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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1961
Page
2
A dense notice lists marriage licenses and related legal proceedings in Lubbock courts. The document cites district court presiding judges and names numerous individuals connected to property deeds, conveyances, and related civil actions across multiple parcels and addresses.
Job openings advertised for a new class starting in September at PHATOHONS BUSINESS COLLEGE located on Old Texas Ave. The notice promises pay and work opportunities with training provided to thousands of untrained applicants.
A 22 year old Lub bock man faces burglary charges after a city resident was wounded by a shotgun blast at 12 29 am. Wayne Edward Garer 808 Wind St was jailed after bond set at 3000 by Justice of the Peace George Le Mac tes. A woman was treated for chest wounds at West Texas Hospital about 30 minutes later. Investigators say Garber did not admit the alleged break in intent and a witness saw a figure near the Wind Street apartment shortly before the shot.
A woman faced assault charges and was fined after a court appearance in county court Monday. The incident involved a vehicle collision on Brownfield Highway near Woodsforth Friday night injuring Corene Grimes and others with minor injuries reported. Several defendants pleaded innocent or were fined for related offenses including theft of a tire, shoplifting, and driving while intoxicated.
In Paris the NATO permanent council met for three hours to discuss the Berlin crisis. The session was closed and officials did not report on proceedings.
Feonard Wilson a Lubbock businessman with nine years in construction and lumber was named president of Mid-South Insurance Company of Fort Smith Arkansas. He has worked in Commercial Development and residential projects across the area.
Last minute preparations by the Barrow Show sponsor Chamber staff anticipate more than 100 animals. The event runs Thursday through Saturday at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds in Lubbock. Prizes include gold encraved billfolds. Barrows will be judged Thursday morning with breeds such as Diary, Hampshire, Poland China, Yorkshire, Berkshire, Chester White, and Crossbreds.
Gov Price Daniel calls Texas motorists to extra caution during the Labor Day weekend. Public Safety experts predict about 30 fatalities from midnight Saturday to midnight Monday as the holiday toll fears rise.
A seminar on the amendments to the Federal Hour and Wage law will be held at 3 p.m. today in the Caprock Hotel Ballroom. Sponsored by Chamber of Commerce officials, the event aids CPAs, drivers, payroll clerks, employers and others needing to apply the changes. Principal speaker is Lasmmond Tevings.
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