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.
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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1964
Page
6
Fragmentary note shows a sale at a department store with price 24.95 and references to items and locations unclear from OCR.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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