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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1961

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Goodfellow Fund Nears Goal With Additional 457.46

The Goodfellow fund reports a Friday afternoon contribution of 457.46, bringing the total to 5323.22. Candy fruit and nut packaging is to be completed this morning, and the donated toys are boxed for delivery to Lubbock children at 5 a.m. Christmas.

Goodfellow Fund Lubbock Julie Mall Flowie L. Payne Eevee Bee Anna B. Casey Asbury” Methodist Church Robert N Air Rescue Service Heese Air Force Base Porter OU Co G. A. LaBrant Tomis Sue Basilan Shee Trudy Toni Howard Stebhs Sigma Chi Fraternity Wombie Oley Sams BI Averitt Cindy Bass Imogene Ane

Majority Accused In Report on Texas Banks

The House Escheat Investigating Committee reports a majority of Texas national banks use inactive accounts for bank profit via transfers and high charges. It urges emergency escheat action, a special session consideration, and clearer subpoena powers to curb dormant accounts and protect owners.

Lee Jones Astin Special House Texas National Price Daniel National Comptroller of the Currency National Bank Examiners

Woman Elopes Before Wedding In Houston Society Scene

Linda Roberts daughter of steel executive Lou Roberts eloped with contractor Don Pate just days before she was to marry Chicago candy executive James Allen Goodman on December 30 at Temple Beth Israel. The couple appeared before a Rosenberg Justice of the Peace, ending the planned large wedding and social season.

Houston UPID

Plainview Hearing Tests Fate Of Abatement Plea In County Suit

Hale County farmer Frank Moore seeks an injunction against former county officials and commissioners over county funds. Judge James A Joy set pre trial date hearings for January and an January 8 deadline for briefs. Moore may amend petition to add Hale County as a party defendant as dozens of exceptions were raised by attorneys.

Avalanche Journal Hale County James A. Joy 04Th District Court Joy Frank Moore Lee Nowlin J. W. Odell Rayburn Karrh Burnett Brown Marvin Churchwell Homer Roberson Moore Offi

House Damaged Truck Bus Crash Injures Eight

A city bus and a pickup collided Friday afternoon injuring eight people and sending the bus onto a porch at 1902 22nd St. Six bus passengers were hurt. four hospitalized in fair condition. Drivers Alton Wright and James Floyd Davis were among the injured. Wright and his son Terry were treated in hospital.

A. E. Coffman 22Nd St 22Nd Street Avenue S Ray Westbrook Dan Martin Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Transit Corp James Floyd Davis Ave. K Ave. B St. Mary's Hospital Delores Burrolo Porter Hospital Wright

Youth Dies In Traffic Mishap Near Meadow

A 1-year-old from Lubbock, Prominio Mata, died after being struck by a pickup on Highway 62 two miles south of Meadow while crossing the road. The driver, Jerry Dean Blake, 2d, of Levelland, stopped after the collision. Funeral services are pending at McDonald Funeral Chapel in Lubbock.

Brownfield Lubbock UL OS Highway 62 Meadow Brownfield Hospital Prominio Miata Mata Jerry Dean Blake Rt. 9 Levelland McDon South Plains

Kennedy Macmillan Call For Preparations On Berlin Crisis

Kennedy and Macmillan agreed to have the US make the first approach to the Soviet Union on Berlin with preparations for possible atmospheric nuclear tests. They reviewed Congo disarmament and the European Common Market in a relaxed summit and planned ambassadorial steps to test Soviet openness ahead of talks with De Gaulle's France.

Associated Press Hamilton Bermuda Kennedy Macmillan United States Soviet Union Berlin Moscow Llewelyn Thompsomos Washington Brush Thompson France Charles de Gaulle

Hobbs Slaying Suspect Denied Bail in $20,000 Bond

Talton Brent Tipton, 19, of Hobbs had a $20,000 bond set Friday for armed robbery and conspiracy in the death of Dr. W G Cook on November 22. Co-defendants Steven Schwartz and Philip Ray Dyer were denied bonds. Preliminary hearing held. Mrs Melba Joyce Harper and Andrew Leonard Miller face related charges.

Avalanche Journal Talton Brent Tipton Hobbs W.G. Cook Justice Tipton Steven Schwartz Hurleyville N. Y Philip Ray Dyer Schwartz Dyer Lovington Bensing Melba Joyce Harper Andrew Leonard Sonny) Miller Harper Miller Layington Cook

Kennedy announces ambassador to Stain and Meyner chosen for Philippines inauguration

President Kennedy named Ellis Brizes as U S ambassador to Stain and selected New Jersey Governor Robert B Meyner as his personal representative for the inauguration of the Philippines president.

Hamilton Bermuda Kennedy Ellis Brizes U.S Stain New Jersey Robert B. Meyner Philippines

Congo Hopes Face Editorials and Markets Overview

The page index outlines sections across editorial, women’s news, markets, radio and TV programs, and a comic dictionary. It notes Congo’s hopes as a featured item with varied coverage planned across pages and sections.

Congo

Christmas Blizzard Buries Central Plains Strands Travel

A blizzard hit Iowa Kansas and Missouri with 50 mph winds and up to 10 inches of snow. Hundreds of students spent the night in Harison Southwest County High School as buses bogged down. Des Moines reported seven inches and downtown shoppers trapped. At least 19 deaths were counted as Christmas travel halted and delays spread to vacations.

United Press International Weather Bureau Iowa Kansas Missouri Central Plains Kansas City National Safety Council Harrison Southwest County High School Des Moines Perciwa Iawa

Prayer Cup Eterna and the Kingdom’s Cause

A fragmented devotional note thanks God for this day and asks blessing for consecration to the kingdom. It seeks grace in despondency and forgiveness for sorrow, with partial phrases referencing prayer, light, and guidance.

Freddie's plea reaches Santa letter funds Christmas aid

The article describes Freddie Downer's request to Santa after a fatal truck accident, detailing gifts sent to his sister Vicky and the charity efforts of the Citizens Committee for Vicky Downer. It notes donations from across the United States and Canada, including cash to Mrs. Downer, and mentions Freddie's wish to provide for his sister without gifts for himself.

Geauene Noy Frederick Dasae Lathana Leis Tome Barbie Vicky Diaaner Wil Christaias Bhiy New York Santa United States Canada Vicky Citiaetts Vicky Downer Blanco Okla Freddie

Christmas Trees Turned Back as Berlin Wall Standoff

East German officials condemn Western Christmas trees as Cold War props while families split by the Berlin Wall endure long separations. Thousands of lighted trees near the barrier symbolize the tension as East and West Berlin remain politically divided after World War II.

Associated Press Beaun West Berlin Hncios Eatin Wal Western Borkin Hones

Weather Map Page Reads Sparse Local Weather Data

A fragmentary weather map page lists scattered observations and forecast cues. Entries mention winds and precipitation patterns with multiple garbled place names and abbreviations, reflecting a rough early draft of regional weather communication.

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