Distaff Rural Mail Carrier Known For 95 Neighbors
Wildorado’s longtime rural mail carrier Mrs. Mattie Elrod 77 and sister assistant Mrs. Laura Ponder 86 serve about 100 patrons on a 59.6 mile star route began in 1959. They map daily rounds from 6 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. deliver stamps, registered mail and friendly checks, with no accidents in 32 years on the job.
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Wildorado
Sister
Luron Brown
Avoin Leee
Mattie Elrod
Laura Ponder
Mrs. Elrod
Mrs. Ponder
Oldham County
Elrod
Ponder
Cecil Roark
A. P. Dalton
Plainview
Tech and LCC post record enrollments in fall term
Texas Tech closes official registration with 20 516 students far above last year 20 008 Tech estimates 22 000 possible but final figures await day 12 of classes Lubbock Christian College also posts a fall record of 1 014 students with classes starting Monday and vocational programs to begin September 10 late registration at LCC continues through September 10.
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Texas Tech
LCC
Largest Masonic Roundup to Convene in West Texas Monday
The Dallas and Waco assembly led by Dale Miller will gather at Lubbock's Municipal Coliseum for the Texas West Grand York Rite event. Key speakers include C. Vic Thornton and C. A. Holmes with figures like Gov. Preston Smith and Rep. George Mahon in attendance. Tickets for a steak dinner are 3.50. meals reserved by noon Monday.
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Dallas
Waco
Dale Miller
West
Texas
West Texas
Knights Templar
N. B. Gafford
Lubbock
Municipal Coliseum
Lloyd Knies
Grand Masons
R. Bruce Brannon
John Waddell
Grand Royal Arch
Preston Smith
U.S
George H. Mahon
Chas. A. Guy
Avalanche Journal
Yellowhouse Hall
C. Vic Thornton
Fort Worth
Imperial
The
Shrine of North America
Joe Steed
Grand Lodge of Texas
Mt. Pleasant
C. A
Bill” Holmes
Albert Ponsford
el Paso
John McKee
New Flight Service Station Opens At Lubbock Airport
FAA designated team at Lubbock region launches 24 hour flight service from a new $140000 facility adjacent to the terminal. The center will separate flight service from the control tower, boosting safety by offering weather briefings, flight plans, and navigation info to pilots in the Southwest Plains towns. Roycroft will lead an eight person staff with plans for expansion and a dedication set for Sept 11.
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Lubbock Regional Air
Federal Aviation
Stration
FAA
Chicago
Ill
Fairbanks Point Barrow
Alaska
Lubbock
Fort Worth
Tulsa
FSS
Tahoka
Brownfield
Slaton
Muleshoe
Shallowater
Post
lPloydada
Abernathy
Frank Roycroft
Roswell
Federal Aviation Agency
Roycraft
FBI to sponsor meet on organized crime in Lubbock
The FBI will hold a one year conference in Lubbock on September 15 for law enforcement personnel to review organized crime and related matters under the Organ ized Crime Control Act of 1970. About 93 attendees from Texas and nearby states are expected to participate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lubbock officials note broader FBI jurisdiction now covers intrastate and interstate gambling and other crimes.
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Lubbock
FBI
New Mexico
J. Gordon Shanklin
Sweetwater
Stephens
Dallas
U. S
J. Edgar Hoover
Hanver
Leland D. Stephens
Police report multiple thefts in the city
Police Saturday investigated several thefts and burglaries including a $300 hearing aid stolen from Jim Isbell of 106 List St and a trailer axle with brakes loss. Edwin Boling reported $250 loss from 5314 Ave G. Joe Putnam said a projector and six rolls of color film worth $272 were stolen from 501 4th St. J D Shiverbaker reported $50 to $60 missing from a money box, and C O Stone reported about $180 taken from 1912 25th St Apt C.
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Jim Isbell
List St
M. L. Boling
Ave. G
Joe Putnam
E. Baylor St
4Th St
J. D. Shiverbaker
1809
Ave. R
C. O. Stone
25Th St
Apt. C
Arab Unity Gets Boost at Arab Students Convention
At the 20th annual Arab Students in the United States convention in Houston panelists urge national unity among Palestinian groups. Maan Ziade of McGill University cites incomplete implementation of agreed programs while Rashid Hussein of the PLO office in New York calls for global Arab identification with the Palestinian movement and a unified strategy to liberate land and minds.
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Houston
United States
Palestinian Liberation Movement
Maan Ziade
McGill University of
Hussein
War on Weeds Gets Under Way in HUB CITY
City officials launch weed control effort starting Monday with Fire Department crews surveying properties. Violations go to tax office then city attorney. ten days to remove weeds. Fines cap at 200 dollars. reinspection follows and court action possible.
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40Th Street
Avenue W
Milton Adams
Tomsens
City Attorney's Office
Martin
South Plains Stamp Club Qualifies for World Series Entry
South Plains Stamp Club earns 14th year national participation in the World Series of Philately with its 1971 show meeting entry rules. Club president James DeMilita says the 1972 show in New Haven will enter as Suplex Hiplex 72 and aims to host over 200 frames at the April 28 30 Armory event.
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South Plains Stamp Club
Lubbock
James DeMilita
New Haven
Conn
South Plains Club
Jaidback
South Plains
High Plains Philatelic Association
National Guard Armory
DeMilita
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Charlie Sherrod
Herschel Galey
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Amarillo
Wichita Falls
Howard Keene
Slide RD
Henry Shipp
Atlas
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Prean
Avalanche-Journal
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