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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1955

Page

2

Skepticism of Juries Seen in Matusow Case

Sen. Henry M. Jackson says Harvey Matusow's recanting could weaken jury faith in ex Communist testimony and hinder prosecutions of Reds. He pushes for thorough review of Matusow's background while noting possible delays as federal grand jury questions Matusow in New York.

Herbert Foster Washington Henry M. Jackson D-Wash Harvey Matusow Jackson Senate Matusow Senate Internal Security Subcommittee New York

Youth Meeting Cancelled Today At First Baptist Church

The fourth annual youth assembly at 3 p.m. today in Lubbock is canceled. Jim Vaus, the intended speaker, could not attend. Youth Week proceeded last week under the Inter-School Citizenship Council with Roxie Ohlenbusch and Kathy White and James West contributing. Plans for a dynamic speaker next year were announced.

First Baptist Church Lubbock Jim Vaus Inter-School Citizenship Council Roxie Ohlenbusch Kathy White James West

Argonne Scientist to Speak at Tech on Solubility and Energy

Argonne National Laboratory chemist Dr. L I Katzin will deliver two public talks at Texas Tech on Monday. The 4 p.m. session in the Chemistry Building basement will cover Solubility of Inorganic Salts in Organic Solvents, followed by a 7 p.m. Tower Room talk on The Role of Argonne National Laboratory in Atomic Energy Program.

L. I. Katzin Argonne National Laboratory Lamont, N Texas Tech Katzin

Third-Grader Elected Club Secretary Cautions on Time

A Houston child, speaking from a school setting, asks to be reminded to wear a watch as she notes her election as secretary to her club and the need to keep minutes. The quote reflects a child’s earnest grasp of responsibilities and school life.

Conscientious Houston

Blakney and Dean Named Water District Officers

Roger Blakney and H. D. Dean were elected committeemen for three years in the High Plains Underground Water Conservation District. W. O. Fortenberry won another term as district director. The five member board includes Joe D. Anfred and Arthur Hagens with terms expiring next year, E. L. Blankenship with two years remaining, and the two new committeemen.

Tahora Roger Blakney H. D. Dean High Plains W. O. Fortenberry Joe D. Anfred Arthur Hagens E. L. Blankenship

British Warship Rescued by Helicopter Tug Aid

A 19,600 ton British submarine depot ship Montclare with 52 aboard was saved from reefs off the Scilly Isles after a helicopter attached a line from the Envoy to the drifting ship. A 15 hour chase by Royal Navy tugs planes frigates and a destroyer ended when the line was connected and the Montclare towed clear of danger.

London Montclaire England Scilly Isles Montclare Cornish

Lawyer of the Year named by Dallas Bar Association

Robert G. Storey former ABA president and dean of the Southern Methodist University law school has been chosen Lawyer of the Year by the Dallas Bar Association. The announcement highlights his leadership in legal education and service to the profession.

Dallas Robert G. Storey American Bar Association Dallas Bar Association Southern Methodists University

Brother of Former President Hoover Dies in California

Theodore Jesse Hoover 84 brother of Herbert Hoover died in Santa Cruz California He was a mining engineer who worked in California Mexico Russia Burma Australia and Alaska from 1903 to 1919 He then taught mining and metallurgy at Stanford University becoming dean of the Stanford University School of Engineering He retired in 1936 He is survived by three daughters Mrs Cornelius G Willis of Sierra Madre Mrs Charles McLean and Mrs William Hauselt who lived with him on the Casa del Oro ranch Funeral arrangements pending burial expected at the ranch

Santa Cruz Calif Theodore Jesse Hoover Herbert Hoover Hoover California Mexico Russia Burma Australia Alaska Stanford University Stanford University School of Engineering West Branch Iowa Cornelius G. Willis Sierra Madre Charles McLean William Hauselt Casa del Oro

Funeral Services Slated Today For Victim Of Ropesville Crash

Funeral services for W. B. Franklin, 75, of 3110 Ave J, who died in a collision north of Ropesville Thursday night, will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Southside Church of Christ. O H Tabor will officiate. Burial in East Lawn Cemetery under McDonald Funeral Chapel direction.

W. B. Franklin Ave. J Ropesville Southside

Mrs. Clara Abney Rites Planned at First Methodist

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Abney 83 of 2113 Main St. will be held at 3 p.m. today at First Methodist Church with Dr. J Chess Levern officiating. Burial follows in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be grandsons J Brantley Malone J E Conley W A Conley E A Conley and R L Conley.

Clara Abney Main St Lubbock First Methodist Church J. Chess Levern City of Lubbock Rix Funeral Home J. Brantley Malone J. E. Conley W. A. Conley E. A. Conley Dallas R. L. Conley Houston

Wadley Rites Scheduled at Slaton

Sidney T. Wadley 85 longtime Slaton resident died at 7 30 am in his daughter s home Funeral services to be held at 3 pm Sunday in First Baptist Church with Rev J T Bolding officiating Burial in Englewood Cemetery Williams Funeral Home in charge Wadley retired since 1938 and formerly served in the Slaton Police Department worked for the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway He is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs William Sledge two granddaughters and four great grandchildren He was born in Lexington Tennessee and moved to Texas as a young man He belonged to Woodmen of the World

Slaton Sidney T Jack) Wadley First Baptist Church J. T. Bolding Englewood Cemetery Williams Funeral Home Wadley Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway Co William Sledge Lexington Tenn Texas The Woodmen of the World

Opening of Lubbock Episcopal Mission Set for Feb 13

Plans for opening a St Pauls Episcopal Church mission at 42nd St and Elgin were announced by Rev Claude Canterbury. The completed mission building will be ready for use on opening day Feb 13 marking the first time a local parish sponsors a mission in the churchs Missionary District of North Texas.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Claude Canterbury 42Nd St Elgin Lubbock North Texas

Car Misses Curve in Leander Train Track Rescue

A car left the road near Leander at 1 a.m. bounced across pastureland onto railroad tracks. Mitchell Jones, 41, Liberty Hill, failed curve, car stranded on tracks. Martin Weems, 31, Houston, aided traffic but got stuck. wrecker operator Clifford Potts, 28, Austin, injured pulling vehicle. A tractor later freed Jones’s car.

Leander R.B. Christian Mitchell Jones Liberty Hill U.S. 183 Martin Weems Houston Weems Clifford Potts Austin Voce Ear Farris Farris Potts Farmer Jones

Fish in Mammoth Cave Have Eyeless Bioluminescent Traits

A cave fish found in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, shows eyes hidden beneath tissue covering. Researchers note these eyeless eyes suggest adaptation to darkness and sensory reliance on other modalities.

Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Fort Worth Stock Show Closes After Crowning Rodeo Champions

The Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show ends with rodeo champions crowned and a total champion sale proceeds around 139000 dollars to livestock raisers. Fat steer sales led with about 113700 dollars, lambs around 10000, fat barrows about 15350. Mahank FFA team won grassing contest among 29 teams with 1169 points, Milton Frosch high point man. Cleburne FFA poultry judges won with 1560 points, Jimmy Beasley high scorer at 550 of 600.

Fort Worth W.R. Watt Watt Mahank FF Mahank Milton Frosch Cleburne FFA Jimmy Beasley

Stomach Ulcer Pain Relief Ad Claims Fast Results

An advertisement touts U Tablets for excess stomach acid and ulcer pains with a protective film to ease burning, indigestion, gas, and heartburn. It claims 252 million sold since 1928 and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

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