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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1963
Page
3
NASA announced a successful water drop test of the two man Gemini parachute recovery system. The test occurred at Salton Sea California and was described as completed successfully by authorities in Houston.
United States tests show water recovery parachute system used for Gemini. dry land paraglider targeted for landings ensures landing at a pre selected point. The first manned Gemini flight is slated for 1964 after unmanned flights.
The Texas Youth Council adopted a 6.5 million dollar operating budget for 1964 65 starting Sept 1. It lists 3.8 million for 1 027 salaries across six institutions and central office with additional 1.8 million in general expenses and 416 440 for travel. The budget covers Gatesville School for Boys Mountain View School for Boys Gainesville School for Girls Colored Girls Training School Crockett Waco State Home Corsicana State Home and Central Office. New parole officers will be hired Sept 1 including one in Ector County. James McNabb named superintendent of the Waco State Home, replacing Herbert Wilson. Additionally 3 000 revolving funds per school 6 000 for student employment at Waco and Corsicana homes and state classification for council employees.
Lima Peru AP American linguists, including young women, live among 30 tribes in Peru's jungle to translate the Bible and teach literacy, agriculture, health and civics. They use shortwave radio to stay in contact, facing dangerous lonely life amid feudal tribal clashes and varied cultures from the Jivaros to the Piros.
A group of 58 American students touring Cuba faced delays leaving Havana as flights home were reportedly filled with returning Europeans. Cuban officials cited guest distribution after Cuba’s 26th of July events as the reason. Levi Laub said they hope to depart next week and seek an interview with Fidel Castro on Cuba American relations.
The Pentagon lists six missing service members from an ongoing incident in Korea. Capt. Kenneth Alves of Fayetteville North Carolina Capt. Gene Truitt of N Largo Florida Capt. Trevis Moore of Ft Smith Arkansas Capt. Joseph M. Davis of San Antonio Texas Capt. Russell Cooper of Big Stone Gap Virginia and M Sgt Marvin Morgan of Ellenwood Georgia are the six names released.
The Criswell family reunion runs from 6 pm today to 6 pm Sunday at Mackenzie State Park with picnic baskets welcome. Highland Baptist Brotherhood hosts an all church picnic and hamburger fry at 6:30 pm today at the same park with nursery and entertainment planned. Reasoner family reunion takes place Saturday and Sunday at the County Club House in Slaton hosted by Earl and L A Reasoner couples. Carolyn Ann Baker, former Seminole High student, earns renewal scholarship to New Mexico Highland University and will be a junior with an activity award in band. Puppets pantomimes and pop music headline Davis Park Candyland talent night at 42nd St and Nashville Ave featuring summer-program participants. Delta County Reunion planning group meets for Sept 15 Mackenzie Terrace event with officers listed. Vacation Bible School starts 8:20 am Monday at Modern Manor Cumberland Presbyterian Church, ending at 11:90 am daily for four-year-olds to junior high.
Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer say they reconciled and canceled their California divorce. They arrived from Los Angeles with plans for the five children to join them in Cincinnati where relatives have leased a house for two to three days. Monrovia Liberia planning hydroelectric project.
Mrs Bessie Hawkins 43 of Clovis dies at 3 40 am Thursday in Clovis Memorial Hospital after a five day illness. Services set for 7 00 pm at First Assembly of God Church with Rev Melvin Sasse officiating. Burial in Lawn Haven Memorial Park under C V Steed Funeral Home. Survived by son Lonnie and sister Mrs Billie Stanton both of Clovis.
William Mose Cox 62 died Wednesday at Roosevelt General Hospital. Services at Wheeler Mortuary Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bill Cashon officiating. Burial in Portales Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters, six sisters, and four brothers. Pallbearers named.
Services for C. J. Tirey, 72, will be held at 3 p m today at Wallace Funeral Chapel in Tulia with Rev. Travis LaDuke officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr Tirey died Wednesday at Terrell and is survived by his wife Davie Stokes four sons a sister and numerous grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Mrs. Emma Eva Butler of Portales died Thursday while visiting her daughter in Hobbs. She was 74. Funeral arrangements are pending at Roberts Funeral Home. Survivors include husband A. M. Butler, another daughter Mrs. Cecil Stephens of Portales, two sons Kenneth of Santa Anna California and Phillip of Corpus Christi, two sisters and two brothers.
