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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1961

Page

5

Student recalls Paris stay with French university circles

The narrator describes time in Paris with higher education groups at the Sorbonne, living in Ingrandes, and adapting to old French houses. He notes fondness for the city as he spent considerable time among students and faculty. He mentions Sunday school attendance in Lubbock, with 15,282 reported for 1953 and 13,877 in attendance across 6 churches.

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American Teacher Adams Remembers France and Europe Visit

Former U S Army dependents school teacher Adams recalls teaching in Paris and Ingrandes France 1960 and 1956 tours. He compares French and American methods notes discipline and student initiative and reports crowded classes 45 students. He traveled Europe by Volkswagen drove 14 000 miles then to Lubbock. He plans to return but may delay to finish his master's degree. Unrelated Cairo boat tragedy follows.

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Ping Pong Tourney Planned At Lamesa

Lamesa special edition announces an open ping-pong tournament to benefit the Lamesa Boys' Club of America. Tim Cook directs this single elimination event with no age limits, held Aug 31 and Sept 1. Entry is 2 dollars, prizes awarded in singles and doubles trophies. Proceeds support the local boys' organization.

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Descendants of Stephens Meet For Annual Reunion

About 55 members of the Stephens descendants gathered for their yearly reunion. Present were Mrs. John King and many others from Lubbock and Portales, N M, including Mr. and Mrs. Grant Blackwell, Floyd, Raymond Stephens, and several Brooks and Foster family members.

Jeb. Stephens John King Grant Blackwell Floyd Cecil Blackwell Raymond Stephens Frank Kerrland Karen Ard Ronnie John R. Stephens Mea Bob Stephens LF Raven Barbara Caro Si Mie Dorina Brooks Tom Foster T. D. Schmidt Sharla Lubbock Keith Greathouse Chilldren Karissa Braxton Lynn Arnold Brad Gary Lynn Portals N. M Cecil Brooks Lee David

Olton seeks new band director as Bentz resigns

Olton School System announces band director Richard Bentz quits to return home and applications are being accepted for the vacancy. The superintendent’s office also lists openings for high school English economics and fifth grade. Olton schools open August 2.

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50 Enter Panhandle Chess Meet Opens in Panhandle

About 50 players are expected to compete in the Panhandle Open Chess tournament. Six officers and enlisted reservists will depart from Municipal Airport at 10 a.m. for a 14 mile trek to a west coast base for training. Local residents Dr. Roy Riddle Jr Jimmy Davis Dr. Ralph Underwood and Wilson Neil plan to participate. Trophies donated by the Pampa Chamber of Commerce and the Amarillo Globe-News will be awarded to open and class winners with a junior prize for under 18.

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