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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1964
Page
4
A gang attacked white shoppers in Salisbury township amid rising tensions. Police responded as victims were treated for injuries and investigations continue into the incident and its motive.
Ricky Righartson a student at Lats beatae Echoe and member Apter 10 in Automotive Technology won the outstanding leadership in Vocational Industrial Club work at the VIC convention in Tess. Other winners were listed among divisions and locales.
Brent McDonald 30, and another former area resident died in a Midland crash. McDonald, native of Odessa, lived in Perryton before moving to Marion Ohio to work for Drilco Oil Tools. He had recently joined a Saudi oil project contract and previously worked for Gulf Oil in Odessa.
Unofficial tabulations show Monterey High School leading in the Inter scholastic League district competition with top honors in literary events while Lubbock High School and others contribute strong showings.
Denver City scholars won 191 points to lead the District FAA competitions at Frenship High School. They claimed nine firsts seven seconds and four thirds, ahead of Slaton Frenship Post Spur and others with lower totals. Winners named include Denver City students and others, according to the event results.
Readable results show Lubbock High and Monterey High placing top in West Texas literary and interary contests. Monterey’s 122 point total leads, with Lutbook and Amarillo near 113 and 106 in competition standings.
Meadow High School powers into the lead with 144 total points as Meadow tops District 10 field. Whitehars Aah School Wellman and Flan High follow with strong showings as other teams vie for medals and titles.
Obituaries note funeral services set for Hattie Cade in Plainview with burial at Sweet Home Cemetery and for Virginia Lavow 73 of Lubbock with services at First Baptist Church. Lavow died after a visit to Glen Canyon Dam while Cade’s death followed illness. both indicated attendees include family and civic members as plans are coordinated by Wood-Dunning and Griffin Funeral Homes.
Lubbock toastmaster clubs participate in a meet showcasing public speaking skills. Members compete in speaking tables and impromptu rounds to win club recognition and improve oratory confidence.
An OAS investigative commission reviews a Venezuelan report accusing Cuba of importing farms into Venezuela to support regional covert operations. The inquiry aims to determine Cuban responsibility and potential censure by the organization.
In Istanbul authorities ordered a Turkish newspaper closed amid martial law measures. The move came as officials cited security concerns and a government crackdown affecting press outlets in the region.
Rudy Crist leads CTK at the Amarillo meet with top time as King Jed and St Lacey teams rival. A late surge from 63 and 58 year olds stirs the standings while local spectators witness the unusual events.
Texas Attorney General Waggoner Carr urged Panhandle papers to revive public interest in the coming elections. He told the Panhandle Press Association the public lacks care for political issues and needs clear debate. The Amarillo Air Force Base commander was named man of the year in a ceremony led by Don Boyett of the Amarillo Globe News.
Floydada High School wins their 12th straight Interscholastic League District 2AA title as Canyon and Lockney place second and third. The team tally shows Floydada 169, Canyon AL, Lockney 61, Tula 37 with Canyon topping overall 248 points. district winners and participants highlighted. Funeral rites set for Leon McDurmon, 58, in Imperial Texas. he previously resided in Stanton and Monahans. He is survived by a wife and four daughters among extended family.
Funeral services for Hershal Sanders were conducted today at Baptial Church with Rev. Mt Stewart officiating. The obituary notes Plainsview Funeral Home directing and lists surviving family members including a wife and several relatives.
LEVELLAND area resident Mrs. CN Marta 76 died Saturday at South Plains Hospital after a brief illness. Services are planned at George Price Mix Chapel with burial in Baca County. She was a longtime member of the community and county families.
Burial will be in Oltan Cemetery under the direction of Parson Funeral Home. Muse, a World War II veteran, is survived by his mother Mrs. Dora Belie Muse of Phoenix and his son Lyba Muse. Also named are sister Mrs. Tom Allen of Amarillo, three brothers Elvis and Clovis of N M, Glenn and Bedford of Phoenix, and grandmother Mrs. R G Ball of Orton. Pallbearers include Charles Measles James Ball Eugene Ball Gamer Bail and J D Homan.
Funeral services for Helena Lorcan Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Edwards Denver City will be held at 230 at the Denver Singleton Funeral. Arrangements are by charge. Survivors include two brothers Donnie and Kenneth. Grandparents Mr and Mrs C Q Edwards of Denver City. Belgium miners story notes an 8 40 hour work week.
The obituary notes the death of a city resident’s father in Hughes Springs. Surviving are a wife Dr. Brivest professor of fai aert at alla oH we and a son De. Wallace, 3107 45th St. Lat. A, plus two daughters Mrs. Les ies Kerr Hughes and Wilmot Fite, five grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Mrs William F Norwood 64 died at Mercy hospital at 10 30 a m Saturday She had been a resident of Slaton and was married to a grocer in the area.
Special Floydada notice lists survivors for C. M. Wilks including wife Mrs Biary Day Floydada a son and daughters. Also named are his mother Mrs W B Wilks Melrose New Mexico and other relatives.
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