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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
10
Fortenberry and Underwood describe a city program in Lubbock offering social activities for mentally retarded participants aged 17 to 35. They note a dollar contribution for bowling, church banks funding refreshments, and a goal to expand access at all community centers while stressing socialization and early integration.
Galveston officials scrapped a plan to buy the Mace Stewart Ranch for a state park after a revised survey showed 240 acres fewer than expected. The commission backs out, heirs question motives, and a court action to dismiss the condemnation order is anticipated. The land was valued at about $1.66 million, with the state set to receive it as a gift after the heirs’ deaths.
Two persons pleaded guilty to misdemeanor offenses Tuesday in County Court at Law. Jodie Asberry, 61, 2810 20th St rear, fined 100 dollars plus costs for carrying a prohibited weapon. Phyllis Baker, 24, 3002 29th St, guilty to passing a worthless check. four month jail sentence probated for two years, restitution 845.75. Others pleaded innocent and were placed under bonds for aggravated assault, barbiturate possession, and carrying a switchblade or pistol.
Judge Howard C. Davis set a 10 a.m. Friday hearing in 99th District Court on a writ of habeas corpus filed by Joyce A. Brown of Lubbock to regain custody of four children Kenneth C. Watson Cynthia G. Watson Robert Lee Watson and Jimmy E. Watson. The father Robert Lee Watson was ordered to bring the children to the hearing.
Seven new directors were named by the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. The appointees are Billy Timmons John iBall Thomas Bruce Zorns Harold Kelin Joe Masso Jake Geron and Lewis Waters. H Ron Bartle former mayor of Kansas City Kan will speak at the chamber banquet in January.
A bustling list of holiday toys covers space telescope kits racing car sets magnetic tracks and miniature play kitchens. Items include General Custer cavalry figures spy attache cases electric scrabble games Dancerina dolls and educational spirograph sets. A mother notes the open toy idea and redistributing unused gifts keeps children engaged year round.
Lubbock gas prices show a leveling trend with regular at 20.9 cents and low averages near 22.9 cents. Independent stations posted the sharpest cuts, while major oil company outlets largely held or reduced only modestly. An independent owner warned the market may stall further and hopes prices do not rise again.
The Murfee marker dedication honors Mae Murfee educator historian and pioneer Lubbock teacher who shaped local schools. Attendees included Mrs. W. D. Rogers Jr., Mrs. Grover E. Murray, county officials, city leaders, and coordinators from the Twentieth Century Club and Heritage Projects. The inscription details her work from 1905 through her influence on Lubbock High School, Texas Tech, and county education.
Clinton Reeves Larry Deering and David Thornton describe finding geodes formed from wind blown mud and minerals that create hollow centers. Ed Reeves explains their origin in dried lake beds while Deering recalls discovering the hollow rocks years ago.
The article lists engineers Bob Lively Emory Armstrong and Sam Ainsworth on the School Board panel. An eighth position remained vacant after Bryan Martin joined last summer. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in the school administration headquarters at 1620 19th St.
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