homes Inc
Robert Whitaker
Whitaker
Leon Scott
Forrest’ Lumber Co
Shamburger Lumber Co
Jack Keir
Lz Bird
Amaze
Ator
Const. Co
Nashvile
Wade Prater
Sealant Bros
Simset Lumber Co
Sunset Lumber Co
Sancet Lumber Co
Gree’ Enloe
Young Minister
Tony Romeo
Boston Patriots
Hardin-Simmons V. Concert Choir
Southcrest Baptist Church
Land Bank
Crosby School Board
England
U.S
Michael Stewart
Viet Nam
Stewart
Ho Chi Minh
Pham van Dong
North Viet Nam
Will Rogers Toastmasters
Will Rogers Toastmasters Club
Ming Tree
Ken Raymond
B. T. Rucker
Sherman Edwin
Jan Fouts
Don Hunt
Roy
Labrock Avalanche-Journal
Rome
Vent & Bun
New Deal
Sheriff's Deputie
Area Pharmacists
Broadway
34Th ST
Indiana Town & Coun
RANDS
Sie
Lece
Elgin
Broadway & Caprock Shopping Center
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