Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1966

Page

7

Shift In Community Action Program Nixed

President Johnson reportedly shifted the antipoverty program’s community action functions to the new Department of Housing and Urban Development but has not fixed a date to appoint a secretary to head the urban agency. A task force recommendation and private hints tied the program to the department, with housing administrator Robert Weaver continuing to run it as the new session opens.

Washington Johnson Department of Housing and Urban Development Sargent Wer Robert Weaver I Neots Theo Congress Weaver Senate Tes Republiens Ark Gow Noksunt A. Bac Baltimore Ve RR Meelein Trylan Werny Walter Reuther AFL Cio United Auto Workers Afl-Cio Reuther

Winter Concert Set Tonight At LCC Auditorium

Five student organizations from Labbe Christan College music department present a night of performances directed by Patricia Vickers Joe Godfrey and Koodee Lee. The Rosa Blue Band plays war marches while the A Capella Chorus offers Salutation to the Dawn Just a Closet Walk with Thee and Over the Rainbow. Admission is free.

AIL Labbe Christan Cole

Martin Dies Jr to Run for Congress in District 2

State Sen Martin Dies Jr announced a bid for Congress in Texas 2nd district. Newspaper ads will run next Thursday. The redrawn district includes much of former districts 2 and 7, with Rep John Desby of Athens the incumbent.

Martin Dies Jr Congress Lufkin Houston Federal Court John Desby Athens

Mulder Honored As Outstanding Airman At Reese AFB

Donald Kk Mulder nominated as 1969 outstanding airman at Reese AFB for leadership in maintenance planning and a 50 building printing project. His career includes service at Walker Otis Grenier McGuire Korea Eglin and Eielson AFBs with commendations and a family note.

Donald Kk. Mulder Reese Afb Donald K. Mulder Air Training Am Reese Air Force Base Mulder Reese Civil Rachid A. Sivelo Mulde Tenon Tha Biahad Lama

Funeral notices for Edd Ainsworth and Henry Bolt

Funeral services were planned in Mason Funeral Home Chapel for Edd Ainsworth a long time Post resident and Cook County native who died at Golden Years Nursing Home. Henry Bolt a 51 year old Los Hore diar died Wednesday at a Veterans hospital with Reverend Cecil Stowe to officiate.

Ipem Mason Funeral Home Edd Ainsw Ainsworth Cook County Garza County Borden County Golden Years Henry Bolt Los Hore Dior Lenedhy Din Anzales Veterans Hospital Cecil Stowe Lubbock Calif George Ainsworth Long Beach Roy Ainsworth San Angelo S. W. McCrary Post Ona Poole Hillsboro Land Nellie Wolliver Granite. Shoals

Area Woman Dies at 96 in McDade La

Mrs. Crawford, mother of Mrs. Bessie Payne and Mrs. Washington, died at 6 30 p m Thursday at her home in McDade Louisiana. The obituary notes her role as mother and mentions connections to public welfare promoter Sargent Shriver and the War on Poverty. It details grants by the Office of Economic Opportunity to hire elderly poor and spread Medicare awareness. Her survivors include three daughters and three sons.

Awford McDade Bessie Payne Washington UPI Sargent Shriver Coushi Johnson Payne Crawford Oldsters Avalanche Journal Indiana Picpolis Mound River Office of Economic Opportunity Eades John Edwards Karen John Dudley

March of Dimes Teen Walkathon In Lubbock

About 50 to 75 Lubbock teens plan a 1 PM to 6 PM walkathon on Sunday to raise about 6000 for the March of Dimes. Four teams with unique costumes will circle the Texas Tech area, collecting public contributions for birth defect research.

Lubbock Texas Tech Roadrunners Broadway Longleggers 19Th Street Toddlers 4Th Street Creepy Crawlers 50Th Street Bill Hunter

Reese Officers Get Promotions at Reese AFB

Four first lieutenants at Reese Air Force Base are promoted to captain within ten days. Lt. Smith will become a captain Wednesday after joining Reese in September 1962 as a pilot training instructor. Lt. Melanis from Shreveport rises to captain Thursday and is a 3500th Pilot Training Squadron instructor. Lt. Hall of Serasdale becomes captain the following day and teaches in the 2500th Pilot Training Squadron. Lt. Rutherford from San Antonio is a 350th Pilot Training Squadron instructor promoted after ROTC at Southwest Texas State College.

Reese Air Force Base Smith William E. Hall IH Robert Metnnis Robert L. Rutherford Raymond Reese Erallinois University Melanis Shreveport Lic

Motions Expected In Contract Suits Here

The two irrigation equipment contracts case before Judge Robert H. Bean involves Lubbock plaintiff Boss seeking 3200.50 against D C Lothringer of San Antonio for 7928.50 due with only 5.00 paid. The jury found Boss may receive 2251.95 on one contract and that Lothringer may recover 1350 for breach on the other contract.