Mrs Lucy Smith 81 died at 11 p m Wednesday at her daughter’s home in town. Body sent to La Crosse Wisconsin for services and burial. Sanders Funeral Home handled local arrangements. Survived by a step son and four grandchildren.
Top ropers from Lubbock Post Crane Odessa Morton Portales and other area points will compete in a matched roping event at Seagraves rodeo arena Sunday. The four calf open match and two calf amateur match follow a rain postponement. Jeff Singleton of Gaines County Rodeo Assn. says 20 calves will be used.
South Plains College will hold its annual yearbook signing party at 8 p m Saturday in Texan Hall. Dancing and refreshments will be served. The dedication of the yearbook The iCaprock will be revealed when the annuals are issued. Features include beauties, Who s Who, class favorites and student activities photos.
Cuero Public School System will desegregate all 12 grades this fall after a special meeting. The decision follows a request from Rev. A J Ball, president of the local NAACP chapter, and affects about 2 000 students across Cuero.
A short devotional urging readers to focus on lovely thoughts as guidance against doubt prejudice and fear. It encourages uplift through positive character, screening by honest folk, and finding worth before approval.
Mrs M L (Ana Elizabeth) Nock 4 of Whiteface died at 11 15 am Thursday at Lubbock Methodist Hospital after a four day stay. Services pending with George Price Funeral Home Levelland. She moved to Whiteface from Taft ten years ago and was member of St Ann's Catholic Church Morton. Survivors include husband three sons Fred Levelland Charles Odessa Alvin at home three brothers Otto Teiroff Vernon Alvin Teiroff Fort Worth Bill Teiroff Alice three sisters Mrs Annie Layman Mrs Martha Berry Vernon and Mrs Hertha Neths West Covina Calif and a grandchild.
John L. Beard 73 a longtime Lubbock area resident since 1921 died at 2 15 p m Thursday in an Amarillo veterans hospital after three months there He was a WW I veteran and retired farmer Survivors include his wife two sons Alton Sarasota Florida and Jack L Lubbock and two sisters Mrs
J E Peek 86 resident of Meadow dies after months of illness. Funeral at First Baptist Meadow at 10 a m with Rev N S Daniels and Rev Paul Nelson officiating. Graveside shown 4 30 p m Friday Fairview Cemetery near Stanford. He came to Terry County in 1928 from Jones County and lived near Needmore. Survived by wife four daughters three sons 23 grandchildren 46 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.
Mrs Ida May Manning 86 Brownfield area resident for 20 years died Thursday in a Lubbock convalescent home after a long illness. Services set for 3 p.m. today at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Cecil Hill officiating. Burial in Brownfield Cemetery. Survived by three sons Luther Dimmitt Lee O Bluffdale Earl Houston two brothers L C Williams Brownfield J W Williams Oklahoma nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
An Italian inventor has patented a device that will answer telephones, with named individuals including Della Elliott of Houston and Mrs. Louella Townsend of Little Rock, Ark., plus a brother Grover in Seymour.
Charles T. Fisher, 83, noted automotive figure and co founder of Fisher Body Corp, died in a Detroit hospital. The Fisher brothers built a carriage to auto body business later supplied to General Motors, with Charles serving as GM vice president before retiring in 1934. He leaves wife Sarah, two sons Everett and Thomas, and two daughters Mary and Mrs. John L. Drummy.
Services for Mrs Mattie Lowry 90 will be at 2 p m in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel Slaton with Rev Charles Wood of Slaton First Baptist officiating Burial is in Englewood Cemetery under Williams direction She died about 9 p m Wednesday in a Lubbock rest home where she had lived about six years Survivors include son F H Lowry Slaton a daughter Mrs Harry Jaedtke Culver City California and 13 grandchildren.
Mrs. Jennie Waldron 84 mother of a Lubbock man died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital Springfield Illinois. She was mother of Verne Waldron 3203 28th St who left Lubbock with his family to attend funeral services Saturday in Greenview Illinois. Other Lubbock survivors include three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
A description of Zale dia mond emphasizing its superb mounting that blends timeless elegance with contemporary styling. The piece highlights how the gem's craftsmanship bridges traditional beauty and current design trends.
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