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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1963

Page

2

Balloting Light Across Area In Saturday School Elections

Voters across the South Plains will elect two trustees in many districts on Saturday with light to moderate turnout. Abernathy, Sands, Hereford, Amherst, Anton, An drews, Jayton, Kress, Shamrock areas report races, incumbents and farmers contending for two seats. Complete results appear Sunday in the Avalanche Journal.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal South Plains Odessa

Negro Marchers Released As Ban Request Dropped

In Greenwood Mississippi the Justice Department dropped a bid to bar interference with Negro vote registrations. Eight jailed demonstrators were freed after the government withdrew the injunction request, and local officials pledged continued law enforcement while allowing small group registrations.

Greenwood Miss Washington Justice Department Delta U.S. Dist Claude Clay Register Greenville Here

Brownfield voters pick two trustees from five candidates

Voters in Brownfield choose two school trustees from five candidates including incumbent Dr. B Cox Jr and challengers W A Wolf Paul Farrar Truett Flache and Delton Tatum. Second incumbent J L Newsom is not seeking reelection. Cooper Rural High School board faces two incumbents Joe Felty and James Smith up for re election with challengers Melba Thompson Jr and Glenn Alten.

Hereford Rural High Schoor Amherst W. H. Gentry Clais Tomes Andi Olin Parris James Cox C. R. Roberts CE. Hicks Reton Cummings Hugh Clearman Albert Maxwell Lamar Kelly Jattor Andrews WeHutcheson Jr James Jones O. Woolam Lsted Frank H Clements Pan- American V. C Buddy) Melton Ooner Texaco, Inc RB. G. Torkin Humble Oil & Refining Co J. J. T Jim Brown Oilwell Supply United States Steel Corp R. K Ray Horton Underword Distributors, Inc. & Butane Co Harold G. Cox Commercial State Bank Mark Grissom el Paso Brownfield B. Cox Jr W. A. Wolf Paul Farrar Telephone Company Truett Flache Delton Tatum J. L. Newsom O. R. Douglas Cooper Rural High School Joe. Felty James Smith Melba Thompson Jr Glenn Alten H. E. Owen

Incumbents Unopposed for School Trustees Saturday

Two incumbents are unopposed on the ballot for re election as trustees of the Cotton Center school system. BR J Burnett and Jaxon Allen are candidates for new terms. Both are farmers, according to Supt J R Nixon. Incumbents Ross Cash and Ralph Dargon drew no opposition for Crosbyton Consolidated ISD trustees re election. Cash and Parson are farmers, Supt Hawkes said.

Bud Rucker C. EB. Bradshaw Ffarmers Supt C. V. Fuller KE. J. Abney Billy Odom Jayton Benr Murdoch Ben Boland Buddy, Gallagher Aaron Bennett Oll Buddy Owens Purvis Relte Boland Charles. O. Champion Cotton Center School System BR. J. Burnett Jaxon Allen J. R. Nixon Ross Cash Ralph Dargon Crosbyton Consolidated Independent Cash Parson T. Hawkes Ploydada Ralph Johnston Jack Stansell Johnston A. E. Baker Matador Independent 7Leon Smallwood Clifford Martin Bert Ezzell Quitaque Miyue Kaul Bill Griffin Wayne Whittington Johnny Maron Cy Foster The Inoard Otto G. Turner W. P. Harris IM. Power Chester C. Gray Foster Turner Gray CG. Akin

Voters to elect school trustees across multiple districts

In numerous Texas districts on Saturday voters will choose two or three trustees for each school board. Incumbents face little or no opposition in many areas including Denver City Independent District where three incumbents are unopposed. Other districts list multiple candidates with some challengers, all for the two trustee seats or single posts up for election.

Kress Independent School District James J. Carlisle Austin Barretts C. C.reed Jon Motheral Wayne W. Webb Whitharral Independent Johnson Don Reding Sackin F E Sadler Ciliford Throckmorton James Denver City J. W. Jones Jack M. Akin Joe C. Taylor HQ. Brown Loop Rural Keith Young H. 1. Hill MoMurrow Lorenzo Joe Darden Harold Campbell Kenneth Grays B. R Bi) Ashley Darden W. C. Cherry Gray McEly Meadow Area Borden Haltsty Leona Ixancs B. Telchik Winfred Tuckey

Lamesa Voters Field Six Seek Two Trustee Seats

A crowded field of six candidates competes for two trustee posts in Lamesa with incumbent D. Harris seeking another term and Walter Buckel retiring. rivals include Mrs. Faye Col sins, Charles E. Bratcher, W B Osborn, Hoyt Bubarks, R B Beaton, C W Bradshaw, M J McDonald and Fred Burch all farmers.

