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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1961

Page

5

Break-Ins and Vandalism Reported Across City

Police investigated two break ins and vandalism at Pronto Burger on Broadway and Bryant Farm Supply on Ave C. Intruders pried vending equipment, a juke box, and a window garage, with items missing including a portable typewriter and a motorscooter. A claim notes tools stolen from a car trunk and bricks found in a yard after an attempted burglary at HL D. Jones residence.

Pronto Burger Broadway William F. Wallace Ave. S HL D. Jones N. Ave

Bank of Lubbock marks 60 years with Pioneer attendance

The Bank of Lubbock observed its 60th anniversary with hundreds of visitors including local pioneers and Lubbock residents. Bank leaders Walter Posey and Roy Riddel hosted at the Main St and Texas Ave location, noting capital and surplus growth to 5 million dollars and the bank's long history from a wooden building to its present facility.

Walter Posey Roy Riddel Sre Hte A. G. Hunt Rufus Rush George R. Bean Ls Ig Regen Heebeer Pee Litt Sanders Posey Board Bank Riddel Kenneth Rhodes Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Bank Ofniversary National’ Bank First National Bank L. Slaton Presidre Dent Austin UPI Nate Bak Texas State Health Department

Soviet vows aid to force French pull from Tunisia

Moscow demands withdrawal of French troops from Tunisia including the Bizerte base. Khrushchev promises all forms of aid to achieve this, starting with diplomatic support. Tass notes Moscow backs Tunisian calls for an emergency UN General Assembly session over the Bizerte crisis, needing more nations to convene.

Moscow Tunisia Bizerte Gonmukaguem Swurremer Khrushchev Mukaddem Tass UN General Assembly United Nations

First Aid Course In Crosbyton Slated

Crosbyton hosts a Red Cross first aid course this week under the Crosbyton PTA and Chamber of Commerce. Sessions run 7 30 to 10 p m Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday in the school lunch room. Open to ages 16 plus and Boy Scouts can earn merit badges after completing the 10 hour course led by instructor R A Riley Slaton.

Crosbyton Teacher Assn Chamber of Commerce

Tulia School Dates Set by Officials

Tulia public schools will start classes at 8:30 a.m. on August 28 for about 1,850 students. High school pupils needing pre-registration or with conflicts should contact the principal's office, open five days a week with morning and afternoon hours. Registration for all other students is August 25. The article also mentions 500 college students.

Tulia

Close City Rejects School Consolidation

Voters in Close City Independent School District defeat consolidation with Post Independent School District by 40 to 24. Post vote was 18 to 8 in favor. Election judges were L. H. Peel and Mrs. Lucille Morris. The plan required both districts to approve. The two teacher Close City school serves through seventh grade.

POST Close City Independent Post Independent School District L. H Lannie) Peel Close City Lucille Morris

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