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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1972
Page
10
Fifteen Protestant denominations coordinated by the National Council of Churches report survey findings from 3,450 people, showing evangelism as the top church function for both pastors and laymen. They note social action is a secondary aim, while training ministers and missions rank highly for denominations.
A $38,237 grant supports probation program expansion as APO officers oversee job placement and court liaison efforts. Crosby and Lubbock counties gain Andrew Pistone and Rescoe Adams, with 89 employers interviewed to place probationers in skilled training and employment.
Don Workman, 34, of Lubbock, nominated by the Dawn Town APC Club, is named Outstanding Young Man by the Jaycees for his leadership in community service, church work, and civic activities. He holds a Texas Tech University degree and a master's from Texas A&M in agricultural economics, with further studies at SMU and Harvard. Workman has led fundraising for Wilson Memorial Bays Club, served as director of various chambers and councils, and his family life is noted with two children.
Forrest Heights United Methodist Church will host guest speaker Dr Howard Hollowell at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Hollowell, a retired minister with North Texas United Methodist ties, has pastored in Midland San Antonio Wichita Falls and Cliff churches and led expansion programs. He has served on church administrative councils and trustees boards in Dallas, San Antonio, and beyond.
Shaver, a SMU law graduate and former Oakwood church official, urged reduced dumpster and housing charges amid figures showing probation and restitution costs. He criticized proposed per unit rates, noted restitution totals of $22,135.91, and argued jail confinement would raise public costs. Attorney comments and housing authority data frame the debate in Lubbock County.
A Texas court decision prompts debate on how to fund and run public education across districts. Analysts urge a blue ribbon panel to craft neutral reforms while lawmakers weigh uniform taxes, regional districts, and state control versus local autonomy amid potential school consolidations and broader federal implications.
Third grader Arturo Valdez of Lubbock shared a Christmas card from President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon with classmates at Artheast Elementary. Frances Veazey notes Arturo brought the card in after receiving it at home. classmates were surprised.
The piece reports Chaplain Evans of Southern Methodist University in Dalin defending a two step church dance prompted by a provocative photo. He argues worship must allow spontaneity and self expression, citing Psalms 149 and 150. Critics from Protestants and Catholics react with mixed views on sacred dancing.
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