10Th District Court Thursda Robert H. Bean Pri Lubbock D. C. Lothringer San Antonio Lothringer BOS S Lother

Two Lubbock Women Injured In Separate Crashes

Two women in Lubbock suffered injuries in separate traffic accidents Thursday. Winnie Blackwell, 39, remained hospitalized in fair condition at Methodist Hospital after a crash at th Street and avenue 1. Tsable Carter, 81, of 2114 Tard St, was treated for minor injuries after a two car collision at 22nd Street and Avenue V around noon.

Lubbock Toda Methodist Hospital Winnie Blackwell cHth Street Avenue 1 Tsable Carter Tard St. T 22Nd Street Avenue V

Posey To Be Honored At Palm Room Dinner

Capt Posey age 70 near retirement to be feted at a Palm Room dinner in Lubbock about 350 guests expected includ ing Col Homer Garrison and Lt Col W E Spier of the Department of Public Safety Maj Harry Hutchison will welcome attendees Posey has led the Lubbock district of the highway patrol for 20 years and joined the patrol in 1931. Russia orders cross bows from a London firm to fire hypodermic darts for capturing wild monkeys alive.

E. L. Posey Jdinney Palm Room Posey Indy Department of Public Safety Homer Garrison W. E. Spier Austin Harry Hutchison Lubbock

Funeral for M C Turner Scheduled in Lubbock

Funeral services for M C Turner 60 of Lubbock will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in W W Rix Chapel with Rev Fred Dawson officiating Burial will follow in City of Lubbock Cemetery under Rix Funeral Home direction Turner a pipe fitter died Wednesday night in John Sealy Hospital Galveston Surviving are four sons Clyde Eugene Gerald Turner and Ray Turner and other relatives including Mrs Don Gools Mrs Joe Phillips and several grandchildren

M.C. Turner Lubbock W. W 40Th St Eugene Gerald ‘Turner Ray Turner Seagraves Gers Lana Turne Don Gools Joe Phil 15Th St Joury Turner Porum Okla Houston Haskell Turner Whitney EL Garland Houseton Jerry Don Phillips Kenneth Sprawls Perry Kilman MT. McCann James Griffith Alvis Gritfith

World Title Claimed By Oyster Shucker Johnny Zurich

Johnny Zurich aged 19 from Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island claims the world oyster shucking title. He says he shucked 44 gallons and 2 quarts in eight hours beating the former local record of 39 gallons by 12 crew members.

Fanny Bay B.C Johnny Zurich Johnny Vancouver Island

Births Across West Texas Note of Many Families

A杂 fragmentary collage reports numerous birth announcements from West Texas hospitals. Names include Escobedo, Batten, Zanata, Mourne, Lavennanges, Dose, Hournbucke, and Velasquez among others. Details cover newborns' weights and times, with occupations noted for several fathers.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Abilene Jay Dallas County Sheriff's Office J. W. For Frank Bruce Haley Holiday Inn, South Williard Plant Haley Forrester Howrd Smith Dallas Fort Worth Texarkana Waco Paris Amarillo Holiday Inn South Eldorado Matel Amarillo Hw Haley Phillips 66 Snyder Arland Thars LCC Eglin Afb Eielson Afb Alaska Mulders Daughers Edd Ainsworth March OF Dimes U.S. Weather Bureau Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Pacific Northwest Rockies Texas New Mexico Rts Rai Bea “ Dalhart Wichita Falls Beaumont An Angelo Alpine Laredo Corp Christi Brownsville High Plains Lubboel Brownfield Morton Plainview Are Frank W. Wilson U.S Vu Weather Bureau Albuquerque Birmingham Bismarck Boise Ilah Buffalo Boston Per Wyo Chicago Cinnath Denver Detroit Hetena Indianapolis Kansas City Neve Los Angeles Jami Beach Milwaukee Minneapolis Orlens New York Oklahoma City Phoenix Pittsburgh Louis Alt Lake City Francisca Washington D.C Aperture West Pain Beach Vero Beach Deils Laake North Dapts River Alls Minne Canada City Calgary Edmonton Winnipex Vancouver Alaska City High Law Ancho Juneau Hawaii City Capt. Posey London Russia M. C. Turner Oyster Shucker Fernando Escobedo Shallowater West Texas Hospital Wile A. Batten Werk Tecas- Hostal International Donsinge Zanata Slaton Iris AL Coop Comptes Lavennanges Mr and May Wendel Metrine Ata Merotal Pei Bal Far Weide Pantie ‘Sehvals Ant Mes Aumlers Jon Brett Weiching Mena Tighe Hospital John Hournbucke Dhuxhiee West UR Pam Osteopathia Macy Ds T & 1, Inc Met Exist Hospital Jack Harve Mandars Boa Atalyn Mra Mike Mingo Las Walter Griffith CCK Bataldi Casual Pettispan Kelly Monterey
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication