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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1964

Page

6

Local department store sale listed in fragment

Fragmentary note shows a sale at a department store with price 24.95 and references to items and locations unclear from OCR.

Winter Rains Threaten Cuba's 1964 Sugar Yields

Officials express confidence that heavy winter rains in Cuba will not derail the upcoming sugar harvest. Rafael Redrimes, president of the Agrarian Reform, warns transportation and yard damage could raise losses, prompting concern for cane production across Cuba.

Lars Rafael Redrimies Agrarian Reform

Petition Drives for Brazos Dam Flood Control Growth

About 2 500 signatures collected in Haskell County to push a federal dam on the Brazos near the Double Fork. Meeting called at the Haskell County Courthouse to review petition validity and present to Rep. Graham and Texas senators.

Haskell Gap Crrimion Kell James Z Corn Bee Haskell Rave Brazos Sean Lakes Downstate

Sarita Kenedy estate settlement eyed by New York foundation

In Sarita East Texas the will contest over Mrs. Sarita Kenedy's estate, valued up to 400 million, prompts a proposed 314.4 million New York foundation setup to receive royalties and distribute funds. Texans seek reinstatement to the foundation board as heirs challenge the estate. Burglaries Saturday night and Sunday report phones, phonographs, records, and a purse taken from homes and vehicles in Sarita and nearby areas. Vending machines were looted at Holiday Inn South and Wash Pat No 4, with additional petty thefts reported at Koko Inn and nearby residences.

Sarita Tex New York Sarita Kenedy East Hast Maria Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Les W.R. Grace New Yan Patrick Peyton Lee Lytton Jr Jamab Flood M.&. ‘Garrig Fa Corpus Christi New York Foundation Sarita K. East Foundation J. Mo Weiss 20Th St Rose Clapp S8th St Holiday Inn South E. ‘Slaton Hwy Pat No. 4 N. College Ave

His Her Their Kids To Total 20

Carmel California IPD reports Fran cis and Helen Beardsley announce they are expecting their 20th child. Beardsley, 48, Navy chief warrant officer, and Helen, 38, have 18 children together after a long marriage begun 28 months ago. They already had 10 children and Helen had eight prior, making the new birth a shared addition to the large family. The couple expresses gratitude and blessing for another arrival. Real name of Al Jolson: was Al Jolson.

Negro Leaders Confer With LBJ On Rights

Four Negro leaders met with President Johnson for over an hour in Washington to discuss civil rights and the poverty campaign. They said Johnson shares hope that civil rights will reach the House floor by the end of January.

Washington President Johnson Johnson

Bitter Red Struggle Shows Up In Mali

In Bamako Mali dozens of youths distributed pamphlets praising Soviet achievements in Africa and Mali’s Soviet aid, amid a backdrop of rivalry between Moscow and Peking during a goodwill visit by Premier Chou En Lai.

Bamako Moscow Peking Premire Chou Ein-lai Mali Africa Soviet Union China

Soviet Chemists Produce Plastic Worms for Fishing Lures

Leninist Banner reports Moscow suburb factory produced 50 000 plastic worms last year and plans 1 500 000 this year. A fisherman caught seven fish in five minutes with the same worm, showing surprising success.

Moscow Leninist Banner

Woman Killed When Car Leaves Road Near Tawek

Mrs. Moore, a 32 year resident of Tawek, died in a solo vehicle crash after the car left the road about 1000 yards past the collision site. Speed was about 50 mph, investigators noted the driver may have lost consciousness before the run off. Survivors include two sons Gordon Mote of Houston and Ward Earthman of Acuff. daughters Mrs. Max Barnett of Acuff and Miss Anna Bass Meadre of Acuff. a brother Foe Bell of Gunter. five grandchildren. Pallbearers named with honorary pallbearers listed. The family also includes a mother Mrs. Mary Bell of 318 54th St. and several other relatives.

Wayne Baker Moore Tawek Roosevelt Baptist Church Order of East On Star Vanedenbure Calif Mary Bell Rely Parks Trey Thomas Lo ¥. Pounds Dick Park Dy Travis James Maines Rupert Aller C. AL Shipman Floyd Kirkland Buddy Heitler So BL Daws Roanie Darby Jerry Minis Vines Hopkins JF. Hopkins Jfo Practor Charlie Hunter Arlen Stinner

Services Today For Mrs Herrin

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ellen Herrin of Levelland will be at 2 p m at Fifth Street Baptist Church with pastors John Mullins and George Toyce officiating. Burial will be at Levelland City Cemetery. George Price Funeral Home in charge. Mrs Herrin, widow of William Edward Herrin, moved from Tramp Morton in 1833 and died in 1946. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include daughters J E Shirley and Grynd Reid, a brother John Fletcher Frost, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Pallbearers: White, Clyde Baldridge, C A Johnson, J D Sisk, Warren Reid and Dale Reid.

Man Shot Over $1 Loan Sparks Fatal Café Dispute

In Andrews the shooting death of Somerfield follows a dispute over a $1 loan. Joe Lewisby, 81, admitted shooting after claiming Somerfield demanded a high interest rate. Somerfield died at Permian General Hospital after five shots.

Somerfield Lewis Learly Permian General Hospital

Timing Of Kennedy Slaying Report Eyed

New York AP report states the bipartisan commission probing President Kennedy's assassination may weigh the political impact of the timing of its final report. Spokesman J Lee Rankin says the issue has not been discussed but could be considered by the panel.

New York the. Commission John F. Kennedy The J. Lee Rankin

Mrs Marler Rites Slated In Lorenzo

Mrs Marler dies at Methodist Hospital Lubbock. Funeral services planned at Lorene Baptist Church with burial in Laren Cemetery under Carter Funeral Home. Survivors include five daughters two sisters, three brothers and numerous grandchildren. Pallbearers to be grandsons.

Loretan

Longtime Area Resident Dies in Meadow

Obituary notes the death of 81 year old longtime Meadow resident who died in Meadow Sunds. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Meadow Methodist Church with Rev Harald Rucker officiating. Burial at Meadow Cemetery under Trawnfield Funeral Home. Survivors include wife three sons Jesse, Roger, Walter. three daughters Bessie Elling, Ant Zimmerman, and one more. two brothers H F Brooks and Ewell Branks. three granddaughters. Pallbearers listed.

Brownfifeld Lo Divewks Meadow Togand Sunds Fesin Meadow Methodist Church Harald Rucker Si. Down's Methodist Church Lash Weldon Reeves Mende Methodist Church Aieadaw Cees Trawnfield Funeral Brooks Oklahoma Blak Smith Jesse Dake Roger Brooks Walter Brecks Meadows Bao Bessie Elling Morrison Cale Ant Zimmerman Denvery Colen H. FP. Brooks Folive Tex Ewell Branks Freekenridge Louis Peeley Trey Walker Frank Brown Homer Moorehead Raymond Vardeman

Renowned Vegetarian Lecturer Dugald Semple Dies at 79

Scottish vegetarian and naturalist Dugald Semple died in a nursing home at 79. He was vice president of the International Vegetarian Union and World Vegetarian Congress and spent his life advocating meatless living across Canada the United States and Mexico. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Edinburges Scotland Semple International Vegetarian Union World Vegetarian Congress Canada United States Mexico

Waxahachie Youth Deters Suicide After Rooftop Threat

A 12 to 14 year old youth drew a crowd in Waxahachie as a man on the five story Rodgers Hotel threatened to jump. The man stayed atop the building for about an hour before police took him into custody. Notables included James Bynum the world champion wrestler and fireman J C McLean who heard the man say he feared jail. No charges were filed.

Wanahachie Waxahachie Rodgers Hotel James Bynum Steor J. C. McLean

Undefined fragment conveys personal reflection

An unclear fragment references self blame and a warning about mistakes. It lacks identifiable people places organizations or events to form a proper news summary.

Father Of Famed Film Actor Dies

Dr. Zachary Thomson Scott longtime Austin physician and father of actor Zachary Scott Jr died after several weeks illness. Memorial services planned at University Presbyterian Church with burial at Austin Memorial Park. native of Fort Worth, moved to Austin in 1909, co owner of Austin theater and founder of Scott Fennett Clinic. director of Texas Tuberculosis Association. oversaw tuberculosis seal sales in Texas.

Austin Zachary ‘Thomson Scott Zachary Scott, Jr Scott University, Presbyterian Austin Memorial Park Statt Fort Worth Clifton University of Texas Medical School Galveston Austint Saratorium Scott-Fennett Cline Ie Texas Turbovedosis Association Texas Paiienters Shelby Kriser David Kritser Thomas Kriner Stephen Oth Joe Scott Lawrence Hage Amiarili

John B. Masten Dies in Plainview Rites Planned

John B. Masten longtime Plainview resident died at 12:005 AM Sunday at Plainview Hospital and Clinic. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church with Pastor Time Traim officiating. Burial in Toefo Cemetery under Loeons Funeral Home direction. Survivors include his wife two daughters three sons a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Plainview iSnedah John B. Masten Plainview Hospital & Clinic Wiest Baptist ¢ Sanctuary Traimmiell Ro. Maione Toof Cemetery Loe Ons Montgomery Ala Masten Fhainview Denton County Katie May Stevens “Inc First Baptist Church Woc. Clementt Abrimithy For. Waits Lo Masten Roose Masten

John Stovall's Funeral Slated

John Wood Stovall, 78, retired area farmer, dies. Funeral 10 a.m. today at Harrimons Funeral Home Chapel in Stovall with Rev Henry Cox officiating. Burial in Plainview Cemetery. Survivors: son R. C. Stovall of Kerrville. four daughters Lor raine Neyster of Littlefield, June Byars of Corpus Christi, Jessie De Diegel and Maury Harvey of San Antonio. 22 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

Littlefield John Wood Stovall Filefield Harrimons Funeral Home Stovall San Antonio Howard Stovall Henry Cox Eister Lams Chapel Baptist Church Plainview Cemetery R. C. Stovall Kerr Ville Lorraine Neyster June Byars Corpus Christi Jessie.De Diegel Maury Harvey

Thomas Estrada Rites Set In Tahoka Today

Services for Tomas A. Estrada 73 of Rt 1 Wilson will be at 10 am today at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Tahoka. He died at 8 55 am Saturday at Mercy Hospital Slaton. Burial is in Tahoka Cemetery under Franklin Bartley Funeral Home Lubbock. Survivors include two sons 12 brief children and a nephew.

Tahoka Tomas A. Estrada Wilson Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathiatic Church Estrada Mercy Hospital Slaton Tahoka Ceme‘tery Franklin- Bartley Funeral Home Lubbock

Pioneer Crosby Resident Lilia Swanner Dies at 87

Lilia Swanner 87, longtime Spur resident, died Sunday at Crosbyton Hospital after a heart attack. Services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Spur First Baptist with Rev. Jenkins and Rev. Coffman officiating. burial in Levelland Cemetery. Survived by daughter Pal Bounds Sundown, brother RLM Slack, sisters Alta Martin Laura Williams Trey Stack of Spur, Bexsie Drennan Dickens and Abel Austin Dumont, plus three grandchildren.

SPUR Lilia ‘Mar Swanner Plains Girlie Crosbyton” Hospital Spur First Baptist Charen Jehn Jenkins Clarence Coffman Parkview Baptist Church Lillefield Levellana Campbell Flore Swannier Crosby County Fors Surivers Pal Bounds Sundown A Jrether RLM Slack Spurs Hoe Alta Martin Laura Williams Trey Stack Bexsie “Drennan Dickens Abei Austin Dumont

Mitchell Services Planned Today for Garden City Rancher

Mitchell 58 a Garden City rancher merchant and former county judge dies after a head on collision near Garden City. Services set today at Nally Pickle Funeral Home Chapel Big Spring with burial in Sweetwater. Justice of the Peace Underwood returns verdict on death by gunshot in the crash.

Garden City Richard Ho Mitchell Feneral Home Chapel Big Spring Sweetwater Mitchell Garyden City

Sal Hepatica Sparkling Laxative Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Sal Hepatica as a fast acting laxative that relieves gas pain heartburn and sour stomach caused by acidity. It claims to ease constipation and irregularity in less than two hours unlike slower laxatives. It urges readers to switch to Sal Hepatica for immediate relief.

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