Lamesa Towo D. Harris J Board Faye Colsins Charles E. Bratcher W. B Osborn Harris Walter Buckel Abe Holder Alton Morris Hoyt Bubarks R. B. Beaton C. W. Bradshaw Mon J .McDonald Fred Burch Iare James G. Ward E. T. Ford

Trustees Race in Oltan Highlights Incumbents and Challengers

Heavy balloting is expected at Oltan Saturday as voters pick three trustees from incumbents Gil bert Roberson Owen Jones and Ed Thompson and challengers George Caddell Glenn H Phillips and W B Dickenson Jr. Jones is a longtime trustee and Roberson has served since 1957. Thompson is completing his first term.

Oltan Gilbert Roberson Owen Jones Ed Thompson George Caddell Glenn H. Phillips W. B. Dickenson Jr Jones Roberson Thompson Johnny Clark Oir

Petersburg School Board Election Faces Three Incumbents

Don Pauls challenges two incumbents for re election as voters choose three trustees in Petersburg Dub Scarborough and J C Fow. Incumbents include Scarborough president and Gray not seeking another term. Loren Gayle Olen Edwards and Johnnie L Fitzgerald also seek seats with Morris Lowe Bohne and others as nominees. Fitzgerald a former trustee previously defeated in last year’s race.

Mains Area Amove Loren Gayle Olen Edwards Dr. Kennedy Morris Lowe Boh [Ne Johnnie L. Fitzgerald W.og. Ori Gray Fitzgerald lLane Edwards

Three Incumbent Trustees Face Re-Election Bid

In the Saturday report Kenneth M. Laycock notes three trustees seek continuation: O. L. Watterson Jr a grocer and board president Dr. Kasemond A. Reid currently vice president and Mrs Dann the board secretary and homemaker.

Kenneth M. Laycock O. L. Wattson Jr Kasemond A. Reid Dann

Plainview ISD trustees race fields incumbents and challenger

Three trustees are to be named Saturday as Plainview Independent School District voters choose three incumbents whose terms expire and a single challenger. Homer Garrison Mel Marvin Rigler and Garnspan are farmers and Don Meuser is an insurance agent. Superintendent Foo Manry noted.

Silverton Sam Lewis J. E. Minyard Alva C. Jasper Elton Cantwell Hinds Lewis Minyard Saaturday Vetera Plainview Independent Homer Garrison Mel. Marvin pSehlecte

Stanton Seeks Two Trustee Seats In Saturday Ballot

Stanton runs for two trustee positions while James Rings seeks reelection. Neil Fryar is a candidate and incumbent Tom Newman did not file for re-election. Supt LM Hays’ paid post area voters will choose two trustees and two challengers.

Shallowater Gale Ballard L. W. Rhodes Bennie L. James Bob Payne Jack G. Brockwald Stanton James Rings Neil Fryar Tom Newman Jie LM. Hays

Four Perfect Hands Dealt In Bridge In Wyoming

Greybull AP reports a rare four perfect hands in a single bridge deal at a Greybull Bridge Club gathering. Mrs. Crane dealt 13 clubs, Jean Reed 13 hearts, Mrs. Knudson 13 diamonds, and Mrs. Plummer 13 spades, with seven clubs seven hearts seven diamonds and seven spades bids ensuing.

Greybull Wyo United States World Almanac Bridge Club W. G. Crane Jean Reed L. A. Knundson W. R. Plummer Lub‘bock

Ranch hand pleads guilty to bad checks in cancer pain case

A twenty year old ranch hand, Carrol Wyne Hester, pleaded guilty to writing fifty two dollars in worthless checks to obtain money for cancer pain relief. Judge Dave McGee heard that Hester needed funds to ease the illness, with counsel J Harlan Fleming providing background.

Fort Worth UPI J. Harlan Fleming Carrol Wyne Hester Dist Dave McGee Hester Huntsville Fleming Brownwood McGee

Local Officials Named in Brief Political Notices

Wallace Simpson and Bobby Pierce are mentioned as term expirations in a local political roundup. Nichols is identified as a superintendent and Bull as an auto parts businessman, with Supt. R. J. Smith cited for quotes.

Wallace Simpson Bobby Pierce Simpson Nichols Bull R. J. Smith

Challengers in Four Texas School Trustee Races Listed

Supt W E Hancock notes all challengers are farmers or housewives across Sun Downs Tahoka and Tulia races. Five candidates vie for two trustee seats at Tahoka with names Dale Thuren Larry Hagood Roy Stephens Ray Hopkins Clifton Hamilton. Incumbents J G Burrow and James Adams face a two on ballot at Tulia while pre election slate includes Clint Walker and Clint Sikes. A separate note covers a cancer scare for an inmate with eye injury and sentencing details for Hester in Brownwood case.

Tahoka Dale Thuren Larry Hagood Roy Stephens Ray Hopkins Clifton Hamilton M. O. Spears Clint Walker Clint Sikes J. G. Burrow James Adams Tulia Aturio

Four Names on Ballot for Two Fuden Posts

Four candidates appear on the ballot for two local posts to be filled. Incumbents J. T. Mullin and Jess Meacham seek re election. Challengers are B. J. Robison and G. P. Driskill Jr.

Turkey J. T. Mullin Jess Meacham B. J. Robison G. P. Driskill Jr

Trustees Election At Wellman Saturday

Heavy voting is in prospect at Wellman Saturday as two trustees are to be elected from a field that includes one incumbent and three challengers. Carroll C. Hulse seeks reelection, facing George J. Sullivan Jr., Robert G. Herron, and D. Watt. All four candidates are farmers and seek the board seat.

Anton Area Norman Fisher Hill Glasscock Thomas c. Jares Jr Ail Boyd T. Goen Brether Orville Bailey Lou Rendleman New Deal Independent P. W. Ford Jr Peeples J Robby Henderson F. W. Covey Dalton J. James Frenship Wolfforth Nelson Garland Boozer B. J. Hutcheson Keith Snowden J. Weldon Bennett G. A. Edwards Jr Seagraves School Kennard Tupin Loomis Bright Max Townsend W. C. Flem- Jack Minor Kent Ravionl Fowler Mansure Tncum George Earl Wellman Carroll C. Hulse George J. Sullivan Jr Robert G. Herron Scitor D. Watt Houston

Seagraves Graduate Wins Federal Research Fellowship

Seagraves native Charles R. Ward, a Texas Tech graduate student, received a $500 Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control grant for his master’s thesis on ecological changes in modified playa links. Ward works under Entomology professors Don ald Ashdown and Ellis Huddleston as part of mosquito control and encephalitis prevention efforts. Paris announces France and the United Arab Republic will resume diplomatic relations after 64 years since the Suez crisis.

Texas Tech Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control Public Health Service Charles R. Ward Seagraves Ward Tech Donald Ashdown Ellis W. Huddleston Paris UPI Foreign Ministry France United Arab Republic

April 15 Set For Estes Sentence

Federal Judge R E Thomason tentatively sets April 15 for sentencing Billie Sol Estes after he was found guilty March 28 on four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy. Defense motions for a new trial and for a stay of sentence will be heard that date.

EL Paso Billie Sol Estes R. E. Thomason Estes West Texas Thomason Chester McLaughlin McLaughlin

Ring of Protection Around Pimples and Acne

An advertisement promotes CaMPHO-PHENIQUE as a soothing antiseptic liquid that forms a ring of protection around pimples to prevent spread and reinfection. It claims no skin staining and suitability under makeup, urging immediate use and regular possession of the product.

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Abernathy Independent School District Satu Noel Johnson W. J. Sanders Hugh Pettit Sanders Pettit Sereng Lambert Harvey Latrick D. D. Skipper Ackerly Sands R. N. Pierce Superi Ww. Co Hale Center Midland Morton Nolan Jones Ralph As Juseca Ropes Independen School Told Ladecke Spain Billy McCallister Don Day W. C. Vine Odell Wilkes Ceusas Curtis Hulse Pain Jean Yotera Tucker Orval Boyd Don Cannon Troy Brown Davis Cannon Pires Escar Parker Philip R. Jonsson Ed T. Anderson Bobby J. Bons Eugene Rotates Whoney Louie A. Bartha Foster Harman Clifford Gtevenal Happy School Robert Knight Merman Xupt Sam Bryan Stevens Hart Hartependent R. G. Henderson Theron Morrison Daryle Clevinger Rodney Smith Paul L. Kennedy Har Area Hereford Anton Bovina Bovina School Board Grady Sorley Marian Carson Don Murphy Richard Vaughn Warren Morton B. Cain L. Blevens Muleshee C. V. Riley W. E. Myers Eugene Black A. R. McGuire New Home Independent Roy Alevina Réwin Nettles A. C Fulingim Jr Dick Turner Harold Fiere Franklin H. L. Miller Idalou Idalou Rural Ralph Harmon iCutton Smith James Hamilton Buddy Winters Merle Walker Donald Bledsoe O'Donnell Ntwo Kenneth Pearson Earl Greenlee J. M. ‘Ward D. J. Bexsire Ralph Beach Elber. Crawford Wanda Winans Peirson O’donnell Kress W. E. Cox, Jr Raymond C. Garden William T. Curry O. T. Kite Jr John T. Adams Cox Curry Golden Kite Adams F. J. Young Staton Joe E. Mills Santa Fe Railroad Witte A. Heinrich Don Crow Harold Tucker Lee Vardy Smyer_ district W. F. Brown Jr Eugene Calin Billy Keesee W. L. Savage J.D. Alderson James Rushing Maid Dale Newsom Snyder Straet Jack Lawrence John W. O'Banion Buster Anderson J. L. Browning C. Terry Basin Wax Products T. E. McCollum Thomas F. Hartley Gene Dulaney Springlake Springlake Independent Earth Price Hamilton A. F Pete O'Uair Orville Cleavinger Ldon Davis Ross Middleton William L. Bann Bob Armstrong Armstrong Spur Victor Arrington Pat Winkler Herman Bosstick Paul D. Hagins Tt. D. Stewart Morris Collett Mansell Bragg James B. Settle J. T. Archer T. B. Watson Whitefavel C. C. Caffery J. Bills Harold Lol Graham Leonard Gainer W. A. Skinner Whitharral Wilson Wilson Area Edmund Meaker Jigsewrann Sam Gat E. (Mutt) Young Macker Swann Young Gatzki Leroy iBeott Morton Area Noel Crow Henry Williams Wn Varmers Millant Townsen Willey Branton Atlanta Dick Gregory J. C. Evans Cooper Cotton Center Crosbyton Dimmitt Chavinger H. W. Golden Woodrow Killingsworth Cleavinger Paul Hilburn Farwell Walter Kaltwasser Clay Henson W. M. Roberts James W.patrick Bill Princé Farwell Grain Exchange Bieriing Donaldson Melbarn Jones Preston Martin Poantranset Floydada Friona Friona Independent School District Renerice Herring W. M. Massie Charles Howell Massie Alton Far Howell Bupt. R Gail Inewree Roy Adfutson William Carl Nowlin Charlie Duval Lindsey J. Williams Albert Perkins James KE. Cook H. C.jakes Sid Hopping Dr. Perkins Lockney Koc. Mitchell Harold Griffith Martin Bradley Kovee Hillman Mittchell Aupt H. H. Nicholas Ralls Jiale Jones James Boydston Eten Edison R. B. Terrell Bupl. C. O. Cregory Estmal McElroy Herschel Raye Roaring Springs Clyde Willams Clyde Clifton W. LeFevre Omar Parks Pancher Albert Irwin Dean Melnroe M. J. Behofield Roosevelt Earl Rowan Wes Davis Max Barnet Cleve “Wooley R. A. Peel Wooley Hoard Lou Dutton Marvin Williams Davis Ropesville Lazbuddie Olton Petersburg Dub Scarborough J. C. Fow Don Paul Hox Scarborough Fox Pete Wilson Levelland Plainview Littlefield POST Sudan Sndan Area W. E. Hancock Fieldover In Fairrbell C. J. Wars J.P. Sharp Blaymond Evans Fred Ric Seagraves Graduets Federal Fellowship Ave. K Anderson Monterey Center
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